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Bible Studies (114)
-Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth (vs. 5) -I Corinthians 9:21 -Galatians 1:8 -II Timothy 4:7 -Ephesians 4:32 -Meek are those who are gentle and the quiet spirited -Where does this meekness come from? From poverty of the spirit -I Corinthians 4:7 -Blessed are they which…
Introduction -Acts 16:31 -John 1:12 -John 7:37-38 -Isaiah 53:5 -II Corinthians 5:17 -James 2:18 1 Introduction – Matthew 5:1-2 -Seeing the multitude -Same message for all -Who is speaking? He -Revelations 1:17-18 -Where is He speaking? -Went up to the Mountain -Posture of the preacher -Sitting -He opened his mouth…
Introduction -Luke 4:24-30 -Naaman has got to learn few lessons -Matthew 9:13 -Luke 19:10 -I Peter 5:6 -Every command of God presupposes a need -Matthew 11:28 -John 7:37 -John 4:10 -Who is Naaman? (vs. 1) -Captain -Greeat man -Honorable -Lord used him to deliver Syria -A mighty man in valor…
The Consequences (vs. 19-23) Isaiah 43:1-2 The Companion (vs. 24-25) Genesis 18:1-15 Daniel 3:28 Deuteronomy 31:6 The honor and Praise (vs. 26-30) Daniel 3:28 Romans 12:1 I Peter 4:12 We are going to face fiery…
The Ceremony (vs. 1-3) The Command (vs. 4-5) The Consequence (vs. 6-7) The Collusion (vs. 8-12) Daniel 2:49 Proverbs 14:30 Songs of Solomon 8:6 Three accusations (vs. 12) these men have not regarded thee Matthew 22:21 They serve not thy gods …
Introduction Man is basically religious Men invent gods and those gods will lead men into idolatry & Immorality Romans 1:21-24, 32 Today, Idolatry may look like: Worship the god of possessions Worshiping the god of plenty. Worshiping the god of Pride. Worshiping the people as gods. Worshiping the…
Can you decide what to do with God? Introduction Man is generally religious Man, inevitably bows at some shrine. Romans 1:18-23 The Old Testament tells us much about man’s religious nature. Psalm 115 Genesis 1:27 Romans 1:21-24, 32 Exodus 20:3-4 …
The results of Daniel not compromising on the lifestyle -Unashamed Boldness (vs. 8) -Higher (than norm) Standard (vs. 8) -Godly Protection (vs. 9) -Persistence (vs. 10-12) -Unblemished faith (vs. 12-13) -Unusual test (vs. 14-16) -Heavenly blessing (vs. 17-20) -Influence through uncompromised living (vs.21) They won the battle; they avoided the…
The results of Daniel not compromising on the lifestyle -Unashamed Boldness (vs. 8) -Higher (than norm) Standard (vs. 8) -Godly Protection (vs. 9) -Persistence (vs. 10-12) -Unblemished faith (vs. 12-13) -Unusual test (vs. 14-16) -Heavenly blessing (vs. 17-20) -Influence through uncompromised living (vs.21) -They won the battle; they avoided the…
Results of Daniel not compromising on the lifestyle -Unashamed Boldness (vs. 8) -Higher (than norm) Standard (vs. 8) -Godly Protection (vs. 9) -Persistence (vs. 10-12) -Unblemished faith (vs. 12-13) -Unusual test (vs. 14-16) -Heavenly blessing (vs. 17-20) -Influence through uncompromised living (vs.21) King’s Forgotten Dream -We begin to see the…
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The results of Daniel not compromising on the lifestyle -Unashamed Boldness (vs. 8) -Psalm 119:46 -Higher (than norm) Standard (vs. 8) -Proverbs 31:4 -Godly (unearthly) Protection (vs. 9) -Proverbs 16:7 -Persistence – Do not give up (vs. 10-11) The results of Daniel not compromising on the lifestyle -Unblemished faith (vs.…
Daniel Chapter One -First thing was to change their identity -Secondly, they wanted to elevate their education and belief -Thirdly, they wanted to change their lifestyle -Proverbs 4:23 The results of Daniel not compromising on the lifestyle -Unashamed Boldness (vs. 8) -Psalm 119:46 -Romans 1:16 -Higher (than norm) Standard (vs.…
Daniel Chapter One -First thing was to change their identity -Daniel 1:6-7 -Secondly, they wanted to elevate their education and beliefs -Daniel 1:4 -Thirdly, they wanted to change their lifestyle -Daniel 1:5 The results of Daniel not compromising on the lifestyle -Daniel 1:8 -Unashamed Boldness -Daniel 1:3, 5 -Psalm 119:46…
