Emmanuel Tuscaloosa Building Blocks

The Temple and Creation // Israel’s temple mirrored creation and Eden, symbolizing God’s purpose to dwell with His people. A study on the purpose of God's temple // Michael Crosswhite

The Goal of Creation // God’s goal in creating the world was to dwell with His people, displayed through the temple and now the church. A study on the purpose of God's temple // Michael Crosswhite

Concerning God’s Purpose // Salvation rests not on us, but on God’s eternal purpose which is the cause of salvation and the ground of our assurance. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Tom Allen

Living as the Called // People called by God respond with awe at His grace, compassion for the lost, and live a life that honors God through holiness, joy, wisdom, and love. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Michael Crosswhite

God’s Method and Purpose in Calling // Effectual calling is God’s work of bringing sinners to Christ by His Word and Spirit. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Tom Allen

God's Call and Our Condition // God’s gracious call precedes our love for Him and is essential for salvation. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Michael Crosswhite

Stirring Up Love for God // How we love God deeply, remain steadfast in that love, and grow in love for God. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Michael Crosswhite

Signs of True Love for God // Our love is best seen by the fruits of it, Watson gives us 14 signs of love to God. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Michael Crosswhite

What Love to God Looks Like, Pt. 2 // Watson examines five aspects of what it means to love God. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Michael Crosswhite

What Love to God Looks Like, Pt. 1 // Watson examines five aspects of what it means to love God. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Michael Crosswhite

Why all Things Work for Good // All things work for the believer’s good because of the special covenant relationship they have with God. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Michael Crosswhite

God Brings Good Out of Evil // Showing that God brings good out of evil to the godly. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Michael Crosswhite

Affliction, Temptation, and Desertion // Showing that the worst things work for good to the godly. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Michael Crosswhite

Blessings // Watson shows how God’s spiritual blessings all work together to strengthen, sanctify, and secure believers for eternal good. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Michael Crosswhite

Introduction // God's attributes, promises, and mercies work together for the good of believers by strengthening, guiding, humbling, and sanctifying them. A study based on the book "All Things for Good" by Thomas Watson // Michael Crosswhite

Leadership Lessons, Pt. 2 // God’s fulfilled promises are reflected through faithful, discerning, and servant-hearted leaders who stay close to the people, committed to His mission, and reliant on Him. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Leadership Lessons, Pt. 1 // Effective leaders are rooted in God’s Word, prayerful, responsible, vision-driven, and committed to building and empowering communities despite adversity. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

A Rational Celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ // The resurrection of Jesus validates His teachings and transforms faith, backed by eyewitness testimony and early gospel accounts. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks Handout and presentation: https://www.emmanueltuscaloosa.org/building-blocks-podcast/episode/2025-04-20/gods-promises-fulfilled-episode-11

Building a Nation Under God // God faithfully fulfills His promises by restoring His people, rebuilding Jerusalem’s temple and walls, and calling them to a renewed covenant faithfulness. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Nehemiah and Rebuilding the Walls, Pt. 2 // Nehemiah exemplifies godly leadership marked by prayer, discernment, integrity, and courage as he leads the people to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls and restore order. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Nehemiah and Rebuilding the Walls, Pt. 1 // Nehemiah responded to God's call by leading the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls with prayer, strategy, perseverance against opposition, and a vision grounded in faith. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Ezra and the Torah, Pt. 2 // Ezra leads a return to Jerusalem and mourns Israel's unfaithfulness, prays for repentance, and leads the people to confess, renew their covenant, and embrace God’s Word. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Ezra and the Torah, Pt. 1 // Ezra reintroduced the Torah to Israel, emphasizing covenantal faithfulness, adherence to God's law, and reliance on God's providence while leading a group back to Jerusalem under the favor of King Artaxerxes. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Zerubbabel and the Rebuilding the Temple, Pt. 2 // Zerubbabel's restoration of the temple highlights the importance of obedience, diligence, and God's presence in building both the physical and spiritual temple. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks

Zerubbabel and the Rebuilding the Temple, Pt. 1 // God's promises were fulfilled through Zerubbabel’s obedience in rebuilding the temple despite opposition, illustrating how God's people must remain faithful and resilient amid adversity. A study in Ezra and Nehemiah // Bob Brooks