Malvern Hill Baptist Church

Jesus called the disciples, and they left all they had and followed him. The call of Christ today is the same as it was then: leave your old life and follow Jesus. TBQ: What is a disciple—Are you a disciple?

The message of the gospel has not changed. Repent and believe was the cry of Jesus when he began his ministry and it continues to be the message of his church today. TBQ: Have you given your life to Christ?

The Spirit of God drove Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted and tried. Jesus’ ministry began in the wilderness. He proved his mettle there. TBQ: What does Jesus’ testing mean for us?

In the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, we are given a glimpse into the trinitarian relationship of the godhead. TBQ: Why is God’s affirmation of Jesus important?

John knew that the people needed more than his teaching and preaching. They needed power from on high. John’s message was good, but Jesus’ message would be powerful. TBQ: Do we welcome the Holy Spirit?

The gospel began, before the arrival of Jesus on the scene. So too, the task of evangelism begins with pre-evangelism. TBQ: Are you laying groundwork to share the gospel?

The Lord is transcendant and powerful, but he is also imminent, loving, and tender. He is a good shepherd.

He is almighty, but he also provides for his children. The provision of a ram in place of Abraham’s son is a sign-post pointing toward the great provision of Christ.

Why does God's eternality matter?

Often this passage gets reduced to a self-help sermon based around verse 13, but there is much more here. Paul has learned to be content because Jesus is enough. Christ has filled up all of his need. At thanksgiving, we should be thankful for all of God’s blessings, but most thankful for Christ’s salvific provision. TBQ: Have you found contentment?

The answer to anxiety is trust. We often try to overcome worry and anxiety by dealing with each issue, but according to the Scripture, we overcome worry and anxiety by seeking first the Kingdom of Heaven. TBQ: What are you running after?

God alone is worthy of all glory and it is God’s intent to glorify himself. The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. There is no higher good. God is right in desiring this because He alone is the highest good in the universe.

There is no other name given under heaven by which man must be saved. TBQ: Why is Jesus the only way?

God’s grace brings about the response of faith in our lives. Though some view salvation monergistically and others synergistically, all agree that both grace and faith are necessary components of salvation. Faith is the proper response to God’s grace. TBQ: Do you have faith?

We are saved by grace. The sole work of God in our lives, not by works. God alone made a way for us to be saved in Christ and God alone provides the grace necessary for us to be saved. TBQ: What is grace?

The Bible is the record of God’s saving works of mankind. Every word of it proves true and it is essential for the salvation of sinners. TBQ: How do you view the Bible?

What is a pastor?

The Christian life is to be characterized by love for God and neighbors. In this passage Peter spells out some particular acts of love that believers should practice for each other. In what ways are you loving the church?