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About Emmaus
Emmaus is a Reformed Baptist church in Hemet, California. We are a community of Christ followers who love God, love one another, and serve the church, community, and nations, for the glory of God and for our joy.
Our hope is that you will make Emmaus your home and that you will begin to grow with us as we study the scriptures and, through the empowering of the Holy Spirit, live in a way that honors our great King.
Time & Location
LORD'S DAY WORSHIP (SUNDAYS)
10:00am Corporate Worship
In the Emmaus Chapel at Cornerstone
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
EMMAUS ESSENTIALS
Sunday School For Adults
9:00am to 9:45am most Sundays (Schedule)
In the Chapel
MAILING ADDRESS
43430 E. Florida Ave. #F329
Hemet, CA 92544
LORD'S DAY WORSHIP (SUNDAYS)
10:00am Corporate Worship
In the Emmaus Chapel at Cornerstone
26089 Girard St.
Hemet, CA 92544
EMMAUS ESSENTIALS
Sunday School For Adults
9:00am to 9:45am most Sundays (Schedule)
In the Chapel
MAILING ADDRESS
43430 E. Florida Ave. #F329
Hemet, CA 92544
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Gospel Community Groups
Gospel Community Groups are small group Bible studies. They are designed to provide an opportunity for the members of Emmaus to build deeper relationships with one another. Groups meet throughout the week to discuss the sermons from the previous Sunday, to share life, and to pray.
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Catechesis
An audio teaching series through the Baptist Catechism aimed to instruct in foundational Christian doctrine and to encourage obedience within God’s people.
Emmaus Essentials
Emmaus Essentials classes are currently offered online Sundays at 9AM. It is through our Emmaus Essentials (Sunday School) that we hope to experience an in depth study of the scriptures and Christian theology. These classes focus on the study of systematic theology, biblical theology, church history, and other topics practical to Christian living.
Theology In Particular PODCAST
A podcast produced for International Reformed Baptist Seminary: a forum for discussion of important scriptural and theological subjects by faculty, administrators, and friends of IRBS.
An Intoduction To The Christian Faith
A 24 lesson Bible study in which we consider “what man ought to believe concerning God, and what duty God requireth of man” (Baptist Catechism #6).
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Multi-Generational Church Ministry
At Emmaus we believe that God has given parents, especially fathers the authority and responsibility to train and instruct children up in the Lord. In addition, we believe that God has ordained the gathering of all generations, young to old, to worship Him together in one place and at one time. Therefore, each and every Sunday our children worship the Lord alongside their parents and other members of God’s family.
May 13
6
Doctrinal Standard #67-68
- Q. What is the sixth commandment?
- A. The sixth commandment is: You shall not murder.
- Q. What does the sixth commandment require?
- A. The sixth commandment requires making every lawful effort to preserve one’s own life and the lives of others.
Memory Verses
- “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image” (Genesis 9:6, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Numbers 35:9-28
- Support Passages: I John 3:15; Matthew 5:21-26; John 8:44; Exodus 21:22-32; Deuteronomy 22:8; Joshua 20,21
- Bible Story: 1 Kings 21
Thoughts
- Below is taken from Training Hearts, Teaching Minds page 227.
- “We might feel pleased with ourselves for obeying the commandment not to murder because we have never killed anyone. This commandment goes beyond that, though. It required us to make every lawful effort to preserve life. If we could provide things that would keep people from dying, we must love them enough to give them those things. If we do not, we are at least partly responsible if they die because they did not have what they needed. God is not satisfied if we simply do not kill people. God requires us to show love and compassion by sharing with those who are in need.” [1]
- Below is taken from C.I. Williamson book The Westminster Shorter Catechism page 248.
- “It is equally important to stress the fact that it is not always an act of murder when a human life is taken by another person. This can be clearly seen from the fact that when God gave Moses these Ten Commandments, He also gave him an inspired interpretation of these Ten Commandments in the books of the law (Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy). In this divinely inspired interpretation we clearly see that there are times when it may be necessary to kill a human being in order to keep this commandment… ‘If a thief be found breaking in,’ says Exodus 22:2, ‘and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.’ This means that when a prowler tries to break into my house, I have the duty to try and to protect my family from the harm that this person might do to them. And if, in this just defense of life, the life of the prowler be taken, it is not a case of murder. It is, in other words, the thief alone who is at fault and he alone who caused the violence resulting in his own death.” [2]
Discussion Questions
- What is the sixth commandment?
