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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
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SUMMARY:REPENTANCE
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:1-2\, 8\nMemory Verse: Matthew 3:2 \nIntroduction: We are all born sinners. We must all put away the sins in our lives. How does this process of repentance work?\n1. To whom should we preach that they should repent? Luke 24:47.\n2. Among the nations\, who should be called to repent? Luke 5:32.\n3. Most men and women think that they are good persons. So\, how is\nanyone to know that he is a sinner? Romans 3:20.\n4. John was one of the Apostles who learned directly from Jesus\nChrist. How does John define sin? 1 John 3:4.\n5. How should a sinner respond to this knowledge? Psalm 38:18.\n6. What now should take place within him? 2 Corinthians 7:10.\n7. Once someone is convinced of their sins\, and convicted\, what\nquestion should they ask? Acts 16:30.\n8. How should the Saint reply to the sinners’ question? What is the\nnext step in the life of the sinner? Acts 2:38. \nConclusion: The word of God teaches us God’s law. That knowledge should lead us to sorrow\, conviction\, and repentance.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/repentance/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Plan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260224T074423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T074423Z
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SUMMARY:CONVERSION
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Psalm 19:7-11\nMemory Verse: Psalm 51:13 \nIntroduction: As human beings\, we have negative habits\, desires\, and beliefs that define our lives. All must change. We must be converted.\n1. What is necessary for salvation? Matthew 18:3.\n2. To be converted\, should we change our moral nature? What is said\nabout the carnal mind? Romans 8:6-7.\n3. What two steps are necessary for conversion? Acts 20:20-21.\n4. When we repent\, what are we repenting of? Acts 3:19.\n5. And what is sin? 1 John 3:4.\n6. What relationship does the law have to conversion? Psalm 19:7.\n7. When James refers to sin and the law\, what law is he speaking of?\nJames 2:9\, 11.\n8. How does Paul refer to our old life? Romans 6:6. 8. How does\nPaul refers to our new life? Romans 6:4.\n9. Once converted\, what does the new Saint receive? Acts 2:38. \nConclusion: To be converted\, we must put the old man behind us\, and start living as a new man. We are now new creatures in Jesus Christ.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/conversion/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Plan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260224T074725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T074725Z
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SUMMARY:CONFESSION
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Psalm 32:1-3\, 5\nMemory Verse: 1 John 1:9 \nIntroduction: Should we confess our sins to God? Yes.\n1. What is promised to those who confess their sins? 1 John 1:9.\n2. Besides God\, who else should we confess to? James 5:16.\nNote: It does not say\, confess to a priest\, minister\, or a congregation.\n3. What is in store for someone who conceals their transgressions?\nProverbs 28:13a.\n4. What is in store for someone who confesses their transgressions?\nProverbs 28:13b.\n5. Is it even possible to not confess to God\, and to keep the\nknowledge of our sins from Him? Hebrews 4:13\, Psalm 139:4.\n6. In the Bible\, do we have an excellent example of offering a\nconfession and asking for forgiveness? Proverbs 51:1.\n7. Eventually all will be judged. At that time\, will there be any who\nwill not confess? Romans 14:11-12. \nConclusion: A common saying is\, confession is good for the soul. Yes\, it is good for the eternal soul. 1 John 1:9.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/confession/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Plan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260224T075051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T075104Z
UID:2949-1778284800-1778371199@mtzionma.com
SUMMARY:REDEMPTION
