Text: Ecclesiastes 10:20 Solomon gave instructions about what we say about those in power (or in positions of influence). We live in a time of unpopular leaders, social media, and technology that allows for the monitoring of private conversations and communications. Therefore, this verse is an important one to remember. There are three points we will consider from this […]
October 10, 2016
Daily Discipleship
Text: Luke 9:23 If we are going to be faithful disciples of Christ, it is important that we recognize what we are to do daily. Obviously, Gospel Meetings and the regular assemblies of the church are important (Hebrews 10:25), but there is more to being a disciple than just what we do in the assembly. This […]
September 19, 2016
Our Adequacy Is From God
Text: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 There are times in life when every one of us, no matter who we are, feels inadequate. We should not feel this way, especially as Christians, even though it is tempting at times. Why should we not feel inadequate? Paul explained that “our adequacy [sufficiency, KJV] is from God.” Why We May […]
September 19, 2016
Exerting a Positive Influence
Text: Matthew 5:16 Unfortunately, there are sometimes good reasons why someone would be surprised to learn that another person is a Christian. Whatever those reasons are, it means that the Christian is not exerting a positive influence. This means that he is not in a position to credibly lead someone else to the truth. How can […]
June 20, 2016
What Does the Lord Require?
Text: Micah 6:6-8 What does the Lord require of His people? Micah explained in our text. We should understand that Micah prophesied while the old law was still in force. That law has been nailed to the cross (Colossians 2:14). However, we will see that God still expects these things of us today as we […]
June 20, 2016
Add to Your Faith
Text: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Peter mentioned several qualities that Christians are to possess. We will not gain these by accident or by miraculous divine intervention. We are told to add to our faith (2 Peter 1:5) and we must be diligent in this (2 Peter 1:10). So in this lesson, we are going to discuss […]
April 25, 2016
Friendship with the World
Text: James 4:4 James warned Christians about “friendship with the world.” He did not say that it was possibly unwise or potentially dangerous. Instead, he used very strong language: “Whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” Knowing this danger, it is important that we know what this […]
