Allen Daniels gave a summary of the 1st Epistle of John (chapters 2-5)
The 1st Epistle of John
John the Baptist
Mark Hasenmyer read from John chapter 1 and spoke about John the Baptist
Allen Daniels continued speaking about John the Baptist.
Referenced Scriptures: [John 9:39-41, 10:1-6 (Parable of the Good Shepherd), John 1:19-34, Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Mark 1:1-11]
David vs. Goliath and Saul, Psalm 34
Allen Daniels spoke about the early days of David from his anointing through being chased by Saul. He then spoke about Psalm 34 as it was written while he was hiding from Saul.
Referenced Scriptures: [1Samuel 16 (summary of the anointing of David and Saul’s evil spirit), 1Samuel 17 (summary of David and Goliath], 1Samuel 18:5-9, 12-16, 1Samuel 21:10-15, Psalm 34]
Psalm 37 | Prophecy of Shem and Japheth
Allen Daniels introduced services reading from Psalm 37
Psalm 37:1-3 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Mark Hasenmyer continued reading in Psalm 37 and spoke about how God deals with evildoers and how God sees time. He then spoke about the Prophecy of Shem and Japheth and how it relates to Jews (descendants of Shem) and Gentiles (descendants of Japheth).
Genesis 9:26-27 [Noah] said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
Referenced Scriptures: [Genesis 9:18-19, 24-27, Acts 10:34, ]
Faith and the Gospel
Allen Daniels read from Romans chapter 1 and Acts chapter 26 and spoke about Faith and the Gospel.
Referenced Scriptures: [Ephesians 1]
Romans Chapter 11
Allen Daniels introduced services by reading Psalm 121.
Mark Hasenmyer read and commented from Romans chapter 11.
Romans 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
Discipleship
Allen Daniels spoke about Discipleship.
Referenced Scriptures: [Acts 10:34, 11:19-26, Acts 26 (Paul and King Agrippa, Philippians 1:21-30, Luke 9:23-24, John 13:33-35]
The Son of Man
Allen Daniels spoke about The Son of Man.
Psalms 8:4-5 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.
Referenced Scriptures: [Psalms 8, Hebrews 2:5-12, Luke 1:26-34, John 12:1-7. 12-27, Acts 7:51-56, 1Timothy 2:5]
Psalm of Thanksgiving
Allen Daniels began by giving an overview of the thanksgiving, gratitude, hope and mercy. He then read from the Psalm of Thanksgiving from 1st Chronicles chapter 16.
Referenced Scriptures: [Lamentations 3:19-23]
Hebrews chapter 1 | Isaiah chapter 42
Mark Hasenmyer began by referencing his previous message on Creation and then read and commented from Hebrews chapter 1.
Allen Daniels gave closing comments reading from Isaiah 42.