Jude 3 Jude says we must “contend earnestly for the faith.” Why? It is because “the faith” is controversial. While many want to shy away from controversy, we cannot avoid it – not just because of our obligation, but because of reality. Everything is controversial to someone. In this lesson we will consider why this […]
May 26, 2014
“I Am A Nobody”
Text: 2 Corinthians 12:11-12 In writing to Corinth, Paul defended his apostleship while trying not to sound arrogant. He was defending the message without elevating self. We are not to overestimate our significance. However, we are also not to underestimate our importance. In this lesson, we will consider some things we can learn from Paul’s statement. Reject […]
May 12, 2014
Why People Do Not Receive Jesus
Text: John 1:11 When Jesus came and preached to the Jews, many would not receive Him. Why? The gospel of John records several events showing reasons why people rejected Jesus. Many do not receive Jesus for the same reasons today. Let us notice a few of these. They Love Darkness (John 3:19-21) Jesus is the […]
May 5, 2014
Like Precious Faith
Text: 2 Peter 1:1 “Like precious faith” – a commonly used phrase, often spoken by brethren wording prayers in the assembly. But what does it mean? Why is it significant? In this lesson, we will take a closer look at this phrase used by the apostle Peter. Faith Before we look at the terms that […]
April 14, 2014
The Resurrection of Christ
Text: Luke 24:1-9 The resurrection of Christ is part of the foundation of the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). It proves that the Bible is true, that Jesus is who He claimed to be, and that we have hope of eternal life. Yet many deny the resurrection. In this lesson we will consider the resurrection of […]
March 24, 2014
Raising Children to be Christians
Text: 3 John 4 Parents strive to “bring [children] up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). The ultimate goal is to lead them to the Lord. Parents may hope that their children enjoy good health and prosperity in this life. But in the end, what matters most is that their “soul prospers” […]
March 24, 2014
Renewed in the Spirit of Your Mind
Text: Ephesians 4:17-24 Christians are to be different from the world – not just in our actions, but also in the way we think. Paul outlines the contrast in this passage. This is a Divine Calling “So this I say, and affirm together with the Lord” (v. 17) – not one man’s opinion; the inspired […]
