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August 19, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

August 19, 2018

BIBLE READING

Here are the Bible readings for this upcoming week. Feel free to read the entire thing, just the NT, or just the OT:

Day	Reading
Monday	Isaiah 7-10; Psalm 22; Matthew 26
Tuesday	Isaiah 11-13; Psalm 118; Matthew 27
Wednesday	Isaiah 14-16; Matthew 28
Thursday	Isaiah 17-19; Psalm 62; 1 Corinthians 1
Friday	Isaiah 20-22; 1 Corinthians 2

Isaiah was written by Isaiah to Israel. The first 39 chapters were written about 700 B.C. The rest was written about 681 B.C.

· Isaiah 10:28 – This is the path the Assyrians would take in conquering Israel.

Matthew was written by Matthew to Greek speaking Jews.

· Matthew 26:30 – This hymn was probably Psalm 115-118, which was typically sung after a meal.

1 Corinthians was written by Paul to the Corinthian church.

· Paul started this church on his 2nd missionary journey.

· 1 Cor. 1:12 – Those who followed Apollos were Greeks and those who followed Cephas (Peter) were Jews.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, August 19 – Association Choir Practice at Dublin FBC at 2pm. All are welcome.

Sunday, August 19 – Vote on T-shirts and nominations.

Sunday, August 19 – For discipleship training, the youth will be in the old Fellowship Hall and the adults will be in the new Fellowship Hall. We'll do this for at least a couple of weeks.

Wednesday, August 29 – Senior / Church Trip to Gravy's Southern Eatery next to Sunset Beach. We will leave the church at 9:45am. Great Food, Great Fellowship: Everyone Welcome.

Saturday, September 1 – Back to School Bash from 11am to 3pm. Please sign up.

Sunday, September 2 – We will be taking up the North Carolina Missions Offering.

You are invited to a Wedding Shower for Rebecca Cain and James Edwards, Sunday, August 19, from 3-5pm in the Fellowship Hall. The couple is registered at Belk and Amazon.

Sermon Highlights

Be Prepared To Suffer For God (1 Peter 4:12-19)

- Expect Persecution when we are following Christ – don't think it strange.

- Rejoice in Persecution – God can and will use it to strengthen us.

- Examine our Life in light of the persecution.

- Commit ourselves to God – to continue to do good as He commands.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

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August 12, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

August 12, 2018

BIBLE READING

Here are the Bible readings for this upcoming week. Feel free to read the entire thing, just the NT, or just the OT:

Day	Reading
Monday	2 Kings 15-16; Matthew 21
Tuesday	Isaiah 1-3; Psalm 9; Matthew 22
Wednesday	Isaiah 4-6; Matthew 23
Thursday	Micah 1-4; Psalm 10; Matthew 24
Friday	Micah 5-7; Matthew 25

2 Kings was written by Jeremiah to the Jews in Palestine.

· 2 Kings 15:10 – Zechariah was warned of his impending death by Amos (in Amos 7:9).

· 15:30 – Hoshea was the last king of Israel (the Northern Kingdom).

Isaiah was written by Isaiah to Israel. The first 39 chapters were written about 700 B.C. The rest was written about 681 B.C.

· Isaiah 1:18 – "sins are like scarlet" – scarlet was a nearly permanent dye.

· Isaiah 4:2 – The Branch is the Messiah.

Micah was written by Micah to all of Israel (Northern and Southern Kingdoms).

· Micah 5:2 – Bethlehem Ephrethah – Ephrethah was the district that Bethlehem was in.

· Micah chapter 6 is a picture of a courtroom.

Matthew was written by Matthew to Greek speaking Jews.

· Matthew 21:12 – This was the second time Jesus cleared the Temple of moneychangers. John chapter 12 records a previous time.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, August 15 – Covered Dish at 6:30pm, Bible Study after meal.

Thursday, August 16 – 5:45pm – Supper and Mission Rally at Beulahville Baptist. Everyone is invited. If you would like to attend, please let Pastor Bill or Jimmy know by Wed, Aug. 8.

