Text: John 1:1 The gospel of John was written to teach people about Jesus. The first chapter introduces Jesus to us. It is a good place to go to learn, be reminded, or teach others about Jesus. Jesus is the Word (v. 1) Suggests an announcement – revelation of what otherwise would not have been known (Hebrews […]
November 11, 2013
The Entitlement Mentality
Text: Exodus 2:23-24; 13:3; 16:3 Our society has developed an “entitlement mentality” – particularly among the young, but anyone can be guilty of thinking that because they exist, they are “entitled” to certain things. The Israelites adopted this mindset in Egypt. Though they suffered and God delivered them, they often complained about not having what […]
October 28, 2013
Crucified with Christ
Text: Galatians 2:20 This verse is often cited to make a point about living for Jesus. It is easy to quickly cite it in passing, yet there is a lot in this verse. In this lesson, we will examine 11 phrases in this verse that teach us what it means to be crucified with Christ. […]
October 21, 2013
Four Trustworthy Statements
Text: 1 Timothy 1:15; 4:7-9; 2 Timothy 2:11-13; Titus 3:8 In Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus, he included several trustworthy statements. The facts contained in these statements are worthy of our trust. The ones we will notice in our lesson relate directly to our salvation. Jesus Came to Save Sinners (1 Timothy 1:15) This was […]
September 2, 2013
Talking Back to God
Text: Malachi 3:13 Talking back is a phrase used to describe one who verbally challenges a parent, elder, or superior. When Malachi prophesied, the people were guilty of talking back to God (ex: Malachi 3:13). Several times in this short book, the people openly challenged God’s statements/rebukes. In this lesson, we will briefly consider the […]
