BIBLE TEACHING
BIBLE TEACHING
Sep 19, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Jesus- The Person Of John’s Message A. The Message Of Jesus- 1That which was from the beginning… 1. That phrase “from the beginning” is used 9 times in 8 verses. 2. 8 times, it speaks of “from the beginning of the ministry of Jesus”. a. 1:1; 2:7; 2:13; 2:14; 2:24;...
Sep 20, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Fellowship With God A. The Nature Of God V. 5 1. God is light- John speaks metaphorically of the nature of God. 2. Light-purity, holiness. (metaphor) One can’t have fellowship w/physical light 3. No darkness- none at all. a. James 1 :17 Every good gift & every...
Sep 25, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Encouragement To Not Sin V. 1a A. John’s Attitude Towards Them 1. 1My little children- Jesus used this same phrase with the disciples. 2. John warns and instructs them as a loving father. 3. Christians need to correct and exhort one another with love. (See 2 Cor....
Sep 29, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
Ray Stedman- The curse of the church has always been immature Christians, Christians who never grow up, Christians who cease their progress soon after beginning the Christian life. It reminds one of that familiar story of the little boy who fell out of bed. When his...
Sep 29, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Love Versus Lust A. We Have A Choice 1. V. 15 “Do not love…”. Literally- “Stop loving the world”. a. We are told to choose to “not love” the world. b. We have a choice & the ability to either love or not love the world. c. A Christian may say, “I can’t help but...
Oct 3, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Antichrist & Antichrists A. The Last Hour V. 18 1. It is the last hour- definite article “the” not in the Greek. 2. Describes a time period with certain characteristics. a. That time period leading up to the return of Jesus Christ. b. Last hour- As in…the final...
Sep 27, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. The Evidence Of Knowing God A. Obedience To God’s Word 1. Concern For And Love Of God’s Truth V. 3 a. Now by this we know- this is a particular evidence of knowing God b. Know- ginosko- to have experiential knowledge. c. Keeping the commandments of God is evidence...
Apr 22, 2024 | 1 John, New Testament
I. The Evidence Of Knowing God A. Obedience To God’s Word 1. Concern For And Love Of God’s Truth V. 3 a. Now by this we know- this is a particular evidence of knowing God b. Know- ginosko- to have experiential knowledge. c. Keeping the commandments of God is evidence...
Oct 3, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
1Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! (and such we are NASB; And that is what we are! NIV) Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. We are called to “behold” what manner of love...
Oct 5, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Two People Groups V. 10 A. Children Of God 1. Children- teknon- “born ones”. Speaks of source, origin, and resemblance. 2. Christians, because of the new birth by the Holy Spirit, have God as their source and origin for life. The “seed” of Jesus is within them....
Oct 4, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
Brenda Roberts, a preschool teacher in Stone Mountain, GA was reading the story of Jesus' birth to her preschool class one morning. As she was reading she stopped for a moment to see if they understood. "What do we call the three wise men?" She asked. A bright...
Oct 5, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Don’t Believe Everything, But Be Discerning V. 1-3 A. Don’t Believe Every Spirit 1. Do not believe every spirit- Literally, stop believing every spirit. (Visiting teachers) 2. There always have been and will continue to be false prophets, false teachers, false...
Oct 5, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. The Love Of God-A Family Resemblance A. Those Who Know God V. 7 1. Guzik- The Greek sentence begins in a striking way…“those who are loved, let us love.” 2. He says that they were born of God; born again; born ones of God. 3. If a person is born again, they know...
Oct 5, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Loving My Brother/Sister A. Who is My Brother? V. 1 1. 5:1 answers a question that might arise from 4:20, 21 2. My “brothers and sisters” and those that believe that Jesus is the Christ. a. Christ- Messiah, savior, the One sent from God who brings salvation b. Not...
Oct 10, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
What if you really believed that God heard your prayers and would answer them? 1. Would you worry less, and have a more peaceful and joyful heart? 2. Would you have more faith to pray, & would your prayers be deeper and “bigger”? 3. Would you stop feeling...
