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Figuring Out What You Believe
Well, if you are going to identify the aspects of who you are that matter the most, that define you at the very core of your being, what would those areas be? At least for the moment let’s take out the things about you you can’t control like your age, your family of origin, your…Read More
Our Reliable Source
- would you agree with me this morning that it’s important to base your decisions on a reliable source of information?... - in other words, if you have a deficient source of truth…whatever choice you make is at least going to be flawed, and maybe even disastrous… - we’ve all seen the unbelievable pictures of…Read More
Redemption
Freedom is a very precious commodity in today's world. Each year more and more people lose their personal freedom. An organization called Freedom House monitors this situation, and they now report that only 36 percent of the world's population is truly free. Freedom was a very precious commodity in the New Testament world. One…Read More
Imputation
So important is eternal life that the Bible gives us many illustrations so that no one will miss the message. To the farmers, Jesus talked about soil and seed. To the shepherds, He talked about sheep. To beggars, He talked about a great feast that God had spread. To lawyers, He talked about justification.…Read More
Propitiation
Introduction Propitiation is one of those technical words in the New Testament that we need to understand. Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God" (Rom. 3:25). When you walk into…Read More
Regeneration
Introduction The English word “regeneration” simply means new birth, renewal or restoration. We find the word in Titus 3:5 Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, Do not allow…Read More
Adoption
Introduction An understanding of adoption is important if you are going to enjoy our Christ life to the fullest. This week’s lesson will help us gain a understanding of the Big Word Adoption by asking three questions. What is adoption? What are the privileges of adoption? How can we enjoy adoption now? Question #1: …Read More
Justification
OPENING QUESTION:Do “good works” make you right with God? (Trick question - the answer is YES - It is Jesus’ good works/obedience (not are own) that make us right with God (Justification). OPENING ILLUSTRATION:“Marty” was a religious, passionate, demanding, sensitive, and pessimistic guy but Marty had never been able to find inner peace, joy and…Read More
The Importance of the Gospel
If there’s anything in life that we should be passionate about, it’s the gospel. An I don’t mean passionate only about sharing it with others. I mean passionate about thinking about it, dwelling on it, rejoicing in it, allowing it to color the way we look at the world. Only one thing can be of…Read More
Living in the Word
Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord. Introduction Genuine godliness is always marked by a love for…Read More
A Plan and Process for Reading the Word of God
This year our church Theme will be “Seeking God’s Plan”. So many people in churches like ours need direction. They are in a state of lostness and they might not even realize it Introduction It reminds me of a story told by Joe Stowell about his son Matthew: We were on our annual Christmas…Read More
How to Get the Most From the Word
Introduction: 1. We’re beginning a new series today: Delighting in the Word – How to Be Discipline in Your Bible Study - these studies are designed to further enhance our Worship Service Study of Reaching New Heights Through Our Commitment to Scripture – Psalm 119. Note: Just like we did with the series on…Read More
30 Days to Understanding the Bible Session 9
Overview: chapter 17 & 18 in your books 1) You are a witness for Jesus Christ. It is interesting the way our Lord phrased this verse. not "I'd like you to be..." or "it would be nice if you would consider being.." but "you shall be" I guess a person can look at that…Read More
30 Days to Understanding the Bible Session 8
Overview, this lesson will cover Chapters 24 & 25 I. Christ our “Passover”--The Old Testament Significance of the Passover INPUT: What event in the history does the Passover commemorate? Tell me the story of what happened. The Passover which is usually in March or early April (this year actually very late: April 20th)…Read More
30 Days to Understanding the Bible Session 7
Overview: This covers chapter 16-17 I. The Gospel Era (On the Board write out the following and leave spaces between the lines) (Have map transparency of Palestine on the Overhead) A. Early Life: Childhood to baptism B. Early Ministry: Initial acceptance C. Later Ministry: Growing rejection D. Death and Resurrection: Final rejection INPUT: …Read More
30 Days to Understanding the Bible Session 6
Overview: This session covers material in Chapters 14-15 I. Hebrew Prophets Now, the prophetical books are probably some of the most difficult to understand? INPUT: Why are they some of the most difficult books to understand? 1. They don’t necessarily tell a story in context 2. They have future predictions, which we may or…Read More
30 Days to Understanding the Bible Session 5
Overview: This session covers the material in Chapters 13-14 I. Israel’s Poetry INPUT: When you think of poetry what do you think of? (Hard to write? Only for “different” kind of people, only for those “feeling” people INPUT: When the book on pg. 91 says poetry is the “song of the soul”…Read More
30 Days to Understanding the Bible Session 4
Overview: This session covers the material in Chapters 10-12 I. Exile Now, During the time of the exile, there were some great spiritual leaders, and there was repentance on the part of a segment of the Jewish people. However, this did not remove the penalty for the years of rebellion. One of those…Read More
30 Days to Understanding the Bible Session 3
Overview: This session covers the material in Chapters 8-9 Introduction (Relate story on p. 57) As we begin talking about the period of the Judges, there is a striking parallel between Garbage Mary and Israel. This would be a time when the Jewish people had lost their spiritual moorings everyone was doing what…Read More
30 Days to Understanding the Bible Session 2
Overview: This session covers the material in Chapters 4-7 I. Creation Let me ask you to look over what our author has written on pages 33-34. INPUT - How do these words impact you? Now, there are four major events in Genesis 1-11. INPUT: What are they? 1. Creation 2. Fall 3. Flood 4. …Read More
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