Text: Psalm 51 David was a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22). But he also committed one of the most notorious sins recorded in the Bible (2 Samuel 11). Psalm 51 is David’s prayer for pardon following that sin. When we sin today, we must return to the Lord and seek His forgiveness. This […]
October 14, 2013
Lessons from the Shortest Psalm
Text: Psalm 117 This psalm is the shortest chapter in the Bible (two verses). Yet it contains some important lessons for us. God is Worthy of Praise This psalm begins and ends with a call to praise the Lord – glorify, honor, and worship Him What are we declaring when we worship and praise God? […]
March 12, 2013
Healing the People Superficially
Text: Jeremiah 6:14 Jeremiah was warning of destruction that was coming because of the people’s sin. They needed to repent but would not listen. Why? The false prophets convinced them of “peace” so they felt no guilt for their sins. The same is true today. False teachers have convinced people that they are saved, even […]
November 19, 2012
The Importance of Thankfulness
Text: Ephesians 5:20 Our society places particular emphasis upon thankfulness during this time of year. Christians are to be thankful to God at all times. Why is this important? The Scriptures give several reasons why thankfulness is important. Thankfulness Acknowledges the Goodness of God When God created the earth and everything in it, it was […]
May 13, 2012
David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth
Text: 2 Samuel 9 David’s kindness to Mephibosheth parallels the grace which God shows us – not on every detail, but on the major points. For David’s kindness and God’s grace, there is a plan, a need, a declaration, and a response. David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth Plan – Before even knowing of Mephibosheth, David planned […]
April 30, 2012
The Character of Ruth
Text: Matthew 1:5 Ruth is one of the few women mentioned in the genealogy of Christ. Why? What is significant about her? When we look at the character of Ruth, we see some of the same traits that God expects of us today. Ruth was Loyal (Ruth 1:16-18) Ruth displayed a strong loyalty to her […]
April 16, 2012
Stand Firm in the True Grace of God
Text: 1 Peter 5:12 Grace is a misunderstood topic among many in the religious world. Peter says his first epistle is a summary of “the true grace of God.” What is the true grace of God? We’ll notice some of the things Peter includes in this category in this lesson. We Have Been Chosen (1 […]
