Tree of Life Messianic Congregation

Summer in the Psalms (Part 5): Our Proper Focus, Trust, & a Heavenly Courtroom Drama

 
Introduction
 
I. Psalm 49 - Correcting our proper focus and object of trust
         1. The psalmist's call: ____________________________(Ps. 49:1-4 TLV)
         2. The psalmist's counsel: ________________________ (Ps. 49:5-12 TLV)
         3. The psalmist's contrast: ________________________(Ps. 49:13-15 TLV)
         4. The psalmist's repeated counsel: _________________(Ps. 49:16-20 TLV)
II. Psalm 50 - A Heavenly Courtroom Drama
         1. We will all stand before ADONAI for judgment (Ps. 50:1-6 TLV)
         2. Defendant #1: When we do, what will matter is _________________ (Ps. 50:7-15 TLV)
         3. Defendant #2: When we do, what will matter is _________________ (Ps. 50:16-21 TLV)
         4. ADONAI's final appeal and ruling to both defendants: ___________ (Ps. 50:22,23 TLV)
Conclusion

Summer in the Psalms (Part 4): Psalms of the Shepherd and of Trust

 
I. Psalm 23 Introduction - Experiencing Contentment            Step #1: Make the Lord your Shepherd (Ps. 23:1)           Step #2: Know and Enjoy the Good Shepherd's gracious provisions (Ps. 23:2,3)                           a. Green Pastures                           b. Still Waters                           c. Restored Soul                           d. Guidance in Righteous Paths           Step #3: Walk with the Good Shepherd through the hard times (Ps. 23:4,5)                            a. Trials of fear                            b. Trials of conflict                            c. Trials of irritation            Step #4: See ADONAI's goodness in every situation, both now and in the future (Ps. 23:6)                        Conclusion
II. Psalm 27 Introduction - Overcoming our Fears             Step #1: Affirm your faith in Him alone (Ps. 27:1-3)             Step #2: Focus on the Lord Himself (Ps. 27:4-6)             Step #3: When fear returns, seek the Lord by redirecting your focus to Him in heartfelt prayer (Ps. 27:7-12)             Step #4: Continue seeking the Lord by continually reaffirming your faith in Him (Ps. 27:13,14)             Conclusion

Summer in the Psalms (Part 3): An Insightful Look at both Tisha B'Av & Psalm 22

 
I. Introduction          
II. Messiah suffered on the tree of sacrifice for our salvation
      A. He was forsaken of ADONAI (Psalm 22:2)      B. His prayers were not answered (Psalm 22:3)      C. He was despised and mocked (Psalm 22:7-9)      D. He was overpowered by ferocious men (Psalm 22:13,14)      E. He went through the physical and emotional agony of crucifixion (Psalm 22:15-19)
III. The glories and results of Messiah's resurrection require proclaiming ADONAI's great salvation to all peoples
       A. Fellowship (Psalm 22:23a)       B. Praise (Psalm 22:23b,24)       C. Testimony (Psalm 22:25)       D. Thank-offering (Psalm 22:26,27)       E. Worldwide Evangelism (Psalm 22:28a, 31, 32)       F. Kingdom Rule (Psalm 22:28b, 29)
IV. The Psalm 22:17b Conundrum
       A. Why the difference in the ancient Hebrew manuscripts?       B. The Textual Evidence       C. Problem with Both Readings       D. Which text is the original?       E. Is the Masoretic or Septuagint the more difficult reading?       F. Looking more carefully at the overall text of Psalm 22
V. Conclusion

Summer in the Psalms (Part 2): Psalm 1-2

 
I. Introduction          
II. Psalm 1:1-6
      1. True happiness is not found in a life that leaves God out      2. True happiness is found in a life built on God and His Word      3. True happiness is found in a life that takes eternity into account
III. Psalm 2 - Introduction
       1. The nations have rebelled against God (project up Psalm 2:1-3)       2. God is sovereign (project up Psalm 2:4-9)       3. We must submit to ADONAI and His Anointed while there is time (project up Psalm 2:10-12)
IV. Conclusion

