National Capital Bible Church

Ps 90:12, 145:3: Call to worship. (Lk 2:1-7) Perspective of obedience: chronology of Christmas events (Mt 1, 2; Lk 1, 2). Joseph and Mary went through a challenging time in their lives but relied on God. We, too, should obey and trust in the Lord.

Importance of music in worship. The Christmas star: natural or supernatural (Mt 2:1-11)? Reading of article by Jason Lisle, “What Was the Christmas Star?” (Mt 1:18-25) Study of verses 20-21. An angel visits Joseph in a dream.

Lk 1:26-39: Call to worship. Joseph of Nazareth: The perspective of obedience (Mt 1:18-25). Background on Joseph. How would you feel if you were the model for the perfect human being? Study of verses 18-19. Mary rests in God. Joseph is faced with a decision.

Communion: God’s offer of deliverance from Satan’s world to His own (Col 1:13-14). (Acts 18:1-12) Introduction to the church of Corinth. Ministry or service to God is not always easy. Like Paul, we can be encouraged by God’s word (v. 9-11).

Job 41:1-34. The description of Leviathan is designed for us to understand the power and sovereignty of God. If it's simple for Him to control this extraordinary beast, then He can help us in our lives. Final thoughts on this controversial passage.

Questions regarding prayer: sin and prayer (1 Jn 1:9). Reading of Johns Hopkins study on COVID-19, and George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1789. (Col 2:6-7) Gratitude is a measure of our spiritual lives and our love of God. Principles of gratitude (Rom 1:21; Ps 79:13; Eph 5:20; 1 Thes 5:16-18).

(Ps 92:1-4) God is faithful in His commitment to us. Honoring God with musical praise. We should thank God, joyfully, that He expresses His love for us every second of the day. God is our Creator; therefore, we belong to Him (Ps 100:1-5). History of Thanksgiving. Reading of national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, 1777.

Job 41:12-34. God continues to address Job regarding Leviathan. Reading from Melissa Webb's article, "The Mystery of the Exploding Beetle," and Simon Turpin's article, "Drawing out the Biblical Leviathan." All God's creatures are beautiful to Him. We should be astounded by them.

Remembering Veterans Day. Job 41:1-11. Introduction to Leviathan. Many are not able to comprehend the extraordinary description of this creature. Reading from Simon Turpin's article, "Drawing Out the Biblical Leviathan."

Job 40:15-24. What is a dinosaur (Col 1:16; Ex 20:11; Gen 1:24, 6:19-20)? Reading from Ken Ham's, "Dinosaurs of Eden." Why don't we see dinosaurs today? God is fully aware of what animals He created and which ones will go extinct.

In the second half of ch. 40, God questions Job about the behemoth (v. 15-24). This passage is known to confound scholars. Translation vs. transliteration (17:1, 13, 16). Behemoth: real or mythological? We must accept that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and read it as so.  Reviewed Simon Turpin's article from Answers in Genesis on the meaning of Behemoths.

(Rom 4:1-8) The Protestant Reformation: Historical background and what Martin Luther believed the Bible teaches about grace. The foundations of the faith. (2 Thes 3:16-18) Study of verse 17. Paul's writing style and perseverance (Rom 16:22; Col 4:18; Gal 6:11; 1 Cor 15:58).

Job 40:1-14. Job replies (v. 3-5) to God's challenge and rebuke of him (v. 1-2, 6-14). We should not challenge or question God as if He's our equal. It is He who is caring, providing for and protecting us. Whatever is happening in our lives is God's will (Phil 4:6-7).

(Lam 3:19-24) Our faithful God provides for us in every step of our lives. Remembering Stephen Spencer. The life and death of the believer in the Lord Jesus Christ (Ps 139:13-16, 116:15; 1 Cor 15:57; 1 Thes 4:13-18).

(Job 39:13-30) The ostrich: God's design (v. 13-18). God concludes his questioning of Job regarding animate nature with storks, warhorses, locusts (v. 19-25), hawks and eagles (v. 26-30). God provides for animals by both their design and the natural instincts He instills in them. Are we able to do this? Then, how can we challenge God? Discussion of multiverse.

Job 38:39-39:18. As we conclude ch. 38 and move into ch. 39, God questions Job regarding animate nature. He interrogates Job about lions and ravens (38:39-41), goats and deer (39:1-4), wild donkeys and oxen (39:5-12), and ostriches (39:13-18). While animals are under man, men are not in control of them. It is God who provides for animals.

Job 38:1-38. God questions Job regarding the sky (v. 22-30), stars and clouds (v. 31-38). These questions are not intended to humiliate Job, but to demonstrate God's sovereignty. The Lord's designs are detailed. Nature demonstrates His majesty and remarkable character.

(Ps 111:1-10) Call to worship. (2 Thes 3:10-13) Labor Day as a Christian holiday. Why do Americans celebrate this meaningless holiday? How should we approach it? God instituted labor on the sixth day of creation (Gen 2:15). We should celebrate labor as a gift from God (Ps 8:6; Jn 9:4; Col 3:22-25).

Job 38:1-41. God questions Job regarding the earth (v. 4-21; Ps 100:5-9). God is directly speaking to Job, but He is also speaking to us. What God has done and is doing is beyond our comprehension. God wants Job and us to understand that He is in complete control.

The Director of the Board of Deacon, Scott Craig, gave a presentation commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the National Capital Bible Church.

Job 38:1-15. Study of God, angels, creation and the order of incidence continued (v. 7; Ez 28:11-19; Mt 12:24; Rom 8:20-21). While Satan opposes us, we may still have a cheerful outlook because God's plan is before us.

Job 38:1-41. In ch. 38, God responds to Job in the first of two speeches. God opens by rebuking and challenging Job (v. 1-3). He then questions Job regarding inanimate nature (v. 4-38). Discussion of God, creation, angels and its order (v. 7; Gen 1; Is 14:12; Mt 25:41). God does not owe us explanations. By His grace, He reveals Himself to us through His Word and creation.

Victory in Japan. Job 37:1-24. Elihu continues his defense of God's sovereignty, this time in winter (v. 1-13) and summer (v. 14-18). God's hydrologic cycle. He then challenges Job's inability to understand God's ways (v. 19-24). Understanding God's character helps us understand how He deals with us in our lives.

Job 36:1-33. Elihu defends God's justice and power in His dealing with man (v. 1-25) and His sovereignty and benevolence in His dealings with nature (v. 26-33). These descriptions help us understand how God relates to man and nature. God is in charge of all His creation.

Characteristics of maturity. Job 35:1-16. Elihu defends God's sovereignty. He points out Job's inconsistency (v. 1-3), then discusses man's inability to affect God because of His greatness (v. 4-8), and man's inability to influence God because of man's pride (v. 9-16). Express your frustrations to God and wait on His perfect answer (Lam 3:19-26).