Daniel Chapter One -First thing was to change their identity -Daniel 1:6-7 -Secondly, they wanted to elevate their education and beliefs -Daniel 1:4 -Thirdly, they wanted to change their lifestyle -Daniel 1:5 -Daniel would not let their lifestyle to be changed. Why? -First: King’s food was offered to idols. -Secondly,…
Daniel Chapter OneFirst thing: wanted to change their identityDaniel 1:6-7Secondly, wanted to change their beliefsDaniel 1:4Thirdly, wanted to change their lifestyleDaniel 1:5 If they had given in to the lifestyle of the Chaldeans, they would have flatly denied the Word of God. Why?First: King’s food was offered to idols.Secondly, eating…
Introduction Have you heard the phrase, “every man has his price”? I suppose it’s true of the world that it ought not to be true of believers. Adam, Abraham, Sarah, Esau, King Saul, Aaron, Samson, Israel, David, Solomon, Ahab, Peter, Ananias and Sapphira, and Judas Moses before Pharaoh, Paul before…
Prayer is worship of the Lord, thanksgiving, and praise - Communion First question: Where do we come? (Hebrews 4:16) Answer: We come to a throne It is not a throne of justice, power, wisdom, or holiness. Job 42:5-6 Psalm 22:14 I Corinthians 3:19 Isaiah 6:5 Its is a throne of…
IntroductionI want to learn to pray. Don’t you? Prayer is more than asking and receiving Prayer is worship of the Lord Prayer is thanksgiving I Thessalonians 5:18 Prayer is praisePrayer can be summed up in one word: Communion I John 1:3 Philippians 4:4 Luke 18:1 Prayer occupies a most important…
The Gospel – how does God save sinners? Darius’ Dilemma Daniel 6:15-16 God’s law cannot be changed. Daniel 6:12 The law of God is Holy The law of God cannot be changed Because God’s nature never changes God’s law is spiritual, but we are carnal Matthew 15:12-18 The law must…
Introduction This story is given to illustrate our deliverance from the curse of the broken law. Org chart King, three presidents, 120 rulers, and governors, counselors, and captains Two presidents: Honor the king or destroy Daniel? Their idea: For 30 days nobody will…
Why is it good for me to be afflicted? Trial or affliction reveals the reality of my faith! Trial enables me to see the weakness of human flesh! Trials and afflictions lead me looking to the grace of God for my strength and my help! Trials and afflictions…
2 things that are good for me Good for me that I have been afflicted Psalm 119:71 Philippians 1:29 II Timothy 3:12 John 16:33 Hebrews 12:8 II Corinthians 12:9-10 James 1:10 Psalm 34:18 I Peter 4:12 I Thessalonians 3:3 Job 13:15 Job 1:21-22 Why is it good for me to…
Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. Introduction Romans 15:4 I Corinthians 10:11 Teach me Thy Way Psalm 86:11 Psalm 1:1-6 Lord accomplishes His purpose in all things Isaiah 46:9-11 Romans 8:28 Matthew 6:33 Teach me Thy Way,…
Many people missed the first Christmas: 1)The Innkeeper missed Christmas –He missed it because of Pre-occupation 2)Herod missed Christmas –He missed it because of fear. Religious activity is not synonymous with genuine righteousness. Many people missed the first Christmas: 3)Religious leaders missed Christmas –They missed it because of indifference, they…
Many people missed the first Christmas: 1)City of Jerusalem missed Christmas 2)Religious leaders missed Christmas People in Jerusalem were busy worshiping the right God in the wrong way! Many people missed the first Christmas: 3)The Innkeeper missed Christmas -Luke 2:7 -Luke 10:34 - 4)Herod missed Christmas -Matthew 2:1-8 -Matthew 2:16-18…
Many people missed the first Christmas: 1)City of Jerusalem missed Christmas -Luke 2:8-20 -Luke 2:18 -II Corinthians 11:14 People in Jerusalem were busy worshiping the right God in the wrong way! Many people missed the first Christmas: 2)Religious leaders missed Christmas -Matthew 2:4-6 -Micah 5:2 -Deuteronomy 18:15 -Lamentations 1:12 -Matthew…
In everything give thanks –God cares about our attitude –He wills us to be thankful all the time Few reasons why we should give thanks... 1)God commands it -Philippians 4:6 -Colossians 2:7, 3:15 -Ephesians 5:20 2)Thankfulness acknowledges God’s sovereignty -Romans 8:28 -Genesis 55:20 -I Peter 5:10 3)God judges ingratitude Romans…
