Text: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Paul charged Timothy with the task of preaching the word. What Timothy was told to do is the responsibility of every gospel preacher. This lesson examines Paul’s charge to Timothy to see what every preacher must remember. Accountability to God (v. 1) This is a solemn charge – not to be taken lightly […]
August 21, 2017
The Day of Eternity
Text: 2 Peter 3:18 This is the seventh in a series of lessons examining some great days in history – not in secular history, but days of spiritual importance. In this seventh lesson, we’re going to be discussing the day of eternity and what happens after life on earth is over. The Background The world will be […]
August 14, 2017
The Day of Judgment
Text: Acts 17:30-31 This is the sixth in a series of lessons examining some great days in history – not in secular history, but days of spiritual importance. In this sixth lesson, we’re going to be discussing the day of judgment. The Background The gospel would go to all the world (Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8; 10:34-35; 11:17-18; […]
May 8, 2017
Judge with Righteous Judgment
Text: John 7:24 When it comes to what the Bible says about judging, many people only think of Matthew 7:1 (“Do not judge…”). They ignore the context and claim that Jesus condemned all types of judging. However, Jesus taught that there are certain judgments that we must make. We are to “judge with righteous judgment” (John 7:24). What does […]
February 13, 2017
Lord Willing
Text: James 4:13-17 This passage is often cited to emphasize the uncertainty and brevity of life. It also teaches us the importance of remembering our dependence upon God. There are four lessons to consider from this passage. If we forget these lessons, it will always lead us into sin. Mindfulness (“If the Lord wills“) We […]
February 6, 2017
The Kindness and Severity of God
Text: Romans 11:17-24 People often imagine God as they want to imagine Him. Many religious people focus on His love to the point that they see Him as incapable of punishing evil. Many non-religious people see Him as a monster who is quick to destroy people. Neither one is an accurate representation of God. Paul described […]
October 24, 2016
Kings Against the Lord
Text: Psalm 2 Psalm 2 contains prophecies of four things about Jesus – His crucifixion, His kingdom, the spread of His gospel, and His final judgment. This lesson will examine this psalm and how it points us to Christ. Prophecy of the Crucifixion (Psalm 2:1-3) “His Anointed” (v. 2) – refers to Christ (Luke 4:16-21; […]
