White Oak Church of Christ

1 White Oak Church of Christ First Century Christianity for the 21st Century March 10, 2019. WHAT ARE THE LAST DAYS? Rick Owens Through the years, there has been much controversy over the Last Days and what the term means. Many in the religious world believe the last days refer to the time period when Jesus will rule upon David's throne from Jerusalem for one thousand years, or that it is the time im- mediately prior to the return of the Lord. There have been three religious dispensations or ages throughout the time that man has been in existence. The first was the Patriarchal age, and during that period, God spoke to the head of the family to give in- struction. An example of that is when the Lord directed Abram to leave Ur, and go to a place He would show him (Gen. 12:1). That age lasted about 2, 500 years from Adam to Moses. Under the patriarchal rule, 2229 Lyndon Avenue God's laws were few in comparison to those that would come later. Paul Chattanooga, TN 37415.

2 Phone: (423) 877-9762 declared, And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now Email: commandeth all men every where to repent (Acts 17:30). Though the Fax: (423) 870-5915. laws were few and simple in nature, God still required complete obedi- ence to His commandments (Heb. 2:2-3). ASSEMBLY TIMES: The second religious dispensa- SUNDAY: tion is known as the Mosaic age, Bible Study: 9:30 A. M. or the time of the Jews. That Worship: 10:30 A. M. & 5:00 P. M. system was different in that, in- WEDNESDAY: stead of a family system, God Bible Study: 7:00 P. M. installed a national one. No THURSDAY: longer would the father be the Bible Class: 11:00 A. M. priest that would offer sacrifice for the family as Job did (Job 1:5). The writer of Hebrews informed his readers, For the priesthood MINISTER: Rick Owens being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law (Heb. 7:12). Therefore, when God established the Levitical priest- SONG LEADERS: hood, the Law of Moses came into authority.

3 Another difference was Carl Puryear and Joe Weir that under that covenant, the laws of God were committed to writing, but the Law of Moses was never intended to be a permanent covenant be- Come study the word of God with us. tween God and his people. Instead, it was a very temporary arrange- Call us for an appointment for a ment. Paul said, For what the law could not do, in that it was weak personal Bible study. through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh (Rom. 8:3). The writer of Hebrews also said, For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins (Heb. 10:4); therefore, upon the death of Jesus, the Old Law ceased to exist (Col. 2:14). The third (and current) religious dispensation is the Christian Age or the Last Days. During the Last Days or the age of Christ , He has been given all authority over mankind (Mt. 28:18-20, em- phasis mine), and He is the one who we are to hear and to heed.

4 The writer of Hebrews affirmed, God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high (Heb. 1:1-3, emphasis mine). The New Testament writers often used the expression the last days to refer to the time between Christ 's ascension to heaven and His return at the end of time. The first time we read those words in the New Testament is when Peter said on the Day of Pentecost, But this is that which was spo- ken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams (Acts 2:16-17, emphasis mine).

5 Many other passages support the fact that the world is now in the last days, and has been for almost two thousand years. To Timothy, Paul said, This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come (2 Tim. 3:1). His statement points to the fact that these perilous times would occur during the Christian age. These passages declare, without doubt, the last days began on Pentecost and were in effect then, just as they are now. Because of being in the last days, Peter said, Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts (2 Pet. 3:3). Again, it is clear that these writers were referring to the Christian age. Within the Last Days, there will ultimately be a Last Day. That will be the most important day in the history of man, and will come with swiftness and surety (Mt. 25:31-34; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thess. 4:16). On the last day, not only will judgment be passed, but this earth will be destroyed (2 Pet. 3:10).

6 That is the reason Peter continued his statement, Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness (2 Pet. 3:11). At that time, the Lord will give unto every person their just rewards. We must make sure that we are ready for the Last Day as we live in the Last Days.. THINGS NOT FOUND AT THE JUDGEMENT! Neal Pollard Unbelievers (Phil. 2:10; Rev. 1:5-7). Material possessions (II Pet. 3:10). Mistrials (Acts 17:31). Secrets (Rom. 2:16). Baptisms (Matt. 25:31-46). Invitation songs (Matt. 25:10). Parole, stays of execution, or pardon for the lost (Matt. 7:23; 25:46). REMEMBER IN PRAYER! Mary Cay Blue, who was scheduled to have shoulder surgery on March 7th Teena Edmondson, who has ongoing issues with her back Mary Goldston, who has ongoing health issues Wade Jackson, who has numerous health issues which often confine him at home Barbara Northcut, who has ongoing health issues Foster Owens, who is currently at Siskin rehab hospital, room 507.

