October 2, 2024 • Dr. Derrick Wilson, Sr. Pastor • Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah
Hosea/Joel/Amos/Obadiah/Jonah/Micah/Nahum/Habakkuk
Hosea
- Where and when? Northern Kingdom, before the fall to Assyria in 722 BC.
- To Whom? Hosea’s prophecies are mostly in the form of poems directed toward the people of the Northern Kingdom.
- What’s the big deal? Idolatry. The people were worshipping the Canaanite god, Baal. The relationship of Hosea and Gomer serves as a visual lesson from the content of the prophetic sermons.
- Text to Consider: Hosea 14:1–9
Joel
- Where and when? Judah, Unknown – look at Joel 2:20
- To Whom? Inhabitants of the land of Judah
- What’s the big deal? Destruction through a vicious army was coming, but Joel called on the people to repent.
- Text to Consider: Joel 2:12–19, 2:28–3:3, 3:11–16
Amos
- Where and when? From Tekoa (Judah), but prophesied to Israel Northern Kingdom before the fall to Assyria
- To Whom? Northern Kingdom (Israel)
- What’s the Big Deal? Oppression of the poor and needy, Day of the LORD
- Text to Consider: Amos 5:18–24
Obadiah
- Where and when? Most likely Judah following exile to Babylon in 587 BC.
- To Whom? Judah, about Edom
- What’s the Big Deal? Edom, ancient kinsman of Israel, had taken advantage of Judah during the exile to Babylon (Ezekiel 35, Ps 137:7). Day of the LORD (Obad 15)
Jonah
- Where and when? Northern Kingdom of Israel during 700’s BC in reign of Jeroboam II (2 Kgs 14:25)
- To Whom? The people of God
- What’s the Big Deal? Chance for repentance for all nations
Micah
- Where and when? Judah, c. 742–687 BC.
- To Whom? Israel and Judah (both Northern and Southern Kingdoms)
- What’s the Big Deal? Idolatry and covenant unfaithfulness
- Text to Consider: Micah 5:1–5a
Nahum
- Where and when? Unknown, but Assyria fell to Babylon in 612 BC.
- To Whom? For the benefit of the people of God about the fall of Assyria (Nineveh)
- What’s the Big Deal? Assyria’s cruelty returned upon itself because of God’s wrath
Habakkuk
- Where and when? Before the exile of Judah to Babylon
- To Whom? The people of God concerning that exile
- What’s the Big Deal? God was doing a redeeming and purifying work through the Babylonians
Ezekiel - Daniel
September 25, 2024 • Dr. Derrick Wilson, Sr. Pastor • Ezekiel 40, Ezekiel 47, Daniel 1—7
Daniel
Main Point: Daniel proclaims the sovereignty of God over various kings, nations, and empires. The people of God were expected to live out their faith in the midst of an unbelieving world, trusting in the Sovereign God.
Texts to Consider:
Ezekiel 40:1–4
What does Ezekiel get to see, and who shows it to him?
Ezekiel 47:1–12
The image of the Temple that Ezekiel sees is …
Daniel 1:1–21
Daniel 3:16–18
Daniel 5:24–30
Daniel 7:1–28
Ezekiel part 2
September 18, 2024 • Dr. Derrick Wilson, Sr. Pastor • Ezekiel 20—38
Ezekiel (Part 2)
Remember from last time…
- Image of “the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD” in Babylon
- Ezekiel’s call as a watchman
- The new heart that God was going to give the remnant that returned from exile
- The image Ezekiel saw left the holy city and headed eastward
Texts to Consider
Ezek 20:32–44
Ezek 33:21–33
Ezek 34:1–24
Ezek 37:15–28
Ezek 38–39
Lamentations - Ezekiel
September 11, 2024 • Dr. Derrick Wilson, Sr. Pastor • Lamentations, Ezekiel
Main Point [Lamentations]: The book of Lamentations is individual poetic reflections on the fall of Jerusalem and the exile that followed. Like the prophetic works, the complexity of God's dealings with his people, and their understanding of this dealing, is highlighted in the poetry of Lamentations.
