The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the end of chapter 18. Paul is brought before a Roman proconsul (v.12-17) before concluding this second missionary journey (v.18-22). As Paul begins a third missionary journey (v.23), Apollos is corrected by Priscilla and Aquila before going on a mission of his own (v.23-28).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on John 10 (in which Jesus describes himself as a shepherd of sheep) and Psalm 23 (in which sheep rejoice that, in the Lord, they have a Good Shepherd). To be a sheep in Jesus' fold means to be cared for, defended, and brought home safely.
Continuing his class on Revelation, Dr. Michael Nicholson looks at the end of chapter 20 and the beginning of chapter 21. There, John envisions the unimaginable blessedness & the glory of the presence of God in the New Creation.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the end of chapter 17 and the beginning of chapter 18. Paul makes his case to the council in Athens (17:24-34) before moving on to Corinth, meeting Priscilla and Aquila (18:1-3), and ministering in the synagogue there (18:4-11).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 9 (Saul's conversion) and John 21 (Peter's recommissioning). Jesus comes to his enemies and makes them, by his death and resurrection, powerful ministers of his Gospel.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a further look into the various millennial views. Considered this week: Dispensational Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, and New Creation Millennialism.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Acts with a look at the first part of chapter 17. Paul, Silas, and Timothy minister and are persecuted in Thessalonica (v. 1-9) and experience great success in Berea (v. 10-15), before Paul is chased off to Athens where he begins to preach and teach (v. 16-23).
The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Acts 5 (in which Peter testifies to the Sanhedrin) and John 20 (in which the risen Jesus appears to Thomas). Christ's resurrection changes everything: we are raised to new life because Jesus lived and died and rose again for us.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a look at the first six verses of chapter 20, as well as the beginnings of a discussion of the common views of the millennium.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the second half of chapter 16. After a wealthy woman named Lydia is converted (v. 14-15), Paul heals a demon-possessed slave girl (v. 16-18), resulting in his being thrown into prison (v. 19-24). An earthquake frees the prisoners, who convert a Philippian jailer and then baptize his household before being freed (v. 25-40).