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Hebrews 9:11-15\nMemory Verse: Colossians 1:14 \nIntroduction: To redeem means to purchase. We are sinful and mortal beings with a penalty that must be paid. We must be redeemed.\n1. Why was Jesus crucified 2000 years ago? Ephesians 1:7.\n2. Is this redemption present or future? Ephesians 4:30\, Luke 21:28.\n3. What was the condition of all Gentiles before we heard the gospel?\nEphesians 2:12.\n4. Redemption is a manifestation of what? Ephesians 2:7.\n5. What is our present relationship to God? Romans 8:17.\n6. Who is the source of our redemption? Hebrews 9:12.\n7. Redemption leads to eternal life. What else is granted to those who\nare saved? Psalm 37:11.\n8. Is this redemption based on our performance? John 3:16.\n9. When will we be redeemed? Colossians 3:4. \nConclusion: Jesus has died for our sins. We have been redeemed by His blood\, that is to say\, we have been purchased by His blood. The\npenalty for sin has been paid through the blood of Jesus Christ.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/redemption/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Plan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260224T075337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T075431Z
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SUMMARY:GOD’S WILLINGNESS TO FORGIVE
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Psalm 130\nMemory Verse: Psalm 130:4 \nIntroduction: God is not above the earth\, looking for sinners to destroy. He wants the best for everyone\, including forgiveness.\n1. How has God dealt with penitent sinners? Psalm 103:10-11.\n2. Why does He deal with mankind in this way? v 13-14.\n3. What is God ready to do for all who call upon Him? Psalm 86:5.\n4. Sodom and Gomorrah were probably the most wicked cities on\nearth at that time. When Abraham asked God to spare Sodom if He\nfound ten righteous persons therein\, what did He say? Genesis 18:32.\n5. When David confessed his great sin to God\, how did God respond?\nPsalm 32:5.\n6. Does God always forgive sins when they are confessed to Him?\n1 John 1:9.\n7. Did Jesus show His willingness to forgive? Matthew 26:27-28.\n8. Why did Jesus go as far as giving His life for us? John 10:11-18. \nConclusion: When we sin\, we must ask for forgiveness. God is more than willing to forgive every sinner who sincerely asks.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/gods-willingness-to-forgive/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Plan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260224T075733Z
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SUMMARY:FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Matthew 18:21-35\nMemory Verse: Matthew 6:12 \nIntroduction: How important is our forgiveness of others? How important is it to our own salvation?\n1. Will God pardon us if we do not forgive others? Mark 11:26.\n2. That being so\, how should we ask for forgiveness? Matthew 6:12.\n3. Should we limit our forgiveness of others? Matthew 18:21-22.\n4. According to this parable\, what happens to those who do not\nforgive others? v 23-35.\n5. Then how important is forgiveness? v 33-34.\n6. Where should that forgiveness come from? v 35.\n7. By forgiving\, whose example are we following? Colossians 3:13.\n8. Forgiveness of sins is necessary for eternal salvation.\nColossians 1:12-14. Therefore\, is forgiveness of others necessary for\nour forgiveness and eternal life? Matthew 6:12\, 14-15. \nConclusion: Jesus forgives sinners of a lifetime of sins. We should begrateful for the eternal life that comes through that forgiveness. And for\nthat reason\, Jesus requires that we also forgive others.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/forgiving-one-another/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Plan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
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SUMMARY:UNBELIEF
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Hebrews 3:7-12\nMemory Verse: Hebrews 3:12 \nIntroduction: Jesus does not reward unbelief. To the contrary\, He repudiates unbelief multiple times.\n1. What warning is given concerning unbelief? Hebrews 3:12.\n2. Is it possible to please God without faith? Hebrews 11:6.\n3. What hindered Christ from performing miracles? Matthew 13:58.\n4. After resurrection\, why did Christ reprove the eleven? Mark 16:14.\n5. And\, again\, why did He reprove Thomas? John 20:27.\n6. Why were the Jewish people\, the branches of the tamed olive tree\,\nbroken off? Romans 11:20.\n7. Concerning unbelief\, what warning does God have for the New\nTestament church? v 21-22.\n8. Faith and belief are siblings. How can we acquire them?\nRomans 10:17.\n9. What is the final destination of all unbelievers? Revelation 21:8. \nConclusion: For those that do not believe\, there is one destination for them. By studying the Bible\, we sharpen our belief.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/unbelief/
CATEGORIES:Annual Plan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260225T072710Z
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SUMMARY:HOLY AND SANCTIFIED
