Northside 101

Paul comes to Ephesus, a city with a population around 300,000. The capital city of the Roman providence of Asia. Ephesus attracted visitors who wanted to see the Temple of Diana, which was one of the seven wonders of the world in that day. The Temple was about four centuries old at the time Paul arrived. It measured 100,000 square feet and had 100 columns that stood over 50 feet high. It also was...

encouraged Paul to speak the word boldly in Corinth. One of the greatest points that Paul points out on his journey's is the "Bema Seat" and its comparison to the Judgment seal of Christ. 1. Gallio The Proconsul of Achaia. 2. The Judgment Seat 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 The Right Foundation The Right Material The Right Judgment "The Bema" 3. The Ruler of The Synagogue &...

1. Encouragement through New Partners (vv. 1-3). -Priscilla and Aquila 2. Encouragement to Keep Moving Forward in the Mission (wv. 4-6). Paul reasoned with people. Silas and Timothy arrive. Paul stayed faithful even when people rejected the message. 3. Encouragement through the Lord (vv. 7-11). Crispus believes in Christ. The Lord encourages Paul. Paul stays for 18-months.

The journey into Thessalonica. The Church plant here was important to carrying out the Gospel to the World. Paul journeyed One Hundred miles from Philippi to the Capital of Macedonia. It was predominantly Greek, even though it was controlled by the Romans. 1. The Message and The Results (vs.1-4). 2. The Message and The Reaction (vs.5-9). 3. The Message and a City That is Receptive (vs.10-15).

The call to Evangelize Europe. The leadership of the Holy Spirit forbade Paul to go to Asia. Paul and Barnabas have separated ways. Paul takes Silia and a young man Timothy with Luke to Philippi the chief city of Macedonia. 1. The Division of Paul and Barnabas-Acts 15:36-41. 2. Paul's Picks up Timothy-Acts 16:1-5. 3. Paul Forbidden to go to Asia. a) The Guidance by The Spirit. b) The Convictio...

Paul's first journey headed to Galatia. We learn of the Churches that are established in this Providence which is Iconium, Lystra, Derbe and Antioch in Pisidia. According to The Book of Galatians Paul's motive was: (Gal. 1:1-5). The Sovereign decree of God to save. Christ died for our sins. God's Grace and Peace. 1. The Church in Iconium (vs.1-7) 2. The Church in Lystra (vs.8-19)...

Missionary Henry Martyn said, "The Spirit of Christ is the Spirit of Missions and the nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we must become." Paul is considered the Great Missionary. He made three (3) Missionary journeys. The beginning of the Journey's start at Antioch. Antioch evangelized at least forty different cities with the advancement of the Gospel. 1. The Spirit...

Wednesday Night Bible Study 7-29-26 | Pastor Josh Foster

What is God's wrath? God's wrath, in perfect harmony with all His divine attributes, is the holy action of deserved and proportional eternal condemnation upon unbelievers for sin. The wrath of God is the response of a holy and righteous God against sin and sinners who have not been covered by the atonement of Christ. God's wrath is the settled, determined, eternal righteous response of...

Wednesday Night Bible Study | Pastor Josh Foster 7-8-26

Wednesday Night Bible Study | Pastor Randy Mullinax 6-3-26

God is at work bringing His erring children back together. God has cGod is at work bringing His erring children back together. God has chosen and called us. He will also preserve us. He will fulfill His promises in our lives. God used the experience of what happened with Joseph to stir their consciences. God uses these failures to bring them to repentance. God assures us that He forgives our sins...

1. God Timing IS Always Perfect (w. 1-3) 2. The Wisdom of the World Cannot Interpret God's Truth (v. 8) 3. God Remembers His Servants (v. 9-14) 4. Joseph Gives God the Glory (w. 14-32) 5. God's Wisdom Provides Salvation (vv. 33-57) 6. From Prisoner to Ruler (vv. 38-46 Final Application You may feel: Forgotten Delayed Overlooked Stuck in a prison season But God is sil working. The p...

Truth Point: God is still working even when life is not going your way. 1. God Blessed the Work of Joseph Joseph's Difficult Circumstances 2. The Persistence of Temptation Genesis 39:6-20

Context : Family structure: Shift from patriarchs → Joseph becomes central figure Joseph = son of Rachel (favored wife) Brother: Benjamin Others = half-brothers (Leah, Bilhah, Zilpah) Key details: Israel (Jacob) = covenant name (Gen. 32, 35) Location = Canaan (Promised Land) Occupation = Shepherds Pattern: When people don't trust God → turmoil follows 1. A Family in Turmoil (vv. 1-4) J...

Most scholars refer to this being the first recorded Revival in The Bible. Jacob had trouble all around him. He was worried about retaliation of the surrounding rulers because of what happened with Dinah, Simeon and Levi. A Revival in a believer's life is a rededication to God. Some consider it a wake-up call. Some consider revival has repentance from Worldly things. Some believe it is a rekin...

A Message from Pastor Jose Martinez 4-22-26

Jacob has come to the place where he will encounter Esau. He has sent his family across Jabbok, so that he is now alone to meet the brother he stole the birthright Jacob prayed for God to deliver him in Genesis 32:9-12. Now Jacob wrestles with God. 1. A Personal Contest 2. A Protracted Contest 3.A Prevailing Contest

1. Jacob - Trusted God 2. Laban - Trusted Idols 3. Rachel - Trusted Both

1. Desire to go Home (w. 25-26) Jacob fulfilled his service Laban's selfish motivation Leadership contrast Bigger Purpose • Bigger Purpose 2. The Art of the Deal (vv. 27-34) • Laban's approach • Jacob's approach • Imbalance of the deal • Key principle 3. God's Continued Blessing (Vv. 37-40) • Faithful stewardship • Unexpected results • Source of success 4. Application • Be fa...

Jacob is united on his journey with Rebekah’s family. He connects with Laban. Laban has two daughters, Leah and Rachel. This begins the forming of the Tribes of Israel. In Laban, Jacob meets his match. Laban uses Jacob and deceives him upon his marriage. 1. Jacob Marries Leah (vs.21-27) Children of Leah -Reuben -Simeon -Dinah vs.21 -Levi -Judah -Issachar -Zebulun 2. Jacobs Marries Rachel (vs.28-30...

1. A Major Impact on Your Life. 2. A Major Impact on Your Worship. 3. A Major Impact on Your Commitment • Climbing The Ladder of Success a. Beware of Personal Goals without Personal Growth b. Making Preparations without Prayer c. Focusing on Provision without the Person of Christ d. Focusing on Influence without Integrity

1. Theological Importance of the Blessing 2. Generational Patterns (often called "Generational Curses") a. The Younger Receiving the Promise b. The Pattern of Deception c. Esau's Response 3. Important Theological Clarifications 4. Generational Blessings

1. Build an altar - God First 2. Pitch a tent - Family Second 3. Dig a well - Job Third

Abraham’s life upon earth will come to a close. His pilgrimage of life ended. What kind of life did Abraham live? 1. Abraham Would Remarry. (vs.1-4) 2. Abraham’s Division of the Estate. (vs.5-6) 3. Abraham’s Death and Burial. (vs.7-11)