LHIM Weekly Bible Teaching

Praise means “to express approval or admiration for someone or something.” Worship means “to regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion.” The most common Greek words translated “worship” in the NT is prokuneō, which means “to express in attitude or gesture one’s complete dependence on or submission to a high authority figure.” Our posture is a reflection of our heart. Our non-ver...

What is faith? Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. The context of this verse is a continuation of the closing verses of the previous chapter. (See Hebrews 10:35-39.) The things that are “hoped for,” the things “not seen,” have been promised by God!!! Faith begins with a promise of God. Do you know God’s word? Have you heard God speaking t...

The purpose of the ages is God’s desire for a love relationship with humanity that is real, personal, and everlasting. Deuteronomy 6:1-15 The Shema (hear or listen) is about relationship with our God. Exodus 3:15 For 6,828 times, His name was written in the Hebrew text. Psalms 83:18; 86:9-12; 34:3; 69:30; 105:1 Isaiah 12:1-6 If the translators would have put “Yahweh” instead of “LORD,” perhaps the...

Mark 2:13-17 After calling Levi the tax collector to come and follow him, Jesus spent an evening eating with many tax collectors and sinners. People did not like tax collectors since they were taking money from the Jewish people to give to the Romans who had occupied Judea for nearly a century. The Pharisees questioned Jesus’ decision to spend time with this kind of people. Mark 5:1-20 A man who h...

John 3:16 Love is initiated by God in giving His son, and His son died for us. Mat 22:36-40 Great commandments a. Love God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind b. Love your neighbor as yourself Eph 3:16-19 Rooted and established in love 1 John3:11-18 We love one another. Remaining in love points to the spiritual reality of God (who is love) in Christ (who demonstrated God’s love)...

Psalm 127:3; Proverbs 17:6 Even though children had a low status in antiquity, the Bible takes a surprisingly high view of them. Mark 10:13-16; Matthew 18:3, 10 Jesus, likewise, favored children and used them as the example for how adults need to be to enter the Kingdom of God. Some typical objections to getting involved in children’s ministry: Objection 1 – “But, I don’t have any kids.” Obj...

Acts 2:44-47 the believers met from house to house 5:17-42 they met in the temple and from house to house 8:1-3 Saul went house to house because the fellowships were in the homes 12:1-19 Mary had a fellowship in her home while Peter was in jail 16:40 They went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia, and when they saw the brethren, they encouraged them and departed Romans 16:3-5 Prisca an...

Acts 2:39 On the day of Pentecost, about 3,000 souls were added to the church in Jerusalem. What did they do? Perhaps we can learn from the early church. Acts 2:40-44 – Continually devoted to apostles’ teaching – Continually devoted to fellowship – Continually devoted to breaking bread – Continually devoted to prayer – Had all things common — sharing of th...

Leviticus 19:32; Job 12:12; Proverbs 17:6; 20:29 The Bible holds a strong appreciation for the aged, resulting in honor and respect. Proverbs 5:18-19; Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Ecclesiastes 12:1-3 The Bible also recognizes the goodness of youth, including the delights of a newlywed couple and the vigor of young strength. Jeremiah 1:6-8 It’s tough to be young sometimes, especially when someone is ine...

Romans 8:18-19 Logically reason and eagerly long for 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Focus on the Kingdom. Twelve aspects of the age to come in Isaiah: The earth is dramatically altered, then restored – 35:1-2 Jerusalem becomes the capitol of the world – 2:2-4; 56:6-8 Jesus the Messiah reigns as King in Jerusalem – 2:14; 9:6-7; 32:1-8 Earth is filled with the knowledge of Yahweh – 11...

Isaiah 53:1-3 What God plans to do is so upside-down, so paradoxical, who would ever believe it? What follows in the chapter is God’s supernatural wisdom (1 Cor 1:18-24). There was nothing extraordinary about Jesus’ appearance. Even so, he was despised and rejected (Mark 14:65; 15:9-15; John 19:15). Isaiah 53:4-6 Jesus died on our behalf, bearing our transgressions. He was the perfect mediator who...

Isaiah 36:1 This was the 14thyear of the reign of Hezekiah. Isaiah was called in the year King Uzziah died (Isaiah 6:1). Isaiah’s ministry then spanned the time of four kings of Judah (Isaiah 1:1) and lasted at least 47 years. Uzziah 1 year (Isaiah 6:1) King Jotham 16 years (2Kings 15:32-33) King Ahaz16 years (2Kings 16:1-2) Hezekiah 14 years (or more) (Isaiah 36:1) ————&#8...

Isaiah 1:1-4 As Isaiah drew closer to God, he became aware of sin, both his own and that of his people. He prophesied for decades while his country went through huge political and economic changes (e.g. Isaiah 1:7 to 2:7). Isaiah mentions many different types of sins, including: 1. Greedy leaders (56:10-11) 2. Violence (59:6-7) 3. Hypocrisy (66:3) 4. Rejecting God’s prophets (30:10-11) 5. Refusing...

Isaiah 6 occurred early in his ministry, maybe chronologically before or immediately after chapter one. Isaiah 6:1 Compare with 1:1. 2 Seraphim are spoken of only twice; both in this chapter. They are spiritual beings in the throne room of God. Similar to Ezekiel 1 and 10; Revelation 4 3 Revelation 4:8 5 Unclean lips – the context is that God commissions him to be His spokesman. Unclean lips...

Luke 1:26-56 Mary was a young woman living in Nazareth who was betrothed to Joseph. The angel, Gabriel, came to her with a mind-blowing message–she would bear the future king of Israel! She courageously accepted this role with the words, “I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” In these words, Mary exemplifies to all of us courageous faith. Matthew 1:18-25 Jose...