Oceanside United Reformed Church

We continue 1 Kings with the account of the construction of the King's/king's house. Introduction: The temple was more than a building, but a picture of God's past relationship with his people, of his heavenly glory, and our future relationship with him. A VIRTUAL TOUR The temple (ch.6) -its size -its rooms -its materials -its furniture -its time to build The palace (ch.7) ITS INSPIRATION ITS PROMISED PRESENCE (6:11-13) ITS CONNECTION TO REDEMPTION (6:11)

Ezra is now back in Jerusalem. At the onset, he encounters the problem of intermarriage which moves him to tear his garment, pull his hair, and sit down in shock & disappointment at this lack of faith. At a deeper level, this shows a lack of faith in God, his promises, and his commandments. The bigger problem isn't getting married to other tribes; but getting married to people whose allegiance is to other gods, which will turn the hearts of God's people away. That's why Ezra is greatly disturbed moving him to confess this sin in prayer. INTERMARRIAGE REPORT: FAITHLESSNESS (9:1-2) EZRA'S RESPONSE: SORROW (9:3-4) EZRA'S PRAYER (9:5-15) Accepting guilt (9:5-7) Acknowledging favor (9:8-9) Accepting the dilemma (1:10-15)

We continue 1 Kings this morning. Our world is full of anxiety, but our God has placed his Son on David's throne. Despite all the world/s schemes, he reigns! What king of king was Solomon? What kind of King is Jesus par excellence? Introduction: "Everybody wants to rule the world" but "My kingdom is not of this world" (John 18:36). *In Solomon's rule over Israel and the surrounding nations, we see a faint glimpse of that kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy of the Messiah. RULE OVER ISRAEL (vv. 4:1-20) His rule was well-ordered (vv. 1-19) His rule was prosperous (v. 20) RULE OVER THE NATIONS (vv. 4:1-34) RULE OVER THE NATIONS (vv. 5:1-18)

Summary: Welcome to seminary! Not quite. But this evening, we continue what I hope is an enlightening, enlivening, and encouraging series through the essential truths of what Christians believe and what it means to be a Christian. Today, we learn that we can know God. What does this mean? Why do I believe it? How do I share it? GOD IS KNOWABLE WHERE CAN I FIND GOD? Creation, providence, government of the universe Especially in the Word CAN I BE CONFIDENT THESE BOOKS LEAD ME TO KNOW GOD? Witness of the Holy Spirit Witness of Themselves Witness of the Church

We continue 1 Kings this morning. Our world is full of anxiety, but our old has placed his Son on David's throne. Despite all the world's schemes, he reigns! what king of king was Solomon? What kind of King is Jesus par excellence? Introduction: Solomon was a king upon whom the Spirit of wisdom would rest and who would judge the poor with equity par excellence among Israel's kings AN INTERESTING INTRODUCTION (VV.1-3) SOLOMON PRAYS FOR WISDOM (VV. 4-15) The presence of God (v. 5) The prayer of God (vv. 5-9) The pleasure of God (vv. 10-14) SOLOMON APPLIES HIS WISDOM (VV. 16-28) Conclusion: Solomon, the Messiah (Isa. 11:1-5), Jesus, & You

Summary: Live by honoring Christ amidst suffering in words (the way we give an account of the hope in us) and deeds (by not being afraid and suffering for the good). Introduction: Since Christ died and rose from the dead and rescued us…then we are called to honor him in our lives. How? BY NOT BEING AFRAID (Theme 1: Fear V. 14) BY GENTLY GIVING ANSWER FOR THE HOPE THAT IS IN US (Theme2: Defense vv 15-16) BY TRUSTING GOD NO MATTER WHAT (Theme 3: Trust V. 17)

Welcome to seminary! Not quite. But this afternoon, we continue what I hope is an enlightening, enlivening, and encouraging series through the essential truths of what Christians believe and what it means to be a a Christian. Today, we learn about the most fundamental thing of all: God. WHAT DO WE BELIEVE ABOUT GOD? WHY DO WE BELIEVE THIS ABOUT GOD? HOW DO I SHARE WHAT WE BELIEVE?

Welcome to seminary! Not quite. But tonight, we begin what I hope is an enlightening, enlisting, and encouraging, series through the essential truths of being a Christian. Tonight, I want to make a brief intro on learning the what, and how of the faith. TO KNOW WHAT WE BELIEVE, IS TO KNOW GOD TO KNOW WHY WE BELIEVE, IS TO LOVE GOD TO KNOW HOW TO DEFEND & SHARE WHAT WE BELIEVE, IS TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR

Ezra prepares for the trip to Jerusalem. He is guided by the Lord in a number of ways as we will see. A picture of the Christian life, the journey of faith in a number of ways. while we are in this journey of faith it is important to be certain about the Lord's guidance. Ezra and other Jews looked forward to the future hope which came with the Messiah. Now that the Messiah has come, God is gathering his people from all the corners of the earth. And he will guide us along the way in this pilgrim journey. He will carry us through. REVIEWING THE PEOPLE (vv.1-20) PROCLAIMING A FAST (vv.21-23) SETTING APART THE PRIESTS AND OFFERINGS ACCOUNTABILITY (vv. 24-30) ARRIVING IN JERUSALEM (vv. 31-36)

We begin 1 Klings this morning. It opens with an anxious time of succession to David's throne, reminding us of the anxieties we have in our world. What we learn today is the son of David sits on the throne and reigns over the kingdom despite all the world's schemes. Because of that, you can trust Christ, find rest from your anxieties, and have hope that the Lord's hidden hand of providence is over your life. THE DYING KING (vv. 1-4) THE USURPER KING (vv. 5-37) THE SUCCESSOR KING (vv. 38-53)

We indwell a frenetic world where we're tempted to "perform" for our own self-justification, leading to burnout. But God calls us in Psalm 90 to indwell a different reality- in fact, to make God our home.

This chapter in Isaiah praises God for his mighty acts. God judges those who do evil and he protects those who trust in him and say "you are my God." This points forward to the last day when God will swallow up death forever. He will save his people and wipe their tears from their eyes. God will be glorified on that day for having demonstrated his justice and mercy. GOD'S JUDGMENT ON THE WICKED GOD'S PROTECTION OF HIS PEOPLE GOD'S SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO TRUST IN HIM

Idolatry in the Wilderness (ch 25) Inheritance in the Land (ch 26-27)

How do believers learn to follow Jesus in the crisis moments in life? By grasping hold of the holiness of God.

As Jesus passes through Samaria, he meets a woman at a famous well. Despite her hostility, and despite his own weariness, hunger, and thirst, Jesus gives her what she has always longed for. What Jesus offers this woman he offers to us. JESUS MEETS A RESTLESS WOMAN JESUS ADDRESSES HER NEED JESUS ADDRESSES HER HEART JESUS ADDRESSES HER HOPE

(Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 2) God's Law requires us to perfectly and perpetually love him with all our faculties and to love our neighbors. THE STANDARD OF THE LAW THE FUNCTION OF THE LAW THE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW

In this account we have a great picture of how God save sinners. THE BONDAGE OF THE DEVIL CHRIST'S POWER OVER THE DEVIL CHRIST'S POWER TO TRANSFORM SINNERS