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Pastor Bryan Peters preached "Simeon and Levi Scattered" from Genesis 49:5-7 at the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus.

Simeon and Levi Scattered (Part 1, Gen. 49:5-7)

Pastor Bryan Peters preached "The Tribe of Reuben" from Genesis 49:3-4 at the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus. 
 
The history of the tribe of Reuben warns us of man’s unstable heart. 
 
I. Unruly 
II. Unreliable 
III. Unremoved

Pastor Bryan Peters preached "The Tribe of Reuben" from Genesis 49:3-4 at the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus.

The history of the tribe of Reuben warns us of man’s unstable heart.
 
I. Unruly
II. Unreliable
III.  Unremoved

The Tribe of Reuben (Genesis 49:3-4)

Pastor Bryan Peters preached "The Conquering Saviour of Judah" from 2 Chronicles 20:20-30 for the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus. 
 
The conquering Saviour of Judah triumphs over all his and our enemies. 
 
I. Wins Victory By His Enemy’s Hand 
II. Leaves No Enemy Unvanquished 
III. Wins Great Spoils for His People 
IV. Triumphs That His Name Might Be Praised

Pastor Bryan Peters preached "The Conquering Saviour of Judah" from 2 Chronicles 20:20-30 for the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus.

The conquering Saviour of Judah triumphs over all his and our enemies.
 
I. Wins Victory By His Enemy’s Hand
II. Leaves No Enemy Unvanquished
III. Wins Great Spoils for His People
IV. Triumphs That His Name Might Be Praised

The Conquering Saviour of Judah (2 Chronicles 20:20-30)

Pastor Bryan Peters preached "A Cry to Heaven (Part 3)" from 2 Chronicles 20:5-13 at the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus. 
 
The godly man appeals to God in heaven to judge men on earth. 
 
1. Appeal to Power 
2. Appeal to Performance 
3. Appeal to Promise 
4. Appeal to Presence 
5. Appeal to Punish and Reward 
The godly man appeals in prayer to God to punish and reward. 
 
6. Acknowledge Powerlessness 
The godly man prays with the acknowledgment of his powerlessness. 
 
7. All Participate 
All of God’s people are called to stand before the Lord. 
 
Further Reflection: 
When and how should believers appeal to God to punish? 
How does our society regard the powerless? What examples can you think of where someone acknowledged their powerlessness? 
What does Scripture teach us about leading our families to God?

Pastor Bryan Peters preached "A Cry to Heaven (Part 3)" from 2 Chronicles 20:5-13 at the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus.

The godly man appeals to God in heaven to judge men on earth.

1. Appeal to Power
2. Appeal to Performance
3. Appeal to Promise
4. Appeal to Presence
5. Appeal to Punish and Reward
The godly man appeals in prayer to God to punish and reward.

6. Acknowledge Powerlessness
The godly man prays with the acknowledgment of his powerlessness.

7. All Participate
All of God’s people are called to stand before the Lord.

Further Reflection:
When and how should believers appeal to God to punish?
How does our society regard the powerless? What examples can you think of where someone acknowledged their powerlessness?
What does Scripture teach us about leading our families to God?

A Cry to Heaven, Part 3 (2 Chronicles 20:5-13)

Pastor Bryan Peters preached “A Cry to Heaven (Part 2)" from 2 Chronicles 7:16 and 20:9 for the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus during the providential hinderance of public worship due to COVID-19. 
 
The godly man appeals to God in heaven to judge men on earth. 
 
1. Appeal to Power 
2. Appeal to Performance 
3. Appeal to Promise 
4. Appeal to Presence 
The godly man appeals in prayer to God’s presence. 
 1. The Presence of God’s Name 
 2. The Presence of God’s Eyes 
 3. The Presence of God’s Heart 
 
Further Questions: 
Is God present everywhere and to everyone? 
How can we speak in different ways about God's presence? 
Where can we find God's special presence today? 
How does knowing Christ cause us to know the presence of God's name, eyes, and heart? 
How might we appeal to his presence in prayer?

Pastor Bryan Peters preached “A Cry to Heaven (Part 2)" from 2 Chronicles 7:16 and 20:9 for the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus during the providential hinderance of public worship due to COVID-19.

The godly man appeals to God in heaven to judge men on earth.

1. Appeal to Power
2. Appeal to Performance
3. Appeal to Promise
4. Appeal to Presence
The godly man appeals in prayer to God’s presence. 
    1. The Presence of God’s Name
    2. The Presence of God’s Eyes
    3. The Presence of God’s Heart

Further Questions:
Is God present everywhere and to everyone?
How can we speak in different ways about God's presence?
Where can we find God's special presence today?
How does knowing Christ cause us to know the presence of God's name, eyes, and heart?
How might we appeal to his presence in prayer?

A Cry to Heaven, Part 2 (2 Chronicles 7:16, 20:9)

Pastor Bryan Peters preached "A Cry to Heaven (Part 1)" from 2 Chronicles 20:5-13) during the providential hinderance of public worship due to COVID-19. 
 
The godly man appeals to God in heaven to judge men on earth. 
 
1. Appeal to Power 
The godly man appeals in prayer to God’s power. 
 1. When we speak to God, we know that he can do all things. 
 2. Godly prayer appeals to God’s attributes. 
 3. The godly man fears Jehovah, not his enemies. 
 