Sunday, August 19 – Association Choir Practice at Dublin FBC at 2pm. All are welcome.

Sunday, August 19 – Vote on T-shirts.

Sunday, August 19 – For discipleship training, the youth will be in the old Fellowship Hall and the adults will be in the new Fellowship Hall.

Wednesday, August 29 – Senior / Church Trip to Gravy's Southern Eatery next to Sunset Beach. We will leave the church at 9:45am. Great Food, Great Fellowship: Everyone Welcome.

All Are invited (including the youth) to join us Thursday, August 16 at 2pm as we empty the Fellowship Hall and start cleaning it. Then on Friday, August 17, we will be stripping and waxing the floors. Youth – supper will be provided.

You are invited to a Wedding Shower for Rebecca Cain and James Edwards, Sunday, August 19, from 3-5pm in the Fellowship Hall. The couple is registered at Belk and Amazon.

Sermon Highlights

Christian Duties As Our Time Runs Short (1 Peter 4:7-11)

Until Christ returns, we have work to do. We need to develop:

- A prayer life that is serious and alert

- Love that is fervent and forgiving

- Hospitality that is gracious

- And service that glorifies God

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

Know Christ; Grow in Christ; Go For Christ

Facebook: https://facebook.com/sandygrovebaptist

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandygrovebapt

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandygrovebaptist

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August 5, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

August 5, 2018

BIBLE READING

Here are the Bible readings for this upcoming week. Feel free to read the entire thing, just the NT, or just the OT:

Day	Reading
Monday	Hosea 1-3; Matthew 16
Tuesday	Hosea 4-6; Psalm 58; Matthew 17
Wednesday	Hosea 7-10; Matthew 18
Thursday	Hosea 11-13; Matthew 19
Friday	Hosea 14; 2 Chronicles 26-27; Psalm 61; Matt 20

2 Chronicles was written by Ezra to Israel.

· 2 Chronicles 26:23 – this was the year that Isaiah was called by God (Is. 6)

Hosea was written by Hosea to Israel (Northern Kingdom).

· Hosea 5:8 – Gibeah and Ramah were close to Jerusalem.

· Hosea 10:4 – Hemlock is a poison.

· Hosea chapters 11-14 deal with God's love for Israel.

· Hosea 12:13 – This prophet was Moses.

Matthew was written by Matthew to Greek speaking Jews.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday, August 6 – 7pm Deacon's Meeting

Wednesday, August 8 – Missions Night

Wednesday, August 15 – Covered Dish at 6:30pm, Bible Study after meal.

Thursday, August 16 – 5:45pm – Supper and Mission Rally at Beulahville Baptist. Everyone is invited. If you would like to attend, please let Pastor Bill or Jimmy know by Wed, Aug. 8.

Sunday, August 19 – Association Choir Practice at Dublin FBC at 2pm. All are welcome.

You are invited to a Wedding Shower for Rebecca Cain and James Edwards, Sunday, August 19, from 3-5pm in the Fellowship Hall. The couple is registered at Belk and Amazon.

Sermon Highlights

5+ Attitudes of Christians (1 Peter 3:8-12)

· Agree with each other.

· Have Sympathy for one another.

· Love like brothers.

· Be tenderhearted.

· Be courteous.

· Return a blessing when you are reviled.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

Know Christ; Grow in Christ; Go For Christ

Facebook: https://facebook.com/sandygrovebaptist

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandygrovebapt

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandygrovebaptist

(or username: sandygrovebaptist)

July 29, 2018

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

July 29, 2018

BIBLE READING

Here are the Bible readings for this upcoming week. Feel free to read the entire thing, just the NT, or just the OT:

Day	Reading
Monday	Jonah; Matthew 11
Tuesday	2 Kings 13-14; 2 Chronicles 25; Ps 53; Matthew 12
Wednesday	Amos 1-3; Matthew 13
Thursday	Amos 4-6; Psalm 55; Matthew 14
Friday	Amos 7-9; Matthew 15

2 Kings were written by Jeremiah to the Israelites in Palestine.

· 2 Kings 14 – during this time, many of the prophets wrote, including Hosea, Amos, Jonah, Micah, and Isaiah.

