Published by bboydComments Off on Judges 1, Acts 5, Jeremiah 14, Matthew 28
Judges 1: After Joshua’s death, Judah leads Israel in battle, winning several victories, but many tribes fail to fully drive out the Canaanites.
Acts 5: Ananias and Sapphira lie to the Holy Spirit and die, the apostles perform signs and are arrested, and they boldly continue preaching despite threats.
Jeremiah 14: A devastating drought leads to national mourning, but God rejects false prophets and refuses to accept Judah’s shallow repentance.
Matthew 28: Jesus rises from the dead, appears to the women and disciples, and commissions them to make disciples of all nations.
Published by bboydComments Off on Joshua 24, Acts 4, Jeremiah 13, Matthew 27
Joshua 24: Joshua recounts Israel’s history, renews the covenant at Shechem, and urges the people to faithfully serve the Lord alone.
Acts 4: Peter and John boldly proclaim Jesus before the Sanhedrin, pray for courage, and the early church shares everything in unity and power.
Jeremiah 13: God uses ruined linen and wine jars as vivid signs of Judah’s pride and warns of judgment, exile, and shame for their stubborn rebellion.
Matthew 27: Jesus is condemned by Pilate, mocked, crucified, and buried, as the earth shakes and witnesses declare Him the Son of God.
Published by bboydComments Off on Joshua 23, Acts 3, Jeremiah 12, Matthew 26
Joshua 23: As Joshua nears the end of his life, he urges Israel to remain faithful to God, warning them not to turn to other nations or gods, and reminding them that God's promises—and His judgments—are certain.
Acts 3: Peter heals a lame man at the temple gate and boldly proclaims that the healing came through faith in Jesus, calling the people to repent so they may receive forgiveness and restoration.
Jeremiah 12: Jeremiah questions why the wicked prosper, and God responds with a call to endurance and a warning of judgment on both Judah and the surrounding nations, though offering hope of restoration for those who turn to Him.
Matthew 26: Jesus is anointed for burial, shares the Last Supper, prays in Gethsemane, is betrayed, arrested, falsely tried, and denied by Peter—all in fulfillment of Scripture.
Published by bboydComments Off on When Suffering Sparks Growth: Persecution’s Role in Gospel Movement
In this episode of Sermon Notes, Aaron Bryant and Wade Owens dive into Acts chapters 7 and 8, exploring how the early church responded to persecution—particularly through the story of Stephen’s bold faith and ultimate martyrdom.
Published by bboydComments Off on Joshua 22, Acts 2, Jeremiah 11, Matthew 25
Joshua 22: The eastern tribes return home and build an altar as a witness of unity, resolving a near civil war through explanation and renewed trust in the Lord.
Acts 2: The Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost, Peter preaches Christ crucified and risen, and about 3,000 people are baptized and form a devoted, growing church.
Jeremiah 11: God condemns Judah for breaking His covenant, warns of unavoidable judgment, and reveals a deadly plot against Jeremiah.
Matthew 25: Jesus teaches readiness, faithfulness, and final judgment through parables of the virgins, the talents, and the separation of the sheep and goats.
Published by bboydComments Off on How to Pray for the Global Worker Retreat
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” —Colossians 4:2 Missions is firmly rooted in the DNA of Brentwood Baptist Church. From our...
Published by bboydComments Off on Joshua 20-21, Acts 1, Jeremiah 10, Matthew 24
Joshua 20–21: Israel designates cities of refuge and assigns forty-eight cities with pasturelands to the Levites as God fulfills all His promises to His people.
Acts 1: Jesus promises the Holy Spirit, ascends into heaven, and the disciples choose Matthias to replace Judas as an apostle.
Jeremiah 10: God exposes the worthlessness of idols and declares His power as Creator, warning of coming exile and pleading for just discipline.
Matthew 24: Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple, end-time signs, great tribulation, His return in glory, and urges readiness for His unexpected coming.
Published by bboydComments Off on Joshua 18-19, Psalm 149-150, Jeremiah 9, Matthew 23
Joshua 18–19: Joshua oversees the land allotments for the remaining tribes, completing the distribution of the promised land at Shiloh.
Psalm 149–150: God is praised with joy and celebration for His victory, power, and worthiness by all creation.
Jeremiah 9: God laments Judah’s deceit and unfaithfulness, warning of judgment while calling for true knowledge and humble worship of Him.
Matthew 23: Jesus rebukes the hypocrisy of the religious leaders, condemns their pride and injustice, and mourns over Jerusalem’s rejection of God’s messengers.
Published by bboydComments Off on Joshua 16-17, Psalm 148, Jeremiah 8, Matthew 22
Joshua 16–17: Ephraim and Manasseh receive their land allotments, but fail to fully drive out the Canaanites, and Joseph’s descendants request more land due to their growing numbers.
Psalm 148: All of creation is called to praise the Lord, whose name is exalted above heaven and earth.
Jeremiah 8: Judah refuses to repent, trusts in false peace, and faces judgment, while the prophet laments their spiritual blindness and brokenness.
Matthew 22: Jesus teaches through parables, answers challenges from religious leaders, and proclaims the greatest commandments as love for God and neighbor.
