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Nahum 1:1-3:19 Introduction Nahum means “consolation.” The only consolation we read about in the book is that Assyria would no longer bother…

Authority = right, liberty Deity Father, Son, Holy Spirit – Genesis 1:1; Hebrews 1:1-2; John 8:28-29; 16:13-15 Ultimate authority starts…

I Thessalonians 5:1-28 I Thessalonians 5:1-11 – The day of the Lord I Thessalonians 5:1 - Example of paralipsis. I Thessalonians 5:2 – The…

Matthew 10:13-14 Make no mistake – Jesus is the Judge! John 5:17-30 – Jesus and the Father are united in all things. Acts 10:42; 17:30-3…

Zephaniah 1:1-3:20 Introduction Zephaniah was the son of Hezekiah, contemporary with Jeremiah. He prophesied in the days of Josiah, 630-60…

II Corinthians 7:4 Do I understand that I am personally guilty of sin? Children start out innocent. Acts 2:38; Luke 18:15 But at some point…

I Thessalonians 4:1-18 I Thessalonians 4:1-2 – “Excel still more.” Every church should want to mature to this point. They were not perfect…

Being told “no” is not easy. Kids don’t like “no” and neither do adults. Times in the Bible when God answered petitions with “yes”: Exodus…

Micah 1-7 Introduction Micah means “who is like Jehovah.” Micah was contemporary with Isaiah, which we can see by comparing the kings…

I Thessalonians 4:1 Leaving our first love Ephesus timeline Paul’s second journey: Acts 18:19-21 Paul’s third journey: Acts 19 Paul’s…

I Thessalonians 3:1-13 I Thessalonians 3:1-5 – This is still needed today: older Christians encouraging new Christians. Timothy is a good…

Hosea 1-14 Introduction to the book “Hosea” means salvation. Hosea was roughly contemporary with Amos. The book was written about 750-722 B…

Hebrews 8:1-2 He’s there to save us from our sins forever. Hebrews 2:17 Leviticus 16:15, 32-34 – The high priest made atonement for all…

I Thessalonians 2:1-20 I Thessalonians 2:1-2 – Paul had been mistreated in Philippi (Acts 16:12-40). Paul was jailed, then miraculously…

The concept of denominations is not present in the New Testament. Organization: We are not part of any earthly hierarchy. Ephesians 5:22-2…

Amos 1-9 Introduction to the book Amos means “burden bearer.” Message of the book: doom. The book was written approximately 760-750 B.C…

Galatians 2:20 First of all, it’s impossible to remove God from the world He created. Colossians 1:16-17 Removing God from the world is like…

I Thessalonians 1:1-10 I Thessalonians 1:1-3 – The church in Thessalonica was new and was formed in a rough environment. If the gospel can…

I Timothy 2:9-10 – The emphasis should be on being a godly woman. Appearance is secondary. I Peter 3:1-4 So … how long, how tight? Proverbs…

Exodus 20:12 – The Law of Moses required children to honor their father and mother. Ephesians 6:2-3 – The same law applied to Christians. I…

I Peter 5:2 – Shepherd which flock? The one among you, that you sustain a relationship with. Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 1:22-23 – Elders…

What has God authorized churches to be engaged in? Duties are based on relationships. We see this principle repeatedly in the Bible. Luke 1…

Ephesians 6:4 – The duty of training a child arises from the parents’ relationship with the child. Duties are based on relationships. These…

Ephesians 5:22; Colossians 3:18 Hebrews 4:14-16; James 5:13 III John 1:5-8 – We have a duty to support preachers because we are Christians…

II Thessalonians 3:6 – Who are the brothers under consideration? II Thessalonians 1:1 – The audience of this letter was a church – those…