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: John 17:14-19\nMemory Verse: 1 Peter 1:15-16 \nIntroduction: To be sanctified is to be separate and to be clean.\nExodus 19:23\, 14. So\, yes\, God’s people should be holy and sanctified.\n1. Can we be holy on this earth? 1 Peter 1:15-16.\n2. Can we be without fault? Ephesians 1:4.\n3. Can the Church be holy and without blemish? Ephesians 5:27.\n4. Are the commandments of God holy? Romans 7:12.\n5. Should we pray\, that men should become holy and without blemish?\n1 Thessalonians 5:23.\n6. Can we see the Lord without being sanctified? Hebrews 12:14.\n7. Is it God’s will that we be sanctified? 1 Thessalonians 4:3.\n8. How far back do holiness and sanctification date?\n2 Thessalonians 2:13. \nConclusion: We cannot see the Lord without sanctification. So\, through what medium has God sanctified the Church?\nEphesians 5:25-27.\nAnswer: Through the word\, the scriptures\, the Bible.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/holy-and-sanctified/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Plan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
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SUMMARY:BAPTISM
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-17\nMemory Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:13 \nIntroduction: There are ordinances in the New Testament. One of which is baptism\, which is necessary for salvation.\n1. What commission did Jesus give His disciples? Matthew 28:19.\n2. Before baptism\, what must someone do? Acts 2:38.\n3. And\, who do we repent to? Acts 20:21.\n4. Why do we have to repent? Romans 3:23.\n5. Baptism is a symbol of what? Romans 6:5.\n6. After this death\, burial\, and resurrection\, what should we do?\nColossians 3:1\n7. For what purpose are we baptized? Acts 2:38.\n8. How many types of baptism are there? Ephesians 4:5.\n9. How long should someone wait to be baptized? Acts 22:16.\n10. And\, if someone never gets baptized? Mark 16:16. \nConclusion: Yes\, this ordinance is necessary. It symbolizes the death\, burial\, and resurrection of the Saint. Once we are symbolically risen\,\nwe start a new life.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/baptism/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Plan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260225T202148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T202208Z
UID:2964-1781913600-1781999999@mtzionma.com
SUMMARY:GROW IN GRACE
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:1-4\nMemory Verse: John 1:17 \nIntroduction: God has given us grace. That is\, God demonstrates His favor toward the Saints; He is gracious and merciful to all.\n1. What word does Peter use to close his letter? 2 Peter 3:18.\n2. How can we obtain the grace that Peter speaks of? 2 Peter 1:2.\n3. From what source do we obtain this knowledge? John 5:39.\n4. To whom does God give grace? James 4:6.\n5. What instructions are given by Peter for those who want to grow in\ngrace? 2 Peter 1:5-7.\n6. What is said of the person who practices these qualities? v 8.\n7. What is said of the Saint who does not practice them? v 9.\n8. Should we make a serious effort to practice these qualities? v 10.\n9. How did Jesus Christ show grace for mankind? Hebrews 2:9. \nConclusion: Our behavior\, which includes temperance\, patience\, kindness\, and charity\, should be obvious to all. We should exercise our\ngrace\, and put it to work. By doing so\, we show our favor toward others.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/grow-in-grace/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260225T202515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T202515Z
UID:2967-1782518400-1782604799@mtzionma.com
SUMMARY:PURITY
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:13-26\nMemory Verse: Matthew 5:8 \nIntroduction: Purity is the absence of corruption\, contamination\, adulteration\, and immorality. Saints should keep themselves pure.\n1. Upon whom did Christ pronounce a blessing? Matthew 5:8.\n2. The impure mind violates which commandment? v 27-28.\n3. Does the carnal mind violate all commandments? Romans 8:7.\n4. What instruction did Paul give to Timothy? 1 Timothy 5:22.\n5. To become pure\, what must we do? 2 Timothy 2:22.\n6. To whom are all things pure? Titus 1:15.\n7. What are God’s people warned against? Ephesians 5:3-4.\n8. What are the works of the flesh? Galatians 5:19-20\, (21).\n9. Will those who do such things inherit the kingdom of God? v 21.\n10. Are we accountable for our words? Matthew 12:36.\n11. Can our words condemn us? v 37.\n12. What thoughts should occupy our minds? Philippians 4:8-9. \nConclusion: To be impure is to violate God’s commandments. To be pure we should keep God’s commandments.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/purity/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260225T202849Z
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SUMMARY:SALVATION ONLY THROUGH CHRIST
