Author Archive
Apr
7
Episode 19
Anyone who has taken the time to compare Momen beliefs with Christian beliefs will notice that a great difference exists between the two faiths. In this episode Joe Anady interviews John Divito in an attempt to understand the reason for the differences in doctrine. John was raised in the Mormon church before his conversion to Christianity. He therefore offers a unique perspective on this subject.
Apr
3
WEEKLY READINGS
SUNDAY > Lev 5, Ps 3–4, Prov 20, Col 3
MONDAY > Lev 6, Ps 5–6, Prov 21, Col 4
TUESDAY > Lev 7, Ps 7–8, Prov 22, 1 Thess 1
WEDNESDAY > Lev 8, Ps 9, Prov 23, 1 Thess 2
THURSDAY > Lev 9, Ps 10, Prov 24, 1 Thess 3
FRIDAY > Lev 10, Ps 11–12, Prov 25, 1 Thess 4
SATURDAY > Lev 11–12, Ps 13–14, Prov 26, 1 Thess 5
MEMORY VERSE(S)
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23, ESV).
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear” (Isaiah 59:1, ESV).
CATECHISM QUESTION(S)
Baptist Catechism #20-21:
Q. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind?
A. The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.
Q. Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereunto man fell?
A. The sinfulness of that estate whereunto man fell, consists in the guilt of Adam’s first sin, the want of original righteousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called original sin, together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it.
Mar
31
Episode 18
Joe Anady and Mike Thezier discuss what’s new at Emmaus Christian Fellowship. Updates include news on Emmaus’ SCARBC application, John Divito’s work with the African Pastors Conference, the weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper, Emmaus Essentials and Sunday School for various ages groups.
Mar
27
WEEKLY READINGS
SUNDAY > Exod 37, John 16, Prov 13, Eph 6
MONDAY > Exod 38, John 17, Prov 14, Phil 1
TUESDAY > Exod 39, John 18, Prov 15, Phil 2
WEDNESDAY > Exod 40, John 19, Prov 16, Phil 3
THURSDAY > Lev 1, John 20, Prov 17, Phil 4
FRIDAY > Lev 2–3, John 21, Prov 18, Col 1
SATURDAY > Lev 4, Ps 1–2, Prov 19, Col 2
MEMORY VERSE(S)
“The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5, ESV).
CATECHISM QUESTION(S)
Baptist Catechism #19:
Q. Did all mankind fall in Adam’s first transgression?
A. The covenant being made with Adam, not only for himself but for his posterity, all mankind, descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him in his first transgression.
Mar
24
Episode 17
Joe Anady and Mike Thezier discuss how Emmaus goes about Fencing the Table and why – how we invite people to the Table in a way that makes the biblical meaning and significance of the Supper clear. What kind of meal is it? What does it symbolize? Who is invited? What dangers are associated with partaking in an unworthy manner?
Mar
20
WEEKLY READINGS
SUNDAY > Exod 30, John 9, Prov 6, Gal 5
MONDAY > Exod 31, John 10, Prov 7, Gal 6
TUESDAY > Exod 32, John 11, Prov 8, Eph 1
WEDNESDAY > Exod 33, John 12, Prov 9, Eph 2
THURSDAY > Exod 34, John 13, Prov 10, Eph 3
FRIDAY > Exod 35, John 14, Prov 11, Eph 4
SATURDAY > Exod 36, John 15, Prov 12, Eph 5
MEMORY VERSE(S)
”Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness” (1 John 3:4, ESV).
CATECHISM QUESTION(S)
Baptist Catechism #17-18:
Q. What is sin?
A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God.
Q. What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created?
A. The sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created, was their eating the forbidden fruit.
Mar
17
Episode 16
In John 17, Christ prayed for unity amongst his followers. We too should pray for unity and work hard to establish, or reestablish it, whenever possible. It should be noted that Jesus prayed for unity of a particular kind in John 17. This is indicated by the words “just as” or “even as” in John 17:20 and following. Superficial unity is not the goal, but rather deep and substantial unity. That is what we should be working towards! It might be a good idea to listen to the sermon that Pastor Joe recently preached on this passage. If can be found at emmauscf.org/sermons/john/ (It is sermon #65 in the series preached on 02/21/2016). This podcast seeks to build upon that sermon by providing practical insights for pursuing and maintaining unity within Christ’s church. These principles can actually be applied in any setting where unity is needed (marriage, family, etc.).
Mar
13
WEEKLY READINGS
SUNDAY > Exod 23, John 2, Job 41, 2 Cor 11
MONDAY > Exod 24, John 3, Job 42, 2 Cor 12
TUESDAY > Exod 25, John 4, Prov 1, 2 Cor 13
WEDNESDAY > Exod 26, John 5, Prov 2, Gal 1
THURSDAY > Exod 27, John 6, Prov 3, Gal 2
FRIDAY > Exod 28, John 7, Prov 4, Gal 3
SATURDAY > Exod 29, John 8, Prov 5, Gal 4
MEMORY VERSE(S)
“For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive” (1 Corinthians 15:21-22, ESV).
CATECHISM QUESTION(S)
Baptist Catechism #16:
Q. Did our first parents continue in the estate wherein they were created?
A. Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the estate wherein they were created, by sinning against God.
"Him we proclaim,
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)
