Text: 1 Timothy 2:5 One of the ways that Jesus is described in the NT is as a mediator. It is important that we understand what this means. This lesson will look at Jesus’ qualifications, His work as mediator, and how we benefit from this. What Is a Mediator? Means “a go-between” (Vine’s) – used two […]
March 27, 2017
The Godhead
Text: Colossians 2:9 When people talk about the “Godhead,” they often use the term “Trinity” – refers to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The term “Trinity” is not in the Bible, yet this does not necessarily mean the concept is unbiblical. However, many believe there is just one person of God and deny the concept […]
May 23, 2016
What Christians Need to Know About the Jehovah’s Witnesses
Text: 1 John 4:1 It is good for Christians to have at least a basic understanding of what others believe in order to be better equipped to teach the truth and defend against error. This lesson will highlight some notable beliefs of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and explain how these are contrary to the Scriptures. God/Jehovah Jehovah’s Witnesses […]
December 28, 2015
The Greatness of Christ
Text: Colossians 1:13-23 In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, the apostle emphasized the greatness and preeminence of Christ. His reason for pointing this out was not just so they would recognize certain facts about Christ. Knowing these things about Christ was to motivate them to respond in a certain way. The same is true for us […]
August 11, 2014
Misunderstanding Jesus
Text: John 7:12 When Jesus came to earth, many did not understand who He was or why He was here. Many do not understand Jesus today. Several misunderstandings are found in John 7. Most of them were partially right, but missed the whole truth about Jesus. In this lesson, we will consider how people misunderstood Jesus […]
June 16, 2014
The Childhood of Jesus
Text: Luke 2:40 Many wonder what the childhood of Jesus was like. The Bible says little about it, though other writings claim to contain accounts of His childhood. His childhood was important because it was a necessary part of God’s scheme of redemption (Hebrews 2:14-15; 10:5). But it is also significant that the Bible says […]
