Paul and Barnabas move from the island of Cyprus to the mainland of Asia Minor as they continue their missionary journey. As they move north to Antioch they suffer the disappointing setback of John Mark’s defection. Yet the work goes on! The city they come to was one of major […]
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The deadly work of an undercover assassin
Sermon notes Scripture: Jeremiah 41:1-18 The Kingdom of Judah was reduced to a very fragile condition by the ending of the siege of Jerusalem. The city/kingdom fell to the Baylonians in the 4th month of the 11th year of Zedekiah. As part of the deliberate policy to subdue the people, […]
Confronting the false prophet
This message is a continuation of a study in Acts 13:1-13 begun Oct 1st, 2017. II CONFLICT WITH THE FALSE PROPHET. The work progressed for a time. They are in a Gentile land and are specifically said to preach in the synagogues of the Jews. Paul’s policy is indicated v46. […]
Lessons for a new era in Judah
Sermon notes Scripture: Jeremiah 40:1-16 The words that begin this chapter indicate in a general sense a new section of the book. A new order prevails in the kingdom of Judah and in the land. Captivity has come, many have been transported to Babylon, widespread destruction prevails. I THE LORD […]
The church spreads
The Church spreads Acts 8:1-25 This chapter begins with an ominous note. The enemies of the gospel have found a new champion! Saul was consenting to his death. And yet this chapter records the first advances of the NT church into Samaria and the rest of the earth. It is […]
Stephen: A man full of faith and power, Pt3
The future of Israel: A word to the nations
Sermon notes I A WORD FOR THE GENTILE NATIONS. Cp v10-14. The Lord repeats some of what He has said already but is directing it to a different audience. The fact that the Gentiles are addressed underscores that it is the future of the nation of Israel that is prophesied. […]
Stephen: A man full of faith and power Pt2
Stephen: A man full of faith and power
Preaching under a death threat
Jeremiah has been preaching for more than 20 years. Cp 25:1, 3. It is entirely possible that this message is spoken close to the same time. Cp 26:1, 27:12 & 28:1. In those long years he has preached to an increasingly hostile nation who would not listen. This opposition […]