by Occoquan Bible Church
Sermons preached at Occoquan Bible Church. We are located at 3700 Old Bridge Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Sunday worship services are held at 10:00am. Visit obc.org for more information. Our Mission: As a family of believers centered on the gospel, Occoquan Bible Church exists to glorify God in life together, by magnifying Christ from all the Scriptures, maturing saints for every good work, making disciples from all nations, and moving out to all places with the good news.
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June 16, 2024
<p>Dear OBC Family,</p><p>Looking back to the first century, there were many threats for the early church. False doctrine was being promoted, some had swerved from the truth, and others had shipwrecked their faith.</p><p><br></p><p>In 1 Timothy 1, Paul charged Timothy with specific actions he must take in order to care for and protect the Ephesian church.</p><p><br></p><p>This Sunday we’re going to take a detour from the book of Genesis and we will consider what 1 Timothy 1 teaches us about doctrinal fidelity. How should we think about faithfulness to the gospel in an age of compromise?</p><p> </p><p>I encourage you to read 1 Timothy 1 in preparation for worship, and I look forward to seeing you this Sunday!</p><p> </p><p>Blessings in Christ,</p><p> </p><p>Pastor Ben</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Discussion & Response Questions (1 Timothy 1)</p><p>What challenges is the Ephesian church facing, and what is the charge Paul gave to Timothy to care for the church?</p><p>What cautions and encouragements do you observe in this chapter?</p><p>What is the aim and end result that Paul is seeking for the Ephesian church through Timothy’s ministry?</p><p>How might the law be misused, and what is the right use of the law? What is the law’s function toward the lawless? How should God’s law be applied? </p><p>Consider how Paul moves from law to gospel. Why do we need both? What happens if you only have one?</p><p>How does Paul respond to the mercy of God in the gospel?</p><p>Consider how Paul shares his testimony (vv. 12-17). How does he understand his sin in relationship to God’s mercy?</p><p>What does it look like to “wage the good warfare” vs making shipwreck of one’s faith?</p><p>What should faithful stewardship of the gospel look like?</p><p>How ought we to respond to this text?</p><p><br></p>
June 9, 2024
<p>Dear OBC Family,</p><p>When was the last time you saw a rainbow? And what did you think when you saw it? What did you remember?</p><p><br></p><p>On Sunday, we will see what God has to say about rainbows and what the meaning of the rainbow is. Indeed, the rainbow is a sign of God’s grace and we should remember the covenant with Noah that is still in effect today.</p><p><br></p><p>To prepare for Sunday, read Genesis 9, as well as Isaiah 54. We will be reminded of God’s promise of grace this Sunday and how that promise encourages us to continue to walk confidently with God.</p><p><br></p><p>As the Lord allows, I look forward to seeing you Sunday as we worship God together.</p><p><br></p><p>For His Glory and your joy,</p><p>Pastor David</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Discussion & Response Questions (Genesis 9:8 – 17)</p><p>Consider the text for this week. What stands out to you?</p><p>How do you think about the flood? The world that came after it? Is Genesis 1–11 more like a galaxy far, far away? Or does it influence how you think about the world?</p><p>How does the rest of the Bible pick up and apply this new beginning?</p><p>What are the parts of the world that Genesis 8:20–9:7 describe?</p><p>What is the pattern of “world building” that is found here? How does that support your views of the world? How does that invite change?</p><p>How is this new beginning after the Flood distinct from the first beginning in Genesis 1-2?</p><p>What change did the exaltation of Christ bring to the world? And does that mean for us?</p><p>How ought we to respond to this text?</p><p><br></p>
June 2, 2024
<p>Dear OBC Family,</p><p>What is the world like? Is it like the beginning? Or is it completely different after the flood? And what does it matter?</p><p><br></p><p>While we are often tempted to simply think about what comes next in our own lives, families, careers, or ministries, we need to slow down and consider the stage on which we live, move, and have our being. We are creatures made in the image of God, and that means we need to know who God is and what he has made. And also, that means we need to know what he has remade after the flood. </p><p><br></p><p>This Sunday we will continue to look at Noah. Only now we move from his ark to his altar. And from his salvation to the creation of a new society. In Genesis 8:20–9:7 we will see at least five building blocks to civilization and also a particular order to arrange them.</p><p><br></p><p>To prepare, take time to read Genesis 9. Pray that God would give us insight and interest into the world he has made, so that we might see where we fit in his creation and how his salvation in Christ is the only way to see the world put to rights.</p><p><br></p><p>As the Lord allows, I look forward to seeing you Sunday. And this week, I am especially thankful for many of the graces God has given to our church. I wrote them down in a blogpost and I would encourage you to read them—<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fobc.us14.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Ddd23918991ea6f542a8065bed%26id%3D56e9a176ad%26e%3Df5b57025e0&data=05%7C02%7C%7C8a61cdea383047090d9b08dc81b49df9%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638527859953431581%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yTLqc6brvt0GakOLjGx1Yp6bloGMF0qgta5tgx2S8H8%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">10 Reasons I Am Grateful to God for OBC.</a></p><p><br></p><p>I bless God for the work of grace he has done at our church and I look forward to singing his praises with you, his saints, on Sunday.</p><p><br></p><p>For His Glory and your joy,</p><p>Pastor David</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Discussion & Response Questions (Genesis 8:20-9:7)</p><p>Consider the text for this week. What stands out to you?</p><p>How do you think about the flood? The world that came after it? Is Genesis 1–11 more like a galaxy far, far away? Or does it influence how you think about the world?</p><p>How does the rest of the Bible pick up and apply this new beginning?</p><p>What are the parts of the world that Genesis 8:20–9:7 describe?</p><p>What is the pattern of “world building” that is found here? How does that support your views of the world? How does that invite change?</p><p>How is this new beginning after the Flood distinct from the first beginning in Genesis 1-2?</p><p>What change did the exaltation of Christ bring to the world? And does that mean for us?</p><p>How ought we to respond to this text?</p><p><br></p>
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