The Story of the Bible (Page 2)

In 31 weeks we will cover the grand narrative of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation as we read through the NIV, the Story

Hosea and the Marriage Covenant

Sermon Outline God’s First Messengers to a Wayward People Elijah and Elisha Hosea & Amos Prophets are Men sent by God to speak His heart to His people Remind the People of Covenant Decry the ways the covenant is violated Spell out the Punishment for violation   Hold out Hope after the punishment  B/C God’s purpose…

21 New Walls but Not New Hearts

Sermon Outline 21 New Walls but Not new Hearts Ezra 7, Hen 1-2, 4, 6-8, Mal 1-4 I.               The Closing of the OT II.              3 Building Projects a.     Rebuilding Temple Worship                                                i.     Jewish OT Final Verse (2Chr 36:23)                                              ii.     Who was Ezra? 1.     Ezra is a descendant of Aaron the High Priest, Moses’…

20 Esther – God will Deliver His People

  Sermon outline Family Feuds The Jews and their Enemies The Setting – Ahasuerus’ Reign, aka Xerxes I Persian King has wealth beyond comprehension. (Esther 1:6-7) Vashti’s refusal (Esther 1:19) Mordecai, a descendant of Benjamin (Esther 2:5, 1Sam 9:3) Haman the Agagite (Esther 3:1, 1Sam 15:2-8, 17:14-16, Judg 6:3) Esther, the chosen vessel A Beautiful…

19 Providence, Pagans and the Worship of God (Ezra 1)

Sermon Outline   Providence Introductory Questions Providence defined (WCF 5.1, Belgic 13) Cyrus’ Decree Background (2Chr 36:17-21, 2Kin 24:14, 25:1-21, Ezra 1:1) Who was Cyrus? Historical Information Cyrus was prophesied about in the Scriptures (Isa 44:24, 28, 45:1-13) Jeremiah’s prophecies (Jer 16:14-15, 25:11, 30:3, 32:42-44) The Prophesy fulfilled People return to Jerusalem (Ezra 2:64-67, 1:7)…

15 Amos and Justice

Sermon Outline God’s First Messengers to a Wayward People Elijah and Elisha Hosea & Amos Prophets are Men sent by God to speak His heart to His people Remind the People of Covenant Announce the ways the covenant is violated Spell out the Punishment for violation Hold out Hope after the punishment B/C God’s purpose…