2 Chronicles was written by Ezra to Israel.

Jonah was written by Jonah to Israel.

· Jonah 2 – Notice that this is a prayer of thanksgiving, not one of deliverance.

Amos was written by Amos to Israel (the Northern Kingdom).

· Amos 5:8 – Some constellations are named in the Bible.

Matthew was written by Matthew to Greek speaking Jews.

· Matthew 13:32 – While not the smallest seed, it was the smallest seed that was known to these people.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, July 29 – We will have Bible Trivia. Please bring some finger food or dessert.

Monday, August 6 – 7pm Deacon's Meeting

Wednesday, August 8 – Missions Night

Wednesday, August 15 – Covered Dish at 6:30pm, Bible Study after meal.

Thursday, August 16 – 5:45pm – Supper and Mission Rally at Beulahville Baptist. Everyone is invited. If you would like to attend, please let Pastor Bill or Jimmy know by Wed, Aug. 8.

Sermon Highlights

Submission in Marriage (1 Peter 3:1-7)

· Wives are to submit to their husbands, showing their inner beauty, like Sarah.

· Husbands are to dwell with their wives, honoring them and treating them right, so that our prayers are not hindered.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

Know Christ; Grow in Christ; Go For Christ

Facebook: https://facebook.com/sandygrovebaptist

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandygrovebapt

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandygrovebaptist

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Many thanks,

Bill Cooper

July 22, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

July 22, 2018

BIBLE READING

Here are the Bible readings for this upcoming week. Feel free to read the entire thing, just the NT, or just the OT:

Day	Reading
Monday	2 Kings 7-8; 2 Chronicles 21; Matthew 6
Tuesday	2 Kings 9-10; Psalm 49; Matt 7
Wednesday	2 Chronicles 22-23; 2 Kings 11; Psalm 131; Matthew 8
Thursday	2 Chronicles 24; 2 Kings 12; Psalm 50; Matthew 9
Friday	Joel; Matthew 10

2 Kings were written by Jeremiah to the Israelites in Palestine.

· 2 Kings 8:1-6 may have happened before chapter 5.

2 Chronicles was written by Ezra to Israel.

· 2 Chronicles 24:15 – Jehoida was the oldest man since the flood – 130 years old.

Joel was written by Joel to the people of Judah (the Southern Kingdom).

· Joel 2:20 – Joel foresaw both the Assyrian and Babylonian invasions.

Matthew was written by Matthew to Greek speaking Jews.

· Matthew 10:3 – Bartholomew is the same person as Nathaniel and Thaddaes is the same person as Judas, son of James.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, July 29 – We will have Bible Trivia. Please bring some finger food or dessert.

Monday, August 6 – 7pm Deacon's Meeting

Wednesday, August 8 – Missions Night

Wednesday, August 15 – Covered Dish at 6:30pm, Bible Study after meal.

Also, look for our

Webpage: https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/sandygrovebaptist

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandygrovebapt

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandygrovebaptist

(or username: sandygrovebaptist)

Sermon Highlights

Submission in the Workplace (1 Peter 2:18-25)

· We are to submit to our bosses.

· Jesus submitted to the Father's Will.

· Jesus' submission paid for our sins.

· We can submit through Jesus' power.

· We need to submit to God.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

Know Christ; Grow in Christ; Go For Christ

July 15, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

July 15, 2018

BIBLE READING

Here are the Bible readings for this upcoming week. Feel free to read the entire thing, just the NT, or just the OT:

Day

Reading

Monday

1 Kings 19-21; 2 Chronicles 17; Psalm 129; Matthew 1

Tuesday

1 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 18; Matthew 2

Wednesday

2 Chronicles 19-20; 2 Kings 1; Psalm 20; Matthew 3

Thursday

2 Kings 2-3; Psalm 48; Matthew 4

Friday

2 Kings 4-6; Matthew 5

1 & 2 Kings were written by Jeremiah to the Israelites in Palestine.