Oct 11, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Two Kinds Of Sin A. Sin Not Leading To Death Vs. 16a, 17 1. A “brother”- John is speaking of Christians in both cases re. life or death 2. We need to pray for Christians who are sinning a. James 5:19, 20 19 Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and...
Oct 6, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
I. Love For God V. 3 A. Shown By Obedience 1. Compare/contrast with 1 John 1:6 a. John 14:15 If you love Me, keep My commandments. 2. Loving God means that one will consciously try to walk in consistent obedience. 3. Conscious, consistent disobedience is inconsistent...
Oct 6, 2023 | 1 John, New Testament
The early church faced the challenge of the teaching of the Gnostics, who denied the humanity of Jesus. John writes to confirm their faith in the physicality of Christ, & that their faith was sure. There are many today that are more dedicated to asking questions...
Apr 4, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. History & Greeting A. Background 1. Paul founded the church in Corinth. He spent 18 months there, was their spiritual father. 2. Over the years, the church struggled in many ways: division & cliques, immorality, etc. 3. Self-appointed apostles followed...
Apr 4, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Relationship With The Corinthians A. History 1. It seems that Paul wrote four letters to the Corinthians. 2. One prior to 1 Cor., then 1 Cor. One prior to 2 Cor., and then 2 Cor. B. He Had Intended On Visiting Them. 1. See 1 Corinthians 16:1-17. Paul wanted...
May 3, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Appeal To The Corinthians A. Paul Desired To Be Gentle With Them Vs. 1, 2 1. V. 1 Paul compared his involvement with the Corinthians to how Jesus treated people. a. Paul desired to have the same meekness and gentleness that Jesus had. He pleaded. b. Jesus...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Holy Jealousy For The Church A. Paul’s Spiritual Fatherhood Over Them Vs. 1, 2 1. V. 1- The false apostles often boasted in themselves, and the Corinthians listened to them. a. Paul sarcastically asks the Corinthians for the same opportunity. b. They boasted...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Reluctant Boasting A. Boasting Of Super Apostles 1. The Judaizers/False Apostles boasted about their “letters of commendation.” 2 Cor. 3:1 2. They loved the praise and recognition of men. B. Paul Had Legitimate Reason To Boast-Visions From God 1. Paul had...
Apr 12, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. What The Corinthians Lacked A. Lack Of Commendation Of Paul Vs. 11-13 1. V. 11- Paul tells them that they should have commended him. a. Paul felt foolish telling them that. He never wanted to promote himself. b. Remember: If Paul is discredited, then his message...
Apr 12, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Visits To Corinth Vs. 1-4 A. Paul’s First Two Visits 1. First visit- He stayed 18 months & founded the church. Acts 18:11 2. Second visit- A brief and painful visit, between the writing of 1 & 2 Corinthians. a. There was such tension between he &...
Apr 5, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Forgiveness (Review) A. Readiness To Forgive 1. Luke 23:34 “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” a. Jesus prayed for them while hanging on the cross b. Jesus prayed that some day they would be forgiven 2. Jesus’ readiness to forgive them a....
Apr 5, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Continued Explanation Re. His Choices Vs. 12, 13 A. The Physical Situation 1. After visiting the Corinthians, Paul departed for Troas, and then Macedonia. 2. The visit in Corinth had gone badly. Paul previously wanted to return there, but didn’t. 3. He...
Apr 5, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Proof Of Ministry Vs.1-6a A. History- Letters Of Recommendation V. 1 1. Letters of recommendation were common in the first century. 2. Many apostles/evangelists/teachers were itinerant, traveling from region to region. 3. It was normal for local churches to...
Apr 6, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Those With Spiritual Blindness A. Those Who Are Spiritually Blind Vs. 3, 4 1. V. 3 - The false apostles that opposed Paul were spiritually blind. a. Paul sought to speak with plainness and boldness of speech, but they could not see the glory of the gospel message....
