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About sjbjburke

I am an evangelist that enjoys Bible study and I look forward to posting outlines and receiving helpful comments. My wife and I celebrated our 54th wedding anniversary in 2024 and we enjoy serving the Lord together.

My teaching outline explaining the Lord’s Supper

Posted on October 2, 2024 by sjbjburke

Church Ordinances – The Lord’s Supper I.  The Scriptural Origin.   A.  The background of the ordinance is provided in the Old Testament Passover.         Exodus 12:1-4   B.  The lord Jesus terminated the Passover remembrance and instituted the Lord’s … Continue reading →

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Preaching Outline on the Book of Acts

Posted on August 23, 2024 by sjbjburke

            My purpose in preparing this preaching outline is to provide a procedure to outline Scripture and discover the pattern of the ministry of the church according to the will of God as penned by Luke in the Book of … Continue reading →

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Thought on the invasion of Shishak against Judah and Israel

Posted on August 15, 2024 by sjbjburke

I have been thinking about the accounts given in Scripture of King Rehoboam of Judah and King Jeroboam of Israel.  In addition to the Scriptural account, the relief of the conquest of Shishak of Egypt has intrigued me because Shishak … Continue reading →

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Preaching Outline on Matthew 28:17-20 The Commission to the Church

Posted on August 7, 2024 by sjbjburke

The Ministry of the Church   Matthew 28:17-20    August 2024 I.  The Promised Meeting.   A.  Some worshipped.          Matthew 28:17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him:…..   B.  Some wondered.   “…but some doubted.” To help us understand their … Continue reading →

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Preaching Outline on 2 Peter 1:1-11 ‘The Course that is set Before Us’

Posted on July 31, 2024 by sjbjburke

The Course that is set before us Text: 2 Peter   1:1-11 I.  That which we should have.  1:1-4   A.  This letter is written to Christians.  1:1     1.  Is this letter for you?     2.  Have you obtained this … Continue reading →

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Methods of Bible Study Course, Six Lessons

Posted on July 14, 2024 by sjbjburke

Baptist Bible Institute Methods of Bible Study Teaching Notes Introduction to Methods of Bible Study Jeremiah 23:29  Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? Matthew 24:35  … Continue reading →

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No Excuses

Posted on July 9, 2024 by sjbjburke

Some time back, the Adult Bible Class was studying Manners and Customs of Bible Lands and the lesson for the day dealt with Religion in the home. While preparing to teach, I noticed the interesting wording of the following portion … Continue reading →

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Three Days and Three Nights of Anguish and Shame

Posted on July 8, 2024 by sjbjburke

Three Days and Three Nights of Guilt and Shame Where do we find the sweet peace of God that we often need?  We can learn from the disciples following their three days and three nights of guilt and shame.  We … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from King Saul

Posted on July 7, 2024 by sjbjburke

Life Lesson from Saul, King of Israel – the man who refused to learn.  1 Samuel 10:1-9 Saul was annointed King of Israel by Samuel.  He was given three tasks and one standing command to help prepare him for his … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from Faithful Mothers

Posted on July 7, 2024 by sjbjburke

A wonderful account of the results of the faithfulness of mothers is given in the letter of Paul in his First Letter to Timothy. Paul commanded Timothy, who was pastor of the church in Ephesus, to correct the false doctrine … Continue reading →

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