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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.
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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
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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 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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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.
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An audio teaching series through the Baptist Catechism aimed to instruct in foundational Christian doctrine and to encourage obedience within God’s people.
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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.
Jul 12
10
This week Joe discussed the significance of Jesus’ meeting with Moses and Elijah. Luke 9:28-36 will serve as the main text for this weeks questions.
1. Are there any cultural or background issues that are important in understanding the listed passages?
2. What key word(s)/phrase(s) really stand(s) out to you in these/this passage(s) of scripture? Why are/is they/it important?
3. Compare the listed passage with at least 3 other Bible versions (NIV, ESV, NASB, NKJV, Ect.) What similarities/differences do you observe? Share with your group.
4. Are there any verbs, commands, prepositions, or conjunctions, that seemed to stand out (if any)? What? Why? Share.
5. Read through at least 2 commentaries on the listed passage and share what your learned with your group. Here are some free online resources. (http://net.bible.org) (http://www.blueletterbible.org/) (http://biblia.com)
6. Discuss the significance of Jesus’ meeting with Elijah. Why was it important? Support with scripture.
7. How and why are the Law and Prophets the pre-runners and pre-requisites for Christ? Explain.
8. How is knowledge of the Law and Prophets helpful in sharing the Gospel with a non-believer? Explain. Share.
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Jul 12
2
Due to the Holiday, most groups will not be meeting this week. But if your group is meeting, here are some questions for discussion.
1. What is the significance of Jesus as the Son of David? Support with scripture.
2. List other names of Christ in scripture and discuss the implications of each. (Ex. King, Redeemer, Messiah, etc.)
3. Spend time in prayer for the renewal and awaking of the people living in the USA.
-Happy Birthday America!
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Jun 12
25
As you all know, the service last week was quite a bit different than normal. I hope that you were as blessed as I was to go through Emmaus’first corporate rite of passage ceremony. The following are some questions for your groups to discuss pertaining to the service.
1. What was the most powerful part of the Rite of Passage Service?
2. Why are Rite of Passage ceremonies so important for today’s youth?
3. What are some things that you want to/did include in a Rite of Passage ceremony for your child? (hypothetical if you have no children)Why? Explain.
4. How can you as an individual support the youth of Emmaus as they prepare and go through their Rite of Passage?
5. How can the chruch support the youth of Emmaus to ensure they devolop properly toward maturity and their Rite of Passage?
6. Spend some time in prayer for the youth of Emmaus and the Christian youth of America.
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Jun 12
18
Hello GCG’s! Due to the continaul nature of the sermons, I found it best to change the title of the questions from OIA questions to GCG questions. This way, I am not bound to fitting the questions to a particular weekly structure. If anyone has suggestions, please let me know. Blessings to you all.
1. Are there any cultural or background issues that are important in understanding the book of Judges?
2. If you had to sum up the content of Joe’s sermon in one sentence, what would it be?
3. Read through 2-3 commentaries that give introductions to the book of Judges and share what you learn with your group. Here are some free online resources. (http://net.bible.org) (http://www.blueletterbible.org/) (http://biblia.com)
4. Joe stated in his sermon that “human beings are deeply depraved”. What does this mean? Share with your group and support with scripture.
5. How has this sermon helped in your understanding of human behavior/nature? Share.
6. Why is it so dangerous/damaging to NOT view humans as being depraved? In other words, why does the belief that one has the ability within themselves to follow Jesus lead to theological discrepancies and difficulties living the Christian life? Share.
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Jun 12
12
This week Joe reviewed the five Epochs of Biblical History and discussed how Christians should view the exodus of Israel. Hebrews 3 will serve as the main text for this weeks questions.
Observation
1. Are there any cultural or background issues that are important in understanding the listed passages?
2. What key word(s)/phrase(s) really stand(s) out to you in these/this passage(s) of scripture? Why are/is they/it important?
3. Which scripture passage did you find most intriguing or interesting? Why?
Interpretation
1. Compare the used passages with at least 3 other Bible versions (NIV, ESV, NASB, NKJV, Ect.) What similarities/differences do you observe? Share with your group.
