"The Immaculate One" - Matthew 1:18-25

Outline-December 10, 2023

Text: Matthew 1:18-25

Title: The Immaculate One

Quote: To create, God only had to speak; To Redeem, He had to Suffer. D. L. Moody

              A great tragedy may mar one’s life, but a task marks our life.

Points:

I. Joseph’s Faithfulness ( vv. 18-21)

II. Joseph’s Obedience ( vv. 22-25)

Application:

1. What did you learn from our discussion concerning the two-stages leading up to a Jewish Marriage?

2. How do you respond when your faithfulness in God is challenged/is shattered?

3. When facing a spiritual dilemma, how does your faith prevail, or does your flesh rule?

4. What did you learn from our discussion on the “Three-Fold” discussion on sin?

5. What did you learn from our discussion on the unconditional, unwavering, unfailing obedience God expects?

Ministry Opportunities:

13th -Corporate Praise/Prayer and Bible Study ( James 1)

16th- Ladies’ Small Group- 10-11:30am

17th- Kidz Zone

17th- Members’ Meeting- Immediately after Morning Service

"JESUS Is The Reason" - Micah 5:2

Outline- December 3, 2023

Text: Micah 5:2

Title: Bethlehem

Quote: Jesus Is The Reason

Points:

I. A Place Called Bethlehem (v. 2a)

II. A Plan Designated for Bethlehem ( v. 2b)

III. A Person Unlike Any Other Person Born In Bethlehem ( v. 2c-d)

Sermon Application:

1. What did we learn about the place called Bethlehem? (i.e events that took

place in Bethlehem)

2. What did we learn about God’s Plan of Salvation? ( i.e. Gen. 3:15, Exodus

12, Isa. 7:14;53:1-6; Eph. 1:4; 1 Peter 1:20)

3. What did you learn about the Promises of God?

4. What is the significance of the fact that Lord Jesus Christ is Eternal?

Ministry Opportunities:

6 th - Corporate Praise/Prayer and Bible Study- 7pm-9pm

9 th – Men’s Small Group- 7:30-9am

10 th – Sunday School- 9:30-10:30am

16 th – Ladies’ Small Group- 10-11:30am

17 th - Members’ Meeting- After Morning Service ( 2024 Budget and Calendar,

Pastoral Status and other matters will be discussed)