Text: Ephesians 4:5 Paul said there was “one baptism.” Yet the New Testament mentions at least six different types of baptisms. What are they? Which is the “one baptism” that is right for us today? Baptism of John Preached by John the Baptist (Mark 1:1-5) This was a baptism of repentance (Mark 1:4) – repentance […]
January 1, 2013
Blessed Are the Dead Who Die in the Lord
Text: Revelation 14:13 When a faithful child of God passes away, this verse is often used to comfort those who are grieving. But it is important to understand why these individuals are blessed. They Are Blessed Because They Have Died in the Lord In one sense, we might say that all who have died are […]
October 15, 2012
Do It Now
Text: Psalm 119:59-60 There are several things the Scriptures admonish us to do without delay – particularly in regard to obedience. Yet many want to delay and put off those things which they need to do. This lesson addresses some things that often get put off, but that need to be done without delay. If […]
July 23, 2012
The Parable of the Vineyard
Text: Isaiah 5:1-7 The Parable God planted a vineyard – located on a fertile hill (v. 1); removed its stones (v. 2); planted with the choicest vine (v. 2); built a tower & hewed out a wine vat (v. 2); expected good grapes, but it only produced worthless ones (v. 2) Judgment of the vineyard […]
May 28, 2012
The Reign of Christ
Text: Psalm 110 The prophecy in this psalm helps to explain certain things about Christ, His kingdom, and His reign as king. Jesus Was Superior to David (v. 1) This psalm is clearly prophesying about Christ – David calls Jesus “Lord” (cf. Acts 2:34-36; Matthew 22:41-46) Jesus descended from David (Matthew 1:1), yet was David’s […]
April 23, 2012
Justice for King Agag
Text: 1 Samuel 15:32-33 Saul was sent on a mission to destroy the Amalekites, yet spared their king – Agag (1 Samuel 15:2-3,8). Saul was condemned and punished for his sin (1 Samuel 15:14-15, 18-20, 22-23), yet Samuel did not forget to deal with Agag. Even though Agag thought he would be spared, justice was […]
