Text: Malachi 1:6-14 God addressed the worship that was being offered to Him, saying, “Where is My honor?” (Malachi 1:6). They had not dishonored God by ceasing to worship Him, but they may as well have (Malachi 1:10). Instead, they were worshipping in a way that did not honor Him. We need to learn from their […]
May 13, 2024
The Pearl of Great Value
Text: Matthew 13:45-46 There are many investments that one can make (stocks, real estate, collectibles, cryptocurrency, etc.). All of these have to do with financial growth and security in this life. Yet there are certain investments we are to make that are spiritual in nature, and these are most important. In this series, we are […]
August 29, 2022
Answering Basic Questions (Part 9): What Is Worship?
Text: 1 Peter 3:15 In our text, Peter explained that each Christian needs to be ready to give an answer for what we believe. Giving a defense for the HOPE within us requires an ability to articulate the basics of our faith. In this series, we are going to discuss some basic questions that may […]
May 16, 2022
Glad to Go to the House of the Lord
Text: Psalm 122 This psalm is about our attitude toward worship – particularly, the opportunities to assemble for worship. It describes worshiping in the temple (the house of the Lord) and going to Jerusalem. The parallel is to the assembly (where we gather) and the church (where the Lord placed His name). Let us notice some of the things […]
March 21, 2022
O How I Love Your Law
Text: Psalm 119:97 Psalm 119 is the longest psalm in the Bible – 176 verses focused on a single theme (the word of God). This psalm teaches us what the word of God is, what it does for us, and what it requires of us. We cannot cover everything in this psalm in one lesson. In […]
January 24, 2022
Shout Joyfully to the Lord
Text: Psalm 100 This psalm is about praising God. It begins with a universal call to praise Him. It gives us some insight into HOW we offer praise to God and describes some of the reasons WHY He is worthy of praise. Let us notice some of the things this psalm tells us about how […]
