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James – Christian Conduct Examined #2 James 4: 1-17 Neil Woodbury James the Elder in the Jerusalem assembly speaks now to the Christian concerning their conduct – to put away the lusts and ways of those outside of Christ. I. You ask and have not – Why? a. Read James 4: 1-4 b. Be not friend to the ways of men because they have departed the ways of God. II. Be subject to God – Stand firm a. Read Jam...

James – Christian Conduct Examined James 4: 1-17 Neil Woodbury James the Elder in the Jerusalem assembly speaks now to the Christian concerning their conduct – to put away the lusts and ways of those outside of Christ. I. You ask and have not – Why? a. Read James 4: 1-4 b. Be not friend to the ways of men because they have departed the ways of God. II. Be subject to God – Stand firm a. Read James...

James – Faith in Practice #7 James 3:1-18 Neil Woodburry Last week we let off in studies in James at James 2: 20 – we’ll pick up there today, then go onto James 3: 1-18 – but will not complete it today! I. Not out of Faith only! a. Read James 2: 20-26 b. Not just a mental action, but a heartfelt response and action on our part; remember that The Faith apart from works is dead. Devoid of life. c. R...

James – Faith in Practice #6, James 2: 1-13 - Neil Woodbury This second chapter of James is a teaching about how a Christian should make “Judgments”. The warning is to not judge without mercy and love as the Jewish Pharisees were prone to doing, but rather as the Lord shall judge them. I. Judge according to “The Faith a. Read James 2: 1-4 b. Fairness is loving and reasonable II. Be careful not to...

James – Faith in Practice #5, James 2: 1-13 Neil Woodbury This second chapter of James is a teaching about how a Christian should make “Judgments”. The warning is to not judge without mercy and love as the Jewish Pharisees were prone to doing, but rather as the Lord shall judge them. I. Judge according to “The Faith a. Read James 2: 1-4 b. Fairness is loving and reasonable II. Be careful not to “m...

James – Faith in Practice #4, James 1: 12-27 Neil Woodbury The proverbial statements of James continues in Chapter 1: 12-27. These truisms are delivered in a Jewish style, as James is led through the Spirit of God to exhort the brethren. I. The source of temptation and sin; a. Read James 1: 12-18 b. The crown of the Life; verse 12 c. Let the people truly know verse 13-18; explain: II. Listen and L...

James – Faith in Practice #2 James 1: 1-11 Neil Woodbury Proverbs of the New Testament in the Jewish mind set. I. Who is this James? Read: Matt. 13: 55, Mark 6: 3 a Clarify this writer b. Other Information II. To the twelve tribes – Hail a. Read James 1: 1 b. Compare 1 Peter 1: 1 III. The Proof of your Faith a. Read James 1: 2-11 b. All joy – count it! c. How God sees men – compare to flesh and bl...

James – Faith in Practice James 1: 1-11 Neil Woodbury Proverbs of the New Testament in the Jewish mind set. I. Who is this James? Read: Matt. 13: 55, Mark 6: 3 a Clarify this writer b. Other Information II. To the twelve tribes – Hail a. Read James 1: 1 b. Compare 1 Peter 1: 1 III. The Proof of your Faith a. Read James 1: 2-11 b. All joy – count it! c. How God sees men – compare to flesh and blood...

Hebrews, The Final Remembrance, # 2 Hebrews 11: 1-25 Neil Woodbury I think we can agree that this epistle we call Hebrews was written to benefit the Hebrew people who had trusted Jesus of Nazareth as their Savior – and put aside the things of the covenant under the Law and promises of God. To be born out of Heaven, through the Gospel of Jesus Christ – through the obedience to God’s Terms of Pardon...

Hebrews, The Final Remembrance, # 1 Hebrews 11: 1-25 Neil Woodbury I think we can agree that this epistle we call Hebrews was written to benefit the Hebrew people who had trusted Jesus of Nazareth as their Savior – and put aside the things of the covenant under the Law and promises of God. To be born out of Heaven, through the Gospel of Jesus Christ – through the obedience to God’s Terms of Pardon...

God Chasteneth The Sons Hebrews 12: 5-29, Neil Woodbury This text is one teaching us to not despise God’s chastening – remember the past events and do not forget the promises of the future. I. God Chasteneth His Children a. Read Hebr. 12: 5-13 II. Follow after Peace a. Read Hebr. 12: 14-17 III. Remember the past encounters with the God of Heaven a. Read Hebr. 12: 18-25 IV. The Future of the Jews w...

