Text: 1 Corinthians 4:6 Paul had to address several problems in his first letter to Corinth. One had to do with them elevating men and regarding them as more important than they were. He used himself and Apollos as an example to teach them “not to exceed what is written.” His warning to them was […]
July 13, 2015
From Your Precepts I Get Understanding
Text: Psalm 119:97-104 Thirteenth stanza of Psalm 119 – God meant for His word to be understood. Not only can it be understood, it can be understood by anyone. Furthermore, if we have the right attitude, we can continue to progress in our understanding, even to the point that we surpass those who might generally be “older […]
June 29, 2015
Forever Your Word Is Settled In Heaven
Text: Psalm 119:89-96 Twelfth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson is about stability. God’s word is settled/fixed in heaven. This allows us to have stability in our lives if we follow the word of God. God’s Word is Forever Settled (v. 89) The laws of man are always changing – God’s law does not change […]
June 22, 2015
Bible Study Mistakes to Avoid
Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 Studying the Bible is an important part of being a Christian. Yet we sometimes make mistakes when it comes to Bible study. When we do, our study does not benefit us as it should. In this lesson, we will notice some common mistakes that are made in studying the Bible so […]
June 15, 2015
The Arrogant Have Dug Pits For Me
Text: Psalm 119:81-88 Eleventh stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson is about persecution that comes from following God’s word. This is important for us to remember since we will all face persecution (2 Timothy 3:12). These verses not only speak of the reality of persecution, but the hope we have despite of it. Sometimes […]
May 25, 2015
Your Hands Made Me and Fashioned Me
Text: Psalm 119:73-80 Tenth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson focuses on God as our Creator, the giver of life. This should cause us to serve the Lord and do so in a certain way. Let us notice the connection between God being our Maker and our Master. God is Our Creator (v. 73) […]
May 18, 2015
Those Who Have No Right to Speak God’s Word
Text: Psalm 50:16-21 We sometimes hear celebrities, politicians, and other godless people quoting (or misquoting) the Bible to defend an unscriptural position. When we hear them, we might think, “What business do they have in speaking about the Bible?” God asked the same question in our text. There are certain ones who have no right […]