Main Point [Ezekiel]: At the beginning of Babylonian exile, God gave the prophet Ezekiel a vision of the glory of the LORD, a prophecy of judgment, and a prophecy of hope.
Texts to Consider:
Lamentations 3:1-66
Lamentations 5:19-22
Ezekiel 1:1-28
What are the historical situations at the beginning of the book of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel 3:16-21
Ezekiel is made a watchman for the house of Israel. What does that mean? Where in the New Testament is this image also drawn upon?
Ezekiel 8:1-18
Ezekiel 11:14-25
Jeremiah 1-27
August 28, 2024 • Dr. Derrick Wilson • Jeremiah 1—27
NOTES
Jeremiah 1-27
Texts to Consider:
Jeremiah 1:1-3
As always, we need a little history lesson. Jeremiah prophesied where and when?
Jeremiah 36:1-32
How did the "Book of Jeremiah" come to be?
Jeremiah 1:4-19
The call of Jeremiah brings out some powerful truths. They are...
Jeremiah 7:1-15, 30-34
What was the attitude of the people toward spiritual things?
Jeremiah 18:1-23
The illustration of the potter and the clay draws upon language from Jeremiah 1. What other Old Testament book sounds similar to the message the LORD gave Jeremiah in this passage?
Isaiah 1-53
August 21, 2024 • Dr. Derrick Wilson, Sr. Pastor • Isaiah
Isaiah
Main Point: Isaiah prophesied of both judgment and hope for the people of God.
Texts to Consider:
Isaiah 1:1
What is the timeframe of the events of the book of Isaiah, according to Isa 1:1?
Isa. 5:1-7
One of the primary themes of the book of Isaiah is
Isa. 6:1-13
In a very familiar passage, what is the end result of the LORD sending Isaiah to the people of Judah?
Isa. 11:1-16
In a very familiar passage, what is the end result of the LORD sending Isaiah to the people of Judah?
Isa. 39:1-8
What happens in this chapter that impacts the understanding of the book of Isaiah?
Isa. 45:1-7
Who is this guy, Cyrus?
Isa. 49:1-6
So... what is the LORD doing with the Servant?
Isa. 53:2-12
Isaiah 1-39
August 14, 2024 • Ryan Gardner, Student • Isaiah 1—39
Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs
Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
Ecclesiastes/Song of Songs
Ecclesiastes Main Point: Much like Job, the wisdom of the “Preacher” in Ecclesiastes reveals that much of life does not go as simply as the Book of Proverbs suggests. Thus, the ending of the book (Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man) summarizes the final result of much pondering.
Song of Songs Main Point: The gift of physical love is one of God’s greatest gifts when exercised within the bounds of the picture of Genesis 2.
Texts to Consider:
Eccl 9:1–10
Is the Preacher happy or sad?
Eccl 12:9–14
Who is writing this part? Is it the same author?
Song of Songs 1:1
What does this book have to do with Solomon?
What have the major approaches to interpretation been?
Song of Songs 1:2–4
This passage mentions “the king.” Is that referring to Solomon? Are there varied opinions?
Song of Songs 2:3–7
Many scholars suggest that 2:7 is a repeated phrase which indicates a formal structure. But, does it? And, beyond structure, what theme is introduced and developed?
Song of Songs 3:1–5
Another theme is introduced in this passage. What is it?
Song of Songs 4:1–5:1
What do you think about this description of her beauty?
Song of Songs 7:11–4
Proverbs
Dr. Derrick Wilson • Proverbs
Main Point: The Proverbs serve as short, memorable sayings to help us live out the demands of God's law
Texts to Consider:
Prov 1:1-7
What is wisdom literature? Why is it linked to Solomon?
Prov. 3:5-12
This is a perfect passage to memorize. What themes are addressed in this representative section of Scripture?
Prov. 7:1-27
Prov. 9:1-18
Two ways of life are personified as women. What are these two ways of life?
Prov. 14:4
Why are we talking about oxen?
Psalm 113-118
Vlad Baraniuk
Title: Praise the Lord!
