First Baptist Amarillo

1 Samuel 21-22 (also Psalm 52): We come to sanctuary out of desperation (David) or we come to sanctuary for manipulation (Doeg)

Matthew 9:27-31; 2 Samuel 7; Matthew 21:1-11: Our advent series brings us to meet Jesus as the “Son of David” alongside the blind beggars in Matthew’s gospel, discovering the true King whose mercy brings healing.

1 Samuel 18:6-30; 19:1-24: Envy and jealousy are poison to our souls. Saul was possessed by the poison of being envious of David, his loyal servant.

Daniel 7:13-14; Mark 14:62; Mark 10:35: In week 3 of our advent series, we explore the title Jesus most frequently gave to himself, “Son of Man,” and how he redefines this ancient role for our salvation.

Proverbs 2: God longs to give wisdom to those willing to receive it. Yet ultimately, the real treasure is God Himself.

Matthew 22:15-22

Luke 1:35; Matthew 14:33; Matthew 27:54: In Week 2, we encounter Mary, the disciples, and a soldier as they discover what it means to meet the Son of God.

Acts 12: Corky Holland brings a message about the power of earnest prayer.

Dr. Batson concludes his series on 1st Thessalonians.

Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:1: We begin our midweek Advent series, “Unto Us a Son,” by considering the gift of the Son of Abraham and what he teaches us about the promise and blessing of God.

Luke 9:12-17: Jesus calls us to join Him in His miraculous work.

1 Samuel 17: God accomplished the big using the small

Luke 15:25-32: In Part 4 of our Prodigal series, the older brother returns from the fields but runs from grace. The father comes and pleads, and the unwritten conclusion confronts us all.

October 26, 2025 // A Seat at the Table by First Baptist Amarillo

Dr. Batson continues his study of 1 Thessalonians.

1 Samuel 16: Unlike man, God judges us not on outward appearances, but by the heart.

Luke 15:20-24: In Part 3 of our Prodigal series, we find the Father running to meet us, reconciling and restoring the lost through costly love.

1 Samuel 15: Obedience is the only way to meaningful fellowship with God.

Luke 15:11-20: In Part 2 of our Prodigal series, we consider what it takes to come back home, finding that for all our striving and strategizing, it is the father’s love that brings us home.

Jim Shelburne brings a message from 1 Timothy 6, discussing what it means to be content.