Reformation Collection

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped or every good work. – II Timothy 3:17-17 (ESV)

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. – Psalm 119:105 (ESV)

Questions for Reflection
Where do we learn about salvation?
What should be our guide?
Are you committed to reading God’s Word?
Does God’s Word govern your life?
What other authorities are you tempted to follow instead of God’s Word?

Reformation Collection

On October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 By BrianIn PASSION Collections

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Here are some more good biographies of people from the Reformation:

Pierre Viret: The Smile of the Reformation – Douglas Wilson (DG)

Lady Jane Grey: The Teenage Martyr – Scott Hubbard (DG)

Theodore Beza: The First Calvinist – Shawn Wright (DG)

Zacharius Ursinus – The Happy Professor – Thomas Kidd (DG)

Johannes Bugenhagen: The Administrative Pastor – Betsy Howard (DG)

Katharina von Bora: The Runaway Nun – Kristin Tabb (DG)

I Chronicles 17-21: Good Covenant, Bad Choice

On October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 By BrianIn OT Studies

(17) Once again we are presented with the Davidic Covenant:

God was with David through all his trials (v8). When have you especially seen that in your life? How might his presence encourage you today?

We spend a lot of effort trying to make a name for ourselves, but God will make a name for David (v8). What does that suggest for us?

God will subdue all of David’s enemies (v8-10). What battles are you facing today that you need to look to the Lord for help?

(17) David wants to build God a house, but God will build David a house, raising up one of David’s offspring. List all the things that God promised for this offspring in v11-14.

How are they fulfilled in part by Solomon? How are they finally fulfilled in Jesus?

(17) How does David respond in v16-27 to God’s promises and blessings? What applications might we draw for our lives?

(18-20) How do these chapters flesh out God’s promise in 17:8-10?

(21) God wins victory after victory for David, but what does David start to trust in (v1-2)?

When do we tend to look to our own strength instead of God?

How did Joab respond? When have you been in a similar situation? What should we do in that situation?

(21) David’s sin affects his people, just like our sin affects the people around us. What choices of punishment does God give David? Which does he choose and why?

Why does the plague stop? What does David offer to do? What is David told to do instead?

What does David insist upon? What does his example suggest for us when we have sinned?

(21) Read 22:1. Why is chapter 21 included in I Chronicles?

Reformation Collection

On October 28, 2017 By BrianIn PASSION Collections

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Here are some more good biographies of folks from the Reformation:

Hellen Stirke: The Ordinary Virgin Mary – Tony Reinke (DG)

Heinrich Bullinger: The Majestic Beard of Zurich – David Mathis (DG)

Conrad Grebel: The Radical Reformer – Abigail Dodds (DG)

John Knox: The Champion of the Kirk – Sinclair Ferguson (DG)

John Calvin: The Genius of Geneva – John Piper (DG)

Robert Estienne: The Ink – Matt Crutchmer (DG)

Sermon Songs: Revelation 8-9

On October 27, 2017 By BrianIn Revelation Hymns

MusicNotes

See our prayers rise before the throne
Prayers for justice to be done
Listen as each trumpet is blown
Behold now justice has come
So let us pray, And let us trust
In the face of wickedness

See the cru-el-ty of evil
The hatred of wickedness
Behold the stubborn refusal
To repent of sinfulness
Flee temptation, Praise our Savior
Proclaim good news while we can

To the tune of “Lo He Comes With Clouds Descending”

Reformation Collection

On October 25, 2017October 25, 2017 By BrianIn PASSION Collections

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Here are some good more posts related to the Reformation:

Where Did the Reformation Really Begin? – David Mathis (DG)

What Sola Scriptura Really Means – Mark Thompson (Crossway)

Where the Bible Teaches We Are Saved by Christ Alone – Stephen Nichols (Crossway)

The American Priest who Proved the Reformation is Not Over – Jordan Standridge (the Cripplegate)

6 Ways to Celebrate Reformation 500 This Sunday – Jason Helopoulos (TGC)

Q&A#2: Verses for Reflection

On October 25, 2017 By BrianIn PASSION Catechism

Q/A#2
Q: Who is this God we are to love?
A: This God is the LORD, the one true God in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Verses for Further Reflection

Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel
and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts:
“I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god.
– Isaiah 44:6

“Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth!
For I am God, and there is no other.
– Isaiah 45:22

Remember this and stand firm,
recall it to mind, you transgressors,
remember the former things of old;
for I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and there is none like me,
declaring the end from the beginning
and from ancient times things not yet done,
saying, “My counsel shall stand,
and I will accomplish all my purpose.”
– Isaiah 46:8-10

Discussion Questions Related to the Verses

Who is the one true God?

What do you learn about the one true God from these verses, and what significance does each truth have for your life?

Reformation Collection

On October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 By BrianIn Biography/History, PASSION Collections

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Here are some more short biographies of folks from the Reformation:

Thomas Cranmer: The Gospel Lobbyist – Matthew Westerholm (DG)

Guillaume Farel: The French Firebrand – Johnathon Bowers (DG)

Hugh Latimer & Nicholas Ridley: The British Candle – Scott Hubbard (DG)

Ulrich Zwingli: The Swiss Giant – Travis Myers (DG)

Hans Gooseflesh: The Accidental Reformer – Rick Segal (DG)

OT Study

On October 23, 2017 By BrianIn Uncategorized

There isn’t an Old Testament study this week. Our Sunday School class is taking a week off from our walk through the Bible to consider some of the Biblical truths that were highlighted in the Reformation….