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Revelation 7:9-12\nMemory Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:9 \nIntroduction: We are mortal creatures. We need a Saviour. According to the Bible\, who is the only One who has eternal salvation?\n1. What emotion inspired God to send His Son\, Jesus Christ\, into the\nworld? John 3:16ab.\n2. For what purpose was Jesus sent into the world? John 3:16-17.\nNote: It clearly says that through Jesus we might be saved.\n3. Why does Paul say Christ came into the world? 1 Timothy 1:15.\n4. So\, who are the sinners that Paul is speaking of? Romans 3:23.\n5. What is the eternal expectation of sinners? Romans 6:23a.\n6. However\, through Jesus Christ\, what gift is available to us? v 23.\nNote: Again\, it says that eternal life is through Jesus Christ.\n7. This free gift is available to how many? 1 Timothy 4:10.\n8. According to Peter\, is there salvation in any other? Acts 4:11-12. \nConclusion: There are a few major religions around the world. There are many smaller religions. Each has a God\, gods\, or a savior. But\,\naccording to the scriptures\, there is salvation only through Jesus Christ.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/salvation-only-through-christ/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260225T203119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203119Z
UID:2971-1783728000-1783814399@mtzionma.com
SUMMARY:THE SUFFERINGS OF CHRIST
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:21-27\nMemory Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:3 \nIntroduction: What price did Jesus Christ pay for our souls?\n1. Why did Jesus Christ come into the world? 1 Timothy 1:15.\n2. Why did God give His Son to die for mankind? John 3:16.\n3. Living more than four hundred years before Jesus\, what did the\nprophet Isaiah say that Christ would have to endure? Isaiah 53:7-8.\n4. Knowing all things\, did Jesus know ahead of time what he would\nhave to suffer? Luke 18:31-33.\n5. What emotional experience did Jesus have\, knowing that He would\nhave to suffer for the sins of the world? Matthew 26:37-38.\n6. Knowing what was to come\, what did Jesus pray for? v 39.\n7. How great was the agony of His soul? Luke 22:44.\n8. Minutes later\, who approached Him\, and for what reason? v 47-48.\n9. After Jesus was crucified\, buried\, and raised from the dead\, how do\nwe benefit from Jesus’ death? 1 Corinthians 6:14.\nConclusion: Jesus did not simply die\, as all men do. He suffered the most excruciating torture known. All this suffering was done for\nsinners.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/the-sufferings-of-christ/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260225T203431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203431Z
UID:2973-1784332800-1784419199@mtzionma.com
SUMMARY:THE LORD’S DAY (Blessed and Sanctified)
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Isaiah 58:13-14\nMemory Verse: Revelation 1:10 \nIntroduction: The Bible defines the Lord’s Day.\n1. What does Jesus Christ say about the Sabbath Day? Mark 2:27.\n2. How is the seventh day of the week different from the other six\ndays? Genesis 2:2.\n3. How did God make the seventh day special? v 3.\n4. Why did God sanctify the seventh day? v 3.\nNote: This sanctification happened at Creation.\n5. Can anyone change the work of God? Ecclesiastes 3:14.\n6. Was the Sabbath observed before God spoke the Ten\nCommandments from Mount Sinai? Exodus 16:25-26\, 29.\n7. What law did God give for the observance of the Sabbath Day?\nExodus 20:8-11.\n8. What statement is made here that has not been made about any\nother day? v 10a. \nConclusion: According to the Bible\, the seventh day of the week\, the Sabbath Day\, is the Lord’s Day.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/the-lords-day-blessed-and-sanctified/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260225T203726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203726Z
UID:2975-1784937600-1785023999@mtzionma.com
SUMMARY:THE LORD’S DAY (Made for Man)
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Mark 2:23-28\nMemory Verse: Isaiah 58:13 \nIntroduction: Should we work on the Sabbath Day?\n1. How did God require that the Sabbath be kept? Jeremiah 17:21-22.\n2. How does Isaiah tell us to keep the Sabbath? Isaiah 58:13.\n3. What is said of the person that keeps the Sabbath? Isaiah 56:2.\n4. What is said of the Gentiles that keep the Sabbath? v 6-7.\n5. What is the relationship between God\, the Sabbaths\, and the\nSaints? Ezekiel 20:19-20.\n6. What was Christ’s attitude toward the Sabbath? Luke 4:16.\n7. How was Christ connected to the Sabbath? Mark 2:28.\n8. What work is permissible on the Sabbath? Luke 13:10-13.\n9. How does Christ express the same thought? Matthew 12:10-12.\nNote: According to this passage\, it is acceptable to perform good\nworks of the Sabbath Day. \nConclusion: The Sabbath Day is meant to be a day of rest for mankind. It is not a burden to rest from our labors. On this day we worship God the Father and Jesus Christ His Son.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/the-lords-day-made-for-man/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260225T203934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203934Z
