Text: Hosea 5:8 Much of the preaching that is done today avoids the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27). Instead, it emphasizes what is positive, feel-good, and motivational. It is this way because that is what people want (2 Timothy 4:3). There is a general dislike, even among some of our brethren, of preaching that […]
October 21, 2013
Four Trustworthy Statements
Text: 1 Timothy 1:15; 4:7-9; 2 Timothy 2:11-13; Titus 3:8 In Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus, he included several trustworthy statements. The facts contained in these statements are worthy of our trust. The ones we will notice in our lesson relate directly to our salvation. Jesus Came to Save Sinners (1 Timothy 1:15) This was […]
October 14, 2013
Lessons from the Shortest Psalm
Text: Psalm 117 This psalm is the shortest chapter in the Bible (two verses). Yet it contains some important lessons for us. God is Worthy of Praise This psalm begins and ends with a call to praise the Lord – glorify, honor, and worship Him What are we declaring when we worship and praise God? […]
October 7, 2013
The Laborers in the Vineyard
Text: Matthew 20:1-16 Jesus often spoke in parables when He taught about the kingdom. In this parable, He explained the nature of His kingdom and the responsibility of its citizens. This lesson will examine six lessons we can learn from this parable. The Lord is Looking for Workers (v. 1) In the parable, the landowner […]
September 30, 2013
Paul’s Work in Thessalonica
Text: Acts 17:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 When Paul came to Thessalonica, he likely did not remain there long before being forced to leave. Despite the brief time period and the difficulties that existed, he did a good work there. In this lesson we will focus on what Paul says about his stay in Thessalonica. It […]
September 30, 2013
How to Find the Way of Escape
Text: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Paul tells us that temptation is “common to man.” Therefore, it is to be expected. Unfortunately, all of us have given in to temptation at one time or another (Romans 3:23). But even though we have given in to it in the past, that doesn’t mean we must do so again […]
