Text: Matthew 5:3-12 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave instructions for the life of a disciple. In our text, He described the life of a disciple as a blessed life. These verses are often referred to as the “beatitudes” because they describe those who are blessed. This means more than just being happy – they were […]
January 11, 2016
The Wisdom From Above
Text: James 3:13-18 There are two types of wisdom – worldly wisdom and heavenly wisdom. The previous lesson discussed using heavenly wisdom as we plan for the future. This lesson will take a step back and consider the contrast between the two types of wisdom. How to Determine If We Have Wisdom (James 3:13) Earlier […]
December 14, 2015
Baptizing Jesus
Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Matthew recorded the occasion when Jesus came to be baptized of John. There are some important lessons to be learned from this event. Let us consider some of these in this lesson. The Need to be Baptized of Christ (Matthew 3:14) John said, “I have need to be baptized of You” – […]
December 7, 2015
How to Fix Our Broken Nation
Text: Proverbs 14:34 After the recent mass shooting in San Bernardino, CA, the New York Daily News headline – “God Isn’t Fixing This” – mocked God, prayer, and Christians as a whole. Many believe that God does not fix the problems in the world because He does not exist, does not care, or is incapable of […]
October 12, 2015
Your Testimonies Are Righteous Forever
Text: Psalm 119:137-144 Eighteenth stanza of Psalm 119 – The focus of this lesson is on righteousness. God’s word is righteous because He is righteous. We can also be righteous if we follow His word. God is Righteous (v. 137, 142) God is the definition of righteous (v. 137) – righteous in all His ways […]
August 10, 2015
Ask in Faith
Text: James 1:5-8 Prayer is an important part of our lives as Christians. James said that when we pray, we must “ask in faith” (James 1:6). What does this mean? What does it NOT mean? We will take a closer look at this phrase in our lesson. Importance of Prayer Asking God – prayer is directed […]
March 17, 2015
Revived Through Righteousness
Text: Psalm 119:33-40 Fifth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson focuses on how God revives men. As should be expected in this psalm, the psalmist emphasizes the place of God’s word – and the righteousness that comes by following it – in this revival. Revival Comes by Following the Way of Righteousness (v. 37, 40) […]
