Text: Romans 13:3-4 This lesson is a response to a letter that was received in which the author argued that churches should not teach about capital punishment. It addresses his objections and explains what the Bible teaches about capital punishment. Objections to Teaching About Capital Punishment #1 – It Unnecessarily Drives People Away The fact […]
June 10, 2013
The Living and Active Word of God
Text: Hebrews 4:12 This verse was meant to remind the Hebrew Christians of the power of the word of God and encourage them to remain faithful. It also provides encouragement for us today to continue to follow the will of God. The Word of God The letter opens by describing how God revealed His will […]
June 3, 2013
Praising the Lord Around the Throne
Text: Revelation 4-5 Revelation 4-5 describes a scene around the throne in heaven in which the Lord is receiving praise. With everything that He is and that He has done that is worthy of praise, the vision that John saw emphasized three reasons why the Lord was worthy of the praise He was receiving. Creation […]
June 3, 2013
Trust in the Lord
Text: Proverbs 3:5-7 The words of the wise man to his son contain important reminders for each one of us today. Trust in the Lord (v. 5) To trust God means we put our faith in Him Trust must be earned – God has certainly earned our trust (Lamentations 3:22-23) God has shown His faithfulness through His providence (Genesis 8:22; […]
May 27, 2013
“How Can a Young Man Keep His Way Pure?”
Text: Psalm 119:9-16 Keep God’s Word (v. 9) Wrong places to look for this answer – oneself (Jeremiah 10:23); peers (Exodus 23:2); parents (Ezekiel 18:14) We must look to the word of God Seek God Wholeheartedly (v. 10) We must not divide our allegiance between God & anyone/anything else (Matthew 6:24) Whatever we do must […]
May 20, 2013
How Jesus Identified with Man
Text: Hebrews 2:10-18 One of the major themes of the book of Hebrews is the priesthood of Christ. But Jesus needed to identify with man in order to be our high priest (Hebrews 2:17). This lesson examines several ways in which Jesus identified with man. He Partook of Flesh and Blood (v. 14) All people […]