2. Are there any verbs, commands, prepositions, or conjunctions, that seemed to stand out (if any)? What? Why? Share.
3. Read through at least 2-3 commentaries on the listed passage and share what your learned with your group. Here are some free online resources. (http://net.bible.org) (http://www.blueletterbible.org/) (http://biblia.com)
Application
1. Take some time to discuss and review the 5 Epochs of Biblical History. What are they? Why are they important? Which Epoch did the exodus take place in?
2. How is the exodus a picture of salvation? Explain.
3. What other symbols of Christ can you find in the Exodus story? (Exodus 3-17) Share with your group.
4. When was your last “wilderness” experience? What did God teach you during it? How did you grow from it? Share.
5. How would you explain Hebrews 3:16-19 to a new believer who did not understand what was being said in the biblical text?
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Jun 12
4
Doctrinal Standard #26 (Week 2 of 3 )
- Q. How is Christ a king?
- A. As a king, Christ brings us under His power, rules and defends us, and restrains and conquers all His and all our enemies.
Memory Verses
- “Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9–11, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28
- Support Passages: Psalm 8:6; Ephesians 1:20-23, 6:10-13; Philippians 2:9-10; Hebrews 1:13, 2:8, 10:12-13
- Bible Story: Matthew 4:1-11
Thoughts
- C.I. Williamson provides a great explanation and meaningful insight behind the spiritual truths found in this week’s doctrinal standard. Below is an excerpt taken from his book, The Westminster Shorter Catechism (pg. 112-114).
- “Let us notice, in the first place, then, that the kingly work of Jesus Christ is a present spiritual activity. And perhaps it will help to make this clear if we contrast the teaching of the Catechism with a rather popular modern error called dispensationalism. Most people who hold to dispensational teaching are orthodox when it comes to many fundamental doctrines of our faith. But they have fallen under the influence of an artificial system of Bible interpretation. This system divides Bible history into certain periods (or dispensations) in which it is said that God has had different ways of dealing with men. During the time of Moses, for example, it is said that God dealt with men according to law, whereas at the present He deals with men by grace. The truth is, of course, that God has always maintained the law and always dealt with sinners (since the fall) by grace as the only way of salvation. But the point of interest here is that according to dispensationalists , Christ is not yet king. Dispensationalists say that He came to offer himself to the Jews as king, but when they refused, He delayed His kingdom. In the meantime God is saving men by the instrumentality of the Church. But when Christ comes again, then He will establish His kingdom, and rule on earth for 1,000 years, much after the manner of present earthly kings, except for the moral perfection of His reign.”
- “Against this teaching stands clear teaching of Scripture. (1) The kingdom of Christ is already in existence. Paul says that when God has ‘delivered us from the power of darkness’ He also ‘hath translated un into the kingdom of his dear Son’ (Col. 1:13). (2) The kingdom of Christ is also spiritual and invisible. Jesus said, ‘My kingdom of God cometh not with observation’ (Luke 17:20). (3) It is a kingdom which will never end (Dan 2:44; 2 Peter 1:11), although it will give way to more perfect state of things at the end of the world (1 Cor. 15:24). His kingdom is now being extended. It will then be complete. So the basic error of the dispensationalist is that they separate the kingdom of Jesus Christ from the Church.”
- “We must notice, in the second place, however, that it is also an error to say that the kingdom is the Church. This is the great error of the Roman Catholic Church. According to this teaching, the Roman Catholic Church itself represents the kingdom of Christ in this world. That is why the effort is made to bring everything under the control of this Church. Every kind of organization and institution – schools, labor unions, political parties, etc. – should take orders from the Church. Only in this way, it is said, can Jesus Christ rule over all of life. He does this by means of His vicar, the Pope.”
- “The Reformed view is this: while the Church and the kingdom of Jesus Christ are closely related, they are not identical. Christ is the king and head of the Church. But He also rules over a kingdom that includes much more than the Church. Thus it is the Reformed view that Christ should rule over every sphere of life, but not that the Church should exercise control over other organizations. The Church must indeed teach the Lord’s people what the Bible has to say about Christian schools, labor relations, politics, etc., but then it si the responsibility of the people to work out these principles under the direct kingship of Christ. In each sphere (or circle of life activity), in other words, the believer is directly responsible to Christ. It is Christ himself who rules the hearts of His people by His word and Spirit. And it is by this direct rule of His people which He effects in all that they do that the kingdom of Christ exists in this world.” [1]
- C.I. Williamson provides a figure to help illustrate the three different views (see attached).
