Emmanuel Tuscaloosa Midweek

Overview of the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans.

Zechariah Pt. 2 // Understanding biblical prophecy is challenging due to the complexities of interpreting terminology and timing, particularly regarding Jerusalem and Mt. Zion, which represent hope and restoration, and the distinction between the Messiah's ministry's inauguration and fulfillment.

Zechariah Pt. 1 // Zechariah calls for repentance and envisions God's plans for restoration, including the completion of the temple and the role of anointed priest and king.

Rebuilding the Temple // Jewish exiles rebuilt the temple under Joshua and Zerubbabel, facing opposition from Samaritans, but with encouragement from Haggai, they resumed construction and focused on the temple's purpose to house Yahweh's glory.

Getting Out of Exile // The Lord used Cyrus to authorize and facilitate the return of his people and the rebuilding of his city and temple 

Ezekiel's Temple // Ezekiel’s vision of an end-times temple is describing the presence of God, of a quality that is right now experienced only in heaven, descending to occupy all of the earth.

Restoring the Role of the Congregation // The proposed EBC bylaw changes restore the congregation’s role in guarding the gospel through receiving and disciplining members and calling and submitting to leaders.

Restoring the Role of Deacons // The proposed EBC bylaw changes restore the office of deacon to the role of servants who care for the temporal needs of the church and its members. 

Restoring the Role of Elders // The proposed EBC bylaw changes restore the office of elder to its biblical function by recognizing elders’ plurality, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Elders in Church History // A scriptural understanding of a plurality of elders in the local church is reflected in the early church and in Baptist history.

The Formation of Elders // The role of a plurality of elders in the early church came from a long standing tradition in Israel's history.

Who Are Elders and What Do They Do? // New Testament churches were led by a group of qualified men who held the office of elder/overseer/pastor with the duties of doctrine, discipline, direction, and distinction. 

The End Times // An explanation of premillenial, postmillennial, and amillennial views.

Dispensationalism // According to dispensationalism, the Bible should be understood as distinct eras in which the unfolding purpose of God and his relationship with mankind are revealed.

Daniel Part II // Nebuchadnezzar's dream describes the course of history from the Babylonian captivity to the inauguration of the messianic kingdom of God.

Daniel // The book of Daniel spans the entire exile; chapter 9 deals with the prophecy of seventy sevens which sets the timeframe from the proclamation to rebuild in Jerusalem to the coming of an anointed prince.

Old Testament Prophecy // The fulfillment of Israel’s prophetic hope as portrayed in the Old Testament, is found in Jesus Christ in the believing remnant that follow him.

Jeremiah Part 3 // Jeremiah 32-33 provides more illustration and clarity on the nature of the new covenant.

Jeremiah Part 2 // Jeremiah tells the people that exile in Babylon is the will of the Lord.

Jeremiah // Jeremiah was called to speak of the uprooting and destruction of nations, including Judah, and their eventual rebuilding and replanting.

Habakkuk // Habakkuk prophesied to Judah during a time when injustice abounded as God prepared to send them to exile in Babylon.

Nahum // Nahum comes onto the scene following the exile of the Northern Kingdom of Israel to Assryia upon which God was bringing judgment. 

Interpreting the Prophets // The context, fulfillment, and application of Jeremiah 29-31 are considered to avoid the pitfalls of incorrectly interpreting Old Testament prophecies.

Micah // Micah prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah and despite the headlong plunge of Judah into disaster in the footsteps of Israel, someday God would remember his people for good.

Q&R Part 2 // Questions and responses from the Salvation Defined series.