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2009-03-29 – David Watson – Psalm 19

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Psalm 19

By David Watson

Benchley, March 29, 2009

• God’s creation (Psalm 19:1-6)
  • We are to stop and observe God’s creation.
  • The earth shows signs of intelligent design.
  • The universe was set up specifically to support the existence of man.
  • Colossians 1:16?- The reason that Earth was created for man.
• God’s word (Psalm 19:7-11)
  • Psalm 119:98?- We can become wise by following God’s word.
  • God’s laws may seem limiting to us, but they always lead to a better life.
• Our obligation (Psalm 19:12-14)
  • Verse 14 would be an excellent prayer to say every morning.

2009-03-29 – Jesse Jenkins – Orderly Worship

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Orderly Worship

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, March 29, 2009

• I Corinthians 14:26-40
  • While we have no spiritual gifts today there are four principles in this reading that the Holy Spirit used to prove the regulations He placed on spiritual gifts.
  • These principals are to regulate our assemblies today.
• The four principles
  • Let all things be done unto edification (I Corinthians 14:26)
    • Teaching – Acts 20:32
    • Praying – Lead appropriately
    • Singing – Colossians 3:16
    • Lord’s Supper on first day of the week
    • Giving on first day of the week
    • Announcements designed to edify
    • Confession of faith or sin
    • Baptism!
    • These are all things we have authority to do in the assembly.
  • Speakers to speak one at a time (I Corinthians 14:29-30).? God is not the author of confusion.
    • One speaker is edifying.
    • Two or more is confusing.
  • It is a shame for women to speak in the church (I Corinthians 14:35).
    • The wife of a prophet could not even ask her husband a question.
    • If no more were said about women speaking they would have to be absolutely quiet.
    • God made one exception (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16).
    • What about a woman confessing sins?? She should tell a man to say it for her.
  • Let all things be done decently and in order (I Corinthians 14:40).? Suggestions:
    • Those who lead in the assembly sit toward the front until assignment is completed.
    • When speaking, speak up.
    • Don’t introduce a new song on Sunday morning so we won’t be distracted while learning it.
    • If you can use the PowerPoint song slides, do so.

2009-03-29 – Jesse Jenkins – Romans 9:1-24

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Romans 9:1-24

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, March 29, 2009

2009-03-22 – David Watson – The Beginning of Life: Abortion and Related Issues

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The Beginning of Life:? Abortion and Related Issues

By David Watson

Benchley, March 22, 2009

• The Bible
  • Genesis 2:9; Acts 17:25; Zechariah 12:1; Ecclesiastes 11:5; Psalms 139:13-16; Jeremiah 1:5
  • The word brephos (baby):
    • Luke 1:39-44; 2:12,16
    • Luke 18:15; Acts 7:19; I Peter 2:2?- other uses
  • The word huios (son):
    • Luke 1:57,36
  • The word syllambano (conceive):
    • Luke 1:36,24,31; 2:21
  • Exodus 21:22-25
    • Yeled – child/youth
    • Yasa – go out, come out, bring out
    • God’s protection of the baby still in the womb shows that an unborn child was already considered a life.
• What about abortion?
  • After studying the Bible, I believe we can conclude with certainty that abortion is sin.
  • Murder is wrong (Romans 1:29) because it is the unlawful taking of a life of one who was made in the image of God.
  • Abortion takes the life of an unborn child who has obviously not practiced evil.? The baby is not being executed for a crime – he is being murdered.
• Is abortion wrong even in cases of rape?
  • If it would be wrong to kill the child after birth, it would be wrong before birth.
• What about in vitro fertilization?
  • Luke 1:36?- Once conception (or fertilization) occurs, a human life has begun.
  • Because some of the fertilized eggs are purposefully discarded, this procedure is wrong.
• What about non-surgical abortions (RU-486, etc.)?
  • These are wrong for the same reason surgical abortions are wrong.
• How does the law treat an unborn child?
• What about so-called “emergency contraceptive” (the morning after pill)?
  • These drugs might prevent fertilization, but it may also prevent a fertilized egg from implanting itself in the womb.

More Kylie photos

// April 11th, 2009 // View Comments // Mark's stuff

New photos are up!? They are not in chronological order since I compiled them from several different cameras.? Click any thumbnail below to go to the gallery page.

Kylie is here!

// April 5th, 2009 // View Comments // Mark's stuff

Kylie Ruth Watson is here!? She was born on April 4, 2009 at 3:29 p.m., weighed 7 lbs. 4.5 oz., and was 20.5 inches long.? Mother and baby are both doing great!? A huge thanks to everyone for your visits, prayers, and encouragement!? I posted a few photos in the image gallery.? Clicking on any of the thumbnails below will take you to the gallery page.