Apr 10, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Understanding Mortality Vs. 1-8 A. Mortality Is Passing Vs. 1-5 1. V. 1 - The ministry calling for Paul was a high and costly. Broken body; broken heart. a. For we know - It required much from him. Paul needed to be able to say that he knew. i. Paul was sure of his...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
Ambassadors represent their home country while working and living in the country to which they’ve been appointed. For U.S. Ambassadors, government experience and a familiarity with your country’s policies are two of the most important requirements; ability to adapt to...
Apr 10, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. There Are Two Judgments A. Great White Throne Judgment Revelation 20:11-15 1. Revelation 20:11-15 11Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. 12...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. The Ambassador’s Plea Vs. 1, 2 A. Don’t Receive God’s Grace In Vain V. 1 1. Read 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 This sets the context for chapter 6. a. Ambassadors for Christ reach out to non-Christians, but also to Christians. b. The main thrust of 5:18-21 is that Paul was...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Why & How We Cleanse Ourselves A. Why We Cleanse Ourselves V. 1a 1. The Corinthians had joined themselves to false teachers. a. They had allowed these people to steal their hearts and affections. b. They had compromised their walk with God. c. They had begun to...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Inviting Sinful Brothers Back Into Relationship A. Paul Defended Himself Vs. 2, 3 1. The cause of their damaged relationship was them being yoked to unbelievers. (6:12) 2. V. 2- Paul was able to speak to them with a clear conscience. a. We have wronged no one-...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Background A. Paul Was Gathering An Offering That Had Been Pledged 1. A large part of Paul’s work during his 3rd missionary journey was receiving a “relief offering” for the poor Christians in Judea. 2. Paul had more than just physical blessings in mind. 3. He saw...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
Last week- 1. Giving is a grace. A spiritual gift that God imparts to His people. A willingness to give. 8:1 2. Giving can be done even when one is in need himself. 8:2 3. Giving is to share in the blessing of others. 8:4 4. The Corinthians abounded in many of the so...
Apr 11, 2023 | 2 Corinthians, New Testament
I. Grace Giving (8:1) Provokes Others To Give Vs. 1, 2 A. The Willingness Of The Corinthians 1. Paul bragged about them in a holy fashion. 2. The Corinthians did not plan to give in order to gain the admiration of men. 3. But their willingness to give was noticed as a...
Oct 17, 2023 | 2 John, New Testament
I. Opening Greeting Vs. 1-3 A. The Author & The Recipient V. 1a 1. The Elder- John speaks of himself 2. The elect lady and her children- Either a Christian woman, or a church. a. New Testament writers often spoke of the church in terms of a bride. b. 2 Corinthians...
Oct 17, 2023 | 3 John, New Testament
I. Gaius: A Prosperous Christian A. Beloved V. 1 1. Beloved- Called beloved four times, vs. 1, 2, 5, 11. Much loved by the church. 2. Wouldn’t it be great if you were called “beloved”, because you were so loved by every Christian that knew you? B. Spiritually Healthy...
Apr 9, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
I. Parable Of The Unjust Steward-Luke 16:1-13 A. Stewards Must Give An Account For Their Actions Vs. 1, 2 1. Stewards were managers over someone else’s property. 2. The steward in this story was unfaithful . He mismanaged his master’s property. 3. Sometimes there were...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. Introduction Vs. 1-3 We give thanks- to be grateful, feel thankful, to give thanks. QUESTION- What stirred Paul’s heart to thankful prayers, even though he was in jail? ANSWER- The true signs of conversion & fruitfulness among the Colossians. II. The Signs Of...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I Delivered & Conveyed V. 13 A.Delivered 1. Delivered- to draw to one's self, to rescue, to deliver. Rescue by a sovereign power. a. Delivered us from the power of sin. i. Unsaved man (not indwelt w/ Holy Spirit) has only his own power to resist sin ii. Christian...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
Charles Wesley, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” “Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see, hail the Incarnate Deity, Please as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel”… Ray Stedman- The Colossians were in danger…of losing a proper sense of the profound power and eminence of...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. The Deity Of Christ The Reconciler V. 19a A. The Heresy At Colossae 1. Remember that Paul was not writing random thoughts to these Christians 2. Some degree of wrong teaching was in the church; Paul was correcting it. 3. The Colossians heresy seems to have been as...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I.The Suffering Of Paul’s Ministry A.He Rejoiced In His Suffering V. 24a 1. It wasn’t a case of Paul enjoying pain for pain’s sake. 2. He was able to rejoice in pain because he was benefiting others. 3. We experience joy when we sacrifice & suffer for others but...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
Every Christian has Jesus as their personal Savior & Redeemer, dwelling within them, and bringing them internal, personalized hope for a glorious eternity with Him. Nothing else and no one else is needed for that salvation and that hope. I. The Theological...