Text: Psalms 113-118
Psalm 113
· God is highly exalted and worthy of praise
· God stoops to take care of the lowly
Psalm 114
· God is awesome in power
· God, in his power, is able to redeem
Psalm 115
· God deserves all glory
· God stands in contrast to all idols
· God is a worthy shield and trust
Psalm 116
· God has been faithful in life and even in death
Psalm 117
· God desires to be known among all peoples
· God displays his faithfulness to all peoples through Christ
Psalm 118
· God’s steadfast love endures forever
· Never let the joy of salvation run out
Psalm 71
June 26, 2024 • Vlad Baraniuk • Psalm 71, 1 Peter 2:9
Title: Mobilizing Each Generation
Text: Psalm 71 (also 1 Peter 2:9)
· Rely on the sufficient refuge of God’s nature (vs. 1-3)
· Reflect on God’s continued faithfulness (vs. 3-8)
· Rest in the undefeatable hope of the Gospel (vs. 9-13)
· Repeat God’s greatness to others (vs. 14-18)
o Never stop growing
o Never stop testifying
o Never stop discipling
· Root your life in the purposes of God (v. 19)
· Remember the ultimate restoration God has in store (vs. 20-24)
Response
· What keeps me from being mobilized, in my current season, for the sake of Gospel advancement?
· What can I do to help mobilize the other generation for the sake of Gospel advancement?
Psalm 71:18 - So even to old age and gray hairs,
O God, do not forsake me,
until I proclaim your might to another generation,
your power to all those to come.
Psalm 40
June 19, 2024 • Dr. Derrick Wilson • Psalm 40
Psalm 40
In which life setting of David might this Psalm be placed? How can we know?
How might we apply verses 9–10 in our own lives?
What do verses 16–17 say concerning where a Christian should find joy?
SBC Debrief
1) Presidential Election
2) Law Amendment
3) Resolution on IVF
To read the resolution, go to
https://www.sbc.net/resource-library/resolutions/on-the-ethical-realities-of-reproductive-technologies-and-the-dignity-of-the-human-embryo/
Psalm 1-17
June 5, 2024 • Psalms 1—17
Psalms 1–17
What is the purpose of the book of Psalms?
They were written by real people in real situations, collected, meditated upon, and then intentionally designed to focus on the twin themes of God’s Torah and God’s Messianic Kingdom.
Psalms 1–2
They are joined together, but how?
What is the focus/theme of Psalm 1?
What is the focus/theme of Psalm 2?
Design of the Psalter as a whole
Book 1 _____________________
Book 2 _____________________
Book 3 _____________________
Book 4 _____________________
Book 5 _____________________
Two Primary Types of Psalms
_________________ and _________________
Psalm 13, Psalm 16
Job
Dr. Derrick Wilson • Job
Job
Main Point: While the book of Job does not answer the question of why bad things happen to good people, it does invite the reader to trust God and His wisdom, regardless of circumstances.
Texts to Consider:
Job 1–2
When and where is the book set?
What does the text say about Job?
Job 7:17–8:7
How would you characterize Job in this passage?
What do you think about Bildad’s advice?
Job 13:13–16
How would you characterize Job in this passage?
Job 38:1–11
The LORD responds to Job. How would you describe his response?
Job 40:3–14
Job responds back. The LORD quickly challenges Job.
Job 42:1–17
How would you characterize Job in this passage?
Ezra-Nehemiah-Esther
May 22, 2024 • Dr. Derrick Wilson
Ezra–Nehemiah–Esther
Main Point: After the return from exile in Babylon, the Israelite people faced a number of struggles including rebuilding the Temple, living out the demands of Torah, and finding unity in moving forward as a nation.
Main Point (Esther):
Texts to Consider
Ezra 1:1–4
How does this paragraph compare to the last paragraph of 2 Chronicles?
What does Jeremiah 29:10 have to do with this?
Ezra 3:8–13
A couple of key characters are introduced and highlighted, what are their names?
What does Isaiah 44:28 have to do with this?
Ezra 4:1–3, 23–5:2
Rebuild or not?
Ezra 7:1–10
Another key character is introduced. What is his name and his primary interest?
Ezra 10:1–5
Nehemiah 1:1–3
Nehemiah 8:1–8
Nehemiah 13:1–31
