Text: Proverbs 24:27 In every area of life, there are certain things that must be done first before something else can be done. This does not mean that the secondary action is less important, but the sequence is important. Matthew records a few times in which Jesus taught that something must be done first before something else […]
June 15, 2015
The Arrogant Have Dug Pits For Me
Text: Psalm 119:81-88 Eleventh stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson is about persecution that comes from following God’s word. This is important for us to remember since we will all face persecution (2 Timothy 3:12). These verses not only speak of the reality of persecution, but the hope we have despite of it. Sometimes […]
April 6, 2015
If You Have Been Raised Up With Christ
Text: Colossians 3:1-14 As Christ was raised, we must be raised with Him. Paul addressed the Colossians as those who had been “raised up with Christ” and explained what this obligated them to do. In this lesson, we will consider what our responsibility is after being “raised up with Christ.” Keep Seeking the Things Above […]
March 30, 2015
Making the Most of Your Time
Text: Ephesians 5:15-16 All of us are busy with obligations and responsibilities of this life. We only have so much time in which to do everything. Paul gave the Ephesians instructions about how to make the most of their time by focusing on what is truly important. Understand the Will of God (Ephesians 5:17) Paul said, […]
March 23, 2015
A Letter to Little Children
Text: 1 John 2:1 In John’s first epistle, he referred to his audience as “little children” seven times. These were not literal “little children,” but he was referring to Christians. This lesson considers the seven instructions John gives to the “little children” to see what we should do today. Do Not Sin (1 John 2:1) […]
January 26, 2015
A Christian’s Ambition
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Ambition is what drives one to continue progressing, advancing, and improving. Generally, it is necessary if one is to enjoy any degree of success or prosperity. Christians are to be ambitious – but the focus of our ambitions will differ from the world. Lead a Quiet Life Thayer’s definition of a “quiet […]
December 22, 2014
Running Our Race
Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Several times in the New Testament, the Christian life is referred to as a race. It is not only important that we run the race – we must run properly. This lesson examines how to run our race so that we may receive the reward. Remember the Faithful (Hebrews 12:1) The Hebrew writer […]
