Bible Study

Don’t Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews (Week 2)

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Hebrews 1:1-14; 2:1-4 (Hebrews 1:1-14; 2:1-4; Psalm 2:1-14; 45:6-7; 97:7; 102:25-27; 104:4; 110:1; 2 Samuel 7:14)
 
When the going gets tough, every Christian faces the temptation to return to old habits and ways of thinking. But what do you do when a whole church community wants to return?
In this study, we'll find that the author of Hebrews gives a simple but complex answer: "Don't look back; Jesus is better."
Don't Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews
Week 2
I. Background: Jewish Religion in the Roman Empire
II. Doing the Work of Cultural Context
III. The Warning Passages: A Note
IV. High Christology
V. The Son is Superior to the Angelsa. Argumentation Method: Overwhelming with Old Testament Evidenceb. The Son's Relationship to the Fatherc. The Son's Position Compared to the Angelsd. The Son's Eternal Naturee. Christ is Victorious
VI. Exhortationa. Lesser to Greater
Illustration: Athanasius of Alexandria
 

Don’t Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews (Week 1)

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Galatians 1:11-17; Hebrews 1:1-7; 2:3
 
When the going gets tough, every Christian faces the temptation to return to old habits and ways of thinking. But what do you do when a whole church community wants to return?
In this study, we'll find that the author of Hebrews gives a simple but complex answer: "Don't look back; Jesus is better."
Don't Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews
Week 1
I. What the Gospel Is and Is Nota. it IS NOT an offerb. it IS an announcementc. it IS news of a changed stated. it IS a challenge to all other powers
II. The Epistle to the Hebrewsa. dateb. authorc. audienced. message
III. Structure of the Epistle to the Hebrewsa. God is speaking to us in his Son. b. Jesus is better than the Torah or the angels. c. Jesus is better than Moses or the Promised Land. d. Jesus is better than the priesthood.e. Jesus is better than the sacrifices and superior to the Old Covenant. f. Jesus is the fulfillment of everything to which the OT heroes were looking.
Illustration: The Priene Calendar Inscription
 

No Accidental Disciples: Learning to Follow Jesus Intentionally (Message Two)

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship & Missions Pastor) - James 4:13-16; Acts 9:6; Matthew 6:33; Ephesians 5:15-16; Exodus 20:8-10; Psalms 1:1-3; 24:1; Proverbs 3:9-10; 23:7; Luke 6:38; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Philippians 4:6-7
 
Have you ever stubbed your toe, spilled your coffee, or even tripped on the carpet? It's ok, because these things are accidents and you are human. These type of things happen without thought or intention, but there is one thing that you can never do in your life on accident, follow Jesus.
There are no accidental disciples. Following Jesus requires wisdom, thought, and purposeful action. Learn how to intentionally follow Jesus with your life in the new year!
 
No Accidental Disciples: Learning to Follow Jesus IntentionallyMessage Two - Where do I start?
I. Schedule: a plan for your timeII. Budget: a plan for your moneyIII. Habits: a plan for your behavior

No Accidental Disciples: Learning to Follow Jesus Intentionally (Message One)

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship & Missions Pastor) - John 10:10; 15:8; Psalms 1:3; 139:23-24; Acts 2:46-47; Matthew 6:21 & 33; 22:37-40; 1 John 2:15-17; Joshua 24:15; Colossians 3:2-3; Revelation 2:4-5; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Proverbs 28:13; James 4:13-17
 
Have you ever stubbed your toe, spilled your coffee, or even tripped on the carpet? It's ok, because these things are accidents and you are human. These type of things happen without thought or intention, but there is one thing that you can never do in your life on accident, follow Jesus.
There are no accidental disciples. Following Jesus requires wisdom, thought, and purposeful action. Learn how to intentionally follow Jesus with your life in the new year!
 
No Accidental Disciples: Learning to Follow Jesus IntentionallyMessage One - Where am I now?
I. Evaluation: Evaluate where you are.II. Direction: Decide what direction you are going.III. Repentance: Identify areas that need changing.

Hurry-up and Wait

Tony Raffa (FBC Member) - 1 Corinthians 14:40; Ephesians 5:16; 6:1-3; Psalm 39:4-5; 119:133-134; Proverbs 27:1; Ecclessiates 3:11
 
Hurry-Up and WaitI.  God’s time is our most valuable commodity.
A. Everybody is busy – doing what?  -- 1. look at marriage-- 2. look at the home-- 3. look at the childrenB.  We must slow down.-- 1. Redeem the time by making good use of it . -- 2. Redeem the time by making the most of every opportunity.-- 3. Redeem the time because the days are evil.
 
