Rock Of Ages

View Isaiah II series – Listen Review Isaiah 42 Explain why the servants mentioned in chapter 42 must find fulfillment in two very different servants. There is a play on words with the picture of “blindness.” Contrast what is meant by “the blind” in 42:6-7,16 and the “blind” in 42:18-19. This chapter has a theme … Isaiah 43 v1-13 Read More »

Ephesians 2:13-22 ● 2023-08-20 ● View Series ● Listen But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with … The Church God Wants 1) A Church For All People Read More »

View series – Listen to audio Isaiah 42:10-17 “Creation Shouts; the Lord Shouts” 42:10-12 Describe the appropriate response for a believer after hearing about what God’s chosen servant will do. Note who is called to action. 42:10-12 How is the song Isaiah calls for a new song? 42:10-12. Explain how this verse is fulfilled … … Isaiah 42 v10-25 Read More »

Matthew 14:22-33 ● 2023-08-13 ● Listen Jesus Walks on the Water 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and … Walk Everywhere With Jesus Read More »

1 Kings 17:1-16 ● 2023-08-06. ● Listen Elijah Fed by Ravens Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.” 2 Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: 3 “Leave here, turn eastward and … In Mercy He Supplies All Our Needs Read More »

What is the Independence Day for the people of God? 1-part Bible Study on the book of Obadiah. Listen to audio View handout View suggested answer guide

Matthew 11:25-30 ● 2023-07-09 ● Listen 25At that time, Jesus continued, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from clever and learned people and have revealed them to little children. 26Yes, Father, because this was pleasing to you. 27Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father. … Jesus Gives You Rest For Your Soul Read More »

Isaiah 42:1-9 “God Calls His Servant to Be A Light” Listen to audio of Bible Study Study of Isaiah II 42:1 God says he will “uphold” his servant. Discuss the possible interpretations for who might be referred to here as God’s servant. (Compare Is 41:8-9) 42:1 God says he will “uphold” this servant. Discuss the … Isaiah 42 v1-9 Read More »

Matthew 10:34-42 ● 2023-07-02 ● Listen 34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to turn  “ ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—  36a man’s enemies will be the members … Expect a Sword; Gain a Reward Read More »

Isaiah 41:1-20 “The Lord Has Chosen His Servant” -see previous Isaiah II post for 41:1-10. – View Isaiah 11 series -Listen to study 41:11-12 Israel only had to wait, and they would see Assyria and then the great Babylonian Empire all quickly become nothing. How are these words fulfilled for all believers? (Compare with Malachi … Isaiah 41 v11-29 Read More »

2 Timothy 4:1-8 ● 2023-06-25 ● Series: The Holy Ministry ● Listen I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom: 2Preach the word. Be ready whether it is convenient or not. Correct, … The Holy Ministry 3) Preaches Christ Despite Persecution Read More »

Listen to entire Isaiah II series  Review of Isaiah 40:25-31 “The LORD Never Grows Weary” Review 40:25-31 We tend to think that God is like us. Share some of your favorite pictures in this section which describe how incomparably different he is from us. Explain how we can stave off the following line of thought: … Isaiah 41:1-10 Read More »

Matthew 9:35-10:8 ● 2023-06-18 ● Series: The Holy Ministry ● Print ● Listen Have you ever uncovered a hidden mess? You know how that goes, right? You move a piece of furniture and discover the crumbs. You are guessing by the red and green sprinkles they were left there from last Christmas. Or was it … The Holy Ministry 2) Demonstrates Compassion Read More »

View Series Listen to audio  Isaiah 40:12-24 “The LORD is Beyond Compare” 40:12-14 Sometimes we might be tempted to question God.  What truths do you see here regarding the foolishness of that thought? Share some ways that the sinful heart acts as if it can be God’s advisor and give him insight and teaching. 40:15-17 … Isaiah 40:12-31 Read More »

Exodus 3:1-15 ● 2023-06-11 ● Series: The Holy Ministry ● Listen Now Moses was shepherding the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law, a priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2The Angel of the Lord appeared to him in blazing … The Holy Ministry 1) Is Filled with Sinners Called by God Read More »

See series Isaiah II Isaiah 40:1-11 “Declare the Good News” Isaiah wrote beginning in 740 B.C. Recall the situation of Judah and Israel at this time.• In 722 BC Israel was destroyed by Assyria. Isaiah will prophesy until about 680BC. During his time Jerusalem was under siege by the Assyrian army. Towns were being destroyed … Isaiah 40:1-11 Read More »

2 Corinthians 13:11-14 ● 2023-06-04 ● Holy Trinity Sunday ● Print ● Listen Did you notice it? (Putting out of place candle back into symmetrical positioning.) I put it out of position before the service to make a point. I’m guessing many of you did notice something was off. We usually like things to be … The Triune God Gives Us Perfect Peace Read More »

John 7:37-39 ● 2023-05-28 ● Pentecost Sunday ● Listen ● Watch On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” By … He Lives… 8) to Equip Us For Service Read More »

Acts 1:12-26 ● 2023-05-21 ● Easter Series ● Listen ● Watch 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem—a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they arrived, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, … He Lives… 7) to Carry Us Through All Trials Read More »

Ephesians 1:15-23 ● 2023-05-14 ● Easter Series ● Print ● Listen ● Watch A writer once decided to talk about an elusive bunch of people.  He wanted to write an editorial piece on individuals who are very wealthy, namely, “those who would be able to keep a luxurious and comfortable standard of living and yet … He Lives… 6) to Bring Riches and Power Read More »