UID:2977-1785542400-1785628799@mtzionma.com
SUMMARY:MEDITATION AND PRAYER
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Psalm 91\nMemory Verse: Luke 21:36 \nIntroduction: Through prayer we make our request to God\, and by prayer we also meditate for our own benefit.\n1. What are the various sources of temptations that we can expect in\nthis life? James 1:14\, 1 Peter 5:8\, 1 John 2:15.\n2. Through whose strength can we overcome them? John 15:5.\n3. What must we do to resist these temptations? Matthew 26:41.\n4. How much should we pray? How often? 1 Thessalonians 5:17.\n5. At what time did David choose to pray? Psalm 63:6.\n6. In what does a righteous man delight? Psalm 1:2\, Psalm 104:34.\n7. How long should meditation and prayer continue? Matthew 24:13.\n8. What should we do as we near the end of this age? Mark 13:33-37.\n9. What is promised to those who continue in meditation\, prayers\,\ncontinue to watch for Jesus’s second coming? Luke 12:37. \nConclusion: Jesus has taught us to pray. Paul commands us to pray. There are many examples of prayer in the Bible. With so much written\nabout prayer\, it is mandatory for all Saints to pray regularly.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/meditation-and-prayer/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260225T204334Z
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UID:2979-1786147200-1786233599@mtzionma.com
SUMMARY:PRAYER
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-8 August 8\, 2026\nMemory Verse: Proverbs 15:29 \nIntroduction: Every Saint should pray. It is God’s will.\n1. Can we be confident that God answers prayer? 1 John 5:14-15.\n2. What is said of the prayers of the righteous? Proverbs 15:8.\n3. What is said of the prayers of the wicked? Proverbs 28:9.\n4. While on earth\, was it Jesus’s custom to thank God for prayers that\nwere answered? John 11:41.\n5. When we pray\, what should we thank God for?\n1Thessalonians 5:18.\n6. How often should we pray? 1 Thessalonians 5:17.\n7. What emotion did Elijah have while praying? James 5:17.\n8. Without faith\, will God answer our prayers? James 1:6-7.\n9. What does Jesus say about the prayer of faith? Mark 11:24.\n10. Why are many prayers unanswered? James 4:3.\n11. Whose name should we pray in? Colossians 3:17. \nConclusion: When we pray\, remember that we should always pray according to his will. 1 John 5:14.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/prayer/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260225T204617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T204617Z
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SUMMARY:CONCERNING PRAYER
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:9-13\nMemory Verse: Philemon 1:4 \nIntroduction: There are many scriptures throughout the Bible concerning prayer. These many scriptures mean that it is an important topic that should be studied.\n1. Is there a certain place where we should pray? 1 Timothy 2:8.\n2. What is promised to those who ask through prayer? Matthew 7:8.\n3. Is unintelligible mumbling (a misunderstanding of speaking in\ntongues) an acceptable way to pray? 1 Corinthians 14:15.\n4. Should prayers be demands for what we want? Philippians 4:6.\n5. Should prayers be used as a display of piety? Matthew 6:7.\n6. Sincere prayers should be reserved for where? v 6.\n7. What role does faith play in our prayers? Hebrews 11:6.\n8. How strong must our faith be? Mark 11:24.\n9. When praying for our forgiveness\, must we forgive others? v 25.\n10. Is forgiving others mandatory? v 26. \nConclusion: These few scriptures let us know that pray must be sincere\, done in thanksgiving\, and according to our faith.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/concerning-prayer/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
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SUMMARY:OUR WORDS (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: James 3:1-10\nMemory Verse: Psalm 19:14 \nIntroduction: The simplest way to practice our beliefs is through our words. Kind words\, wise words\, and occasionally silence.\n1. How should every Saint govern their speech? Ephesians 4:29\,\nColossians 4:6.\n2. What promise is given those who follow that rule? Proverbs 13:3a.\n3. Is there safety in this rule? Proverbs 21:23.\n4. At times\, is it wise to keep silent? Proverbs 17:18.\n5. How influential are kind words? Proverbs 15:1.\n6. Where do our words come from? Matthew 12:34.\n7. What is said of the man who does not offend in word? James 3:2.\n8. What does our speech have to do with eternal life? Proverbs 15:4.\n9. When we are judged\, will our words be considered?\nMatthew 12:36-37.\n10. What can we conclude from these scriptures? Proverbs 18:21.\nConclusion: Our words are more important than we may think. They are so important that we will be judged by them.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/our-words-part-1/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
