Text: Judges 3:1-2 Those who lived during the time of Joshua were given the land and promised victory over their enemies (Joshua 23:4-5,14). But a new generation arose that would need to continue to deal with these enemies (Judges 2:8-10, 20-21). This was to test them (Judges 2:22) and teach them war (Judges 3:2). We […]
April 30, 2012
Does it Matter What We Believe?
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Paul’s point in this passage is that we must be careful what we listen to and that we must believe only that which is true. Brethren sometimes wonder if it matters what we believe on certain doctrinal issues, since these would simply be matters of belief and not practice. Salvation is […]
April 30, 2012
The Character of Ruth
Text: Matthew 1:5 Ruth is one of the few women mentioned in the genealogy of Christ. Why? What is significant about her? When we look at the character of Ruth, we see some of the same traits that God expects of us today. Ruth was Loyal (Ruth 1:16-18) Ruth displayed a strong loyalty to her […]
April 23, 2012
Did Jesus Die in Our Stead?
Text: Romans 5:8 Jesus died for us – no Bible believer will deny this. But what was the nature of His death? Did He die “in our stead,” as a “substitute”? This is a common theory, and many brethren believe it, yet it is not Biblical. Punishment vs. Consequences for Sin It is vital that […]
April 23, 2012
Justice for King Agag
Text: 1 Samuel 15:32-33 Saul was sent on a mission to destroy the Amalekites, yet spared their king – Agag (1 Samuel 15:2-3,8). Saul was condemned and punished for his sin (1 Samuel 15:14-15, 18-20, 22-23), yet Samuel did not forget to deal with Agag. Even though Agag thought he would be spared, justice was […]
April 16, 2012
Stand Firm in the True Grace of God
Text: 1 Peter 5:12 Grace is a misunderstood topic among many in the religious world. Peter says his first epistle is a summary of “the true grace of God.” What is the true grace of God? We’ll notice some of the things Peter includes in this category in this lesson. We Have Been Chosen (1 […]
April 16, 2012
Our Provider and Deliverer
Text: Psalm 34:8-14 The Lord is Good (Psalm 34:8,10) This psalm opens with David praising God (v. 1-3) – Why? … The Lord delivered him (v. 4-7) The Lord, by His very nature, is good (1 Chronicles 16:34) The Lord desires our good (Jeremiah 29:11) The Lord has the power to do good (Hebrews 7:25) […]
