In our latest episode of Sermon Notes, we delve deep into the chronological Bible reading journey across all Brentwood campuses, currently centered on the narrative of 2 Samuel.
In Psalms 81, 88, 92, and 93, the collection reflects a spectrum of spiritual expressions, from the call to obedience and trust in God’s provision in Psalm 81, to the desperate pleas of Psalm 88 which contrasts starkly with the joyous praise and acknowledgment of God's enduring righteousness and majesty in Psalms 92 and 93. These psalms capture the essence of human emotion in relation to divine interaction.
1 Chronicles 6 provides a detailed genealogy of the Levites, tracing the lineage of Aaron and the priests as well as the cities and towns assigned to the various Levite families throughout the land of Israel, and describing their roles and responsibilities. Psalms 36, 39, and 77-78 delve into the contrasts of wickedness and God's love, putting trust in God, and reflections on lessons learned by Israel.
Vacation Bible School, VBS, at Brentwood Baptist is more than just a week of fun for children; it’s a profound opportunity for young hearts to...
1 Chronicles 3-5 traces the lineages of Israel's kings and prominent figures, detailing descendants of David, Judah, Simeon, Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, including their settlements, military actions, and eventual exile by the Assyrians.
Psalms 49, 84, 85, and 87 contrast the futility of trusting in wealth with the blessedness of dwelling in God's presence, pleading for the Lord to restore his favor and establish Zion as the city where all peoples find their joy.
In 1 Chronicles 1-2, the genealogies trace the descendants of Adam to Abraham and his sons, including Edom and Israel, providing a comprehensive account of the nation's origins. In Psalms 43-44, the psalmists cry out to God for vindication, recounting Israel's history of God's deliverance and their current state of oppression, and pleading for the Lord to rise up and redeem his people.
On this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and Brian Ball embark on an enlightening journey through the biblical narrative of David.
In Psalms 6, 9, 10, 14, 16, and 21, David cries out to God for mercy, deliverance, and justice, expressing confidence in the Lord's strength, sovereignty, and ability to defeat the wicked and restore his people. David praises God's righteousness, counseling, and victory, even as he laments the depravity of humanity and pleads for the Lord to rise up against oppressors.
In 2 Samuel 1-4, David mourns the death of Saul and Jonathan, and he has the Amalekite who claims to have killed Saul executed. There is a civil war between the house of Saul, led by Ish-bosheth, and the house of David, until Ish-bosheth is assassinated and David becomes king over all Israel.
Our newest campus, The Church at West End is celebrating their one year anniversary!
Psalms 121, 123-125, & 128-130 collectively express a deep trust in God's protection, guidance, and provision. They depict a journey of faith, acknowledging God as the source of help, favor, and salvation, and celebrate the blessings and peace granted to those who fear and follow the Lord, assuring redemption and deliverance from adversity.
