Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-12 Paul begins by reminding these Christians of the parallels between then and the Israelites (v. 1-4). But most died in the wilderness. We need to learn from their failings so we can avoid their sins. Do Not Crave Evil Things (v. 6) This was the fundamental problem that led to the […]
November 29, 2011
Handling the Temptations of Life
Text: James 1:13-16 Three Ways in Which We Are Tested’ Trials — dealt with in previous lesson Temptations (external) — someone tried to tempt you to sin Temptations (internal) — you desire to sin Do Not Say, “I Am Being Tempted by God” Man has a tendency to blame others for his own actions (Genesis […]
November 8, 2011
“Nothing Like This Has Ever Happened”
Text: Judges 19:30 Following the rape and abuse that led to the death of a Levite’s concubine, a message was sent out to all the tribes of Israel to take note of what occurred and deal with the situation. This type of event had not been experienced by anyone in the recent generations. So they […]
October 11, 2011
Dealing with Matters of Judgment
Text: 1 Corinthians 13:6-7 How are brethren to handle differences in matters of personal judgment? Is it Truly a Matter of Judgment? First must determine if the issue under consideration is truly a matter of judgment or if it is a matter of sin instead This determination is made only by an unbiased examination of […]
October 10, 2011
“Awake, Sleeper”
Text: Ephesians 5:14 What Paul Says They Needed to Do Go from sleep to being awake — state of alertness Go from death to life — state of salvation Go from darkness to light — state of enlightenment Why They Needed to Do These Things If they were not alert, they were vulnerable (1 Peter […]
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 & […]
