April 22, 2023 Saturday brings us back to the book of Psalms and chapters 6, 8-10, 14, 16, 19, and 20 these are all Psalms of reflection. Chapter 6 – Psalm six is the first of the penitent Psalms. David prays the words of this Psalm when he is deeply troubled. Mercy in this situationContinue reading “Bible Study April 22”
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Bible Study April 21
April 21, 2023 We begin our reading in another book of the Old Testament today with 2 Samuel reading in chapter one through four. We will read of two primary issues; David learns of the death of Saul and the problems between David and Saul Chapter 1 – Second Samuel picks up where First SamuelContinue reading “Bible Study April 21”
Sunday at Asbury
This Sunday at Asbury we are looking at the subject of the church. “A Vital Church Grows” if the church is to impact the community it serves it must be willing to do three things. First it must exalt God and who He is. Secondly, it must build up the saints by encouraging one anotherContinue reading “Sunday at Asbury”
Bible Study April 20
April 20, 2023 Today we read six Psalms 121, 123, 125, 128 – 130, all are Psalms of worship and reverence. Psalm 121 – The writer of Psalm 121 is looking for help as he travels through the hills to Jerusalem. He looks up and finds his help. Traveling in the desert one could beContinue reading “Bible Study April 20”
Autopsy of a Deceased Church Chapter 13
Chapter 13 – Today is our last installment from Thom Rainer’s Autopsy of a Deceased Church – 12 ways to Keep Yours Alive. I will share his thoughts as presented in his book for our consideration. Tomorrow we will a new book recap. My Church Is Very Sick: Four Responses “Rarely does a church moveContinue reading “Autopsy of a Deceased Church Chapter 13”
Bible Study April 19
April 19, 2023 Today we conclude our reading in 1st Samuel reading chapters 28 to 31 and Psalms 18. Chapter 28 – Saul was in a bad place as the Philistines had gathered to go to war against Israel. He was afraid. The Lord had departed him so he seeks out a medium forContinue reading “Bible Study April 19”
Autopsy of a Deceased Church Chapter 12
Chapter 12 – Today is our twelfth installment from Thom Rainer’s Autopsy of a Deceased Church – 12 ways to Keep Yours Alive. I will share his thoughts as presented in his book for our consideration. My Church has Symptoms of Sickness: Four Responses “Though this book is brief, the path to get to thisContinue reading “Autopsy of a Deceased Church Chapter 12”
Bible Study April 18
April 18, 2023 In case you are seeing this for the first time we are reading through the Bible in a year and I am adding notes for you to consider as you join us. Today we are back in the Psalms reading from 17, 35, 54, and 63. As we read these think aboutContinue reading “Bible Study April 18”
Autopsy of a Deceased Church Chapter 11
Chapter 11 – Today is our eleventh installment from Thom Rainer’s Autopsy of a Deceased Church – 12 ways to Keep Yours Alive. I will share his thoughts as presented in his book for our consideration. “The Church Obsessed Over the Facilities” That is the title of chapter eleven. He discusses a visit to oneContinue reading “Autopsy of a Deceased Church Chapter 11”
Bible Study April 17
April 17, 2023 From chapters 25 through 27 we see three primary highlights: David marries Abigail, he once again spars the life of Saul and well among of people the Philistines for 16 months. Chapter 25 – Samuel dies and Israel is in lament over his death. He anointed Saul as the fist king, nowContinue reading “Bible Study April 17”