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SUMMARY:OUR WORDS (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Proverbs 15:1-8\nMemory Verse: Proverbs 15:4 \nIntroduction: What of those that cannot control their tongue?\n1. What effect do grievous words have on others? Proverbs 15:1.\n2. An evil tongue is compared to what? Proverbs 12:18.\n3. What is in store for those who speak to deceive? Psalm 52:4-5.\n4. How long will the lying tongue of the liar last? Proverbs 12:19.\n5. What is said about the Saint who does not control his speech?\nJames 1:26.\nNote: Something that is vain is worthless; it has no value. Another\nway of saying this is\, if someone cannot bridle their tongue\, they have\nno salvation.\n6. Our words will follow us to the final judgement. What will words\ndo for the wicked who have no salvation? Matthew 12:37b.\n7. What prayer can prevent a Saint from finding himself among those\nthat will be judged? Psalm 19:14. \nConclusion: For those that cannot control their tongue\, or simply refuse\, their judgement awaits. Their words will be used against them.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/our-words-part-2/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
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SUMMARY:THE DANGER OF COVETOUSNESS
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-31\nMemory Verse: Luke 12:15 \nIntroduction: A common modern obsession is covetousness. Many are overcome by and with possessions. Why is it dangerous?\n1. What does Jesus warn us of? Luke 12:15.\nDefinition: To covet is to be inordinately desirous\, excessively eager\nto obtain and possess; to be avaricious.\n2. How is this definition manifest in the lives of some? v 18\, 19.\n3. What did God say to this rich man? v 20.\n4. How does the Saviour conclude this parable? v 21.\n5. What is one extreme description of covetousness? Colossians 3:5.\n6. Judas was a covetous thief. John 12:1-6. What did his obsession\nlead him to do? Mark 14:10-11.\n7. Does this sound like a television evangelist? Psalm 10:3.\n8. What quality should our spiritual leaders possess? Exodus 18:21\,\n1 Timothy 3:2-3. \nConclusion: Covetousness led Judas to betray Jesus Christ\, the Saviour\, for thirty pieces of silver. Doing so\, he has lost eternal life.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/the-danger-of-covetousness/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
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SUMMARY:RICHES
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: James 5:1-6\nMemory Verse: James 5:2 \nIntroduction: Riches. Are they a blessing or a curse?\n1. Where do we get the power to get wealth? Deuteronomy 8:18.\n2. Even though this power comes from God\, what warning comes\nwith this power? Psalm 62:10cd.\n3. Can the act of hoarding riches be harmful? Ecclesiastes 5:13.\n4. Is it easy for the rich to enter the kingdom of God? Mark 10:23.\n5. Should we trust in riches? 1 Timothy 6:17.\n6. What is a dangerous side-effect of riches? 1 Timothy 6:9.\n7. Does happiness depend on earthly possessions? Luke 12:15.\n8. What words are addressed to the rich oppressor? James 5:2-3.\n9. How should riches be used? 1 Timothy 6:18-19.\n10. How do we honor God? Proverbs 3:9.\n11. Who possesses the eternal riches of the Saints? Isaiah 64:4.\n12. While waiting upon Jesus’s return\, what wealth do we enjoy now?\nJames 2:5. \nConclusion: Wealth is a tool. It should be used wisely.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/riches/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260225T210726Z
