Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, November 9, 2025Title: The hand of the LordEzr 7:1-28There's a 58-year gap between chapter 6 and 7 in the book of Ezra (515-458 B.C.). In that time period, all of the events detailed in the book of Esther take place.The temple is rebuilt - Artaxerxes is in play now. He takes over after Darius, and he is a…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, November 2, 2025Title: A king's searchEzr 6:1-22Last week:Darius is now kingLeaders ask for a decree to the rebuildingOnce a decree is in place, you cannot rescind itDarius found the decree (Ezra 6:1-2), which came from Cyrus years earlier, and he honors it - he has to.In Ezr 6:5, we switch back from the …

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, October 26, 2025Title: Back to businessEzr 5:1-17Chapter 5 starts out mentioning the prophecies of Haggai and Zechariah. Their prophecy spurred the Jews back on toward their work.Hag 1:12-15Perhaps Tattenai thought Zerubbabel was the Branch that Zechariah prophesied about.Isa 11:1-6Jer 23:5-8Zec 3:8, 6:9-…

2025-10-23Handout: Teaching Summary Part 22025-10-16Handout: Teaching Summary Part...for full notes: http://www.lbible.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=1757بقلم Pastor John Farley

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, October 19, 2025A Temporary HaltEzr 4:1-24Enemies noticed the building of the second temple, and they were unhappy about it (Ezr 4:1-2). These were Samaritans of mixed lineage.Those same enemies tried to make the case that they wanted to build to the same God, but the Israelites quickly saw through it (Ez…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, October 12, 2025Title: Back to the FutureEzr 3:1-12So far (chapters 1 and 2):Cyrus provides resources for the return to IsraelThe gave freely for the second templeRemember - Isaiah prophesied about CyrusComing up in Chapter 3:Cyrus gave resources for the templeSacrifices backCornerstone + foundationHis me…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, October 4, 2025Title: Family mattersEzr 2:1-70Chapter 2 details the families who returned to Israel after the 70 years of captivity in Babylon. We discussed last week the precise nature of prophecies including what Cyrus would do.Israelites kept excellent records of families, so it was clear who came from…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, September 28, 2025From Babylon to JerusalemEzr 1:1-11Cyrus was a Persian king who God compelled to help the Israelites rebuild their temple. Interestingly enough, there's no evidence he was a believer.When Cyrus came to power, the Jewish temple was in ruins. Babylon put the people of Israel under severe p…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, September 21, 2025Sorrow Not as Those Who Have No Hope1Th 4:13-18Paul wrote to readers in the church of Thessalonica about their collective hope in Jesus Christ, which should help color the grieving process.Our hope is in Christ, too. Our hope is the One who rose from the dead, and that guarantees that we…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, September 14, 2025Title: Love one another1Jo 3:11-17By the time we get to 1 John 3, the author has already taken time to cover some pretty major themes. Jesus Christ is our propitiation, our Advocate, we are the sons of God, etc.We should love one another, John writes, and those who have passed from death…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, September 7, 2025Title:Let all nations call him blessedPsa 72:8-20As a reminder, we learned last week a few of the ways Psalm 72 has a near-term fulfillment in Solomon, and a future fulfillment in Jesus Christ.Solomon judged rightly, and he brought peace in his time. Jesus Christ will do the same on a gre…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, August 31, 2025The King's SonPsalm 72: 1-7The Psalms aren't simply poetry or history. Many point to aspects of a Christ was yet to come from the perspective of the psalmist(s).David wrote Psa 72, and much of what it says an immediate fulfillment - but not a full one - in Solomon, who is David's physical s…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, August 24, 2025Phi 1:8-25Title: A debt paid once and for allWe spent last week talking about a man named Philemon and the folks meeting in a church run from his home.Paul - a prisoner of Jesus Christ - gave a series of greetings to brethren and commended Philemon for his love and faith toward those who lo…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, August 17, 2025Title: The love of the brethrenPhi 1:1-7This short letter is written to Philemon, a fellow believer in the Lord Jesus, and to others at a church in Philemon's home.Many assume Philemon's home was in Colossae. Here's why - two people mentioned in this letter are in Colossians: Onesimus (Col …

Title: A full reward2Jo 1:7-13We spent time talking in weeks past about walking in truth and loving one another and the commandments we should be adhering to, which came from Jesus Christ.Starting in verse 7, John mentions the many deceivers that are in the world.Those deceivers are people that confess not that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. B…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, July 20, 2025The chosen lady, and her children2Jo 1:1-7John is an elder and identifies himself as such. The chosen lady and her children could refer to a literal woman or to a church functioning at the time.John immediately identifies Jesus Christ as the Son of the Father in verse 1. That matters, since a…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, July 13, 2025Micah 5:10-15Vengeance belongs to the LordJesus' previous roles in Micah: Ruler, Shepherd, Peacemaker, DelivererWe've talked a great the last couple weeks about what the Lord will do to enemies of believing Israel in a time to come.Jesus' previous roles in Micah: Ruler, Shepherd, Peacemaker, …

