Text: Genesis 49:5-7 Shortly before Jacob’s death, he gathered his sons together to speak about their futures. All of the sons were addressed individually except for two brothers – Simeon and Levi. Because of what they did together, their descendants would face similar futures. However, the descendants of one of them would make a decision […]
June 2, 2025
Problems with Denying God’s Existence
Text: Psalm 14:1 In the previous lesson, we talked about the proof we have for the existence of God. There is evidence for God, and it is reasonable to believe in Him. Yet many people ignore this evidence and deny the existence of God. However, denying His existence is not inconsequential. There are several major […]
May 19, 2025
Why Do We Obey God?
Text: Romans 6:16-17 Most people do not recognize God, so it is not surprising that they do not obey Him. Yet as Christians, obedience ought to be a way of life. But WHY do we obey God? It is not to “earn” our salvation. Yet as our text explains, we must be “obedient from the […]
May 12, 2025
Three Indictments
Text: Hebrews 10:29 The Hebrew writer addressed the problem of those who would “go on sinning willfully” (Hebrews 10:26). These were Christians who were forgiven of their sins. Yet in our text, the Hebrew writer made three indictments against them. He was not just indicting them of sin, but of three things they were doing […]
May 5, 2025
Consider the Mercy of the Lord
Text: Psalm 107 In this psalm, the psalmist praised God for His mercy. He invites us to “consider the lovingkindnesses [mercy] of the Lord” (v. 43), and gives examples. It is good for us to consider these. There are lessons for us to learn in these examples. Acknowledging God’s Mercy Give thanks to the Lord […]
April 14, 2025
Enemies of the Cross of Christ
Text: Philippians 3:18-19 In our text, Paul reminded these brethren of something he had already warned them about. Some were “enemies of the cross of Christ.” Obviously, this was destructive for these individuals. Yet their influence was also dangerous for the faithful brethren in Philippi. The same warning is necessary for us today. If we […]
March 3, 2025
The Lost Sheep
Text: Luke 15:3-7 The parable of the lost sheep is one of the more well-known parables of Jesus. It teaches us of God’s love for us, even if/when we wander away from Him. It also shows us what our attitude should be with those who wander off and are restored. It is good to be […]
