LHIM Weekly Bible Teaching

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”] Ruth 2:1   Boaz, the son of Salmon, was a kinsman to Elimelech (which is important to Ruth’s destiny). 4   Boaz and his workers are spiritually minded people. 12   Ruth was rewarded for living the right way before Yahweh. The blessings were there not only because of her loyalty to Naomi, but more so to Yahweh. Deuteronomy 32:9-14   Figur...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”] Ruth 1:1 The period of the judges was a chaotic time characterized by tribalism, warfare, and lawlessness. Ruth 1:2 Due to the terrible behavior of the Moabites towards the children of Israel, God had banned Moabites from ever entering his assembly. Ruth 1:3-5 Naomi lost her husband and both her sons.  She became a childless widow—a devas...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Jerry Wierwille”] Faith is trust. It is having confidence in something and viewing it as reliable and certain. Therefore, how we think about things and our perspective toward them significantly affects our trust in them. We will see from the Scriptures that the way we think in our minds directly influences our trust. We need to understand the power that...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”] Romans 3:23-28; Galatians 2:16-17   We are justified through the redemption in Christ Jesus. Romans 6:10-11   Dead to sin, alive to God in Christ Jesus Romans 6:23   The free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1-4   No condemnation in Christ 1 Corinthians 1:2   Sanctified in Christ 1 Corinthians 1:30   You in Christ Je...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”] No one is totally free.  We all give up certain freedoms for others.  For example, we give up our freedom to eat dessert so we can live longer and feel better.  We give up our freedom to stay at home so we can make money and do something productive.  We give up our freedom to say what we really think so we still have friends. Freedom from...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Jerry Wierwille”] 2 Corinthians 5:16-17   So then, from now on we regard no one according to the flesh (even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him that way no more). So then, if anyone is in union with Christ, he is a new creation, the old things have passed away, Look!, things have become new. New vs. Old—When we become...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”] Ephesians 2:1-3   This is God’s appraisal of us before Christ. Our spiritual life was nonexistent for we were dead. God’s point of view, regardless of ours, is the truth. 2:11-12   In this state, we groped about in life trying to connect to some identity that provided some kind of significance. We did not acknowledge this identity (the f...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”] Matthew 5:10-12   Jesus fully expected that his followers would suffer persecution.  The world reviles, persecutes, and utters evil against us because of righteousness’ sake and because of our association with Jesus.  We do not seek negative attention, but when it comes, we can take comfort knowing that the world persecuted the prophets b...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”] and [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”] Psalm 36: 9    For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light. Galatians 5:13-14   Love is always the right action. 16   “Flesh” in this context refers to human reasoning and action contrasted with faith. Galatians 4:28-29 18   Every Christian has the choice d...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”] Galatians 2:20   Christianity begins with a death and a birth.  We are crucified with Christ with the result that he now lives in us. Romans 8:7–13   God’s spirit and Christ are interchangeable ways of talking about the same reality.  Christ’s spirit within us brings life into us both now and on the last day when the resurrection occurs. ...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”] In the times of the Bible, there were many kinds of outsiders: Foreigners (Leviticus 19:33–34) Widows, orphans (Exodus 22:22–24) Poor (Proverbs 14:31) Gentiles (Ephesians 2:11–13) Outsider 1: Leah Genesis 29:16–17, 21–35 Outsider 2: Moses Exodus 2:1–15 Outsider 3: Rahab Joshua 2:1–11; 6:23–25; Matthew 1:2–6 Outsider 4: Mary Luke 1:26–38;...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”] 1 Timothy 2:1-4   This series of teachings began with acknowledging what God desires. He wants a genuine love relationship with His children; therefore, He wants all to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth. John 13:34-35   The attraction of the love we manifest to each other stands out as a beacon of light in a very dark world....

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Jerry Wierwille”] Disability —“a physical or mental impairment that substantially affects an individual in experiencing life in ways that other people typically do.” Major Types of Disabilities Physical disabilities Mental/cognitive disabilities Emotional disabilities Developmental disabilities Learning disabilities Disabilities in the Ancient World Indi...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”] Psalm 1:1-6   Although it is sometimes difficult to resist going with the wicked, a person of integrity recognizes the value of doing life God’s way.  Indeed, His blessings are better than the fleeting accolades of people. Hagar Genesis 16:1-16   Hagar found herself in an extraordinarily difficult position.  After Sarai had dealt with her...

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By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”] 1 Timothy 2:3   God’s desire is that all are saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. Matthew 28:18-20   The great commission to the church is not only to help people receive salvation, but also to become disciples. John 8:31-26   Those who accept the Lordship of Christ and continue in his word become disciples. We should want God’s...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”] John 11:47–50   The governing leaders saw Jesus’ popularity as a threat that they needed to eliminate. Mark 11:18   Between the triumphal entry and the temple cleansing, Jesus sealed his fate.  The council worked to discredit Jesus before the crowds but failed miserably. John 12:24–25   As difficult as it was, Jesus knew he had to stay in...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”John Cortright”] John 11:45 Chapter 11 is the record of Lazarus being raised from the dead.  This caused many to believe in Jesus. (The purpose of John is recorded in John 20:30-31 – to believe that Jesus is the Christ – the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name). John 11:46-53 The Pharisees convened a council...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”] 1   “Weep and howl” are frequently used regarding the wicked in the Day of Judgment. 2   James 1:10-11; 2:5-6; Luke 6:24-25 Matthew 19:16-23   The unrighteous rich are the subject, not just the rich. James 5:3   Their emphasis was on saving up for their last days, but their actions will be punished in “the last days.” Luke 12:13-21   To...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”John Cortright”] Wisdom from above vs earthly wisdom James 3:13-18 In James 1:5   We were encouraged to ask God if we lack wisdom.  What does godly wisdom look like? Wisdom from above is gentle, pure, peaceable, reasonable, full of mercy, full of good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. Wisdom of this world has bitter jealousy; has selfish ambition; i...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”] Three subjects – 1) teachers, 2) control the tongue, and 3) wisdom James 3:1   Based on the context, the primary qualification for a teacher is to be genuine, not a hypocrite. Teachers can lead people to or away from God, to eternal life or to death. They must discipline their tongue and have wisdom. 2 Peter 1:19-2:3; 1 John 4:1; Matthew...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”John Cortright”] James chapter two continues with the context in chapter one.  The last topic covered was to be a doer of the word and not only a hearer (James 1:23-27).  Chapter two really expounds on this idea of what is a doer of the word. Chapter two emphasizes two major points: 1) Do not be partial in your faith and love, 2) Faith without works is d...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”] The Epistle was probably the first written after Jesus’ ascension and before Paul revealed the mystery. Many themes correspond with the Sermon on the Mount. First sent to the Christian Jews who dispersed from Israel into Asia Minor, this letter contains many practical concepts of truth which are applicable to all believers. Three vital p...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Jerry Wierwille”] We are created to be in relationship! Genesis 2:15-18 From the very beginning, God saw that humankind needed companionship. For Adam, that was found in his wife, Eve. But our desire for relationships extends to every aspect of life. We desire to be in relationship with our family (parents, siblings, and children), with our friends, co-w...

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”] Romans 8:12   As a believer who has received God’s spirit, you are no longer obligated to live according to the flesh (Ephesians 2:1-3).  You have a choice! Romans 8:13   Living according to the flesh means dying; killing the flesh by the spirit means living.  This is the ongoing fight you must stay vigilant in combating day after day, ye...