- What does the sixth commandment require?
- Provide examples on how we are required to preserve life.
- Why is murder wrong?
- Is there a difference between murder and killing?
- How can we guard our heart from breaking this commandment?
[1] Meade, Starr (2000). Training Heart, Teaching Minds. Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA; P&R Publishing Company.
[2] Williamson, C.I. (2003). The Westminster Shorter Catechism – 2nd Edition. Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA; P&R Publishing Company.
Devotional Thoughts, C.I. Williamson, Sixth Commandment, Ten Commandments, Training Hearts Teaching Minds, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, 1 Kings, Genesis 9, Numbers 35, Posted by .
May 13
6
Hello Church,
Here are the links to the content from week 4 of Emmaus Essentials – Making Sense of Christ and the Holy Spirit. We will continue our study on The Atonement in week 5.
Week 4 Audio and Notes – The Atonement (Part 1)
Week 3 Audio and Notes – The Person of Christ (Part 3)
Week 2 Audio and Notes – The Person of Christ (Part 2)
Week 1 Audio and Notes – The Person of Christ (Part 1)
Other Links
Link to Emmaus Essentials iTunes Podcast
Link to Wayne Grudem’s iTunes Podcast
Main Text
“Making Sense of Christ and the Spirit” by Wayne Grudem
Or
Chapters 26 – 30 in Grudem’s single volume “Systematic Theology”
Emmaus Essentials, Theology, Doctrine of Christ, Joe Anady, Posted by .
May 13
5
Scripture Passage- Luke 13:1-17
1. What individual activities are appropriate for the sabbath? Share.
2. What family activities are appropriate for the sabbath? Share.
3. What bible passages shed light on how the Christian sabbath should be observed? Read and share.
4. What specific and particular things did Jesus do in the NT as a way to observe the sabbath? Support and share.
5. What was Jesus talking about in Matt 5:17-20? Share and discuss with you group.
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Russell Schmidt, Posted by .
Apr 13
29
Doctrinal Standard #66
- Q. What is the reason for the fifth commandment?
- A. The reason for the fifth commandment is the promise of long life and prosperity, if these glorify God and are for the good of those who obey this commandment.
Memory Verses
- “For the Lord is our judge; the Lord is our lawgiver; the Lord is our king; he will save us” (Isaiah 33:22, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Romans 13:1-7
- Support Passages: I Peter 2:13-18; Matthew 22:15-22; Genesis 9:5-7; Numbers 35:29-34; Luke 3:7-14; Acts 4:19-21, 5:27-32
- Bible Story: Acts 17:1-9
Thoughts
- Below is taken from “Training Hearts, Teaching Minds” Page 220-221.
- “God first gave the fifth commandment to the Israelites. He promised they would live long in the Promised Land if they kept it. God’s people no longer live in one special country. Does that mean this promise is no longer good? No, the apostle Paul repeated the promise in the New Testament, when God’s people lived in many different countries. Read it in Ephesians 6:1-3. This promise does not mean that the only people who die young are those who failed to honor their parents. Usually, those who honor parents and follow their advice will stay healthier and live longer than those who ignore what their parents tell them.
- “God tells us to keep this commandment so that it will go well with us and we will enjoy life on the earth. The book of Proverbs shows us some ways this happens. Read Proverbs 1:8-9. A garland on your head or chain or necklace on your neck makes you more attractive. Does this mean you will be better-looking if you honor your parents? No, but you will be more attractive. When we honor our parents by paying attention to their instruction, we will have character qualities that make us more attractive to others and that please God. When our character is Christ like and we live to please God, things will go well with us and we will enjoy life.” [1]
Discussion Questions
- What is the promise associated with honoring your parents?
- Is this promise a guarantee or a principal? Explain.
- Why do you think this promise works?
- Can you think of real life examples of this promise coming true?
- What ways can you better honor your parents?
[1] Meade, Starr (2000). Training Heart, Teaching Minds. Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA; P&R Publishing Company.
Devotional Thoughts, Fifth Commandment, Ten Commandments, Training Hearts Teaching Minds, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Acts 17, Isaiah 33, Romans 13, Posted by .
