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Jude 1-4 Four Characteristics of Apostates: 1. Deception 2. Ungodly 3. Manipulators of Grace 4. Denying the Lordship of Christ

God Doesn’t Want Us to Be Consumed with Worry Matthew 6:25-32 5 Biblical Reasons Not to Worry 1. Worry is NEEDLESS 2. Worry is SENSELESS Matthew 6:26; Psalm 147:8-9 3. Worry is USELESS Matthew 6:27; Acts 17:26; Matthew 6:28; 1 Peter 3:3; Matthew 6:29 4. Worry is FAITHLESS Matthew 6:30 The Phrase “oh ye of little faith” is used in 4 other places in the gospels: Luke 12; Matthew 8, 14, 16 5. Worry i...

Elevate Your Walk by Ch, Capt. Matt Spurgeon   3 Steps to elevate your walk: 1) Rejoice in the Lord 2) Surround yourself with believers 3) Press on towards the goal

Watch Out for a Spirit of Worldliness and the Choices You Make Matthew 6:19-24 3 Commitments and Questions from Our Lord 1. Possess REAL Treasure - “Where’s Your Heart?” Matthew 6:19-20; Proverbs 6:6,8; 1 Timothy 6:17 A 7-Fold Test of How to Know When Something “Owns” You a. When you need that thing as a major source of happiness or fulfillment in your life b. When you can’t imagine living without...

3 John 3 Men, 3 Lessons: 1. Lesson of Gaius — Christian Hospitality is no small thing in the Lord’s eyes—get involved somewhere 2. Lesson of Diotrophese — One church member’s pride can greatly harm the work of the Lord 3. Lesson of Demetrius — Leave a legacy of following the Word of God and building up the work of God

Prayer and Fasting is Giving UP To Get IN Matthew 6:16-18 7 Weapons of the Believer 1. The Word of God 2. Prayer 3. Worship 4. The Name of Jesus 5. Our Testimony 6. Thanksgiving 7. Fasting 3 Lessons on Fasting from Our Savior 1. A Commendation ○ It was a means, not an end – Matthew 6:16 ○ It was not commanded, only expected – Matthew 6:16; Psalm 35:13 There are 7 reasons for fasting: ● Lamentation...

Five Lessons We Can Learn from Jochebed: 1. She Married a Godly Man Exodus 2:1, 6:20; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Hebrews 11:23; Exodus 2:2 2. She Devised a Trustful Plan Exodus 2:3; Hebrews 11:23; Jeremiah 17:7 3. She Delegated a Crucial Task Exodus 2:4-6 4. She Received a Wonderful Privilege Exodus 2:7-9; Ephesians 1:3 5. She Surrendered a Personal Right Exodus 2:10; 1 Peter 5:6; Galatians 2:20

The Book of Lamentations: • Jeremiah is the Author • Written after the siege and destruction of Jerusalem in 587BC • Includes deep grief over human suffering, confession of sin, cry for relief, and a glimpse of hope Lamentations is written in poetic form: • Long line followed by short line • Metaphors • Tragic reversals • Acrostics following the Hebrew Alphabet Why do we need a book about weeping?...

Part 19 - The Six Petitions of the Lord’s Prayer - II Matthew 6:9-13; John 3:5; Romans 14:17 Three Petitions Towards God and For Us 1. For God’s Glory - His PRAISE 2. For God’s Kingdom - His PROGRAM 3. For God’s Will - His PRIORITY 4. For Our Needs - His PROVISION Matthew 6:11; 1 Corinthians 10:23; Proverbs 30:8 5. For Our Forgiveness - His PARDON Matthew 6:12 5 Words in the New Testament for Sin...

Jeremiah 50-51 Themes of the Prophecy Against Babylon 1. The gods of Babylon will be powerless to save them (50:2, 38; 51:17-19) 2. The land of Babylon will be devastated by enemies from the north (50:3, 9; 51:11,28) 3. The fall of Babylon will signal the restoration of Israel (50:4–5, 8, 33–34; 51:5–6, 10, 45, 50) 4. Violence of Babylon will be avenged (50:10-11, 14-15, 28– 29; 51:24, 35, 49) 5....

Part 18 - The Six Petitions of the Lord’s Prayer - I Matthew 6:9-13, 33 Three Petitions for God 1. For God’s Glory - His PRAISE Matthew 6:9 Two Key Parts of This injunction a. Adoration Matthew 11:25 b. Destination Matthew 6:9 Two Key Paths of This Injunction 1) A belief in His EXISTENCE – Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 16:8 2) A Belief in His EXCELLENCE – John 17:3 2. For God’s Kingdom - His PROGRAM Matthew...