II.   Time is a gift from God.  A. Have you noticed time is short.-- 1. teach me Lord -- 2. remind me Lord-- 3. Notice ----- a. time is irreversible----- b.  time is irreplaceable-- 4. Consequently----- a. We cannot change the past.

Peculiar People: A Study of Paul‘s Letter to Titus - Titus Chapter3

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions) - Titus 3 (Titus 2:14; 3:1-15; Romans 12:2)
 
The apostle Paul wrote Titus a letter to visit the churches in Crete and teach the people how to live God's way in the midst of a culture of lies, perversion, and unbelief. In three chapters Paul teaches Timothy to help Cretan believers live for God in spite of their surround influences.
 
Peculiar People: A Study of Paul's Letter to Titus"Learning to Live for God"
Titus Chapter 3
Reminders:1. As a citizen.-- A. be a law-abiding citizen-- B. be submissive to rulers and authorities-- C. be obedient-- D. be ready to do good things2. As a person.-- A. do not speak negatively of others-- B. avoid fights and arguments-- C. control your reactions-- D. treat every person with dignity and respect

Peculiar People: A Study of Paul‘s Letter to Titus - Titus Chapter 2

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions) - Titus 2 (Titus 2:1-15; Ephesians 5:22-25; John 13:35; Matthew 5:43-48; 6:31-33)
 
The apostle Paul wrote Titus a letter to visit the churches in Crete and teach the people how to live God's way in the midst of a culture of lies, perversion, and unbelief. In three chapters Paul teaches Timothy to help Cretan believers live for God in spite of their surround influences.
 
Peculiar People: A Study of Paul's Letter to Titus"Learning to Live for God"
Titus Chapter 2

Peculiar People: A Study of Paul‘s Letter to Titus - Titus Chapter 1

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions) - Titus 1 (Titus 1:1-16; 2:11-15; Ephesians 4:11-14; Acts 6:1-4; Matthew 5:28; 19:4; 28:18-20; Hebrews 10:24-25; 13:4; 1 Timothy 5:8; Jeremiah 1:5)
 
The apostle Paul wrote Titus a letter to visit the churches in Crete and teach the people how to live God's way in the midst of a culture of lies, perversion, and unbelief. In three chapters Paul teaches Timothy to help Cretan believers live for God in spite of their surround influences.
 
Peculiar People: A Study of Paul's Letter to Titus"Learning to Live for God"
Titus Chapter 1

The Sermon on the Mount: Living in the Kingdom of Heaven --- Lesson #7

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Matthew 6:5-15; 18:21-35; Galatians 6:7-8; Ephesians 1:7
 
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is the longest recorded teaching of Jesus, and the most important. Throughout this series, we'll look at the Sermon as the foundation of what Jesus thought, believed, and taught, and ask how we ought to live because of what it says.
The Sermon on the Mount"Living in the Kingdom of Heaven"
Lesson #7

The Sermon on the Mount: Living in the Kingdom of Heaven --- Lesson #6

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Matthew 6:25-34; 7:1-29
 
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is the longest recorded teaching of Jesus, and the most important. Throughout this series, we'll look at the Sermon as the foundation of what Jesus thought, believed, and taught, and ask how we ought to live because of what it says.
The Sermon on the Mount"Living in the Kingdom of Heaven"
Lesson #6

The Sermon on the Mount: Living in the Kingdom of Heaven --- Lesson #5

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Matthew 6:1-34
 
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is the longest recorded teaching of Jesus, and the most important. Throughout this series, we'll look at the Sermon as the foundation of what Jesus thought, believed, and taught, and ask how we ought to live because of what it says.
The Sermon on the Mount"Living in the Kingdom of Heaven"
Lesson #5

The Sermon on the Mount: Living in the Kingdom of Heaven --- Lesson #4

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Matthew 5:17-48; Deuteronomy 23:21-23; 24:1-4
 
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is the longest recorded teaching of Jesus, and the most important. Throughout this series, we'll look at the Sermon as the foundation of what Jesus thought, believed, and taught, and ask how we ought to live because of what it says.
The Sermon on the Mount"Living in the Kingdom of Heaven"
Lesson #4
I. He quotes the BibleII. He interprets, extends and/or counters quoteIII. He counters the traditional interpretationIV. He speaks to the purposeV. He draws out the application to life