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Religion ? Elder I Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson ?ill The Everlasting Covenant Lesson Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11 By the end of this lesson, we will ?Understand some features of the everlasting covenant God will make with Israel "Trust God to fulfill His promises ?Know that we can rely on the promises of God for aid in any present struggle Background: Isaiah writes this about 700-695 B.C. in Jerusalem and it is called a part of "the grand finale of God's restoration." This message was intended to give hope to God's people at that time. Lesson: Scholars agree that Isaiah is not speaking of himself in this first verse, but of Jesus and speaks as the three personalities - Lord, God and Spirit - of the Godhead. This is verified as true 700 years later as Jesus speaks in the New Testament, saying, "This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears" (Luke 4:21). Read also verses 16-20. This verse also goes on to foretell of Jesus' proclaiming good news where appropriate to do so. The favorable year of the Lord (verse 2) is a refer ence to Christ's second coming and the vengeance Cf. Rev 6-19 this is a part of Christ's deliverance of Israel. Verse 3 points out the blessings the Lord will bestow upon Israel during His millennial rule and they will all be prepared for celebrations and gladness. God will plant in His people seeds of righteousness and will be glorified through His consolation of mourners. The rebuilding of Israel's cities has always been a part of God's plan and is referred to as the ascendancy promise to Israel (verses 5-7); read this and ponder. The lesson now skips to the Lord's declaration of an everlasting covenant. This ties the Davidic covenant to the promise now of Christ resurrection being the begin ning of the everlasting life promise. God's faithfulness to His promises has directed Israel's history and our willingness to believe in His word. See Isaiah 55:3, 59:20, 21 (MacArthur Study Bible) notes. In verse 9, Isaiah tells of a time when Israel will be acknowledged as a people blessed by God. Everybody will recognize them as such. Could that be the "peculiar people" of the New Testament? Let's regard the person speaking in verse 10 as one of the redeemed. He is joyful because not only has God made him a recipient of salvation, he is also in right standing with God. The joy is compared with that of a bride or groom on their wedding day dressed in then finest attire. The final verse speaks to me of fertility and growth. God has planted seeds of righteousness in us or in the verse in Israel, and is now watching that seed come to life and spew praises before all the nations of the world. God is showing off His handiwork: His peo ple. Isaiah is indeed a major prophet, speaking the Good News before the Gospel was bom or written. For Your Consideration: How does the hope that Isaiah potentially gave to Israel 2,700 years ago affect our hope today? Does acknowledging the three person alities of God help in knowing His faithfulness toward us? Life's Application: Reading the Old Testament and comparing it in many cases to the New Testament can ^sbe truly enlightening and inspiring. With the climate of the political atmosphere and the simmering of racial tensions in our nation, the comfort that God's word pro vides is needed. Isaiah spoke to a disobedient people of punishment and reward. The punishment is still in effect in many cases and the ultimate reward may be imminent or in the very distant future. Which you are a recipient of, however, is an everyday event in the mak ing. Forsyth County Sunday School Union installs 2017 officers SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Forsyth County Sunday School Union (FCSSU) held its installation of officer's program recently. The event was held at Union Chapel Baptist Church, where the Rev. Konnie G. Robinson is the pastor and officiated the ceremony. The current president is Rev. Velma McCloud, associ ate minister at Piney Grove Baptist Church. The newly inducted officers for 2017 are: Nehemiah Bryant, assistant treasurer; Wanda Davis, financial secretary; Rodney McCormick, treasurer; Catherine Crawford, 2017 presi dent; Velma McCloud, current president and executive board chairman; Vanessa Walls, second vice president; and Dr. James M. Lewis Jr., Christian education director. The Forsyth County Sunday School Union, which See Officer* on B6 v ? '? r Photo by Timothy Ramsey Fellowship Church Pastor Tony Jones, affectionately called Pastor Tony, sings during the Winston Worships service on Sunday. Local church worships with community, helps the less fortunate BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE The Feffowship Church worshiped"with the com- : munity and helped out those in need during its second installment of its Winston Worships service. The first installment was held in the spring of 2016. Pastor Tony Jones said the response was so great they decided to do it again. The church was joined by gospel recording artist Casey J, who sang a num ber of songs. Along with Casey < Kendall McDowell & Raw per formed for the audience as well as singing backup for Casey