The Lord’s Supper: It’s Institution by Christ
Our Lord has given his people two sacraments–Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. He instituted them both for our benefit. The Westminster Shorter Catehism defines a “sacrament” with these helpful words, Q. #92: What is a sacrament? A. A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ, wherein by sensible signs, Christ and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed, and applied to believers (#1). (#1) Gen. 17:7, 10; Exod. 12; 1 Cor. 11:23, 26 Thus, when we receive the Lord’s Supper the sacrificial...
read moreThe Lord’s Supper: It’s Old Testament Background
Today, we begin our study of the Lord’s Supper. Out of all the doctrines and practices of Christ’s Church since the time of the Reformation this particular one has used up the most ink! Page after page, and book after book, have been written setting forth the Bible’s teaching on the Lord’s Supper–that it is an on-going memorial feast whereby Christ is spiritually present in the hearts of all who trust in Him. It is always helpful, of course, to understand where these beliefs and practices come from, and so let us...
read moreBlessings and Benefits
One of the most beloved Psalms. Biblical doctrine for the forgiveness of sins. Promises of God for those who obey Him. Sovereignty of God. Character of God. Story of the Scottish preacher and the row boat. Text: Psalm 103 Our Lord has given us so much to be grateful for. In this beloved Psalm of David, we learn first hand about the generous actions that our Lord has taken for our welfare. Moreover, David sets forth the biblical basis for the forgiveness of sins, the promises of God for those who obey Him, and the stability of God’s rule...
read moreThe Glories of Our Covenant Keeping God: Part 2
Text: Micah 7 Today we conclude our study of Micah’s prophecy. Rest assured, though, that this is not the conclusion of all the specific details of Micah’s prophecy! Certain portions of his message were fulfilled during the time of the Old Testament (e.g. the return of the remaining exiles from Jerusalem led by Zerubbabel in 538 BC). Yet, other portions were fulfilled during the time of the New Testament (e.g. the grafting of the Gentiles into Israel; se Micah 2:12, 4:7, 5:7-8, 7:18; John 19:16; Acts 15:1-35; Rom. 11:5, 11-24; and...
read moreThe Glories of our Covenant Keeping God: Part 1
He keeps the covenant when we can’t keep it for ourselves. Doctrine is like the bones in your body, scripture is like the flesh. Both are needed to make up the whole person. Familial difficulties. Christ: an aroma of life to some, an aroma of death to others. A vision or purpose statement for your life. Christ on the throne of your life. Promises of God. David Livingstone. Text: Micah 7 As we come to the end of Micah’s prophecy we are treated to a brief survey of the glories of our covenant keeping God. Central to these divine...
read moreWhat Does the Lord Require?
Courtroom situation. God’s pattern of deliverance. Conform our life to the written word of God. Priority on union and communion with the Living Lord. Take captive evil and wicked thoughts. Repent of prideful, selfish, and independent attitudes. Story from General Assembly. Text: Micah 6:1-16 We return today to the exposition of the Prophet Micah. He asks a noteworthy question: “What does the Lord require?” This question appears only once before in the Bible when Moses asks, And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God...
read moreSeven Ways for a Husband to Encourage the Spirit of His Wife
Text: 1 Peter 3:7-9 Life doesn’t always boil down to a simple mathematical formula, but in the case of Christian marriage the following really works: Spiritual Regeneration + Biblical Reconstruction = Marital Reformation So, who is this message for? It is for the discouraged wife who wonders if her husband will ever learn to communicate with her. It is for the frustrated husband who doesn’t understand his wife’s way of thinking and acting. It is for perplexed, concerned children who want to be an encouragement to their...
read moreDevoted to the Things of God
The state of the modern church: bored with Jesus Christ. Lost it’s sense of “taste”. Definition of an apostle. If we love Jesus, we will love what he has taught us. Purpose of Christian Fellowship. The Lord’s Supper gives spiritual nourishment to fight against the world, the flesh, and the devil. Prayer is the way we communicate trust, love and submission to God. Luther’s pattern of prayer. We are called to be glad in the Lord. Text: Acts 2:40-47 Guest Preacher, Pastor Jeff Yelton. In 2 Samuel 19:35, Barzillai is...
read moreThe Coming Kingdom of Our Lord: Part 3
Twin themes in Micah–Judgment and Deliverance. Resting in God’s peace though the fears of life. God’s covenant promises. Covenant keepers vs. covenant breakers. God prospers His people even in the midst of corporate judgment. There will always be opposition to God’s word. Where does our confidence lie? John Wesley preaching on his father’s tombstone. The Lord will not forsake His people. Grab ahold of Christ. Text: Micah 5:1-15 We return to our study of the Prophet Micah and his message about the coming kingdom...
read moreThe Coming Kingdom of Our Lord: Part 2
Short review of the history of the book of Micah. God brings forth a Redeemer for the remnant. Lone Ranger Christians. Peace in the life of the Christian. Story of John Wesley. The remnant is great and growing multitude. Text: Micah 5:1-9 We return to our study of the Prophet Micah and his message about the coming kingdom of our Lord. In chapter 4 we noted Micah’s vision of the Lord’s House, the Lord’s People, and the Lord’s Victory. We also discussed how this kingdom actually began with the earthly ministry of the Lord Jesus (cf. Mk 1:14-15;...
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