Text: Psalm 62:1-2 Our country has just gone through an unpredictable and divisive Presidential election. Our society has changed a lot over the last few decades and more changes are coming, whatever they might be. Yet there are certain things that haven’t changed since this election and they will not change. Our Citizenship Is in Heaven […]
November 14, 2016
The Gospel of Unity
Text: Galatians 2:1-21 This is the second of six lessons examining the gospel from the book of Galatians. This lesson will focus on the gospel as a message of unity. The Announcement There is liberty in Christ (Galatians 2:4) – Paul mentioned the liberty that we have in Christ (cf. 2 Corinthians 3:17); does not mean we are free to […]
November 7, 2016
The Gospel of Christ
Text: Galatians 1:6-24 This is the first of six lessons examining the gospel from the book of Galatians. There is just one gospel. It is the gospel of Christ. The Announcement The gospel is from heaven (Galatians 1:11-17) – it did not originate with man (Galatians 1:11); Paul did not receive it from men (Galatians 1:12); a God-given message […]
October 31, 2016
Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians
Text: Philippians 1:9-11 In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he described his prayer for them. He was continually thankful for them (Philippians 1:3) and looked forward to their fellowship in the gospel (Philippians 1:5). His appreciation of them and fellowship with them led to his prayer (Philippians 1:9-11). This prayer is applicable to us as well. […]
October 24, 2016
Not Under Bondage
Text: 1 Corinthians 7:15 In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul addressed various points about marriage that the brethren in Corinth had questioned him about. In this lesson, we are going to examine what Paul said about those who were “not under bondage” (1 Corinthians 7:15). What did that mean? Who fell into that category? Let us consider what Paul […]
October 24, 2016
Kings Against the Lord
Text: Psalm 2 Psalm 2 contains prophecies of four things about Jesus – His crucifixion, His kingdom, the spread of His gospel, and His final judgment. This lesson will examine this psalm and how it points us to Christ. Prophecy of the Crucifixion (Psalm 2:1-3) “His Anointed” (v. 2) – refers to Christ (Luke 4:16-21; […]
October 17, 2016
“The Way of the Lord Is Not Right”
Text: Ezekiel 18:25 As the Lord delivered a message through the prophet Ezekiel, He gave a message that the people did not like. They said, “The way of the Lord is not right.” Often when people disagree with the Lord, they will not be as blunt in expressing their objection – this is especially true with religious […]