Apr 13
29
Hello Church,
Here are the links to the content from week 3 of Emmaus Essentials – Making Sense of Christ and the Holy Spirit. We will begin our study on The Atonement in week 4.
Week 3 Audio and Notes – The Person of Christ (Part 3)
Week 2 Audio and Notes – The Person of Christ (Part 2)
Week 1 Audio and Notes – The Person of Christ (Part 1)
Other Links
Link to Emmaus Essentials iTunes Podcast
Link to Wayne Grudem’s iTunes Podcast
Main Text
“Making Sense of Christ and the Spirit” by Wayne Grudem
Or
Chapters 26 – 30 in Grudem’s single volume “Systematic Theology”
Emmaus Essentials, Theology, Christology, Doctrine of Christ, Joe Anady, Posted by .
Apr 13
28
1. What, why, and how should Christians observe the Sabbath? Explain and support.
2. What are the three types of “Laws” found in the Old Testament and what is their relationship to the sabbath? Give examples of each type of Law.
3. Why do you think the fourth commandment has been relatively removed while the other nine commandments have been upheld in main stream Christianity?
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Russell Schmidt, Posted by .
Apr 13
22
Doctrinal Standard #64 & 65
- Q. What does the fifth commandment require?
- A. The fifth commandment requires us to respect and treat others, whether above, below, or equal to us, as their position or our relationship to them demands.
- Q. What does the fifth commandment forbid?
- A. The fifth commandment forbids being disrespectful to or not treating others as their position or relationship to us demands.
Memory Verses
- “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you” (Matthew 7:6, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Psalm 78
- Support Passages: Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Psalm 119:97-104; Proverbs 22:6; Matthew 7:6 12; Ephesians 6:1-4; II Timothy 3:12-17
- Bible Story: 1 Samuel 2:12-17,22-36, 3:12-13
Thoughts
- Below is commentary from “Training Hearts, Teaching Minds” by Starr Meade.
- “The duties that children have toward their parents are: listening to their teaching, obeying them, accepting and learning from their discipline, and honoring them when they are older. Children will do all these things when they have a right attitude toward their parents. The right attitude to have toward parents is an attitude of respect. Children who respect their parents are afraid to displease them. This is nor a fear of getting caught and of punishment. It is a sincere desire to do what would please the parent and to keep from doing what would make the parent unhappy. Of course, both parents and children are sinners. Sometimes parents sin and do things that make it hard for children to respect them. Sometimes children sin and do not feel like showing respect for their parents. This commandment calls us to always respect our parents, no matter how we feel.
- In some countries, older people receive a great deal of respect. In those places, the older a person is, the more he or she is respected for his or her wisdom. In our country, older people do not receive much respect. Younger people receive more respect because they are stronger or prettier. In our country, people value physical attractiveness and strength more than wisdom! These values are not God’s values. God commands us to show respect to people who are older than we are.” [1]
Discussion Questions
- Who is valued more importantly in our country, younger or older people? Explain.
- Who has more wisdom, younger or older people?
- What does scripture tells us about wisdom?
- “Do you show respect to adults, even adults you don’t know?” (questions from Pg. 216)
- “Do you greet them, let them go ahead of you, hold doors open for them, and other things that would show them respect?” (questions from Pg. 216)
- “If an adult, who is not your parent, tells you to do something (or stop doing something), do you respond with respect?” (questions from Pg. 216)
[1] Meade, Starr (2000). Training Heart, Teaching Minds. Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA; P&R Publishing Company.
Devotional Thoughts, Fifth Commandment, Moral Law, Ten Commandments, Training Hearts Teaching Minds, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, 1 Samuel 2, Matthew 7, Psalm 78, Posted by .
Apr 13
22
Hello Church,
Here are the links to the content from week 2 of Emmaus Essentials – Making Sense of Christ and the Holy Spirit. We continued our study on The Person of Christ in week 2.
Week 2 Audio and Notes – The Person of Christ (Part 2)
Week 1 Audio and Notes – The Person of Christ (Part 1)
Other Links
Link to Emmaus Essentials iTunes Podcast
Link to Wayne Grudem’s iTunes Podcast
Main Text
“Making Sense of Christ and the Spirit” by Wayne Grudem
Or
Chapters 26 – 30 in Grudem’s single volume “Systematic Theology”
Emmaus Essentials, Joe Anady, Posted by .
"Him we proclaim,
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)
