Studying the Bible

Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 Preparing to Study (Ezra 7:10) Remember that the Bible is from God (2 Timothy 3:16) Being from God, it is infallible (Psalm 19:7; Proverbs 30:5) It is our standard (Matthew 28:20) We will be judged by it (John 12:48) Whatever it teaches, we must accept (John 2:5) We need humility (James […]

The Hand of God was Upon Ezra

Text: Ezra 7:6-10 Why was God with Ezra? He Set His Heart Ezra was able to please God because he made a conscious decision to do so Pleasing God does not happen by accident (Matthew 7:13-14) We must make a daily choice to follow God or not (Luke 9:23) He Studied the Law He was […]

Lessons from the Healing of Naaman

Text: 2 Kings 5 What can we learn from the people involved in this account? The Servant Girl (v. 2-3) She was concerned for the well-being of others She wanted to be a good servant She had faith in God She spoke up The King of Israel (v. 6-7) He at least knew the limits […]

Putting Faith Into Practice

An Overview of the Book of James Faith is Demonstrated by: Our Words and Deeds Our works demonstrate our faith (2:16-17,24) It is manifest in our speech (1:26; 3:,9-10) This is a reflection of our heart (3:11-12) Our Approach to God’s Word God uses His word to call us and to save us (1:18) Receive […]

Crucified with Christ

Text: Galatians 2:20 Crucified with Christ — We must die with Christ (Romans 6:3-5, 10-11) It Is No Longer I Who Live — We must sacrifice our life for Him (Romans 12:1) Christ Lives in Me — He dwells in our hearts by faith (Ephesians 3:17) Live by Faith in the Son of God — […]

Rebuilding the Wall

Text: Nehemiah 4 We Will Face Opposition (v. 1-3, 7-8) Trust in God (v. 4-5) A Mind to Work (v. 6) Pray and Act (v. 9) We Are in This Together (v. 14,20) Always Be on Guard (v. 16-23)

Keywords in the Prophecy of the Coming Kingdom

Text: Isaiah 2:2-4 Mountain – government, authority (Daniel 2:44; John 18:36-37; Matthew 28:18) House – the church (1 Timothy 3:15), linked to the kingdom (Matthew 16:18-19) Nations – Gentiles, kingdom open to all (Acts 2:37-39; Ephesians 2:13-16) Come – individual responsibility to follow Christ (Joshua 24:15; 2 Corinthians 5:10) Teach – we must know God’s […]