Mar 28, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. How To Pray For An Unbeliever A. Considerations 1. We often pray for the welfare of unbelievers, i.e., “heal them of their illness”, “provide a job for them”, etc. Not wrong, but certainly not enough. More is needed. 2. We sometimes pray that people would act like...
Mar 29, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
1For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, 2that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of...
Mar 29, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Desire For These Christians A. Paul Felt An Internal Conflict For Them V. 1 1. Paul had a great concern for these people whom he had never met. See also 4:16 a. Conflict- agon, from agōnizomai. We get the word agonize. b. Paul agonized over their spiritual...
Mar 29, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. How One Is Complete In Christ A. Not Our Human Efforts, But His Finished Work V. 11 1. Most of the Colossian male believers were uncircumcised physically. a. False teachers were telling them they needed this for a higher degree of spirituality. b. That dietary...
Mar 29, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. The Setting At Colossae A. False Teaching 1. V. 4 - spiritual deception. What you believe determines how you will live. 2. V. 8 - being cheated. To lead away from truth. 3. Vs.-16, 21 - being wrongly judged. Legalism regarding food & special holy days. 4. V. 18...
Mar 29, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. Legalism Vs. 16, 17 A. Why They Didn’t Need Legalism 1. V. 16 is a summary verse that looks back to what has been said. “So….” 2. Vs. 6 & 7 - You started right with Jesus…don’t deviate but go deeper. 3. Vs. 9 & 10 - Jesus is God, over all, and you are...
Mar 29, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. If you were raised then… Speaks of a fulfilled condition. Paul is going to exhort them to godly living. But he speaks to them as Christians....
Mar 30, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. Our Past Vs. 3a, 1a A. The Old Man Is Dead V.3a 1.3For you died- The Christian is one who is dead to an old life, & yet still dying; one who is born again, & yet still finding new life; saved, & yet being saved; changed, yet being changed. B.You Were...
Mar 31, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
Paul moves from general truths about Christians to specific applications. Colossians 3:1-17 speaks of the changes that have taken place in the Christian. Notice the words and phrases that speak of a change of identity, change of life, change of heart. The Christian...
Mar 30, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. Put Off Sinful Living A. That Is Not Who We Are Any Longer 1. Sin Brings God’s Wrath Upon The Unsaved V. 6 a. The things found in V.5 cause a person to be deserving of God’s judgment b. Wrath- orge- anger, the natural disposition, temper, agitation of the...
Mar 31, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
V. 1- equal — that is, as the slaves owe their duties to you, so you equally owe to them your duties as masters. Ephesians 6:5-9 5 Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to...
Mar 31, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
Colossians 4:12, 13a Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. 13For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, Epaphras-...
Mar 31, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. Praying Well A. How We Ought To Pray Vs. 2, 12a 1. In Colossians 1:3, Paul proclaimed that he always prayed for them. 2. In Colossians 1:9, Paul said that he did not cease to pray for them. 3. Those verses reminded me of a pastor friend that I have never met face...
Mar 31, 2023 | Colossians, New Testament
I. How They Were Known A. Favorable 1. Vs. 7, 8- Tychicus- “Best Supporting Servant” a. It seems that the Colossians did not know Tychicus, and so Paul introduces him to them through this letter. Tychicus is highly esteemed by Paul. i. Probably the courier of this...