Discussion Questions
- Read 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 and discus if Jesus Christ is a king at this present time.
- How does it make you feel that Jesus Christ is The King right now?
- There might be times when it doesn’t seem like Jesus is a King in charge. Why do you think that is?
- Scripture teaches that part of God’s kingdom is already in place here on earth. Why do you think God hasn’t fully given us His Kingdom?
- Read through the memory verse and discuss how Jesus is sovereign over all and will bring about the praise and honor that is due to Him.
[1] Williamson, C.I. (2003). The Westminster Shorter Catechism – 2nd Edition. Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA; P&R Publishing Company.
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May 12
30
This week Joe discussed the application of the Law in New Testament Christianity. Several passages were used. See emmauscf.org/sermons for a complete list of scriptures used.
Observation
1. Are there any cultural or background issues that are important in understanding the listed passages?
2. What key word(s)/phrase(s) really stand(s) out to you in these passages of scripture? Why are/is they/it important?
3. Which scripture passage did you find most intriguing or interesting? Why?
Interpretation
1. Compare at least 3 of the used passages with at least 3 other Bible versions (NIV, ESV, NASB, NKJV, Ect.) What similarities/differences do you observe? Share with your group.
2. Are there any verbs, commands, prepositions, or conjunctions, that seemed to stand out (if any)? What? Why? Share.
3. Read through at least 2-3 commentaries on the listed passage and share what your learned with your group. Here are some free online resources. (http://net.bible.org) (http://www.blueletterbible.org/) (http://biblia.com)
Application
1. What were the three types of “Laws” discussed in the sermon?
2. Why is the Law still important for believers today?
3. What did Jesus mean when He said “I have not come to abolish the law but to fulfill the law”? Matt 5:17
4. How did the sermon about the Jewish Passover help in your understanding of the Law? Share.
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May 12
28
Doctrinal Standard #26 (Week 1 of 3)
- Q. How is Christ a king?
- A. As a king, Christ brings us under His power, rules and defends us, and retrains and conquers all His and all our enemies.
Memory Verses
- “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end” (Luke 1:32–33, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Acts 2:29-42
- Support Passages: Genesis 49:10; Numbers 24:17; II Samuel 7:16; Psalms 2, 45, 72, 110; Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7; Daniel 7:13-14; Micah 5:2; Zechariah 9:9; Luke 1:31-33; John 18:33-38; Revelation 1, 19:16, etc.
- Bible Story: Matthew 21:1-11 (Zechariah 9:9)
Thoughts
- Peter, in his sermon as recorded in Acts 2, contrasts King David with King Jesus. Peter reminds his audience that King David died, was buried, and his remains are in the ground. Jesus, being of the lineage of King David was crucified, buried, and then resurrected and is seated at the right hand of God forever ruling over His people.
- “In the Old Testament the king has authority to rule over the nation of Israel. In the New Testament, Jesus was born to be King of the Jews (Matt.2:2), but he refused any attempt by the people to try and make him an earthly king with earthly military and political power (John 6:15). He told Pilate, “My kingship is not of this world; if my kingship were of this world, my servants would fight, that I might be handed over to the Jew; but my kingship is not from the world” (John 18:36). Nonetheless, Jesus did have a Kingdom whose arrival he announced in his preaching (Matt 4:17, 23; 12:28, et al.) He is in fact the true King of the new people of God. Thus, Jesus refused to rebuke his disciples who cried out at his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Luke 19:38; cf. vv.39-40; also Matt 21:5; John 1:49; Acts 17:7). [1]
Discussion Questions
- What type of king did most of the people of Jesus’ day expect Him to be?
- What makes Jesus like no other king?
- How does Christ bring us under His power?
- How does Christ rule and defend us?
- How will Christ conquer all of His and all our enemies?
[1] Grudem, Wayne (1994). Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA; Zondervan Publishing House.
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"Him we proclaim,
warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in Christ."
(Colossians 1:28, ESV)