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, July 6, 2025Mic 5:5-9'This One will be our peace'Think of Assyria generally as enemies of God's people. Assyria by this point has long been wiped out, but another power will replace them.Israel will respond with force. More importantly, Jesus will be their peace in a time of turmoil (Micah 5:5) and he wil…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, June 29, 2025Mic 5:1-4'The remainder of His brethren'We established who the coming ruler of Israel last week. It's Jesus Christ, who 1) was born in Bethlehem and 2) comes from eternity past.That same Ruler will give His people up until the time where she who is in labor has borne a child (Micah 5:3).That …

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, June 22, 2025Mic 5:1-4God promised a just judgment to Judah."They" in Micah 5:1 refers to Babylon, who God would use to judge Israel.Mic 4:10-12The "judge" of Israel that would be struck on the cheek is Zedekiah, who was king when Nebuchadnezzar oppressed the Israelites.2Ch 36:11-13Jer 21:5-9This judgment…

Week 7Handouts: Living By The Book Agenda for week 7 Observing - 7 things to look for-----------------------------------------------Week 6Handouts: Living By The Book Agenda for week 6 Observing - 7 things to look for-----------------------------------------------Week 5Handouts: for full notes: http://www.lbible.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=173…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,June 8, 2025Come and have Breakfast.Joh 21:1-25This is the most beautiful chapter that has ever been written.Peter and John saw the empty tomb.All but Thomas saw Jesus enter through locked doors, alive from the dead.He showed Thomas the nail prints in His hands, and His side, which the soldier's spear had pierced.So …

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,May 18, 2025that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of GodJoh 20:30-31John is referring here to the entire book of the gospel of John.The signs include Jesus's words as well as His works.In Joh 2:1-12, Jesus turned the water into wine.In Joh 4:46-54, Jesus healed the royal official's son.In Joh 5:1-24,…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,May 11, 2025"My Lord and my God."John 20:24-29This is a tremendous account of a person coming to believe in Jesus Christ.When he returned, the other disciples kept on telling him that they had seen the Lord.He wasn't going to take their word for it.Thomas needed visual and physical evidence before he would believe.Th…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,May 4, 2025"Peace be with you."Joh 20:19-26The first words Jesus said to His disciples after His resurrection were:"Peace be with you."The last words that Jesus spoke before dying on the cross were:"It is finished."Joh 19:28-31We have peace with God because Jesus finished the work of our salvation on the cross.Anothe…

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, April 27, 2025A superior baptismMar 1:4-8In response to his preaching, people came to John baptized for the remission of sinJohn's aim was to compel listeners to change their minds + behavior in preparation of the coming MessiahLuk 1:15-17Mat 3:1-12Remember Mar 1:6 ? John's clothing and appearance are no …

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,April 20, 2025"I have seen the LORD!"Joh 20:1-18Resurrection is ultimate victory and ultimate hope.Psa 22:15-21Psalm 22 is an account of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ as experienced by Jesus.His hope rests in the knowledge that His Father will raise Him from the dead.Psa 22:22-26Resurrection is God…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,April 13, 2025It is finished!Joh 19:1-30What sets Christianity apart from religions and science and philosophy?The hope that springs from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.The hope of salvation.The hope of eternal life.The hope of glory.The Lord Jesus Christ was born of a woman.He is God in the flesh.He …

Wesley WrightLighthouse Bible ChurchSunday, April 6, 2025As it is written in the prophetsJohn was a big deal, pointing to a much bigger deal.Several OT passages point to John's coming, and his role relative to Christ.Mal 3:1Mal 4:5-6Isa 40:3Think of a fullback - John's role was to create a path as a forerunner for Christ. In football, fullbacks do …

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,March 30, 2025Who was really on trial?Joh 18:28-40In Joh 18:28, the civil trial was about to begin.The city of Jerusalem simmered with religious fervor, and discontent with Roman rule.Pilate's home for most the year was in Caesarea. He came to Jerusalem for the Jewish feasts.He was there to keep the peace, and to nip…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,March 23, 2025God causes all things to work together for good to those who love Him.Joh 18:15-17Verses 12-27 record the arrest of Jesus, followed by His trials before the religious leaders:the high priests Annas and Caiaphas. Interspersed between the trials are the three denials of Peter.Verses 12-14:Jesus is arreste…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,March 16, 2025They led him to Annas firstJoh 18:11-27It is the cup of the wrath of God against sin.2Co 5:21He was made to be sin.He endured the wrath of God against sin when He bore our sins in His body on the cross.Verses 12-27 record the arrest of Jesus, followed by His trials before the religious leaders:the high …

