-Pastor Jeremiah

The program will feature an original drama, “Solomon, Son of David.”

The Drama Ministry Team is touring through Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. Members of the group are recent graduates of Bob Jones University—they come from three states and represent three different majors.  The team leader is a staff member at BJU.

Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University provides an outstanding regionally accredited Christian liberal arts education purposely designed to inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning, loving and leading.

BJU provides over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in religion, education, fine arts and communication, arts and science, health professions, and business.

BJU has nearly 3,000 students from nearly every state and more than 40 countries. We are committed to the truth of Scripture and to pursuing excellence in all we do.

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Start each time of study with prayer. Ask God to speak to you personally through this study. Read the whole chapter first then go back and reread it to answer the questions. Some questions may take time, especially the personal ones. It’s ok to take a couple of days before you answer some of them. Use the back of the sheet if you need more room.

Let’s break our title into two parts, the first being, “He Leadeth Me.” Do you allow your Shepherd to lead you? Read the following verses and write out how you can apply them to your life.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Isaiah 48:17

Isaiah 49:10

John 10:27

Now let’s look at “Beside the Still Waters.” I loved the part where Phillip explained the importance of the “Dew in the Morning.” Do you take time, first thing in the morning to get your spiritual nourishment to get you through the day? Read the following scriptures and commit to make them a part of your life.

Psalm 5:1-3

Psalm 55:16-17

Do you recognize that “God shaped void”, that thirst that only God can fulfill? Where do you look to fill that inner thirst?

Do you stop to drink from “dirty pools” that pollute your life as the shepherd is leading you to the pure, still waters? If we are honest with God and ourselves, there might be a few “dirty pools” we need to walk away from. Here are some things that the Lord put on my heart for us all to consider. If the Lord shows you something in these areas that you need to repent of, please write them down and give them to the Lord. Look at each topic below in the light of John 4:13-14.

Activities you participate in:

Places you go:

Things you watch:

Things you listen to:

People you hang with:

Other things the Lord shows you:

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Amos emphasizes two main attributes of God throughout the book: God is great and God is good.  God is great in that He created and controls all things. Amos specifically cites that God formed the mountains (4:13), made the constellations (5:8), and built the heavens (9:6). God is also great in that he controls all things. God is in control of forces of nature such as the wind (4:13), rain (5:8; 9:6), and farming conditions including plenty, famine and drought (1:2; 4:6-10; 7:1-2; 9:13-14). God is in control of celestial objects in-cluding the earth (4:13) and sun (8:9). Creatures are also under God’s control such as the palmerworm (4:9), grasshoppers (7:1), and the serpent (9:3). God is over nations as is evidenced by His judgments against the nations (1:3-2:3). Finally, God claims control over life and death. God offers life to those who seek Him (5:4, 6, 14) and administers death to the disobedient (1:5, 8; 2:2-3; 4:10; 6:9; 7:11, 17; 8:3; 9:1-2, 4, 10).

God is also Good. First, God is good in His election of Israel. Of all the nations of the earth, God chose Israel, and only Israel, to be His people (3:2). He entered into a special covenant with them that no other nation of the world could claim. This investment in the wellbeing of a specific people group is nothing less than God’s evident goodness. Next, God is good in His compassion. He cares for the injustices committed against the poor (2:6-8; 4:1; 5:11-12; 8:5-6). Amos is quick to point out time and again that God knows when the helpless are abused. Finally, God is good in his patience. Compassion is shown even to those who have rejected Him. Twice God “repents” and shows mercy to sinful Israel at the request of Amos (7:1-6). It is only after Israel’s continued rejection that God uses His power to chasten Israel (7:8). Even in His chastening, God’s purpose is Israel’s repentance (4:6-11). Clearly, God is not looking for a reason to punish but rather is looking for a reason to show mercy. The book of Amos declares that God is both great and good.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. ~ Romans 1:16-17

Synopsis:

Christians must not be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. Indeed, the Gospel of Christ is endued with God’s power to effect salvation in all who believe. This salvation is offered to people of every nation. Furthermore, the Gospel of Christ reveals the righteousness of God. That is to say His righteousness is exchanged for man’s sin to impart salvation. However, not all people will discover and therefore benefit from God’s imputed righteousness. This righteousness is only revealed to a select group of people: it is revealed by faith in the Gospel to those with faith in the Gospel. The result of faith in the Gospel of Christ is eternal life.

Sermon Summary:

Fallen Condition Focus: We are afraid to live the gospel of Christ

Proposition: Because Christ is your Savior, you must be bold in living the Gospel.

1. Because the gospel is the power of God, you must be bold in living the Gospel. (16b)
2. Because the gospel is for all nations, you must be bold in living the Gospel. (v. 16c)
3. Because God imputes righteousness, you must be bold in living the Gospel (vv. 17)