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I. The Primacy of Worship (v. 1-6a) II. The Faith to Begin (v. 6b-9) The Experience of Both Joy & Grief (v. 10-13)

Pontius Pilate was a man who thought he was God. In John 19:6–11, we see the danger of living as though we are our own masters. Yet we also see the wonder of the gospel: the One who alone is God willingly submitted to death, taking the place of guilty sinners so that all who trust in Him might be forgiven. The Judge became our Savior, and in Christ there is no condemnation!

United: How Twelve Essential Truths Hold Us Together. Join us as we explore the truths that unite us and shape our identity as a local church - from the broad truths we share with all believers to the convictions that make us evangelical, Protestant, Reformed, confessional, covenantal, and Presbyterian. Whether you are considering membership at First Scots or simply want to understand better who we are and why we do what we do, we hope you will attend this new adult class. This week Pastor Brown will teach on what it means to be united for growth.

I. The Kingdom Is Build by Ordinary Saints (All verses) II. Are You and Unconfirmed Case? Is Your Standing in Christ Clear? (v. 58-63) III. Few Will Truly Forsake the World to Follow Christ (v. 64-65) IV. Who Does Your Wallet Worship? (v. 68-69)

God's Law is a wonderful gift, revealing His holiness and teaching us how to love Him and our neighbors. Yet, like all of God's good gifts, it can be twisted by our sinful hearts to serve our own purposes. This Sunday, we'll consider the beauty of God's Law, the danger of abusing it, and how Jesus fulfilled its demands on our behalf. We are saved not by our obedience, but by Christ's perfect righteousness. And having been saved by grace, we are freed to obey God out of gratitude and love.

United: How Twelve Essential Truths Hold Us Together. Join us as we explore the truths that unite us and shape our identity as a local church - from the broad truths we share with all believers to the convictions that make us evangelical, Protestant, Reformed, confessional, covenantal, and Presbyterian. Whether you are considering membership at First Scots or simply want to undestand better who we are and why we do what we do, we hope you will attend this new adult class. This week Pastor Mark will teach on what it means to be united in love.

I. The God Who Rules Over the Hearts of Kings (v. 1-4) II. The God Who Rules Over the Hearts of His People (v. 5-11a) III. The God Who Brings His Chosen People to His Promised End (v. 11b)

In John 19:1–5, Pilate declares, "Behold the man!" Though he does not understand the significance of his own words, Pilate actually brings us to the heart of the Christian life: behold the man. Join us this Sunday as we consider why the secret to the Christian life is this: Behold Him. Look to Christ.

United: How Twelve Essential Truths Hold Us Together. Join us as we explore the truths that unite us and shape our identity as a local church - from the broad truths we share with all believers to the convictions that make us evangelical, Protestant, Reformed, confessional, covenantal, and Presbyterian. Whether you are considering membership at First Scots or simply want to understand better who we are and why we do what we do, we hope you will attend this new adult class. This week Pastor Mark will teach on what it means that we are united under the good shepherd and those whom He has called to lead His Church.

I. Introductory Details A. An Historical Context & Setting B. Timespan Covered in the Books C. Ezra & Nehemiah's Interaction with Other Bible Books II. Broad Structure: Three Great Events Led by Three Great People A. Reconstructing the Temple Led by Zerubbabel (Ezra 1-6) B. Reinstituting the Law Led by Ezra (Ezra 7-10) C. Rebuilding the Walls Led by Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1-7) D. Reforming the People Led by Ezra & Nehemiah (Nehemiah 7-13) III. Major Themes & Primary Purpose Primary Purpose: Ezra& Nehemiah Were Written to Encourage God's People to Trust in the God Who Moves History According to His Steadfast Love

This Sunday we come to the remarkable scene when Pilate offers the crowd a choice between Jesus and Barabbas. One is innocent; the other is guilty. One deserves to die; the other deserves to go free. And yet, the guilty man is released while the innocent Lamb is condemned. But that is more than Barabbas's story—it is ours. We are rebels who deserve judgment, yet Jesus willingly takes our place. Join us as we consider "The Lamb, the Rebel, and the Substitute" and rejoice in the heart of the gospel: the Sinless Substitute took the place of the guilty.

United: How Twelve Essential Truths Hold Us Together. Join us as we explore the truths that unite us and shape our identity as a local church - from the broad truths we share with all believers to the convictions that make us evangelical, Protestant, Reformed, confessional, covenantal, and Presbyterian. Whether you are considering membership at First Scots or simply want to undestand better who we are and why we do what we do, we hope you will attend this new adult class. This week's topic is: Covenant Theology: The Proper Framework for Understanding the Bible.

I. We Must Learn to Stop Listening to Ourselves & Start Preaching to Ourselves (v. 1-2) II. What Shall We Preach? The Promises of God (v. 2-5)

As a parent raises their children, they not only counsel them in that which is true and good, but also in that which is to be avoided. There are things we call our children to pursue and hold fast to, and there are things we call them to keep away from. We do this because we know that indulging in such things will only lead to their harm. The same is true of our Father in heaven toward us. As we finish our journey through the book of Titus this Lord's Day morning, we are going to consider two dangers to be avoided within the life of the church: (1) Foolish Controversies and (2) Divisions. Rather than being distracted and led astray by these things, we are to continually devote ourselves to good works—that is, our Father in heaven calls his children to give their time, talents, and devotion to the things that please the Him and which advance his kingdom in this world.