· 1 Kings 19:18 – Kissing Baal meant kissing his idol, which showed loyalty.

· 1 Kings 22:17 – Kings were often called shepherds.

· 1 Kings 22:44 – His father, Aca, had been at war with the king of Israel.

· 1 Kings begins united under David and ends divided with the death of wicked Ahab.

· 2 Kings 2:3 – "Sons of the prophets" was a school of prophets.

2 Chronicles was written by Ezra to Israel.

Matthew was written by Matthew to Greek speaking Jews.

· Matthew 4:18 – Capernaum was the largest of 30 or so fishing towns on the Sea of Galilee.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, July 15 – Bladen Baptist Association Choir Practice at 2:30pm at Dublin FBC.

Wednesday, July 18 – Business Meeting – We will be voting on the purchase of the AED (defibrillator) and on the Sunday School Director and Discipleship Training Coordinator for 2018-2019.

Sunday, July 29 – We will have Bible Trivia and snacks.

Monday, August 15 – 7pm Deacon's Meeting

Wednesday, August 8 – Missions Night

Wednesday, August 15 – Covered Dish at 6:30pm, Bible Study after meal.

Also, look for our

Webpage: https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/sandygrovebaptist

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandygrovebapt

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandygrovebaptist

(or username: sandygrovebaptist)

Sermon Highlights

Living Honorably In This World (1 Peter 2:11-17)

· Live honorably in general by having good behavior and actions.

· Live honorably toward the government and authorities by respecting and obeying them.

· Live honorably toward everyone by respecting everyone, loving other Christians, and respecting the king (president, mayor, governor, etc.).

Sandy Grove Baptist Church

8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

Know Christ; Grow in Christ; Go For Christ

July 8, 2018

Sandy Grove Reflections

SANDY GROVE REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on God's Word

Reflecting God to the World

July 8, 2018

BIBLE READING

Here are the Bible readings for this upcoming week. Feel free to read the entire thing, just the NT, or just the OT:

Day	Reading
Monday	1 Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 10-11; Titus 1
Tuesday	1 Kings 13-14; 2 Chronicles 12; Psalm 47; Titus 2
Wednesday	1 Kings 15; 2 Chronicles 13-14; Titus 3
Thursday	2 Chronicles 15-16; 1 Kings 16; Philemon
Friday	1 Kings 17-18; Psalm 119; Jude

1 Kings was written by Jeremiah to the Israelites in Palestine.

· 1 Kings 12:20 marks the beginning of the division of the Kingdom.

· 1 Kings 13:2 – this was fulfilled 200 years later in 2 Kings 23:1-20.

· 1 Kings 16:7 – this verse foreshadows that Elah's reign was doomed from the start.

2 Chronicles was written by Ezra to Israel.

Titus was written by Paul to Titus, a Greek man.

Philemon was written by Paul to Philemon about his runaway slave named Onesimus.

· Philemon vs. 10-11 – Paul is using a play on Onesimus' name, which means "useful." He pleads with Philemon since a master could kill a runaway slave.

Jude was written by Jude to Jewish Christians from Jerusalem.

· Jude vs. 14 – this comes from the apocryphal book called the Book of Enoch.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday, July 11 – Missions Night

Wednesday, July 18 – Business Meeting – We will be voting on the purchase of the AED (defibrillator) and on the Sunday School Director and Discipleship Training Coordinator for 2018-2019.

Sunday, July 29 – We will have Bible Trivia and snacks.

Also, look for our

Webpage: https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/sandygrovebaptist

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandygrovebapt

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandygrovebaptist

(or username: sandygrovebaptist)

Sermon Highlights

God's Word: Does a Body Good (1 Peter 1:22-2:3)

· The Word of God is awesome since it can purify us, save us, mature us, and it will be around forever!

· Grow by God's Word by getting rid of malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and evil speaking.

· Crave the Word of God like a baby craves milk.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church
8299 NC 242 HWY S

Bladenboro, NC 28320

https://sandygrovebaptist.weebly.com

Know Christ; Grow in Christ; Go For Christ