Text: Acts 11:24 The Scriptures teach us that we should imitate the lives of the faithful (Philippians 3:17). Barnabas is one such example of faith that we should follow. He was a “good man” – not by the world’s standard of goodness, but by God’s. His goodness was rooted in his faith and his being […]
June 3, 2013
Praising the Lord Around the Throne
Text: Revelation 4-5 Revelation 4-5 describes a scene around the throne in heaven in which the Lord is receiving praise. With everything that He is and that He has done that is worthy of praise, the vision that John saw emphasized three reasons why the Lord was worthy of the praise He was receiving. Creation […]
April 23, 2012
Did Jesus Die in Our Stead?
Text: Romans 5:8 Jesus died for us – no Bible believer will deny this. But what was the nature of His death? Did He die “in our stead,” as a “substitute”? This is a common theory, and many brethren believe it, yet it is not Biblical. Punishment vs. Consequences for Sin It is vital that […]
April 2, 2012
Caleb’s Inheritance
Text: Joshua 14:6-12; 15:13-14 As one of the two faithful spies, Caleb was promised an inheritance in the land of Canaan (Deuteronomy 1:36). But in order to receive this inheritance, he needed to exhibit certain characteristics in order to obtain it. Caleb’s Example: Patience Caleb was 40 when he spied out Canaan (Joshua 14:7) – […]
February 27, 2012
What the Lord Wants Us to Give Up
Text: Colossians 2:20-23 Lent is the 40-day period beginning with Ash Wednesday leading up to Easter. Those who practice it, give up something for forty days. No matter how well-intentioned, these man-made practices do not help. Instead of thinking we have some spiritual obligation to give up some insignificant luxury for forty days, let’s look […]
September 5, 2011
Old Testament Religious Festivals
Text: Leviticus 23 This lesson takes a brief look at several feasts & observances from the Law of Moses and some of the lessons they provide for us today. Weekly Sabbath (v. 3) Creation — Sabbath patterned after Creation week (Exodus 20:11); reminds us that He is all-powerful (Romans 1:20) & the only true & […]
