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Introduction God usually makes things simple in the Bible, contrasting two clear options: Cain vs. Abel Joseph vs. his brothers Moses vs…

Local churches are authorized to provide for needy Christians. Public charities have a charter that dictates how the money is to be spent…

Introduction I John 3:16-18 Deuteronomy 24:19-22 Matthew 5:42 Let’s do the same as the good Samaritan. Luke 10:30-37 - “Go and do the same…

I Samuel 21 I Samuel 21:1 - Eli’s family came from Nob. I Samuel 21:4 - See Matthew 12:1-8. The Pharisees were judging hypocritically here…

Introduction Today, masculinity is considered toxic. Men are despised in some circles. Some even consider men and women to be the same…

Introduction We are all so close to eternity. We must let that weigh on us. We must do right now while we have opportunity and not trip at…

I Samuel 19 I Samuel 19:1 - This is a good summary of the rest of the chapter. Close friendship between David and Jonathan, but enmity from…

1 in 60 Rule One degree off course? After sixty miles, you’ll miss your target by an entire mile. Proverbs 4:25-27 Can I do this in the name…

Local churches are authorized to provide for worship and edification (continued) Can’t the church practice FELLOWSHIP? (continued) Yes, a…

Introduction Acts 2:1-4, 14 - The Holy Spirit inspired these men to speak. The way God would change the world was through this message. Acts…

I Samuel 17 I Samuel 17:8-11 - See I Samuel 8:19-20. They wanted a king to fight their battles. They were falling into the trap of letting…

[Due to technical difficulties, the first few minutes of this lesson were not recorded. Sorry about that! -MRW] Introduction Ephesians 5:1…

Local churches are authorized to provide for worship and edification (continued) The local church is a group designed for mutual…

Introduction James 3:6-12 Take their little problems seriously … I Thessalonians 5:17; Romans 12:12 I Peter 5:6-7 - God wants us to come to…

Introduction I Samuel 14:52 - Saul was continually at war because of the disobedience of Israel in the past (not removing people from the…

Introduction Matthew 7:13-14 Being on the narrow way requires constant effort. The Beatitudes Matthew 5:3 - “Blessed are the poor in spirit…

Local churches are authorized to provide for worship and edification The local church is a group designed for mutual encouragement as we…

Introduction Acts 16:11-13 - Paul and Silas thrown into prison due to the the riot after they cast a spirit out of a girl. Acts 16:25-4…

I Samuel 13 I Samuel 13:1 Different translations have different numbers here. See Acts 13:21. A few late manuscripts of the Septuagint say…

Local churches are authorized to provide for the preaching of the gospel (continued) Observation: the money was sent directly to the…

Introduction Philippians 4:7 John 14:27 There is only one source of true peace. “If I just had a bit more money …” Ecclesiastes 5:10 Money…

I Samuel 11 I Samuel 11:1-3 - Although it is not mentioned here, we know from later passages that Nahash is the king of the Ammonites. The…

Introduction Micah 6:8 The group at Benchley has changed greatly over the years, but we are called to walk humbly with God. How do we do…

Local churches are authorized to provide for the preaching of the gospel (continued) Overview of the New Testament passages (continued…

It does not reject or replace Christ Some have the idea that either Jesus or baptism saves. It is it not either or! Acts 2:38 Luke 10:1…