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[Note: In this lesson, David talks about Jesus in the past tense, referring to His human existence on earth. In the spiritual sense, Jesus…

What do we know about him? No biographical sketch in scripture. Mentioned 24 times in scripture in most translations Acts – 6 Romans – 1 I…

Introduction Revelation 2:1-7 Casually stray to a different authority Give up hope and optimism

Deuteronomy 4 Deuteronomy 4:1-14 – You need to obey! Deuteronomy 4:15-31 – Idolatry Deuteronomy 4:32-40 – God (end of first speech…

Introduction Learn how to think. Learn how to work, even when it’s hard and unfair. Learn how to manage your time. Learn how to encourage…

Introduction We’ll be studying some things in the Bible that are not discussed as often. We’ll look primarily at the Bible, also pulling in…

Introduction The book of Deuteronomy contains speeches that Moses gave to the people of Israel before they crossed over to the promised land…

Introduction Proverbs 22:24-25 Like it or not, the way I behave is affecting people. I may be having a bad influence. Matthew 18:4-6 Romans…

Introduction Galatians 2:20 What is the difference between saying, “I go to church” and “Christ lives in me”? Obeying God involves a…

Introduction Matthew 6:9-13 – The Lord’s Prayer thelema – translated “will” as in, “will of God” Exceptions! Matthew 21:31 John 1:12 I…

II Corinthians 12, continued: II Corinthians 12:19 – Compare II Corinthians 5:12. II Corinthians 12:20-21 – See Revelation 21:8 and I…

Introduction Jeremiah 35:5-10, 16 – God is having Jeremiah set up a lesson. The Rechabites carried out the legacy of their father. They…

Why written I John 1:4; 2:1, 7-8, 12-14, 26; 5:13 – John tells us why he was writing. He was writing to combat Gnosticism. Subject matter…

Introduction Hebrews 1:1 Prophets were God’s spokesmen. They did more than just tell the future. Ezekiel 4 There are sixteen or seventeen…

II Corinthians 11, continued II Corinthians 11:30-33 – Damascus was Paul’s original destination when he was blinded on the road, leading to…

Introduction I John 3:16 How do we as parents teach our kids spiritual lessons? Philippians 2:5 I Peter 2:21 Examples are powerful – just…

Introduction Courage: Acting despite our fear. Mark 15:43 Deuteronomy 31:1-7, 23 Joshua 1:5-9 – God would be with Joshua. I Chronicles 28:2…

Introduction I Timothy 4:13-16 English Bibles are translations. Word-for-word versus thought-for-thought translations. Examples: John 3:1…

II Corinthians 11 II Corinthians 11:3-4 – Compare Galatians 1:8-9. II Corinthians 11:5-6 – Who are these “super-apostles” (ESV)? Compare…

Introduction I Peter 5:7 Romans 12:12 I John 5:14-15 Waiting allows us to build our trust in Him. Genesis 12:2, 4; 21:5 – Abraham and Sarah…

Introduction Matthew 25:44-46 If we’re not interested, we’ll never take action. Romans 5:8 – God took the initiative to provide a means for…

II Corinthians 10 This chapter begins the third major section of II Corinthians. The tone here is more assertive and sharper. II Corinthians…

Introduction Romans 6:1 We must die to sin, not continue to live with it. We struggle to put sin away and keep it away. Example: King Asa II…

Introduction Can we list a few things that allow a person to be positive and optimistic? Take care of someone who is worse off than you. Be…

Introduction I Timothy 3:8-13 The word “deacon” (diakonos) Often translated “servant” or “minister.” Romans 16:1-2 – Same Greek word used…