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 […]
March 10, 2014
Lessons from the Conversion of Apollos
Text: Acts 18:24-28 There are several accounts of conversion in the book of Acts. This lesson will focus on the conversion of Apollos. [For more of an explanation why this is an example of conversion, and not correcting an erring brother, refer to the article: Lessons from the Conversion of Apollos.] There are some important lessons for […]
June 17, 2013
The Example of Barnabas
Text: Acts 11:24 The Scriptures teach us that we should imitate the lives of the faithful (Philippians 3:17). Barnabas is one such example of faith that we should follow. He was a “good man” – not by the world’s standard of goodness, but by God’s. His goodness was rooted in his faith and his being […]
January 21, 2013
Not Getting Anything Out of the Assembly
Text: Psalm 122:1 David expressed the attitude that we must have when it comes to assembling to worship the Lord – gladness. Unfortunately, many do not look forward to this – but they’ll blame others for their attitude. They will complain, become sporadic in their attendance, or quit assembling altogether. Often the excuse is this: […]
December 10, 2012
The Example of Epaphroditus
Text: Philippians 2:25 Paul told the brethren in Philippi that men like Epaphroditus were to be held in high regard (Philippians 2:29). Why? This passage gives five reasons. He Was a Brother Brother refers here to a fellow Christian As fellow Christians, we have a common Father (1 John 3:1) We are different from the […]
November 27, 2012
Love Will Grow Cold
Text: Matthew 24:9-13 Jesus warned His disciples of some difficult times that would be in their future. Sadly, hardships would cause many to turn from God and “grow cold” in their love and devotion to Him. This passage mentions six things that can cause people to depart from the Lord. These are things we must […]