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SUMMARY:PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:1-4\nMemory Verse: Proverbs 22:15 \nIntroduction: If left to themselves\, children will learn from the friends\, the television\, the computer\, or their music. Who should teach them?\n1. What duty does God require of children? Exodus 20:12.\n2. How should parents instruct their children? Deuteronomy 6:6-7.\n3. How and why did God honor Abraham? Genesis 18:19.\n4. What is the reward of correcting a child? Proverbs 29:17.\n5. What is the reward of not correcting a child? Proverbs 29:15.\n6. What is the reward to the child? Proverbs 23:13-15.\n7. Is there danger in delaying correction? Proverbs 19:18.\n8. If a parent corrects a child\, is that love? Proverbs 13:24.\n9. How should children honor the elderly? Leviticus 19:32.\n10. Is the Lord pleased with obedient children? Colossians 3:20.\n11. How long should children honor their parents? Proverbs 23:22. \nConclusion: There are many teachers in our world. However\, a child’s primary teacher should be their parents. According to these scriptures\,\nit is the parents’ responsibility to raise obedient\, well-behaved children.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/parents-and-their-children/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260418T114055
CREATED:20260225T210947Z
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SUMMARY:NEW TESTAMENT SABBATH
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Psalm 102:25-27\nMemory Verse: Malachi 3:6 \nIntroduction: Is there a New Testament Sabbath Day? Has the holiness of the Sabbath been transferred to another day of the week?\n1. After the crucifixion\, what day was observed by the women who\nfollowed Jesus? Luke 23:55-56.\n2. According to the commandment\, what day is the Sabbath Day?\nExodus 20:10.\n3. Why is the seventh day the Sabbath Day? Exodus 20:11.\n4. How did the women regard the first day of the week? Luke 24:1.\nNote: The women brought spices; they worked on that day.\n5. When prophesying the overthrow of Jerusalem\, what did Jesus tell\nthe Saints to pray for? Matthew 24:20.\n6. What does the writer of Hebrews say about the Sabbath Day?\nHebrews 4:9.\n7. What does the writer tell us to do? v 10-11. \nConclusion: Even in the New Testament\, the seventh day of the week is still the Sabbath Day. It has not changed.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/new-testament-sabbath/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
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SUMMARY:JESUS CHRIST IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: John 1:1-3\nMemory Verse: John 17:5 \nIntroduction: Jesus Christ is not a New Testament invention. Jesus was from the beginning.\n1. While Jesus was on earth\, there was no New Testament. So\, what\ndid Jesus say about the Old Testament scriptures? John 5:39.\n2. When\, and to whom\, was the gospel first preached? Galatians 3:8.\n3. Who was the subject of the gospel taught to Abraham? John 8:56.\n4. Jesus was before the New Testament. He was also before\nAbraham. Did He exist before Creation? Colossians 1:(12-15)\, 16-17.\n5. As the children of Israel wandered in the desert\, who was with\nthem? 1 Corinthians 10:1-4.\n6. Why did Moses abandon the riches of Egypt? Hebrews 11:24-26.\n7. We know that the New Testament Apostles are built on the\nfoundation of Jesus Christ. Who were the Old Testament prophets built\nupon? Ephesians 2:19-20. \nConclusion: Jesus is the Creator. All things were created by Him. He is even called the express image of God. Hebrews 1:1-3.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/jesus-christ-in-the-old-testament/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260418T114056
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SUMMARY:THE SURE WORD OF PROPHECY
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Isaiah 46:9-11\nMemory Verse: Matthew 24:35 \nIntroduction: Prophecy is the divine forecast of future events. How accurate are the prophecies of the Bible?\n1. By what means is all scripture given? 2 Timothy 3:16a.\n2. How was this inspiration delivered to the prophets? 2 Peter 1:21.\n3. Who was prophesied by name\, about 277 years before he became\nking? 1 Kings 13:1-2.\n4. Was that prophecy fulfilled? Is prophecy reliable? 2 Kings 23:16.\n5. Was the birth of Jesus foretold in the Old Testament? Micah 5:2.\n6. Was that prophecy fulfilled? Is prophecy reliable? Matthew 2:3-6.\n7. The last book of the Bible is all prophecy. What is that book\ncalled? Revelation 1:1.\n8. What is in store for those who read this book? Revelation 1:3.\n9. What future event is prophesied in that book? Revelation 6:12-17. \nConclusion: There are many fulfilled prophecies in the Bible\, and also prophecies waiting to be fulfilled. The many examples of fulfilled prophecies confirm the sure word of prophecy. Revelation 22:6-7.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/the-sure-word-of-prophecy/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
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SUMMARY:PROPHECIES RELATING TO CHRIST’S BIRTH
