Text: Psalm 119:137-144 Eighteenth stanza of Psalm 119 – The focus of this lesson is on righteousness. God’s word is righteous because He is righteous. We can also be righteous if we follow His word. God is Righteous (v. 137, 142) God is the definition of righteous (v. 137) – righteous in all His ways […]
October 5, 2015
God’s Words to Adam
Text: Genesis 1-3 Adam was the first man, created by God. The first three chapters of Genesis record Adam’s beginning up until his fall. In these chapters, God made several statements directly to Adam. In this lesson, we will consider what God said to Adam and see what we can learn from these statements. God’s Charge […]
September 14, 2015
Turn and Be Gracious to Me
Text: Psalm 119:129-136 Seventeenth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson is about the grace of God. We typically think of grace as a New Testament feature, and it is certainly emphasized as such. However, grace still existed in the Old Testament, and this passage reminds us of that fact. Let us notice how God’s […]
September 7, 2015
Church Membership
Text: 1 Corinthians 12:27 The term “church membership” is not used in the New Testament, but the concept is certainly taught (1 Corinthians 12:14-30). In this lesson, we will consider the topic of church membership by asking three questions. (1) What is church membership? (2) How do we become members? (3) What are members to […]
August 31, 2015
Lacking Sense
Text: Proverbs 15:21 The book of Proverbs focuses on wisdom from above. It contains many contrasts between wisdom and foolishness. Several passages describe the one who lacks sense – void of wisdom/understanding (KJV). Paul said we are to “walk, not as unwise men but as wise” (Ephesians 5:15). Let us consider some of the passages in […]