Three words that are the very heart of the Gospel •For Christ’s sake If I die tonight and if God were to ask me, “why should I let a fellow like you into my kingdom?” •I would not plead my good works. •I would not plead my righteousness. •I would…
•Three words that are the very heart of the Gospel –For Christ’s sake –Foundation of mercy •Ephesians 4:32 –Most important in prayer •John 16:23 –Key to the Old Testament Scriptures •Acts 10:43 –Key to divine healing •Acts 3:6 –Password to the throne of Grace •Hebrews 4:16 •Hebrews 8:1 •Romans 8:34…
Introduction Self-righteousness is a false assurance. It’s a false refuge. It’s a false comfort. What is your hope? Here is our problem: Man, today, doesn’t think he needs mercy. Some people are too good to be saved. Saved from what? And our Lord spoke a parable: Both went to…
Introduction Most people believe in God Most people believe that Bible is a word of God Most people believe that there is a heaven and a hell. Self-righteousness is a false assurance. It’s a false refuge. It’s a false comfort Romans 10:3 Isaiah 64:6 What is your hope? I Corinthians…
Introduction Are you only interested in physical healing? This woman had been sick for a long time Mark 5:25 This disease of sin of which we are afflicted, dates back to Adam’s fall in the Garden of Eden. This woman suffered many things of many physicians Mark 5:26 Physicians could…
Introduction A certain woman Issue of blood for 12 years Are you only interested in physical healing? John 2:23-25 Acts 8:21 Matthew 23:27-28 Hebrews 9:27 John 4:14 This woman had been sick for a long time Mark 5:25 Romans 5:18-19 Psalm 51:5 Psalm 58:3 Romans 8:7 Genesis 6:5 Psalm 14:2-3…
First of all: A heart right with God is above in importance in all things! A heart in fellowship with God is more than all the burnt offerings A heart worship is better than Sabbath observance A heart right with God is better than study and knowledge A heart right…
Introduction Acts 8:19-23 Listen to the scriptures: I Samuel 16:7 Ezekiel 36:26-27 Proverbs 4:23 Psalm 51:17 Acts 2:37 Romans 7:11-13 Matthew 15:17-18 Romans 10:9-10 Luke 16:15 Matthew 15:7-8 Romans 8:26-27 Matthew 23:27-28 First of all: A heart right with God is above in importance in…
Introduction First lesson (vs. 6-7): Any spiritual truth that you learn will come by revelation and by experience as God brings you to maturity in Christ. Psalm 135:16 Philippians 3:10 Second lesson (vs. 8-9): The very heart of the gospel: “if I wash thee not thou hast no…
Man is a religious creature Three important lessons 1.The fountain of all blessings! (I Corinthians 1:30) We are accepted in the beloved Our election and new birth is of God Your call to faith is of God 2.The blessings! (I Corinthians 1:30) Wisdom Creation John 14:9 John 1:1-2 Truth John…
Introduction Luke 7:44 First lesson: John 13:6-7 Any spiritual truth must be experienced John 16:12 This whole religious world knows, outwardly, what Christ Jesus did. But they don’t know why he did it Psalm 135:16 Matthew 13:15 Philippians 3:10 Luke 7:44 …
Am I In Man is a religious creature John 14:7 Acts 17:22-23 James 2:19 II Timothy 3:5-7 Matthew 7:22-24 Three important lessons The fountain of all blessings! (I Corinthians 1:30) In Christ But of God you are in Christ Philippians 3:8 John 15:5-6 The fountain of all blessings! (I Corinthians…
Second plea: “O that I may know him and the power that flows from his resurrected life.” Philippians 3:10 That I may know him myself Romans 10:9 Galatians 2:20 First of all: He says, “O that I may win Christ and be found in him.” Philippians 3:8-9 Hebrews 10:13 Romans…
Paul is a man of one message Philippians 3:1 I Corinthians 2:2 I Corinthians 1:17 Paul calls out the false teachers Philippians 3:2 Paul says “We are the true circumcision” Philippians 3:3 John 4:24 Romans 3:26 Paul says you can not find acceptance with God by your own righteousness Philippians…
There is no substitute for two things in preaching Sincerity Simplicity I don’t know whether you will ever repent or not, but I do know this; except you repent you’ll perish! I don’t know if you will ever be born again, but I do know this: “Except a man is…