Chapters 46-48 Judgment on Mighty Egypt (46) Judgment on Violent Philistines (47) Judgment on Wealthy Moab (48)

7 Incredible Truths About the Love of God John 3:16 1. The love of God is UNCONDITIONAL John 3:16, 4:24 2. The love of God is SACRIFICIAL John 3:16; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:10; 1 John 4:8; John 3:10 3. The love of God is VALUABLE John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:21 4. The love of God is PERSONABLE John 3:16 5. The love of God is ACCESSIBLE John 3:16; Romans 3:23; Romans 10:8 6. The love of God is NON-JU...

Pray to God Alone, As Your Father Romans 8:26; Matthew 6:9; Psalm 119:160, 19:14; Jeremiah 29:12 2 Characteristics of The Lord’s Prayer 1. It’s Comprehensive 2. It’s Concise – Matthew 6:9-13 1. To WHOM We Should Pray: God Only – Matthew 6:9 2 Groups We Are Not to Pray To: - Departed Saints – 1 Timothy 2:5 - Angels and Divine Beings – Revelation 19:10 2. HOW We Should Address God: √ As Our “Father”...

Jeremiah 45 1. God Noticed Baruch’s Sorrow (1-3) 2. God Ruled Baruch’s Situation (4) 3. God Revealed Baruch’s Selfishness (5) 4. God Promised Baruch’s Salvation (5)

Fake Virtue in Prayer is Senseless Matthew 6:5-8 1. The IMPORTANCE of Prayer Matthew 6:5; Acts 9:11; Psalm 32:6 2. The IMPERFECTIONS in Prayer Jesus’ Four Areas of Concern a. Their Places Which They Selected Matthew 6:5 3 False Reasons for prayer i. For Monetary Gain ii. For Usurping of Power iii. For Personal Opinion b. Their Posture Which They Used Matthew 6:5; Psalm 134:1; Ephesians 3:14 c. The...

Lesson 21 Jeremiah 44

Fake Virtue in Giving is Repulsive Matthew 15:8; Luke 12:1; Matthew 6:1-4 Four Factors to Consider in Giving 1. A CAUTION When Giving ● What We Are in Risk OF - A Subtle Sin Matthew 15:1; Galatians 6:12 ● What We Are in Risk BY - A Serious Sin Ecclesiastes 10:1 2. A CALL To Giving Matthew 6:1 Giving is: ● It is appointed by the law Deuteronomy 12:5-6 ○ The tithe (first 10%) - Compulsory and system...

Jeremiah 40-43 Three Practical Warnings: 1. Be aware of the battle with the world and our flesh 2. Watch out for slipping imperceptibly into disobedience  3. Stay true to God’s Word as the people around you turn toward Egypt

Love People Like Jesus Would Romans 13:10; Matthew 5:43-48 1. The CORRUPTED COMMENTS of the Jewish Teachers Matthew 5:43; Leviticus 19:18; Exodus 23:4; Deuteronomy 23:7 Understanding God’s Command to Safeguard Israel from the Canaanites ● It was a Defensive Action ● It was a Judicial Action 2. The CLEAR COMMAND of the Lord Jesus Matthew 5:44 What loving your neighbor DOES NOT mean: ● Endorsing Evi...

Jeremiah & Lamentations Lesson 19 Jeremiah 39

ACT Gracefully, Don’t REACT Selfishly Matthew 5:38-42 1. The Old Testament PERMISSION: Matthew 5:38; Exodus 21:23-25 Two Good Purposes God’s Wise Laws Served: ● A Deterrent ● A Restraint – Genesis 4:23-24 2. The Fake religious Teacher’s PERVERSION Two False Pretenses They Expounded: 1. Retaliation was unavoidable – Ephesians 4:32 2. Taking the law into their own hands was acceptable – Psalm 82:3 3...

Jeremiah 37-38

Always Value the Importance of Truth Matthew 5:33-37 1. The RATIONALE of Insincere Oaths What it DOES NOT extend to: Matthew 5:33 ● Oaths Taken in Court Matthew 26:63-64 ● Oaths Taken on Solemn Occasions What it DOES extend to: ● Irreverent appeals Matthew 5:34-36 ● Pretended Promises ● Unnecessary Confirmations Matthew 5:37 2. The REASONS of Insincere Oaths a. They Are Evil In Their ROOT Matt. 5:...

Jeremiah 35 Helpful Definitions: “Principle”— A Bible truth we live by “Conviction” — A personal belief based on the Biblical principle “Standard” — A guideline which helps us keep our conviction Rechabite Family Legacy Observations: 1. The Rechabite Legacy began with one person who honored the Biblical path in his own heart and life 2. The Rechabite Legacy launched because a strong leader created...