Text: Psalm 139:13-14 The Bible clearly identifies God as the creator of all things. Our text makes this personal as each one of us has been created by Him. We have been “fearfully and wonderfully made.” This statement teaches certain things about us, and certain mentalities and behaviors that have become common in our society are the result of forgetting […]
January 16, 2017
Love
Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 In this chapter, Paul took a break from his discussion of spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12, 14) to discuss love. It was certainly not unrelated to the surrounding chapters, but it also stands apart. It is applicable beyond the use of spiritual gifts, the assembly, and the church. So in this lesson, we […]
January 9, 2017
Then the Devil Comes
Text: Luke 8:11-12 In His explanation of the parable of the sower, Jesus described the time when “the devil comes.” There are various times when “the devil comes” to tempt us or to convince us to reject the truth. If we are to resist him, we would do well to note when he comes so we […]
April 25, 2016
Friendship with the World
Text: James 4:4 James warned Christians about “friendship with the world.” He did not say that it was possibly unwise or potentially dangerous. Instead, he used very strong language: “Whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” Knowing this danger, it is important that we know what this […]
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 […]
July 13, 2015
The Fertile Fields of Sin in Sodom
Text: Ezekiel 16:49-50 “The men of Sodom were wicked exceedingly and sinners against the Lord” (Genesis 13:13). Their notable sin was homosexuality (Genesis 19:4-5) and this was why they were destroyed (Jude 7). But how did they reach that point? How has our country reached the point where it is today? The explanation is given […]
November 6, 2012
“We Have No King But Caesar”
Text: John 19:14-16 After Pilate repeatedly tried to release Jesus, the Jews (influenced by their leaders) clearly and boldly repudiated Him. Why? It has to do with what they rejected and what they chose to focus on instead. Who/What Did They Reject? They Rejected Jesus They rejected Jesus even though Pilate found Him innocent (John […]
