Exodus 9: God sends plagues of livestock death, boils, and hail, but Pharaoh continues to harden his heart. Luke 12: Jesus teaches on hypocrisy, anxiety, and being prepared for his return, urging trust in God’s care. Job 27: Job maintains his integrity and reflects on the fate of the wicked. 1 Corinthians 13: Paul describes love as the greatest gift, essential for all actions and relationships.
In this episode of Sermon Notes, hosts Jay Strother and Brian Ball begin their deep dive into the Book of Colossians, highlighting the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ as expressed by Paul. They discuss the importance of context when studying scripture and suggest various resources, from study Bibles to commentaries, to enrich one's understanding.
Exodus 8: God sends frogs, gnats, and flies to Egypt, but Pharaoh's heart remains hard despite temporary relief. Luke 11: Jesus teaches about prayer, warns against hypocrisy, and rebukes the religious leaders. Job 25–26: Bildad speaks of human insignificance, and Job responds by describing God's power and wisdom. 1 Corinthians 12: Paul explains the diversity of spiritual gifts and the unity of believers as one body in Christ.
Exodus 7: Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh, perform signs, and begin the plagues with water turned to blood, but Pharaoh’s heart remains hard. Luke 10: Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples, tells the parable of the Good Samaritan, and teaches Martha about choosing what is most important. Job 24: Job describes the injustice of the wicked and questions why God’s judgment seems delayed. 1 Corinthians 11: Paul gives instructions about head coverings, unity, and proper observance of the Lord’s Supper.
Exodus 6: God reassures Moses of His covenant, promises to deliver Israel, and commands him to confront Pharaoh again. Luke 9: Jesus feeds the five thousand, reveals His identity, is transfigured, and teaches about self-denial and following Him. Job 23: Job longs to find God, trusts in His justice, and acknowledges God's unchanging power. 1 Corinthians 10: Paul warns against idolatry, urges self-control, and instructs believers to do everything for God's glory.
Exodus 5: Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh, who refuses to release Israel and increases their workload, causing the people to blame Moses. Luke 8: Jesus teaches the parable of the sower, calms a storm, heals the demon-possessed man, and raises Jairus’s daughter. Job 22: Eliphaz accuses Job of wickedness and urges him to repent to restore God’s favor. 1 Corinthians 9: Paul defends his apostleship, renounces his rights, and commits to preaching the gospel to win others to Christ.
Exodus 4: God gives Moses miraculous signs, appoints Aaron to speak for him, and sends him back to Egypt to confront Pharaoh. Luke 7: Jesus heals a centurion’s servant, raises a widow’s son, praises John the Baptist, and forgives a sinful woman. Job 21: Job challenges his friends, questioning why the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer and lamenting their empty comfort. 1 Corinthians 8: Paul teaches that idols are nothing, but believers should avoid causing others to stumble by eating food sacrificed to idols.
Rapid Growth and Gospel Need: A New Work in Smyrna God is moving in Middle Tennessee, and we see His work unfolding in Smyrna as...
Exodus 3: God appears to Moses in a burning bush, calls him to lead Israel out of Egypt, and reveals His name as "I AM." Luke 6: Jesus teaches about the Sabbath, names His twelve apostles, heals the sick, and preaches about love, judgment, and obedience. Job 20: Zophar warns that the wicked may prosper briefly, but their downfall is inevitable and ordained by God. 1 Corinthians 7: Paul gives guidance on marriage, singleness, and devotion to God, emphasizing contentment in one's calling.
Exodus 2: Moses is hidden at birth, placed in a basket on the Nile, adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter, kills an Egyptian, flees to Midian, and marries Zipporah. Luke 5: Jesus calls His first disciples, performs miracles of healing, forgives sins, and teaches about repentance and new life in Him. Job 19: Job laments his suffering, declares his hope in his Redeemer, and warns his friends of God’s coming judgment. 1 Corinthians 6: Paul rebukes lawsuits among believers, warns against unrighteous living, calls for purity, and reminds them they belong to God.
In this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, host Jay Strother sits down with guests Gayle Haywood and Janet Waters to explore the profound impact of prayer in the life of Brentwood Baptist Church during their 40 days of prayer emphasis.
Exodus 1: The Israelites multiply in Egypt, but a new Pharaoh oppresses them with forced labor and orders the killing of Hebrew baby boys; the Hebrew midwives fear God and defy Pharaoh's command. Luke 4: Jesus resists Satan’s temptations, announces His mission in Nazareth but is rejected, casts out demons, heals the sick, and proclaims the kingdom of God. Job 18: Bildad rebukes Job, describing the downfall of the wicked as inevitable and warning of destruction for those who do not know God. 1 Corinthians 5: Paul confronts sexual immorality in the church, calling for discipline to protect the community, and warns against associating with those who claim faith but persist in sin.
