Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 Clear Distinction Between Old & New Laws Many people blur the lines between the OT & NT – yet the Bible presents a clear distinction between the two New & better covenant was coming (Jeremiah 31:31-34) – old was obsolete (Hebrews 8:13) Old law was nailed to the cross (Colossians 2:14) […]
May 22, 2011
Why the Interest in Judgment Day Predictions?
Text: Matthew 24:36 They Want to Know What God Knows This is how the first sin was committed — Eve wanted to have knowledge that was exclusive to God (Genesis 3:1-6) We need to be content with what God has revealed (Deuteronomy 29:29) God has given us everything pertaining to life & godliness (2 Peter […]
May 22, 2011
Sins of the Rich Man
Text: Luke 16:19-31 Focused Only on This Life (v. 19) Nothing wrong with riches (1 Timothy 6:17) or enjoying life (Ecclesiastes 11:9) But wealth & enjoyment are not our ultimate goal (1 Timothy 6:9; Ecclesiastes 7:2-3) If we’re not careful, these can turn us away from God (Luke 8:14) This world is only temporary (1 […]
May 15, 2011
For The Truth
Text: 2 Corinthians 13:8 What can we do that would benefit or support the truth? Learn the truth (1 Timothy 4:13; 2 Timothy 2:15) Believe the truth (Hebrews 11:1; Timothy 1:12) Practice the truth (James 2:26; 1 Peter 1:22) Teach the truth (1 Peter 3:15) Defend the truth (Philippians 1:16-17; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5) Encourage the […]
February 13, 2011
The Name of Jesus
Text: Isaiah 9:6 Wonderful Counselor Jesus is the great teacher (Matthew 7:28-29) His message is of divine origin (John 12:49-50) His words lead to eternal life (John 5:24; 6:68) Mighty God Power of Jesus displayed in Creation (Romans 1:20; Colossians 1:16) While on earth, Jesus demonstrated power over creation (Matthew 8:26-27) The deity of Christ […]
January 29, 2011
Solomon Anointed King
Text: 1 Kings 1:38-40 Forgiveness of God Solomon’s mother was Bathsheba (1:11), well-known for her affair with David (2 Samuel 11) Punishment — the child born to Bathsheba would die (2 Samuel 12:14) This child died (2 Samuel 12:15-18) — the next child, Solomon, did not (2 Samuel 12:24), but rather became king When God […]
January 16, 2011
Ezekiel’s Commission
Text: Ezekiel 3:1-21 Our Commission We do not have the same commission as Ezekiel did The Great Commission was given to the apostles (Mark 16:15) and was fulfilled (Colossians 1:23) Our responsibility is to live & serve God and teach about Him wherever we are “Eat This Scroll” (v. 1) — the scroll represented the […]
