Where is God’s justice in today’s world? In this sermon, David Capoccia examines the first part of the book of Nahum and the book’s historical context. David Capoccia explains that, even when it looks like the wicked prosper and continually get away with doing evil, God promises to bring justice. David Capoccia explores the first of…
In today’s Resurrection Day sermon, Pastor Babij compares the bronze serpent of Numbers 21 to Jesus Christ, explaining that, just as the Israelites had to look to the serpent to be saved, so now all men must look to Jesus. Sinners have no power to save themselves; salvation simply comes from personal belief in the…
Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 12 In this lesson, we look at what Malachi foretold about the future. What did Malachi have to say about a coming messenger, a day of judgment, and God’s righteous remnant? What were the people to do as they waited for God’s plans to come to pass?…
Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 11 This week in Sunday school, we turn to the book of Malachi. What did the last Old Testament prophet have to say to Israel regarding the worship of Yahweh? How were the Jews of Malachi’s day demonstrating hypocrisy and apathy in their worship? What truths were…
In today’s sermon Pastor Babij examines Jesus’ trial and explains how Jesus was in complete control of the proceedings and outcome, despite the inherent illegality of the way in which the high priest and Sanhedrin prosecuted Jesus. Pastor Babij further reminds that, when Jesus returns, Jesus will be to each person either a ferocious Judge…
In this sermon, David Capoccia examines the Psalmist’s teaching on God’s holy derision of the futile rebellion of the world against Yahweh and His Messiah, who is God’s Son. The Psalmist teaches that all must give fealty and joyful worship to the Son in holy fear, since the Son will reign victoriously on the earth.…
Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 11 This week in Sunday school, we finally look at God’s judgment on Judah. What were the three stages of Judah’s fall and Jerusalem’s destruction? How did the Babylonians treat the Judeans in the conquest? What are the implications of Judah’s judgment for us today? We’ll look…
Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 10 This week in Sunday school, we’re looking at Jeremiah’s prophecy to Judah. How had Judah changed or not changed since the days of Hezekiah and Samaria’s fall? Why was God dissatisfied with Judah’s “repentance”? What warnings did God give Judah through Jeremiah? What promises of restoration…
Pastor Babij exposits the parable of the vineyard and defiant vinedressers in the Gospel of Mark as he identifies four characters in the parable: the vineyard owner is the Father, the vineyard is Israel, the vinedressers are the leaders of Israel, and the son is Jesus Christ. Pastor Babij also discusses three characteristics of God…
Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 5 This week in Sunday school, we’re looking at the book of Nahum and God’s prophecy against Assyria. What exactly did God announce to Assyria? Why did God make this pronouncement? How does Nahum’s revelation compare to Jonah’s? How can a just God use one nation to…