Through Faith We Can Endure Hebrews 12: 1-4 Neil Woodbury The writer of the Hebrews letter gives us another way to be thankful for the work of Christ, the Author of Our Salvation. I. No excuse for faithlessness a. Read Hebr. 12: 1 b. The cloud of witnesses II. Consider Jesus the Christ, the Son of God a. Read Hebr. 12: 2-3 b. He is worthy of praise and glory! III. We have not paid the penalty for...

Remembering the Christ at Pentecost Acts 2: 1-4, 14-42 Neil Woodbury The old hymn says, “All about Jesus would I know…” – Well, friends and brethren, Pentecost A.D. 31 was all about Jesus and salvation through His Blood. I. First Gospel Message, from the Apostles a. Read Acts 2: 1-4, 14-42 b. The message and terms of pardon are the same this hour! II. This is the message the Apostles Preached! a....

Faith as God Requires It Heb. 11: 1-7 Neil Woodbury “Faith is Trust and trust is a must, to the Child of God”, G.E.H. Three elements of Faith; 1. A fully convinced acknowledgement of God’s revelation through His Word 2. A self-surrendering fellowship with the Truth (adhesion) 3. A fully assured and answering Trust in the God of Heaven and salvation through His Son Jesus Christ This faith as the Ch...

The Full Knowledge of the Truth Heb. 10: 26-39 Neil Woodbury The last few verses of Hebrews 10 bring us the harsh contrast between becoming “Apostate” towards the Blood of Christ and the blessings of living in Faith, holding the love of the Gospel of Christ to the end of our days to be rewarded in the presence of our Savior. I. Willful sinning of those once in Christ a. Read Hebr. 10: 26-31 b. Wil...

The Law was a “Shadow” of the Good Things #2 Neil Woodbury Heb. 10: 13-25

The Law was a “Shadow” of the Good Things Neil Woodbury Heb. 10: 1-25 This tenth chapter of the Hebrew Letter is a wonderful treatise on the superior nature of Jesus Christ and the New Covenant that He purchased with His Blood. Bringing to the sons of Israel and the Gentile believers the true coming of good things in His Name! I. Sacrifices under the Law bring only temporary peace with God a. Read...

The Covenants Defined to the Saints Heb. 9: 1-28 Neil Woodbury To know of and to understand God’s covenant with mankind is to fully appreciate being “In Christ”, in the Kingdom of God. Now from Hebrews; I. The Blood of the Covenants – “a dedication of” a. Read Hebr. 9: 16-23 b. Principle from God; without blood shedding, there is no remission (of sin). Read Rom. 6: 23, 2 Cor. 5: 7 Turn to Is. 55:...

Join us for potluck breakfast and fellowship 8:30 AM Living In The Resurrection John 11: 25-26 Neil Woodbury The covenant people of Israel lived in the “Hope of the Resurrection” in faith. The covenant people of the Kingdom of God live in the “Reality” of the Resurrection – in the same faith. And this is because of the works of Jesus of Nazareth, and His words concerning the Resurrection. I. God’s...

The Chief Priest of the New Covenant #2 Heb. 8: 1-13 Neil Woodbury In this 8th chapter of the Hebrew letter, the writer makes clear two things; 1. The superior nature of the New High Priest of the New Covenant 2. The superior reality of the New Covenant as compared with the Old Covenant underthe Law of Moses. Thus – the New has fulfilled the grand promise of God’s covenant with Abraham. I. The Chi...

The Chief Priest of the New Covenant Heb. 8: 1-13 Neil Woodbury In this 8th chapter of the Hebrew letter, the writer makes clear two things; 1. The superior nature of the New High Priest of the New Covenant 2. The superior reality of the New Covenant as compared with the Old Covenant underthe Law of Moses. Thus – the New has fulfilled the grand promise of God’s covenant with Abraham. I. The Chief...

Jesus – High Priest of God Neil Woodbury Heb. 7: 1-28 Chapter 7 is a response to the Priesthood order of Melchisedek and how this pertains to Jesus of Nazareth the Christ. This was a very important point of the faith in Jesus to the Hebrew converts to Christ. I. Jesus the Christ, in the priestly order of Melchisedek, for the Assemblies. a. Read Hebr. 6: 30 – 7: 10 b. Read Gen 14: 18-20, the accoun...