Welcome Mark Day
This Lord’s Day begins brother Mark Day’s work with the Shelbyville Road congregation. He is no stranger to us, having grown up here and having held gospel meetings for us. When he was 13 years old, he was baptized into Christ. Both Mark and his mother obeyed the gospel after a series of Bible studies. Later, his brother, John, who serves as a deacon here, was also…
Our King and Priest
On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, died at 88. He sat in the chair at Rome for twelve years, having been appointed when Pope Benedict XVI resigned because of health issues. Francis was the first pope appointed from Latin America. He was from Argentina. Francis was the 266th pope. At…
Jumping Over The Cross
The cross of Christ is the center point of the Bible—everything before the cross points to it. Everything after the cross looks back at it. Paul preached the word of the cross. He wrote to the Corinthians, “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching…
Understanding God’s Word
Jesus said in John 7:17, “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.” The first “will” in this verse conveys the idea of desire: thus, Jesus is affirming if a man desires or wills to do God’s will, then he will know what God’s will is. There are many today who say that the Bible cannot be understood.…
The Conduct Of The King
Just before Israel entered Canaan, God gave them instructions through Moses recorded in the book of Deuteronomy. In Deuteronomy 17:14-20, commands are given concerning the conduct of the king. It would be hundreds of years before Israel had an earthly king, but God knew they would ask for one (Deut. 17:14). God…
Accountability
By Roger Shouse “After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth accounts with them” (Matt.25:19). Our verse today comes from the series of parables focused upon the judgement. The chapter opens with the wise and foolish virgins at a wedding. The…
Brother Melson Is Coming
Our gospel meeting is May 4-8, and brother Richard Melson of Dayton, Ohio, is coming to preach this meeting for us. Below is a little more information about this good man. He is a native of Buffalo, New York, and has preached the gospel since 1981, having obeyed the good…
Spiritual Gifts, Offices, Purposes, and Duration
Sunday Bible Class & Worship 11/24/24
