Text: Luke 8:12 How does Satan take away the seed of God’s word? “We can’t understand the Bible” “One interpretation is just as good as another” “I have (or my family has) always done/believed this” “Grace will cover our sins regardless of what we do”
Descriptors of God’s People
Church – Matthew 16:18; ekklesia, called out Kingdom – Matthew 16:19; under the rule of Christ Body – Ephesians 1:22-23; follows direction of the head, works together Field – 1 Corinthians 3:9; bear fruit Building – 1 Corinthians 3:9; houses something (1 Corinthians 3:16) Race – 1 Peter 2:9; common ancestry/heritage Priesthood – 1 Peter […]
The Kingdom of God
Text: Matthew 6:33 Prophecy of the Kingdom – Isaiah 2:2-4; Daniel 2:44-45 Nature of the Kingdom – John 18:36 Establishment of the Kingdom – Mark 9:1; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4 Components of the Kingdom King – Matthew 28:18; Ephesians 1:22-23 Capital – 1 Peter 3:22 Domain – Daniel 2:44; Mark 16:15 Citizens – Colossians 1:13 Law […]
Parable of the Talents
Text: Matthew 25:14-30 What are Talents? – abilities, resources, opportunities How Do We Increase our Talents? Abilities – 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 5:11-14 Resources – Ephesians 4:28 Opportunities – Colossians 4:6; 1 Peter 2:12 Right & Wrong Attitudes Failure to Use our Talents Affects Others Alien sinners will not be taught – Romans 10:14-17 Fellow […]
Training our Senses
Text: Hebrews 5:11-6-12 Overcome being Dull of Hearing – 5:11 Develop the Ability to Teach – 5:12 Become Accustomed to the Word – 5:13 Put the Word into Practice – 5:14 Press on to Maturity – 6:1 Show Diligence – 6:11 Imitate the Faithful – 6:12
Being of Christ
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 God’s Desire for Unity – John 17:20-21; Ephesians 4:3-6 God’s Contempt for Division – Titus 3:10; Galatians 5:20 The Danger of Following Men – Romans 3:23; Matthew 7:15 We Must be of Christ – 1 Corinthians 4:6
A Peculiar People
Text: 1 Peter 2:9 A Chosen Race – Ephesians 1:3-5 A Royal Priesthood – Romans 12:1; Hebrews 4:16 A Holy Nation – 1 Peter 1:16 A People for God’s Own Possession – Acts 20:28; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Proclaim the Excellencies of Him who has Called You – 1 Corinthians 14:8-9 Once were Not a People […]