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,March 9, 2025The Cup Which the Father has Given MeJoh 18:7-11So when Jesus said"I AM", He identified Himself as the LORD God of Israel.What is this cup in verse 11?Mat 26:36-54 interlockswith Joh 18:1-11.Mat 26:36-46 fits between Joh 18:1 and Joh 18:2.Joh 18:8-9Here in verses 8 and 9, we see Jesus as the good Shepher…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,March 2, 2025They Drew Back and Fell to the Ground.Joh 18:1-11Joh 18:4-6What made Judas, the temple guard, and the Roman soldiers fall to the ground?Check out the neighborhoodJohn craftedverses 4-6with great care.1. Jesus said to the Roman soldiers and the Temple Guard,"I am He". I AM.2. Judas, who was betraying Him,…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,February 23, 2025Whom do you seek?Joh 18:1-11The garden in which they entered was the garden of Gethsemane.Mat 26:36Luke's gospel states that Jesus and His disciples went out to the Mount of Olives.Luk 22:39The garden of Gethsemane was located on the lower slopes of the Mount of Olives,across the Kidron Valley from J…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,February 16, 2025There was a GardenJoh 18:1-11This gospel is a story of unbelief and belief.Joh 1:11-14The powerful in Israel rejected Him.But His disciples came to believe that He was the Son of God.Joh 11:41-44Many came to believe in Christ as a result of this miracle.Joh 11:45-46His enemies resolved to have Him pu…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,February 9, 2025Knowing all things that were coming upon [email protected] 18:1-4"These words" refers to all that Jesus said and taught in chapters 14, 15, 16, & 17.Joh 18-20 isthe Holy of Holies.These are the events that secured our salvation.1Co 15:1-4The apostle John was an eyewitness to these events.Joh 19:…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,February 2, 2025That God may be glorifiedJoh 17:22-23"That they may be perfected in unity."Joh 13:34-35Ultimately, spiritual gifts are all about love.Joh 17:22-23How are we perfected in unity?As wonderful and exciting as spiritual gifts are, they are a means to an end.The end is our being perfected in unity.Using our…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,January 26, 2025He came close to death for the work of ChristRom 12:6-8The believer with the gift of helps is focused on specific people.The believer with the gift of service is focused on tasks(the work to be done).The spiritual gift of service is an unusual ability to identify a need in the congregation -- and to t…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,January 19, 2025She has Been a Helper of Many1. God has placed a burden on your heart.2. God has filled your heart with a special love for the people who most need to be ministered to with the gift.3. You are willing to suffer in order to serve others with this gift.4. You have a supernatural ability when you operate…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,January 12, 2024The work of an evangelist(please excuse the first slide in the video!)The ministry of the evangelist is first to the lost world.God fills his heart with a love for the lost and places a heavy burden on his heart for their salvation.The LORD gives him the ability to proclaim the gospel with freshness, …

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,December 29, 2024An Eternal Weight of Glory2Co 4:16-18This affliction,this pain,will not last forever.And the very affliction you suffer is itself productive.Rom 5:1-5Nothing is wastedwith God.Phi1:6His plan includes suffering. His work continues through our suffering.1Pe 5:10Christmas is all about light breaking thr…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,December 22, 2024The Light of the worldWe live in dark times, in a dark world.None of this took the LORD by surprise.The world has always been a dark place.Joh 16:33Eph 6:12We also live in a dark time.2Ti 3:1-5Christmas is all about light breaking through the darkness.In the midst of this darkness, there came a marve…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,December 15, 2024Philip the Evangelistb. Permanent spiritual gifts function throughout the Church Age, until the Rapture.There are two kinds of permanent spiritual gifts: speaking and serving.SpeakingPastor-Teacher: Eph 4:11evangelist: Eph 4:11 teaching: Rom 12:7, 1Co 12:28Speakingexhortation: Rom 12:8prophecy (not p…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,December 8, 2024He Gave Some as EvangelistsThere are two major categories of spiritual gifts: temporary and permanent.a. Temporary spiritual gifts only operated in the first generation of the church age.There were three kinds of temporary spiritual gifts: foundational, sign, and revelatory.Foundation gifts laid the f…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,December 1, 2024The measure of Christ's giftThere are two major categories of spiritual gifts: temporary and permanent.a. Temporary spiritual gifts only functioned during the pre-canon period.The temporary spiritual gifts operated in the first generation of the church age.There were three kinds of temporary spiritual…

John FarleyPastor-TeacherSunday,November 24, 2024Praise the LORD for He is good!Happy Thanksgiving!On board that ship were 41 Separatists. Today we call them Pilgrims.They decided to separate from the established national church under the King James.They set sail for the New World aboard the ship called the Mayflower.Conditions on that ship were br…

Guest Speaker Wesley Wright delivers today's...for full notes: http://www.lbible.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=1712بقلم Pastor John Farley

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,November 10, 2024AnnouncementsRich Freeman of Chosen People Ministries visits on Sunday December 8thAnnouncementsGBC Pakistan Christmas Care packageswww.gbcpakistan.org/donationsWesley Wright will teach our message next Sunday, November 17thThe signs of a true apostle were performedThere are two major categories of s…

John FarleyPastor TeacherSunday,November 3, 2024That God may be glorified through Jesus Christ1Pe 4:10-11The overarching purpose of spiritual gifts is to glorify God through our Lord Jesus Christ.Joh 17:1-5The Lord Jesus Christ glorified the Father by completing the work the Father gave Him.Joh 12:23-26The Lord Jesus Christ glorified the Father by …