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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
21
1. What practical benefits does the Sabbath offer? List and explain.
2. In one sentence, answer the question “what is the Sabbath for?”
3. What insight does Psalm 92 give on Sabbath observance?
4. What additional Sabbath questions come to mind after listening to this week’s sermon? Share.
5. What activity have you experienced as being the most beneficial on the Sabbath for you spiritual development? (i.e. Reading, praying, writing, singing, visiting, family time…) Share.
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Russell Schmidt, Posted by .
May 13
20
Doctrinal Standard #66-69
- 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.
- 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.
- Q. What does the sixth commandment forbid?
- The sixth commandment forbids taking one’s own life or the lives of others unjustly or doing anything that leads to suicide or murder.
Memory Verses
- “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? 2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask” (James 4:1–2, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Matthew 5:21-26
- Support Passages: James 2:1-13, 4; Exodus 21:12-14; Joshua 20:1-6; Numbers 35:29-34; John 2:13-22; Psalm 144; Matthew 5:38-48
- Bible Story: Genesis 14:1-16
Thoughts
- If we are not careful, we can read the Ten Commandments and easily dismiss some of them as commandments that we have never nor will we ever break. We must remind ourselves that all of these commands deal not only with our actions but also with our heart. Matthew chapter five records Jesus talking about this very thing. “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison. 26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny. 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:21–28). God is not only concerned with our actions but also with our heart. “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander”(Matthew 15:19). Therefore, when we read the Ten Commandments we must be careful to not dismiss some them too quickly as if we have never or will never transgress them.
- Catechism question sixty-six (What is the reason for the fifth commandment? 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) is combined in this lesson because it reminds of the benefits in honoring our father and mother. The teachings of our fathers and mothers are usually those that are concerned with love for one another and the love of God. Fathers and mothers teach their children character traits and skills that will make them successful and content in this life. If more children honored their father and mother we would see a drastic change in the types of crimes committed each and every day.
Discussion Questions
- What is the sixth commandment?
- Have you every sinned against this command?
- What is Jesus perspective on this command?
- Where does murder and every other sin come from?
- If Jesus is concerned not only with our actions but with our heart, how do we deal with our heart?
- What connection is their between honoring your parents and breaking the sixth commandment?
Devotional Thoughts, Moral Law, Sixth Commandment, Ten Commandments, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Genesis 14, James 4, Matthew 5, Posted by .
May 13
20
Hello Church,
Here are the links to the content from week 6 of Emmaus Essentials – Making Sense of Christ and the Holy Spirit. We will look at The Offices of Christ in week 7.
Week 6 Audio and Notes – The Resurrection and Ascension of Christ
Week 5 Audio and Notes – The Atonement (Part 2)
Week 5 Audio (Part 1)
Week 5 Audio (Part 2)
The recording stopped a third of the way through the class so I had to restart it. That’s why there are two audio files.
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
13
1. What biblical evidences are there that the sabbath changed from Saturday to Sunday? Why is this important? Support your answer.
2. How have you been blessed in the recent focus on the sabbath? Share.
3. If you were encouraging a brother or sister in christ to observe the sabbath, yet they responded saying “isnt observing the sabbath legalistic?” How would you respond?
4. How can your group pray for you this week?
5. What areas in your life do you find most difficult to rest from? (worry, work, homework, projects, finances, etc.)
Study Guides, Gospel Community Groups, Russell Schmidt, Posted by .
May 13
13
Hello Church,
Here are the links to the content from week 5 of Emmaus Essentials – Making Sense of Christ and the Holy Spirit. We will look at the resurrection and ascension of Christ in week 6.
Week 5 Audio and Notes – The Atonement (Part 2)
Week 5 Audio (Part 1)
Week 5 Audio (Part 2)
The recording stopped a third of the way through the class so I had to restart it. That’s why there are two audio files.
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
12
Doctrinal Standard #69
- Q. What does the sixth commandment forbid?
- The sixth commandment forbids taking one’s own life or the lives of others unjustly or doing anything that leads to suicide or murder.
Memory Verses
- “Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord’ (Romans 12:19,ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Romans 12:9-21
- Support Passages: Deuteronomy 32:35; Matthew 5:38-48; James 2:1-13; Genesis 9:1-7; Romans 5:20-21; Acts 25:11; Luke 23:39-43
- Bible Story: Acts 21:1-14
Thoughts
- Below is taken from Training Hearts, Teaching Minds page 229-231.
- “Murder is an act that God forbids. Hatred and holding grudges are attitudes that God forbids. Hatred for someone usually begins with anger over something the person has done that we did not like. This kind of anger is self-centered and therefore sinful. Today, people teach that we must be sure to feel enough anger when someone wrongs us and we should express it freely. If we do not, these people tell us, we will not be healthy. People who have been hurt are encouraged to keep thinking and talking about what it was that hurt them and to keep feeling the anger again.
The Bible teaches exactly the opposite. When people hurt us (and they will), we must forgive them and go on with our lives. The 37th psalm speaks of wicked people who hurt others. Even with people like these, this psalm tells us, we should trust God to take care of us and to do what is right in judging them. The psalm tells us several times not to ‘fret’ over what people do that is wrong. To fret over something is to continue to think about it and to continue to let it bother you. When we fret over what someone has done to hurt us, we nurture our anger and cause it to grow. It will quickly turn into hatred. God condemns both anger and hatred, not just murder. Read Psalm 37:7-9.”
- Not only does this commandment forbid the attitudes of hatred and anger because they are the beginnings of murder, it also forbids the attitude of indifference. To be indifference is to be unconcerned, to not care. There are many people who need food or shelter and who have no money to buy what they need. Their needs are so great that they will die if someone does not help them. When we are aware of people like this and when we have enough money that we could help them, this commandment forbids us to be indifferent. It forbids us being unconcerned and ignoring such people. Job said that whenever he knew of someone in need, he helped him because he knew if he did not help him, he would be sinning against God. Read Job 31:16-23.” [1]
Discussion Questions
- What does the sixth commandment forbid?
- Before a person commits murder what is in their heart?
- Is God only concerned with the act of murder itself? Explain.
- How are we to guard ourselves from being murderous people in our heart?
- How are we to help preserve life? Provide practical examples.
[1] Meade, Starr (2000). Training Heart, Teaching Minds. Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA; P&R Publishing Company.
Devotional Thoughts, Moral Law, Sixth Commandment, Ten Commandments, Training Hearts Teaching Minds, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Family Devotional Guidelines, Phil Anady, Acts 21, Romans 12, Posted by .
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 .
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warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)