2. Appeal to Performance 
The godly man appeals in prayer to what God has performed for his people. 
 1. God would have us know and rehearse his deeds in prayer. 
 2. God’s deliverance must be the ground of any appeal to him. 
 
3. Appeal to Promise 
The godly man appeals in prayer to God’s promises. 
 1. God would have us know and rehearse his promises in prayer. 
 2. God’s great promise, his Covenant of Grace, is the ground of all true prayer. 
 
Further Questions: 
What does it sound like when trouble drives men of the world to pray? Can you think of some specific examples of such prayers? How do you find yourself tempted to pray like a worldly man? 
What are some Scripture promises that you can begin to pray today? How might they be applied to yourself, your family, your church? 
What is the same about Jehoshaphat's prayer and believing prayer today? What is different?

Pastor Bryan Peters preached "A Cry to Heaven (Part 1)" from 2 Chronicles 20:5-13) during the providential hinderance of public worship due to COVID-19.

The godly man appeals to God in heaven to judge men on earth.

1. Appeal to Power
The godly man appeals in prayer to God’s power.
    1. When we speak to God, we know that he can do all things.
    2. Godly prayer appeals to God’s attributes.
    3. The godly man fears Jehovah, not his enemies.

2. Appeal to Performance
The godly man appeals in prayer to what God has performed for his people.
    1. God would have us know and rehearse his deeds in prayer.
    2. God’s deliverance must be the ground of any appeal to him.

3. Appeal to Promise
The godly man appeals in prayer to God’s promises.
    1. God would have us know and rehearse his promises in prayer.
    2. God’s great promise, his Covenant of Grace, is the ground of all true prayer.

Further Questions:
What does it sound like when trouble drives men of the world to pray? Can y

A Cry to Heaven, Part 1 (2 Chronicles 20:5-13)

Pastor Bryan Peters preached "A Call to Fast (Part 2)" from 2 Chronicles 20:1-4 for the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus during the Day of Prayer and Fasting called upon the occasion of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
Affliction calls us to humble ourselves and seek the Lord. 
 
II. The Occasion: A Great Trial Upon the Godly 
 1. Extraordinary 
 2. Trial 
Great trials come upon the godly that they might learn of God and seek him. 
 
What do we learn? 
 1. Our sins 
 2. Our weakness 
 3. God’s strength 
 4. God’s readiness and willingness to deliver 
 5. Grounds for the praise and worship of God 
 6. In short, experimental knowledge

Pastor Bryan Peters preached "A Call to Fast (Part 2)" from 2 Chronicles 20:1-4 for the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus during the Day of Prayer and Fasting called upon the occasion of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Affliction calls us to humble ourselves and seek the Lord.

II. The Occasion: A Great Trial Upon the Godly
  1. Extraordinary
  2. Trial
Great trials come upon the godly that they might learn of God and seek him.

What do we learn?
    1. Our sins
    2. Our weakness
    3. God’s strength
    4. God’s readiness and willingness to deliver
    5. Grounds for the praise and worship of God
    6. In short, experimental knowledge

A Call to Fast, Part 2 (2 Chronicles 20:1-4)

Pastor Bryan Peters preached "A Call to Fast (Part 1)" from 2 Chronicles 20:1-4 for the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus during the providential hinderance of public worship due to COVID-19. 
 
Affliction calls us to humble ourselves and seek the Lord. 
 
I. The Call: Public Solemn Fasting 
Public solemn fasting is a duty God requires of his people. 
Objection: Fasting belongs to the Old Testament 
Objection: The example of Jehoshaphat is from the "theocracy." 
 
II. The Occasion: A Great Trial Upon the Godly 
Fasting is an extraordinary and occasional practice. 
Fasting is performed in weakness, not strength. 
 
Further Reflection: 
Has God given us any holy days besides the Lord's Day? 
How do we know when to observe a fast? 
How can we learn our duties from godly examples in the Old Testament? 
What is an ungodly practice of fasting? 
How can we distinguish a godly spirit of fasting?

Pastor Bryan Peters preached "A Call to Fast (Part 1)" from 2 Chronicles 20:1-4 for the Presbyterian Reformed Church of Columbus during the providential hinderance of public worship due to COVID-19.

Affliction calls us to humble ourselves and seek the Lord.

I. The Call: Public Solemn Fasting
Public solemn fasting is a duty God requires of his people.
Objection: Fasting belongs to the Old Testament
Objection: The example of Jehoshaphat is from the "theocracy."

II. The Occasion: A Great Trial Upon the Godly
Fasting is an extraordinary and occasional practice.
Fasting is performed in weakness, not strength.

Further Reflection:
Has God given us any holy days besides the Lord's Day?
How do we know when to observe a fast?
How can we learn our duties from godly examples in the Old Testament?
What is an ungodly practice of fasting?
How can we distinguish a godly spirit of fasting?

A Call to Fast, Part 1 (2 Chronicles 20:1-4)

"He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. 
He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? 
He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow." 
 
I. Life and Death in the Snow and Ice 
II. The Almighty Power of God in the Cold 
III. The Sovereignty of God Over All 
IV. The Application to Redemption

"He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?
He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow."

I. Life and Death in the Snow and Ice
II. The Almighty Power of God in the Cold
III. The Sovereignty of God Over All
IV. The Application to Redemption

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