Emmanuel Tuscaloosa Midweek

The Gospel to the Gentiles // God saves by grace through the gospel, without partiality, and the church must follow His lead. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Overview of the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas.

Peter’s Ministry // The healing of Aeneas and raising of Tabitha reveal Christ’s continued work through His servants to bring hope where life is broken. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

From Persecutor to Proclaimer // Saul’s conversion was an immediate commissioning, as he boldly joined the church he once persecuted and began proclaiming Jesus as the Son of God, showing the gospel’s power to transform and reconcile. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Saul of Tarsus // Once a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul was transformed by a vision of Christ and called to spread the gospel. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

A night of thanksgiving through singing and testimonies of the Lord’s provision for EBC.

The Ethiopian Eunuch // Philip shares Jesus with a seeking Ethiopian eunuch, who believes, is baptized, and marks the gospel’s spread beyond Israel. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Simon the Magician // The false faith of Simon the Magician contrasts with the Samaritans' true conversion after Philip preached the gospel, affirming the gospel's power and inclusion. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

...In All Judea and Samaria // Stephen’s martyrdom sparks persecution that spreads the gospel beyond Jerusalem, affirming Christ’s authority and challenging the temple’s centrality. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Stephen’s Speech // Stephen condemns Israel’s rejection of God’s messengers, challenges the temple’s centrality, and asserts Christ’s ultimate authority. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Deacons // Deacons are needed in the church to provide logistical and material support so that the elders can concentrate their effort on the Word of God and prayer. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

The Leadership of the New Israel // The temple leaders’ opposition to God now stands in sharp contrast to the apostles. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Temple Authority A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Peter's Second Sermon A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

The First Christian Church A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Peter's First Sermon, Pt. 3 // Peter presents an apologetic argument for calling on the name of Jesus as God’s true Messiah. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Peter's First Sermon, Pt. 2 // Peter explains that Jesus' crucifixion was part of God's sovereign plan, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and providing salvation, despite being the result of human sin. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Peter’s First Sermon, Pt. 1 // Peter is empowered   to speak confidently and prophetically, addressing a diverse and potentially hostile audience with clarity and conviction. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Pentecost // The Church begins it's mission to fill the earth with the message of Christ's kingdom and making disciples from every nation. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Replacing Judas // The apostles seek to replace Judas to restore the symbolic number twelve, representing the leadership of a renewed Israel under the Messiah, and affirming Jesus’ fulfillment of prophecy and authority over salvation history. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

The Acts of the Resurrected Christ // Jesus' ministry continues through His disciples spreading the gospel around the world and establishing God's kingdom. A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

The Great Commission // The Great Commission becomes the means God uses to accomplish the global praise of His name.

The Aftermath // In the immediate aftermath of Jesus’ resurrection, people began to get glimpses of what Jesus’ new creation would bring.

Passion Week, Pt. 11 // Aligning the gospel accounts of the resurrection to examine perceived contradictions between the the accounts.

Passion Week, Pt. 10 // On Saturday, Jesus's body is buried and the tomb is secured.