•There is no substitute for two things in preaching –Sincerity –Simplicity •I Corinthians 2:4 •Matthew 15:1-19 •Luke 4:25-30 •John 10:30 –Paul sounded a clear note and preached in plain language. •Galatians 2:21 Romans 9:2 There is no substitute for simplicity. Let’s preach so that people can understand what is said;…
Ezekiel 21:8-10 •Israel’s indifference was marked by three things: –Everything was mirth (fun) and sensuality! –The prophets and preachers of that day were crying “peace, peace!” –The House of God was no longer a house of prayer, but it was a house of dead religion! “It was a time of…
•Ezekiel 21:8-10 •Israel’s indifference was marked by three things: –Everything was mirth and sensuality! –The prophets and preachers of that day were crying “peace, peace!” –The House of God was no longer a house of prayer, but it was a house of dead religion! “It was a time of great…
–Psalm 22:26 •First, They that seek the Lord seek Him continually! •Secondly, those who seek the Lord seek Him with all their hearts! •Thirdly, those who seek the Lord seek Him in truth! My friend; salvation, redemption, fellowship with God, is a heart work. •Where can I find God? Where…
–Psalm 22:26 •Scripture that teach us to seek the Lord –Jeremiah 29:13 –Isaiah 55:6 –Ezra 8:22 –Psalm 119:2 –Matthew 6:33 This generation of preachers and religious people are taken up with a do-it-yourself religion. •First, They that seek the Lord seek Him continually! –I Corinthians 16:10-11 –Psalm 42 –Romans 8:28…
•Christ The Door –John 10:9 •I am the door –When the Master speaks of Himself, He speaks in everyday things that we can understand. –I am the water of life –I am the bread of life –Come and dine –Cleansing of your sin •Christ The Door –John 10:9 •Christ is…
–Those who seek the Lord want more •Isaiah 55:11 •I Peter 1:23 –It is the Word of God that the Holy Spirit uses to quicken dead sinners. •Romans 10:17 •John 17:17 •I Peter 2:2 •I John 5:13 We’re desperately in need today in our churches to hear a message from…
•What is Holy Spirit conviction? •John 16:7-11 –Salvation is a living union with a living Lord –Salvation is a new birth –Salvation is a true knowledge of a true God –Salvation is life and nature of God restored unto us •What is Holy Spirit conviction? •John 16:7-11 –If we miss…
•What is Holy Spirit conviction? •John 16:7-11 –Salvation is much more than … –Salvation is a living union with a living Lord, •John 17:3 –Salvation is a new birth •John 3:3 •II Corinthians 5:17 –Salvation is a true knowledge of the true God •Psalm 42:1 •I Timothy 2:5 –Salvation is…
•Let me clear away some difficulties in regard to this matter of conversion: –First of all: All conversions are not alike! –Secondly: We must never try to imitate another person’s conversion. •All conversions to Christ have points of essential agreement! –First: there must be a conviction of sin. •Romans 5:6…
•The Lord’s Ultimatums –Except ye repent you’ll perish •Luke 13:3, 5 –Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. •John 3:3 –Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. •John 6:53 –Except you…
We are not redeemed by works of the flesh, religion, and law. We are redeemed by the precious blood of Christ. Christ is the Lamb by whose blood I am redeemed. I know for whom Christ came and died. I Peter 1:20-21 John 10:11, 14-18 Romans 1:16 Galatians 1:1 I…
Many things we do not know about the living God and his redemptive glory. I Corinthians 13:9 Deuteronomy 29:29 There are a lot of things that I do not understand. If I could comprehend God, I would be God. We receive the Word of God by Faith Hebrews 11:6 I…
What’s God saying when he ripped that veil in two? The veil is gone because our sins are gone. The cause for the veil is gone. Now our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. There is no more offering for sin. Hebrews 10:18, 14 Every…
The renting of the veil Matthew 27:50-51 The wonders of Calvary the veil between the Holy of Holies and the Holy place. The temple where the veil stood was a type of Christ Once a year on the Day of Atonement priest would crawl under that veil It represented the…
