Connect Blog Ephesians 1:1-2 September 24, 2017 The Book of Ephesians was written by Paul during his Roman imprisonment around AD 62-64. “Paul” – Previously Saul, a Pharisee, teacher and practitioner of the Mosiac Law and the religious tradition. Saul was commissioned by the religious authorities of Jerusalem to destroy the spread of Christianity. He by his own admission was responsible for the deaths and suffering of the believers. He was present and consenting to the stonin

Sunday School Lesson “The Savior Is Arrested” September 24, 2017 Matthew 26:36-68 Pastor’s Notes: The emotional struggle, the spiritual battle in the Garden of Gethsemane reveals the humanity of Jesus. The impending humiliation, suffering, rejection, death and the separation from the Father strain the emotions of Christ. Jesus was not afraid to face His destiny, however, as a man he realized the pain and agony that awaited Him. In the face of suffering Jesus surrender to the

Sunday School Lesson “The Last Supper” September 17, 2017 John 13:1-15; Matthew 26:26-30 Pastor’s Notes: Why is “washing of the feet” not considered one of the church’s ordinances (baptism and Lord’s Supper)? A Supper of Humble Service (John 13:1-15). Verse one reminds the reader that what was coming was predetermined by God (See Acts 2:22-24). Christ was motivated by love … His love for the “sheep” drove Him to complete His assignment; to die for the sins of the world. Judas

Sunday School Lesson “Jesus in Jerusalem” September 10, 2017 Matthew 21:1-17 Pastor’s Notes: The three-year ministry of the Lord is drawing to an end … never forget: “for this reason came I into the world.” Practical (verse 2-3, 6) … our response to the Lord, even if we don’t understand or even disagree, should be “Yes, Lord.” And our response should be immediate. When Jesus speaks the time is NOW. One of the proofs we have that Jesus is Who He says He is, is the fulfillment

Sunday School Lesson “The Savior Is Anointed for Burial” September 3, 2017 Matthew 26:6-16 Pastor’s Notes: Jesus consistently taught and exemplified sacrificial service, however, in this case, He allowed Mary to minister to Him, rather than utilize the value of the ointment as a ministry for the poor. He explain that what Mary did was symbolic of a much greater act of benevolence than just feeding the poor. When determining the value of a ministry we must look beyond the imme