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Exodus 4, Luke 7, Job 21, 1 Corinthians 8

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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

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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, Luke 6, Job 20, 1 Corinthians 7

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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, Luke 5, Job 19, 1 Corinthians 6

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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.


Bridging Prayer and Worship: How Brentwood Baptist Navigates Prayer in Worship Services

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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, Luke 4, Job 18, 1 Corinthians 5

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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.


Genesis 50, Luke 3, Job 16-17, 1 Corinthians 4

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Genesis 50: Joseph buries Jacob in Canaan, reassures his fearful brothers of God's good plan, and later makes them swear to carry his bones out of Egypt when God fulfills His promise. Luke 3: John the Baptist preaches repentance, baptizes Jesus, and declares the coming of one greater than himself; Jesus' genealogy is traced back to Adam. Job 16-17: Job laments his suffering, rebukes his friends' empty words, and longs for an advocate in heaven while expressing deep despair. 1 Corinthians 4: Paul warns against arrogance, highlights the apostles’ suffering for Christ, and calls the Corinthians to humility, faithfulness, and imitation of his example.


Genesis 49, Luke 2, Job 15, 1 Corinthians 3

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Genesis 49: Jacob blesses his sons with prophetic words, gives final burial instructions, and then passes away. Luke 2: Jesus is born in Bethlehem, announced to shepherds, presented at the temple, and later amazes teachers in Jerusalem. Job 15: Eliphaz accuses Job of arrogance, warns of the fate of the wicked, and insists that no one is truly righteous. 1 Corinthians 3: Paul urges unity, explains that God gives growth, and warns that believers must build wisely on Christ’s foundation.


Genesis 48, Luke 1:39-80, Job 14, 1 Corinthians 2

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Genesis 48: Jacob blesses Joseph’s sons, giving the greater blessing to Ephraim over Manasseh despite Joseph’s objection. Luke 1:39-80: Mary visits Elizabeth, sings a song of praise, John the Baptist is born, and Zechariah prophesies about God's salvation. Job 14: Job laments the brevity of life, wrestles with the finality of death, and longs for God’s mercy amid his suffering. 1 Corinthians 2: Paul proclaims Christ crucified, emphasizing God's wisdom revealed through the Spirit rather than human understanding.


Genesis 47, Luke 1:1‐38, Job 13, 1 Corinthians 1

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Genesis 47: Joseph settles his family in Goshen, manages Egypt’s famine crisis, and promises to bury Jacob in Canaan. Luke 1:1-38: Gabriel announces the births of John the Baptist and Jesus, revealing God’s plan through Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary. Job 13: Job insists on defending himself before God, rejecting his friends' counsel and expressing hope despite his suffering. 1 Corinthians 1: Paul urges unity in the church, contrasts worldly wisdom with God’s power, and calls believers to boast only in Christ.


Genesis 46, Mark 16, Job 12, Romans 16

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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.


Genesis 45, Mark 15, Job 11, Romans 15

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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.