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38 Octob\nMemory Verse: Isaiah 7:14 \nIntroduction: Does Jesus Christ’s birth confirm that He is the Saviour?\n1. How does Moses refer to Jesus Christ? Deuteronomy 18:15.\n2. How does Peter let us know that Moses was speaking of Jesus\nChrist? Acts 3:20\, 22\, 24.\n3. What was supposed to be special about His birth? Isaiah 7:14.\n4. How did Mary help fulfill this prophecy? Luke 1:26-28\, 31.\n5. Where was He supposed to be born? Micah 5:2.\n6. Was this prophecy of His birth fulfilled? Matthew 2:1.\n7. According to prophecy\, how was Jesus Christ to be introduced to\nthe world? Isaiah 40:3.\n8. Who was the fulfillment of this prophecy? John 1:19\,23. \nConclusion: From Moses\, and even from the book of Genesis\, there have been prophecies of Jesus Christ. These prophecies pointed to the\ncoming Saviour. When Jesus was born\, the fulfillment of prophecies concerning His birth\, and other events\, verified that He was the One\nwho was to come.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/prophecies-relating-to-christs-birth/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
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SUMMARY:THE LORD’S DAY (The Seventh Day)
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:8-10\nMemory Verse: Genesis 2:1-3 \nIntroduction: Does the Bible call the Lord’s Day the Sabbath Day?\n1. While on the isle of Patmos\, what day was John in the spirit?\nRevelation 1:10.\n2. What day does Christ say he is Lord of? Mark 2:28.\n3. Which day is the Sabbath of the Lord? Exodus 20:10.\n4. For whom was the Sabbath Day made? Mark 2:27.\n5. When was the Sabbath Day made? Genesis 2:1-2.\nNote: The Sabbath was made at creation\, from the beginning.\n6. How did God set the Sabbath Day apart? Genesis 2:3.\n7. Why did He bless and sanctify the seventh day? Genesis 2:3.\n8. Who spoke the Ten Commandments from Mount Sinai?\nExodus 20:1\, (2-17).\n9. In the Ten Commandments\, what is the Sabbath Day called?\nExodus 20:9-10. \nConclusion: While speaking from Mount Sinai\, God Himself called the seventh day the sabbath of the LORD thy God.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/the-lords-day-the-seventh-day/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
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SUMMARY:LORD’S DAY (Sabbath Observance)
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Acts 13:42-44\nMemory Verse: Acts 18:4 \nIntroduction: Are there examples of Saints keeping the Sabbath Day after Jesus was crucified and resurrected? Yes\, there are.\n1. Isaiah\, speaking for God\, calls the Sabbath what? Isaiah 58:13.\n2. What was Jesus’ custom on the Sabbath Day? Luke 4:16.\n3. What day of the week did Jesus rise from the dead? Matthew 28:1.\n4. Immediately after Jesus’s crucifixion\, did Jesus’s followers\ncontinue keeping the Sabbath Day? Luke 23:56.\n5. Did Jesus’s followers keep the Sabbath Day after His resurrection?\nActs 17:2\, Acts 13:14\, 42\, 44\, Acts 16:13\, Acts 18:1-4\, 11.\n6. Since Paul and Jesus were both Sabbath Day observers\, should we\nbe followers of them? 1 Corinthians 11:1.\n7. Was Jesus’s life to be a light for the world? Should we follow His\nexample? John 8:12. \nConclusion: If Jesus had abolished the Sabbath Day\, why are there so many examples of Saints observing the Sabbath Day after His resurrection? Jesus is our example. Also\, Paul is our example.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/lords-day-sabbath-observance/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260418T114056
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SUMMARY:THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK (Holy or Not?)
DESCRIPTION:Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:1-6\nMemory Verse: Matthew 28:1 \nIntroduction: Is Sunday\, the first day of the week\, holy?\n1. Did God rest or work on the first day of Creation? Genesis 1:3-5.\n2. In the New Testament\, how often is the first day mentioned?\nAnswer: Eight\, Matthew 28:1\, Mark 16:2\, 9\, Luke 24:1\, John 20:1\, 19\,\nActs 20:7\, 1 Corinthians 16:2.\n3. Is the first day ever spoken of as a holy day? No.\n4. Did Jesus Christ ever use the words first day? No.\n5. How do the gospel writers speak of the first day? Matthew 28:1\,\nMark 16:2\, 9\, Luke 24:1\, John 20:1.\nNote: In all of these verses\, no special mention of the first day is\nmade. The first day is only the day that the women came to the tomb.\n6. Was there ever a meeting on the first day of the week? John 20:19. \nNote: Notice that it says that they were gathered for fear of the Jews. This was not a worship service; they were hiding from the authorities. \nConclusion: So far\, we have not found any evidence that the first day of the week is holy. What we have found is that it is just another day.
URL:https://mtzionma.com/event/the-first-day-of-the-week-holy-or-not/
LOCATION:Main Church\, 124 Dewey St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01610\, United States
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