Text: Psalm 119:169-176 Twenty-second stanza of Psalm 119 – This final stanza focuses on the need to praise God because of His word. We considered this point a little bit in the previous lesson. This is a fitting conclusion to the study of Psalm 119. Given all that we have learned about God’s word, we should […]
December 14, 2015
Baptizing Jesus
Text: Matthew 3:13-17 Matthew recorded the occasion when Jesus came to be baptized of John. There are some important lessons to be learned from this event. Let us consider some of these in this lesson. The Need to be Baptized of Christ (Matthew 3:14) John said, “I have need to be baptized of You” – […]
November 23, 2015
My Heart Stands in Awe of Your Words
Text: Psalm 119:161-168 Twenty-first stanza of Psalm 119 – In this lesson, we will focus on the idea of reverence. If we fear God, we should hold His word in the highest regard. This will cause us to respond to His word in a certain way. We Should Stand in Awe of God’s Words (Psalm 119:161) […]
November 9, 2015
The Sum of Your Word is Truth
Text: Psalm 119:153-160 Twentieth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson focuses on truth. However, it is not enough to simply recognize that the word is truth. We must also obey it if we hope to be saved. The Sum of God’s Word is Truth (Psalm 119:160) We have seen already in this psalm that God’s […]
November 2, 2015
The Character Qualifications for Elders
Text: 1 Timothy 3:2-3; Titus 1:6-9 If we are to develop, identify, and appoint elders, we must know the qualifications for elders that God has given. Most of the qualifications have to do with the elder’s character – traits that all Christians should possess. In studying these, it is not just about someone else (elders or […]
October 26, 2015
Hear My Voice According to Your Lovingkindness
Text: Psalm 119:145-152 Nineteenth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson is about the help that we can receive from God. Much of the emphasis is on prayer. However, as we should expect by this point in this psalm, we cannot appeal to God without regard to His word. Prayer is Important for God’s People (v. 145-147, 149) […]
October 12, 2015
Your Testimonies Are Righteous Forever
Text: Psalm 119:137-144 Eighteenth stanza of Psalm 119 – The focus of this lesson is on righteousness. God’s word is righteous because He is righteous. We can also be righteous if we follow His word. God is Righteous (v. 137, 142) God is the definition of righteous (v. 137) – righteous in all His ways […]
