Text: Leviticus 10:1-3 God Must Be Treated As Holy He is worthy of such treatment (Revelation 4:11; Jeremiah 10:10; Exodus 20:2) We honor God through careful obedience (John 17:4; 14:15) What Did Nadab & Abihu Get Wrong? Strange fire “which He had not commanded them” (v. 1) — important principle of authority & silence (Hebrews […]
We Need More Men Like Amos
Text: Amos 1:1 Amos Was a Regular Guy He was a sheepherder (Amos 1:1) — common occupation He was “not a prophet” (Amos 7:14) — he certainly prophesied (7:15), but was not formally recognized or received wages as a prophet He was not a “son of a prophet” (Amos 7:14) — he received no formal […]
The Conquest of Jericho
Text: Joshua 6 Follow God’s Instructions (v. 3-5) Begins with faith (v. 2) – God had already given the people the city God’s instructions are simple – easy to understand (Ephesians 3:4) and carry out (1 John 5:3) God’s instructions are unconventional – different than man’s solutions, but God’s way is always best (Isaiah 55:8-9) […]
Sins of the Rich Man
Text: Luke 16:19-31 Focused Only on This Life (v. 19) Nothing wrong with riches (1 Timothy 6:17) or enjoying life (Ecclesiastes 11:9) But wealth & enjoyment are not our ultimate goal (1 Timothy 6:9; Ecclesiastes 7:2-3) If we’re not careful, these can turn us away from God (Luke 8:14) This world is only temporary (1 […]
What Happened After Saul’s Conversion?
Text: Acts 9:18-26 He Took Food and was Strengthened (v. 19) Had been fasting & praying (v. 9,11) — sign of godly sorrow After baptism, his fast ended (v. 19) — Why? … his sins were forgiven in baptism (Acts 22:16) Important — this came after baptism, not after prayer He Began to Proclaim Jesus […]
The Faith of Daniel’s Friends
Text: Daniel 3 Setting: Nebuchadnezzar made a golden image (v. 1), commanded all to worship it (v. 4-6). The people obeyed (v. 7), except for some Jews — Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego (v. 12). Nebuchadnezzar became angry and called the men before him to answer (v. 13-15). They Knew What Was Right These men did […]
Daniel in the Lion’s Den
Text: Daniel 6 Some Will Want to Harm Us Do not be surprised if the world hates you (1 John 3:13) Persecution will be a reality (2 Timothy 3:12) Keep Your Behavior Excellent Keep behavior excellent because some will try to slander you (1 Peter 2:12) We must not suffer as an evildoer, but as […]