Why did Jesus die on the cross? That He might be Lord of the dead and the living. Romans 14:9 To enable a holy, righteous, and just God to be holy and yet forgive sinners. Romans 3:24-26 Galatians 4:4 Isaiah 45:21-22 Malachi 3:6 Galatians 3:10 Genesis 18:25 Exodus 34:7 Ezekiel…
Why did Jesus die on the cross? Luke 23:33 Old Testament prophecies Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 9:6 Luke 1:28, 35 Matthew 1:20 Luke 2:11 John 7:46 I Peter 2:22 Isaiah 53:3 John 1:11 That he might be Lord of the dead and the living Romans 14:9 John 3:35 Matthew 28:18 John…
What is it to come to Christ? Coming to Christ is coming to Him personally! Coming to Christ is coming to Him as He is revealed in the Word of God! It is to come to Christ leaving all things that are contrary to Christ! Luke 14:33 Matthew 10:37 Hebrews…
Many times the Lord talks about our coming to Him, which is the same as: Coming to Christ John 6:37 John 6:44-45 Receiving Christ John 1:12 Believing on Christ Acts 16:31 Trusting Christ Ephesians 1:13 What is it to come to Christ? Coming to Christ is coming to Him personally!…
Christ loved the church. Do I belong to that church which Christ loved? What is this church, this church which Christ loves? That church is made up of all true believers. That church is made up of God’s elect. It is made up of all who have had a personal,…
Christ loved the church Ephesians 5:25-27 Do I belong to that church which Christ loved? This church is not a material building Matthew 16:15-18 This church is is not a local organization Matthew 16:18 What is this church, this church which Christ loves? That church is made up of all…
In the closing words of the sermon our Lord issues four warnings He warns us against following the crowd. He warns us against false prophets and false preachers. He warns us against hoping for eternal life based on our own works. He warns us against laying a false foundation. Matthew…
Introduction Matthew 7:24-25 In the closing words of the sermon our Lord issues four warnings He warns us against following the crowd Matthew 7:13-14 Revelation 2:10 He warns us against false prophets and false preachers. Matthew 7:15-16 II Corinthians 11:14-15 Romans 10:3 Matthew 7:15-20 I John 4:1 He warns us…
Six reason Paul gives for believing these people were the elect of God! Heard the gospel not only in word, but also in power and in Holy Spirit and in assurance I Thessalonians 1:4=5 Matthew 16:15 You became followers of us and the Lord. I Thessalonians 1:6 John 10:27 II…
Introduction Paul wisely ascribes all things to God I Thessalonians 1:2a Paul had ministered to these people Paul takes no credit or praise John 15:16 Ephesians 2:10 Philippians 2:13 I Corinthians 1:30 Paul had every reason to give thanks to God I Thessalonians 5:18 Paul prays for them remembering their…
Introduction Who is Christ? First answer Paul gives us: Colossians 3:11 Where was He before creation? John 17:5 Where was He during creation? John 1:1-3 Where was He when sin came? Genesis 3:15 Where was He during the reign of false religion? Galatians 4:4-5 Where will He be at the…
Introduction Matthew 22:41-42 What was the purpose of this particular gathering? Entangle him Politics Matthew 22:17-21 Religious Matthew 22:24-30 Legalistic Matthew 22:35-40 John 8:24 Who then is Christ? Who is Christ? Colossians 3:11 Where was He before creation? John 17:5 Where was He during creation? John 1:1-3 Romans 8:20 Where…
Six reasons why I believe that Jesus Christ is the friend of sinners First, He proved his love for sinners by his very incarnation. Secondly, He proves his love for sinners by his association. Thirdly, He proves his love for sinners by his Sermon. Fourthly, He proved his love for…
Friend of sinners Luke 4:18 Isaiah 61 Matthew 9:10 Six reasons why I believe that Jesus Christ is the friend of sinners First, He proved his love for sinners by his very incarnation. Matthew 1:1, 3, 5, 6 Our Lord loved sinners Secondly, He proves his love for sinners by…
