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Sermon Study Guide - Samuel 24

Last Sunday we ended our 12 week series through the books of 1 and 2 Samuel. These books are foundational for our understanding of the gospel because they so clearly teach us of our need for a king willing (and able) to die for us.

In no place in Samuel is this more clear than the final chapter, the thematic pinnacle of the book.

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Sermon Study Guide: A King Who Fails

David let God down, he let his nation down. Perhaps you know what this is like . . . failing to live up to the expectations of others and, not only that, failing to live up to the standards of the God who saved you. How should you think through the consequences of your sin? What hope is there for you in the gospel? 

These are some of themes found this week's sermon study guide.

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Sermon Study Guide: A New Beginning

Last Sunday we covered 2 Samuel 1-5:16. Saul is dead, but it takes quite some time for David to be crowned the king of all Israel. Why did it take so long? Who was the king who reigned between Saul and David? What are we supposed to learn from all this?

To study these questions more deeply, download this week's sermon study guide:

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Sermon Study Guide: David & Goliath

Everybody knows the story, but who is it really about? What would it have been like to live under the authority of a man like David? A mixed bag, no doubt, but in this introduction, we learn what it means to say that he was a man after God's own heart.

 

Sermon study guide: Download 1Sam16.1-18.16 MVBC SSG

Sermon Study Guide, 1 Sam 13-15

Last week, I preached on 1 Samuel 13-15, the fall of Saul. He is a tragic figure who failed to trust and obey God's Word. Thankfully, a king would follow who would perfectly trust and obey the Lord, even to the point of death, death on a cross for sinners like us.

For a sermon study guide, go Download 1Sam13.1-15.35 MVBC SSG. 

Sermon Study Guide 1 Sam 8-12

I missed last week's sermon study guide for 1 Sam 4-7, but here it is for 8-12.  Download 1Sam8.1-12.25 MVBC SSG. 

As I head into another week, I'm very grateful for the reminder of the gospel in 1 Sam. 12:22, "For the LORD will not forsake his people, for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make a people for himself."

Sermon Study Guide - 1 Samuel 1-3

Sunday morning, we began a 12 week series through 1 and 2 Samuel. I pray these study guides help you dig deeper into God's Word.

Download MVBC Sermon Study Guide (1Sam1.1-3.21)

Sermon Study Guide - Mark 16

I was very grateful to be able to preach this past Sunday on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We explored the reality, the reason, and our response to the resurrection. My life forever changed when I believed that Jesus rose from the dead. I'm thankful for this life-giving faith. 

Here is a guide you can use in your quiet times, small groups, etc. 

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Sermon Study Guide

Consider using the following guide in your quiet time, your small group, or to help guide you in family worship.

Download MVBC Sermon Study Guide (John10.22-42)

Sermon Study Guide: John 10:1-21

Last Sunday, we thought about what it means for Jesus to be our good shepherd. To go deeper into John 10:1-21, consider using the following study guide.

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