Text: 1 Corinthians 13:13 This is a favorite Bible verse for many people. But many do not give much thought as to what a passage like this means in context. They just want it to mean whatever they want. In this lesson, we will take a closer look at this verse and see how we […]
August 24, 2015
I Love Your Commandments Above Gold
Text: Psalm 119:121-128 Sixteenth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson is about the riches that are found in the word of God. We will notice how the psalmist contrasts God’s commandments with gold. We can see why God’s word is so much more valuable as we consider these verses. We Must Value God’s Commandments […]
August 24, 2015
Conversion
Text: Acts 3:19 In his second recorded gospel sermon, Peter told his audience to repent and be converted. What is conversion? In the New Testament, it is a change to follow Christ. In this lesson, we will notice three things that happen in our conversion – not just to see how conversion happens, but also to […]
August 17, 2015
Benevolence: Individual
Text: Galatians 6:10 While we see churches engaging in benevolence in the New Testament, most benevolence will be done by individuals. Even the congregational benevolence is dependent upon the giving of individual Christians (1 Corinthians 16:1-2). In this lesson, we will focus on the benevolence that is done (or should be done) by us as […]
August 10, 2015
I Hate Those Who Are Double-Minded
Text: Psalm 119:113-120 Fifteenth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson will focus on the theme of consistency. The word is not used in these verses, but the concept is. If God’s word was not consistent, we could not trust it or follow it. But because it is consistent, it provides us with protection, sustenance, […]
August 10, 2015
Ask in Faith
Text: James 1:5-8 Prayer is an important part of our lives as Christians. James said that when we pray, we must “ask in faith” (James 1:6). What does this mean? What does it NOT mean? We will take a closer look at this phrase in our lesson. Importance of Prayer Asking God – prayer is directed […]
