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Andy Sochor March 2, 2015

Strengthened According to God’s Word

Text: Psalm 119:25-32 Fourth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson focuses on how God’s word is our source of strength, particularly when we are dealing with difficult circumstances in life. During such times, we must turn to God’s word to find the strength that we need. God’s Word Provides Strength in Times of Grief (v. […]

Filed Under: Old Testament, word of God Tagged With: blessings, obedience, prayer, sorrow, strength, word of God

Andy Sochor January 12, 2015

Those Who Walk in God’s Law are Blessed

Text: Psalm 119:1-8 First stanza of Psalm 119 – Addresses the blessing that God’s word is to us. This lesson considers why we should recognize God’s word as a blessing and what we should do as a result. Blessings Come Because God is with Us (v. 1, 8) This passage begins with an acknowledgment of being […]

Filed Under: Old Testament, word of God Tagged With: blessings, conscience, diligence, heart, obedience, prayer, priorities, sin, thanksgiving, word of God

Andy Sochor October 20, 2014

New Testament Teaching About Fasting

Text: Matthew 9:14-15 There are several passages in the Bible that talk about fasting. Many people have questions about the practice. The main question is, “Are Christians to fast today?” Fasting is a topic that is sometimes ignored or glossed over. But in this lesson, we want to consider what the New Testament teaches about […]

Filed Under: Christian life, New Testament Tagged With: fasting, mourning, prayer, self control

Andy Sochor August 11, 2014

Do Not Let Your Good Be Spoken of as Evil

Text: Romans 14:16 It is possible for things to be good in themselves, but actually end up being used for evil, or in a way that would lead to evil. How can this happen? That is what we will consider in this lesson. By Harming Our Brother Some matters may not be unclean in themselves […]

Filed Under: Christian life, New Testament Tagged With: authority, benevolence, church, conscience, fasting, instrumental music, liberty, love, marriage, prayer, preaching, teaching, worship

Andy Sochor June 16, 2014

Paul’s Prayer for the Jews

Text: Romans 10:1-4 Paul was a Jew. Yet before his conversion, he was chosen to take the gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15). However, that did not mean he had no interest in his Jewish brethren. In our text, he expressed his desire for them, and explained the fundamental reason why they rejected Christ. His […]

Filed Under: New Testament, prayer, salvation Tagged With: Christ, gospel, Jews, Law of Moses, obedience, Paul, prayer, righteousness, salvation, zeal

Andy Sochor April 28, 2014

“O Lord, Take My Life”

Text: 1 Kings 19:1-4 Elijah prayed to God, requesting that the Lord take his life. This was not a matter of depression (suicide), but a feeling of being worn out in his service to God. He prayed for relief – that his task on earth might be done. There may be times when we feel […]

Filed Under: Christian life, Old Testament Tagged With: encouragement, persecution, prayer, weary, zeal

Andy Sochor April 14, 2014

John’s Letter to Gaius

Text: 3 John The letter of 3 John is addressed to a man named Gaius. There are at least three men named Gaius in the New Testament – Gaius of Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:14), Gaius of Derbe (Acts 20:4), and Gaius of Macedonia (Acts 19:29). We do not know if this Gaius was one of […]