Summer in the Psalms (Part 1): The Prayerbook/Poetry of God's People

 
1. Title
 
2. Arrangement, Authorship, Date, Features
 
3. Hebrew Poetry
     a. Parallelism
     b. Figures of Speech
     c. Acrostics
4. Types of Psalms
     a. Individual laments
     b. Thanksgiving psalms
     c. Praise psalms
     d. Pilgrim psalms
     e. Royal psalms
     f. Enthronement psalms
     g. Messianic psalms
     h. Imprecatory psalms
5. Themes
     a. The character of God
     b. The Kingdom of God
     c. The Messiah of God
     d. The Worship of God
     e. The Experience of man
6. Main lessons
 
7. Conclusion

The Nuts/Bolts of Talmidut (Discipleship) and Serving the LORD

 
I. Introduction
II. Talmidim of Messiah
III. Talmidim of the World
IV. Generational Talmidim (Psalm 78:4-7 TLV)
V. Yeshua, Our Example (Yochanan/John 5:19; 8:28 TLV)
VI. Serve the LORD with Gladness!
       1. Why Serve? Vision for Serving (Luke 22:24-27; Colossians 1:9,10; Galatians 5:13;
           Matthew 13:12; Ephesians 4:15,16 - all NKJV)
       2. The Attitude of Our Heart (Romans 12:1,2 NKJV)
       3. Key attitudes for serving excellently on a ministry team at Tree of Life
           (Psalm 100:2; Colossians 3:23; Proverbs 21:5; Ecclesiastes 10:10 - all NKJV)
       4. Other Best Practices - Thinking and Spiritually Preparing in Advance
       5. The LORD Whom We Serve Will Himself Reward Us (1 Corinthians 3:10-15)
VII. Conclusion - Counting the Cost (Luke 14:26-33; 9:23-25 - all TLV)

Guest Speaker: John Neill - Do not be afraid

Join us for our special guest speaker, John Neill. John is a high school history and government teacher with a great understanding of ADONAI and His word. He has a gift of communication that allows him to clearly teach the Word in a way that makes it understandable and livable.
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Rebuilding Our Walls – Lessons from Nehemiah

 
I. Introduction
II. Nehemiah’s Broken Heart Over Jerusalem (Chapter 1)
III. Nehemiah’s Royal Commission & Preparations to Rebuild (Chapter 2)
IV. Nehemiah’s Rebuilding of the Wall of Jerusalem (Chapter 3)
V. Struggling with External Opposition:  Strategies Used by the Enemies of Believers (Chapter 4)
VI. The Triumphant Completion of the Wall:  A Lesson on Perseverance 
 

Persevering & Growing in View of Messiah's Return

 
I.  Setting the Stage to Persevere & Grow (Acts 17:1-9)
II.  Rav Sha’ul’s Encouragement (2 Thess. 1:1-5)
  A.  KEEP ON GATHERING WITH YOUR KEHILAH   B.  KEEP ON GROWING IN YOUR FAITH & SHOWING YOUR LOVE   C.  KEEP ON ENDURING YOUR TRIALS 
III. Three Aspects About the Return of the Messiah (2 Thess. 1:6-10)
  A. YESHUA GIVES RELIEF (REST) IN TROUBLED TIMES  B. IT IS A SERIES OF EVENTS  C. THOSE FOUND TO BE REJECTING ADONAI’S GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE...
IV. Last Days Prayer Content (2 Thess. 1:11,12)
  A.  ADONAI WANTS TO MAKE YOU WORTHY OF HIS CALLING  B.  ADONAI WANTS TO EMPOWER YOU TO BE FRUITFUL  C.  ADONAI WANTS TO GLORIFY THE NAME OF YESHUA IN YOU

Guided By Truth (Part 4)

Rabbi Joel finishes our series on Guided by Truth.
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