Friend of sinners Matthew 11:19 Their slander only brought him more glory for he is adored as the friend of sinners. Paul rejoiced in that title I Timothy 1:15 The publican in the Temple Luke 18:13 Thief on the cross Luke 23:42 Luke 4:18 Isaiah 61 Matthew 9:10 Six reasons…
Introduction Angel’s Sermon (Luke 2:10-12) Fear Not! Good News To all people This Day! City of David Savior “behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,” They came where Christ was revealed “behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,” Where is he that is born…
Introduction Luke 2:10-12 Fear Not! Good News To all people This Day! City of David Savior Luke 2:12 Matthew 2:1-2 “behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,” Where is he that is born King? Where is he that is born King of the Jews? Angel gives the…
The Samaritan This parable is about Salvation Very important question What must I do to inherit eternal life? Parable of Samaritan leaves Jerusalem and is going to Jericho He fell among robbers. Thy stripped him, beat him and left him half dead A Priest passed by (vs. 31) Micah 6:6-8…
The Samaritan This parable is about Salvation Very important question What must I do to inherit eternal life? Notice the path Jesus takes Luke 10:26-27 What does the law say? Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Leviticus 19:18 All the law is fulfilled in these two commandments Matthew 22:40 Jesus said, do this and…
The Samaritan People are familiar with the story but not so much with the spiritual lesson Luke 10:21-22 Luke 10:23-24 Popular story in defending many worldly ideas Modern interpreters have missed the point Reallocation of wealth Socialism Jim Wallis – American Pastor and Activist Liberation theology Mark 8:18 Ezekiel 12:2…
Introduction This is a parable about salvation Father who compassionately loves his two sons It is a story of two kinds of sinners Matthew 21:28-31 Two brothers are alike in many ways Two brothers are different in some ways also Father is a picture of God in Christ Older Son…
Introduction Younger son, Older son, Loving father Honor and shame society Pharisees believed Jesus was a shameful false Messiah Luke 15:2 Jesus in defending himself gives them three parables They are far from God They don’t understand Heaven’s Joy is not in self righteousness They don’t understand that God’s Joy…
The Loving Father The Request, Rebellion, Repentance The Reception Father saw him, felt compassion, ran, embarrassed him, and kissed him The Reconciliation Luke 15:22 Robe Honor Ring Authority Sandals Sonship Pharisees don’t understand that God’s honor comes in his loving grace and forgiveness. Romans 4:5 Pharisees would be saying, “How…
The younger Son Request (vs. 11) Rebellion (vs. 13-16) Repentance (vs. 17) He takes full responsibility for his sin He sets his course toward God He knows that he has no more rights as a son! Younger son has a plan! (vs. 18-19) Make me one of your hired men…
Younger son First, his request Luke 15:11 Second, his rebellion Luke 15:13-16 A shameless request leads to shameless rebellion Ephesians 2:12 The Loving Father Father reenters the mind of the son Luke 15:17 Repentance begins with an accurate assessment of your condition He thinks about his father’s hired men His…
Younger son First, his request Father divides the wealth Why does the father grant him what the son wanted? Because … he is willing to endure the agony of rejected love. This is God. This is God giving the sinner his freedom. But the sinner has no relationship to God…
Introduction Christ is on his way to Jerusalem – last months of his life He has developed some enemies – Pharisees & Scribes Their anger is due to the fact that Jesus confronted them on their hypocrisy. Wanting to attack Jesus back, they came up with the worst thing…
Introduction Why parables? Contemporary reasoning are false Matthew 13:10-11 It was a judgment on willful, hard-hearted unbelief Matthew 13:12-13 Do we need to speak in parables to make things clear to unbelievers? Parables were designed to hide the truth. In Isaiah 5 judgment is coming on Israel Isaiah has a…
