Text: Romans 14:16 It is possible for things to be good in themselves, but actually end up being used for evil, or in a way that would lead to evil. How can this happen? That is what we will consider in this lesson. By Harming Our Brother Some matters may not be unclean in themselves […]
July 7, 2014
Psalm 23 and the Christian
Text: Psalm 23 Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known and well-loved passages in the Bible. Though it was written during the time of the Old Law, there are certainly lessons contained in it that apply to us as Christians. “The Lord is my shepherd” (v. 1) Each one of us, as individuals, must […]
May 26, 2014
“I Am A Nobody”
Text: 2 Corinthians 12:11-12 In writing to Corinth, Paul defended his apostleship while trying not to sound arrogant. He was defending the message without elevating self. We are not to overestimate our significance. However, we are also not to underestimate our importance. In this lesson, we will consider some things we can learn from Paul’s statement. Reject […]
April 28, 2014
“O Lord, Take My Life”
Text: 1 Kings 19:1-4 Elijah prayed to God, requesting that the Lord take his life. This was not a matter of depression (suicide), but a feeling of being worn out in his service to God. He prayed for relief – that his task on earth might be done. There may be times when we feel […]
April 7, 2014
Take Up Your Cross
Text: Luke 9:23 Jesus says we must take up our cross if we are to be His disciple. But how do we do this? Obviously, it involves sacrifice and a willingness to give one’s life. But to see what is demanded of us, it is helpful for us to look at what Jesus endured with […]
March 24, 2014
Renewed in the Spirit of Your Mind
Text: Ephesians 4:17-24 Christians are to be different from the world – not just in our actions, but also in the way we think. Paul outlines the contrast in this passage. This is a Divine Calling “So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord” (v. 17) – not one man’s opinion; the inspired […]
