Who Hath Despised The Day Of Small Things SWCBS
Classes
Class 1: A Call to Return Home
The class discusses the historical context of the Jews returning from Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple, emphasizing the importance of spiritual revival and self-examination in ecclesial life. It highlights the parallels between ancient Israel's struggles and modern Christadelphian challenges, urging listeners to remain faithful and vigilant.
Class 2: Consider Your Ways
The class discusses the return of Jewish exiles under Zerubbabel and Joshua, focusing on their initial efforts to rebuild the temple and the subsequent opposition they faced. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper worship and perseverance despite setbacks.
Class 3: The Day of Small Things
The class discusses the importance of perseverance in ecclesial work, focusing on the rebuilding of the Second Temple and the spiritual lessons from Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. It emphasizes the need to maintain focus on God's name and the bigger vision of His kingdom despite current challenges.
Class 4: Let Us Rise Up and Build
The class discusses the rebuilding of Jerusalem under Nehemiah and Ezra's efforts to reform religious practices, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's commands and repentance for sins. It highlights the challenges faced by the Israelites in maintaining their faith and the lessons for modern ecclesias in perseverance and watchfulness.
Class 5: You O Priests That Despised My Name
The class examines the failure of the priests in the post-exilic period, focusing on their spiritual blindness and the consequences of their actions. It emphasizes the importance of self-examination and proper leadership in maintaining faithfulness to God's commandments.
Class 6: Living Now in the Days of Small Things
The class reflects on the lessons from the Second Temple period, emphasizing the importance of facing challenges with a clear understanding of God's commandments and priorities. It discusses the current state of ecclesias, focusing on issues like prescriptive conservatism, ecclesial conflict, and personal discipline, and encourages active engagement and prayer to maintain spiritual health.
Class 7: Exhortation
The class focuses on John the Baptist's message of repentance and forgiveness, contrasting it with mere regret. It emphasizes the practical application of repentance and the importance of faith and prayer in maintaining a relationship with God.
Class 8: A Look Back at Ecclesial Challenges a Century Ago Part 1
The class discusses the early history and challenges faced by the Pomona and Los Angeles ecclesias in Southern California during the early 20th century, focusing on their growth, community involvement, and the impact of societal changes like the advent of automobiles and World War I.
Class 9: A look Back at Ecclesial Challenges a Century Ago Part 2
The class examines the challenges faced by Christadelphian ecclesias in Southern California during the 1920s and 1930s, focusing on financial hardships, social issues, and moral dilemmas. It highlights the ecclesias' responses to cultural changes and their efforts to maintain doctrinal purity.