Published by bboydComments Off on Genesis 46, Mark 16, Job 12, Romans 16
Genesis 46: Jacob moves to Egypt with his family after God reassures him, and he is reunited with Joseph in Goshen.
Mark 16: Jesus rises from the dead, appears to His followers, commissions them to preach the gospel, and ascends to heaven.
Job 12: Job challenges his friends’ wisdom, declaring that true understanding and power belong to God alone.
Romans 16: Paul greets many believers by name, warns against division, and closes with praise to God for the gospel.
Published by bboydComments Off on Genesis 45, Mark 15, Job 11, Romans 15
Genesis 45: Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, assures them of God’s plan, and invites his family to live in Egypt.
Mark 15: Jesus is condemned by Pilate, crucified alongside criminals, dies on the cross, and is buried by Joseph of Arimathea.
Job 11: Zophar rebukes Job, insisting that God’s wisdom is beyond understanding and urging him to repent for restoration.
Romans 15: Paul encourages unity among believers, highlights his mission to the Gentiles, and shares his travel plans to visit Rome.
Published by bboydComments Off on The Legacy of Prayer at Brentwood Baptist
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.
Published by bboydComments Off on Genesis 44, Mark 14, Job 10, Romans 14
Genesis 44: Joseph tests his brothers by planting his silver cup in Benjamin’s sack, leading Judah to offer himself in Benjamin’s place.
Mark 14: Jesus is anointed in Bethany, shares the Last Supper, prays in Gethsemane, is betrayed by Judas, and is denied by Peter.
Job 10: Job laments his suffering, questions God’s justice, and longs for relief from his pain and sorrow.
Romans 14: Paul urges believers to avoid judging one another and to live in love, prioritizing peace and unity over personal freedom.
Published by bboydComments Off on Genesis 43, Mark 13, Job 9, Romans 13
Genesis 43: Jacob sends his sons back to Egypt with Benjamin, gifts, and double the silver, hoping for mercy from Joseph.
Mark 13: Jesus warns of coming tribulations, false messiahs, and the need for vigilance before His return in glory.
Job 9: Job acknowledges God’s unmatched power and justice, lamenting his inability to contend with Him or find a mediator.
Romans 13: Paul urges believers to submit to authorities, love others as the fulfillment of the law, and live in readiness for Christ.
Published by bboydComments Off on Genesis 42, Mark 12, Job 8, Romans 12
Genesis 42: Joseph’s brothers travel to Egypt for grain, unknowingly bow before him, and return home with full sacks and deep fear.
Mark 12: Jesus teaches through parables, answers questions about taxes and resurrection, highlights the greatest commandments, and commends a widow’s offering.
Job 8: Bildad insists that Job’s suffering is due to sin and urges him to seek God for restoration.
Romans 12: Paul calls believers to be living sacrifices, use their gifts for the body of Christ, and overcome evil with good.
Published by bboydComments Off on Genesis 41, Mark 11, Job 7, Romans 11
Genesis 41: Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams, is made second-in-command over Egypt, and wisely stores grain before a severe famine strikes.
Mark 11: Jesus enters Jerusalem triumphantly, cleanses the temple, curses a barren fig tree, and teaches about faith and authority.
Job 7: Job laments his suffering, questions God’s attention to humanity, and longs for relief before his death.
Romans 11: Paul explains that Israel’s rejection is not final, warns Gentiles against arrogance, and praises God’s sovereign plan of salvation.
Published by bboydComments Off on Genesis 40, Mark 10, Job 6, Romans 10
Genesis 40: Joseph, still in prison, interprets the dreams of Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker. He predicts the cupbearer’s restoration and the baker’s execution, both of which come true. However, the cupbearer forgets to mention Joseph to Pharaoh.
Mark 10: Jesus teaches on divorce, blesses children, and challenges the rich young ruler to give up his wealth. He predicts His death a third time, corrects James and John’s request for glory, and heals blind Bartimaeus, emphasizing faith and service.
Job 6: Job responds to Eliphaz, expressing the depth of his suffering and his frustration with his friends' lack of understanding. He pleads for true comfort and challenges them to show him where he has sinned.
Romans 10: Paul declares that salvation comes through faith in Christ, not by the law. He emphasizes that all who call on the name of the Lord will be saved and highlights Israel’s rejection of the gospel, despite its clear proclamation.
Published by bboydComments Off on Faith and Healing: David Carpenter’s Recovery from Partial Paralysis
Faith and Healing: David Carpenter’s Recovery from Partial Paralysis On February 20, David Carpenter’s life changed in an instant. What started as a normal night...
Published by bboydComments Off on Genesis 39, Mark 9, Job 5, Romans 9
Genesis 39: Joseph, now a slave in Egypt, prospers under God's blessing in Potiphar’s house but is falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife and thrown into prison. Even in prison, God grants him favor, and he is placed in charge of the prisoners.
Mark 9: Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John. He heals a boy possessed by a demon, teaches about true greatness through servanthood, and warns about causing others to stumble. He calls His disciples to radical holiness and to have peace with one another.
Job 5: Eliphaz continues his speech, advising Job to seek God for help, emphasizing that God disciplines those He loves. He describes how God protects the weak and frustrates the plans of the wicked, urging Job to accept divine correction.
Romans 9: Paul expresses sorrow over Israel’s rejection of Christ. He explains God's sovereign choice, using the examples of Isaac, Jacob, and Pharaoh, and emphasizes that salvation comes through faith, not works. He highlights how Gentiles have obtained righteousness by faith, while Israel stumbled by seeking it through the law.
Published by bboydComments Off on Genesis 38, Mark 8, Job 4, Romans 8
Genesis 32: Jacob prepares for a potentially hostile reunion with Esau by sending gifts ahead and splitting his camp for safety; he wrestles with a divine figure, earning the name Israel for prevailing in the struggle.
Mark 3: Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, leading to Pharisaic plots against Him; He appoints the Twelve Apostles and teaches about the unforgivable sin against the Holy Spirit, emphasizing true familial bonds as those who do God's will.
Esther 8: Esther and Mordecai write an edict allowing Jews to defend themselves against impending attacks, reversing Haman's orders; the Jews rejoice and many locals declare themselves Jews out of fear and respect.
Romans 3: Paul argues that both Jews and Gentiles are guilty of sin under God’s law, but all can be justified by faith in Jesus Christ, establishing that righteousness comes not from the law but through faith for all who believe.
Published by bboydComments Off on Emmy-Award Winning Sportscaster to Prayer Warrior: Hope Hines’ Faith Journey
In this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother, senior pastor at Brentwood Baptist, interviews Hope Hines, a former sports broadcaster turned fervent prayer warrior. They explore the transformative power of prayer, sharing personal stories of spiritual growth and the significance of both personal and corporate prayer life.