7 Judy Parker, who suffers from severe COPD which confines her at home Martin Roberson, who is still having serious eye issues June Sims, who has ongoing issues with her back Nell Stewart, who is recovering from knee replacement surgery Cindy Tumblin, who sustained a knee injury and will possibly be scheduled for surgery Betty Weaver, who has been having severe pain in her legs and back recently Susan Williams, who is recovering at home from a severely broken knee cap White Oak's youth: Zack Ivey, Austin Martin, Titus Moore, Camrin & Blaiklyn Owens, Zach & Alexandria Rauchle, Chase & Alisha Shull, Sarah Sisemore, Allie & Tyler Weaver, Cassius Williams, and Kaitlin Wood Preston Branch, son of Jeff Weaver's good friend, who will likely need to be fitted with a glass eye after his severe injury Mason Cobble, 16-year-old friend of Kane Vail (Martin Roberson's grandson), who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and is taking daily treatments Riley Dennis, good friend of Susan Williams and member at North Hamilton, who is recovering from brain surgery, but not doing well Susie Hargis, in-law relative of Wade Jackson and member at North Hamilton, who is taking treatments for stage 4 lung cancer Judy Harvey, grandmother of Alisha Shull, who had successful triple heart by-pass surgery on March 6th at Memorial Hospital Roy Headrick, former White Oak member, who has been diagnosed with severe anemia Jim Hubbard, recent visitor to White Oak, who is having health issues and has requested prayers Connie Mayhew, former White Oak member, who has serious ongoing health issues Alden Miller, brother-in-law of Leisa Sisemore, who has been diagnosed with bone cancer Ellen Miller, mother of Cindy Haynes, who was admitted to Parkridge hospital with an infection Nash Norris, young friend of the Shull, Payne, and Weaver families.

8 Who is home and under hospice care Also remember David Aaron, Pam Akers, Ola & Randy Bell, Gladys Blanks, Waymon Brown, Belinda Bryant, Ed Clark, Jane & Sam Coffelt, Shirley Crownover, Emma Davenport, Fred Flowers, Billy Ed Garner, Tom Gentry, Bill Greer, Elizabeth Greer, Dewayne Lee, Maggie Leonard, Jewell McAdams, Alden & Cybil Miller, Wilma Pittman, Marion Randolph, Mary Robinson, Jerry Shepard, Holly Shull, Rocky Sisemore, Gail Watkins, Andrea Weaver, Roy Whited, Kaitlin Wood, those serving in the military, and faithful missionaries the world over Daily Bible Reading Schedule Mar. 1: Deu. 5-7. Mar. 2: Deu. 8-10. Mar. 3: Deu. 11-13. Mar. 4: Deu. 14-17 Sunday, March 3, 2019: Mar. 5: Deu. 18-20. Mar. 6: Deu. 21-23 A. M. Bible Class . 43. Mar. 7: Deu. 24-26 A. M. Worship .. 58. Mar. 8: Deu. 27-28 P. M. Worship . 38. Mar. 9: Deu. 29-31. Mar. 10: Deu. 32-34 MEALS FOR SUSAN WILLIAMS! Mar. 11: Josh. 1-4. Mar. 12: Josh. 5-7 If you can provide a meal for Susan Mar.

9 13: Josh. 8-9 Williams during the next few weeks Mar. 14: Josh. 10-11 while she is recovering from a broken MARCH ASSIGNMENTS. knee, please sign the sheet on the Mar. 15: Josh. 12-14. bulletin board in the foyer, or make a If you are unable to serve, please call Jeff Mar. 16: Josh. 15-17. donation for meals to Sandra Hen- Weaver at 423-838-1032. Mar. 17: Josh. 18-20. derson. Leading Prayer for Sunday, March 10th: Mar. 18: Josh. 21-22. Mar. 19: Josh. 23-24 THANK YOU, CLAY & MARGARET! A. M. First Prayer: Rocky Sisemore Mar. 20: Judg. 1-3 White Oak wishes to send a big A. M. Closing Prayer: Ron Payne Mar. 21: Judg. 4-6 Thank You to Clay & Margaret P. M. First Prayer: Tom Haithcock Mar. 22: Judg. 7-8 Brown for the excellent custodial and P. M. Closing Prayer: Chase Shull Mar. 23: Judg. 9-10 maintenance work they do each Leading Prayer for Wed., March 13th: Mar. 24: Judg. 11-13 week for our building. We appreciate First Prayer: Preston Edmondson Mar. 25: Judg. 14-16 their continued efforts.

10 Closing Prayer: Jeff Weaver Mar. 26: Judg. 17-19 PROGRAMS TO WATCH . Mar. 27: Judg. 20-21 Announcements: Ron Payne Fabric of Family Mar. 28: Ruth 1-4 Sunday, 7:00 A. M., WFLI-TV, Ch. 53 Lord's Table South Side: Mar. 29: I Sam. 1-3 (Comcast & EPB 6) Jeff Weaver, Zach Rauchle, and Waymon Mar. 30: I Sam. 4-7 Brown Mar. 31: I Sam. 8-10 Good News Today Lord's Table North Side: Sunday, 7:30 A. M., WFLI-TV, Ch. 53 Bobby Haynes, Greg Shull, and Rocky (Comcast & EPB 6) Sisemore and on GBN EPB Ch. 152: Lord's Table, Sunday P. M. Service: various times Jeff Weaver and Bobby Haynes The digital bulletin is avail- able via email or online at Also, on the web at the White Oak website: On The Calendar! In Search of the Lord's Way Sunday, 8:00 A. M., WDEF Ch. 12. (Comcast 13 & EPB 12). March 10th-13th: Gospel meeting at HEAR SERMONS ONLINE Dunlap with Steve Wiggins. White Oak sermons are available Book, Chapter, and Verse online at: Sunday, 9:00 A. M. March 16th: Ladies' Day at Pleasant Tuesday, 6:30 P.