Text: Leviticus 19 Chapter begins with a call for holiness (v. 2; cf. 1 Peter 1:15-16) — What will holiness look like? Honor God Keep My sabbaths (v. 3,30) — consistent, ongoing action; reminded them of God’s work in creation (Exodus 20:8-11) Revere My sanctuary (v. 30) — respect the place of worship; specifically for […]
May 22, 2011
Why the Interest in Judgment Day Predictions?
Text: Matthew 24:36 They Want to Know What God Knows This is how the first sin was committed — Eve wanted to have knowledge that was exclusive to God (Genesis 3:1-6) We need to be content with what God has revealed (Deuteronomy 29:29) God has given us everything pertaining to life & godliness (2 Peter […]
May 8, 2011
The Justice of God
Text: Ezekiel 18 This lesson was written in light of the news of Osama bin Laden’s death. God Wants All to be Saved (v. 23, 32) Jesus came to save the world (John 3:16) — God wants all to be saved (2 Peter 3:9) But just because God wants all to be saved does not […]
March 6, 2011
The Plumb Line
Text: Amos 7:1-9 Three Warnings of Destruction Locust-swarm, vegetation destroyed — Amos protested, God changed His mind (v. 1-3) Fire, farm land destroyed — Amos protested, God changed His mind (v. 4-6) God would spare the people no longer — no protest from Amos (v. 7-9) Why did Amos not protest the final warning? … […]
February 6, 2011
Turmoil in the Middle East
Text: Genesis 21:9-13 From the beginning, there has been strife between Isaac & Ishmael. It continues today between Jewish & Arab peoples. Misconceptions About the End Is Armageddon Coming? Common concept of Armageddon — armies of Christ & armies of nations gathered in Israel; one final, great battle Bible depiction of Armageddon — enemies of […]
January 30, 2011
Six Roles of Christ
Creator (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16) Prophet (John 1:1,14; 12:49-50) Savior (Matthew 1:21; Luke 19:10; John 3:14-15) Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16; 7:25) King (John 18:36) Judge (2 Corinthians 5:10)