J during her set. McDowell said he and his group were honored to per form during the service. "I think it's very impor tant as Christians that we always remember our place in the kingdom and that's to be a blessing to others, so that's why we came," said McDowell. Fellowship Church also partnered with Suols 4 Soles, who provides shoes for the underprivileged and people in Third World countries. Instead of charging a monetary admission for the service, people were asked to bring a pair of shoes to donate. According to Jones, with the donations from the service combined with what his congregation has donated, the total number of pairs has risen to over 500 and counting. "It's a worship series that we do and this is a show of unity. It was an institution that we started See Church on B6 Men's Day turns into reunion at St. Paul BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE St. Paul United Methodist Church celebrated its Men's Day on Sunday, Sept 18. The JJL. Roberts Men's Chorus from historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, helped them celebrate. The men's choir from St. Paul joined Ebenezer last year and now they are returning the favor. Amid all the celebration was a mini reunion. Stephen Michael, a member of the J.L. Roberts Men's Chorus, was joined at St. Paul by his two sons, Justin and Langston. Langston is a sophomore at Wake Forest University and plays the saxophone. Justin is a high school student and plays the drums. Langston, who joined the Wake Forest Gospel Choir as their saxophonist, met his family at St. Paul. Both young men played their respective instruments with the J.L. Roberts Chorus during the celebration. The Michaels' sons are part of a band in Atlanta Photo by Timothy Ramsey Langston Michael plays saxophone during St. Paul Vnited.Methodist Church's' Men's Day Celebration. I named Anonymous DaBand and have opened for some of the top artists in the country. The Michaels men have been performing for years but say they enjoy when they are all able to perform on the same stage. "It was great first to all to be able to come to St. Paul with my church family Ebenezer Baptist Church and the men's choir there is just phenomenal. Of course to be able to perform with my sons was a great experience. Just see ing them up there taking on new opportunities to play for the glory of God was just fantastic," Steven Michael said. Langston added, "I'm glad I was able to link up with my family, I'm at Wake Forest right now so it was good they were able to come to See Men's Day on B6 Rev. Dr. Vance P. Ross Calendar Today, Sept. 22, through Sept. 25 Holy Convocation * The 2016 Holy Convocation I will continue at the Greater Higher I Ground Ministries Worldwide Inc., I 4175 Moat Drive. Services begin at I 7 p.m. nightly and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Classes will be held Thursday through Saturday at noon and 1 p.m. This year's theme is "A Sure Foundation: Back to the Basics," Isaiah 46:(), Psalms 143:9 The guest speakers during the con ference are as follows: Thursday, Sept 22, Bishop Tejado Hanchell. Winston-Salem; Friday, Sept. 23. Bishop Kevin Williams, Greensboro; Conference Teachers Thursday and Friday, Sept. 22-23 at 12 noon, Apostle Andna Weeks West End, and Saturday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m., Bishop Derrick Kelly. Lexington During the convocation we will continu eto celebrate the life Establishmentarian, Apostle John H. Heath. For more information, call our administrative office at 336 725-1125. Senior pastor is JaniceO. Heath. Today, Sept. 22, through Sept. 25 Women's Conference Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, 1410 Attucks St., will con tinue the 2016 Women's Conference Sept. 22-25. Registration is $60. Apostle Brenda J. McCloud is pas tor. Today, Sept. 22 Lecture on Religious extremism Interfaith Winston-Salem, Carlton T. Mitchell Interfaith Series Lecture, will present "Understanding Religious Extremism Among the Children of Abraham" today. Sept. 22,7 pjn., at Brendle Recital Hall on the campus of Wake Forest University. Dr. Charles Kimball, Presidential Professor, Oklahoma University, an internationally known analyst on the Middle East, Islam, Jewish Christian-Muslim relations, and the 'intersection of religion and politics in the U.S., will be the presenter. The lecture is free and open to the public. Sept. 24 Women's Event Goler Memorial AME Zion Church, 630 N. Patterson Avenue, presents the 4th annual Women's Ministry Chit Chat & All That Sistahs Breakfast & Table Talk, Saturday, Sept. 24, at 9 a m. in the Goler Family Enrichment Center. The Chit Chat, an interactive Bible study, is designed to provide women with motivation, spiritual enrichment, and empowerment, mis year's theme, "Sistahs On A Mission," will address goals that women strive to obtain while embracing their spirituality in a complex world. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Hanna Broome, Pastor of Catawba Chapel AME Zion Church, Catawba. S.C. This event is free and open to all women in the community. Breakfast and door prizes will be provided. Reverend George Banks is the pas See Ret. Cat. on M Rev.Broome
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