Introduction Why Jesus spoke in Parables. And when did it start? John 11:57 Mark 12:12 How are we to understand the parables of Jesus? Matthew 13:1 (that day) Matthew 13:3 Para means to lay alongside. Parable is a story laid alongside a truth to demonstrate their parallel realities Jesus began…
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The Kinsman Redeemer Insight into the curse on Moab Isaiah 16:13-14 (God gave Moab three more years and then judgment by the Assyrian King, Sargon) Jeremiah 48:11-13, 42-43 (Moab has been at ease & hadn’t been emptied from vessel to vessel. Moab shall be destroyed) Ezekiel 25:8-11 (They will…
The Kinsman Redeemer Ruth means Friendship Ruth was a Moabite Moab was cursed by God because they rejected the true and living God Genesis 19:37 Numbers 22 to 25 Judges 3 Moab oppressed Israel during the period of the Judges Saul, the first King of Israel, defeated Moab I…
Total Commitment Every Old Testament book is a message about Christ our Lord and His Redemptive Plan Acts 10:43 John 5:46-37 John 3:14-15 Matthew 12:40 John 17:26 Luke 14:44 But I see something much bigger here! Elimelech means My God is King Naomi means Pleasant or Blessing Mara means Bitter…
Facing Crisis After Crisis Crisis #1: She lived a political corrupted nation GOD CAN SAVE ANYONE, ANYWHERE Crisis #2: She was to face materialistic problems GOD WILL CHASTISE US IF WE LIVE IN DISOBEDIENCE TO HIM Crisis #3: She experienced family unbelief in God’s promises BELIEVE IN THE PROMISES…
Facing Crisis After Crisis Crisis #5: She compromised with the world Her sons married women of Moab (1:4) Deuteronomy 7:1-3 Lesson: we are not to engage in worldly fellowship II Corinthians 6:17-18 Lesson: we should never be likened to unbelievers II Corinthians 6:14-17 Romans 12:1-2 Lesson: we should never speak…
Facing Crisis After Crisis Crisis #2: She was to face materialistic problems Famine in the land (1:1b) Judges 6:1-6 Job 5:20 Deuteronomy 28:15, 24 Lesson: God will chastise a believer just as He disciplined Israel if we live a sinful life. John 15:2 Zechariah 13:9 I Peter 1:7 Facing Crisis…
Introduction Encourage us to see how the Lord works every situation of our life for His glory Motivate us to live a righteous and committed life Life can bring huge crisis and a need for rescue Ruth 1:1-5 Most crisis of life is the result of bad decisions or irresponsible…
Paul gives his conversion story in Six Statements He Called Me by His Grace (Galatians 1:15) Matthew 20:16, 22:14 General Call, Call of Nature Psalm 19:1 Romans 1:20 Call of Conscience Romans 2:15 Call of Judgment Amos 9:12 Call of the Gospel preaching God called him by His Grace Acts…
From Darkness to Light Galatians 1:13 There is no darkness like religious darkness Matthew 6:22-23 Paul’s conversion is a “pattern” to those who are brought to Christ I Timothy 1:16 What did God do first? He stripped him from his religion Paul gives his conversion story in Six Statements Everything…
From Darkness to Light Galatians 1:13 There is no darkness like religious darkness Matthew 6:22-23 The man without any religion at all is in darkness But the religionist is hedged about with a darkness that surrounds a darkness. Heathen: For God to be revealed to his heart required his darkness…
Paul’s Conversion Acts 22:6-10 A Call – Suddenly & Sovereignly Galatians 1:15-16 Romans 9:16 John 1:12-13 Heavenly Call Acts 22:20 John 11:40-44 Matthew 16:18 There was a Great Light Genesis 1:3-5 John 1:1-5 John 8:12 Matthew 4:16-17 There was humility Acts 22:7 Luke 5:8 If God doesn’t humble me… If…
Introduction Galatians 1:13 Who was Paul? Paul’s conversion was a remarkable conversion But ALL conversions are remarkable Conversion is much more than just a “decision” Paul was not a nominal religionist Galatians 1:14 Acts 26:24 Conversion of Apostle Paul Acts 21:27-29 The Gospel of Grace offends Galatians 1:10 Acts 21:30-36…
Are You Trapped in Hopeless Despair? – Part 3 Four-fold direction for every dilemma Exodus 14:13-15 First: Fear Not! Isaiah 41:10-14 I will help thee siath the Lord I will help thee siath thy redeemer I will help thee siath the Holy One of Israel Romans 8:31 The triune God…