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
I. Gentiles (los que no son salvos, los que no asisten a la iglesia y los que no son religiosos) Vs. 11, 12 A. Los judíos 1. Dios habló primero a los judíos. a. Abraham- llamado a ser usado por Dios, de una familia de adoradores de ídolos. b. Isaac- hijo de Abraham...
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
I. El logro de la cruz Vs. 14, 15 A. Un nuevo hombre 1. El texto habla de la diferencia cultural y espiritual entre judíos y gentiles. 2. Los versículos 11-13 hablan del contraste entre judíos y gentiles. 3. Añadan el gran odio que los judíos tenían hacia los gentiles...
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
I. Solo dos opciones para la vida A. El mundo dice que tenemos muchas opciones 1. Muchas opciones religiosas, todas las cuales conducen a la verdad y a lo “correcto”. a. Un estudio actual dice que hay 19 grandes religiones mundiales que se subdividen en un total de...
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
I. Aspectos negativos a superar A. Prisión V. 1 1. Pablo escribió esta carta desde la celda de una cárcel en Roma. 2. Había sido encarcelado por Roma a instancias del líder judío de Israel. 3. Pablo había recibido la responsabilidad de predicar a Cristo a los...
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
I. La vida cristiana incluye fortalecimiento interior A. El evangelio había llegado a los gentiles V. 14 1. El 3:14 es una continuación de lo que Pablo comenzó en el 3:1 2. Pablo había sido llamado a predicar a los gentiles. 3. Habían recibido el perdón de Dios. Los...
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
Martin Lloyd Jones- Martin Lloyd Jones- Estamos aquí cara a cara con las alturas más elevadas de la vida cristiana y por lo que es posible para nosotros como personas cristianas. Por lo tanto, no es una porción fácil de las Escrituras. Pero no hay nada más glorioso....
Jun 28, 2023 | New Testament
I. Nuestro fundamento…a fin de que, arraigados y cimentados en amor, A. Lo que Pablo no dice 1. Arraigado y cimentado en la asistencia a la iglesia (aunque eso es bueno e importante). 2. Arraigado y cimentado en esforzarse más (aunque el esfuerzo es necesario en una...
Jun 29, 2023 | New Testament
El capítulo 4 inicia la segunda sección de Efesios. Sección 1- doctrina. Capítulos 1-3. Sección 2- aplicación. Capítulos 4-6. Importancia de entender la doctrina antes de aplicarla a nuestras vidas. Es incorrecto enfatizar el comportamiento cristiano antes de entender...
Jun 30, 2023 | New Testament
I. Mentir A. Deséchala V. 25a 1. Por todo lo que Cristo había hecho en ellos... “Por lo cual, desechando la mentira…”. 2. Siempre se nos exhorta a responder a la bondad de Dios para con nosotros. 3. Dado que Él ha hecho tanto en ti y planea hacer mucho más, “por lo...
Jul 5, 2023 | New Testament
Ten en cuenta el contexto general de esta carta. Estos pensamientos no son aislados, sino una extensión de lo que Pablo dijo que Dios estaba haciendo en ellos. Véase especialmente Efesios 4:1 y 4:24. I. Robar, Trabajar, Dar V. 28 A. El mandamiento negativo: “No hurtes...
Jul 6, 2023 | New Testament
I. El Espíritu Santo A. ¿Quién es el Espíritu Santo? 1. No es una esencia o una fuerza, sino una persona. a. No se puede contristar a una esencia o a una fuerza, solo a una persona. b. Se le mintió al Espíritu Santo en Hechos 5. No se le puede mentir a una esencia....
Jul 6, 2023 | New Testament
I. Actitudes y comportamientos pecaminosos V. 31 A. Amargura- una raíz amarga, que por lo tanto produce un fruto amargo. 1. Hechos 8:23 porque en hiel de amargura y en prisión de maldad veo que estás. 2. Hebreos 12:14, 15 Seguid la paz con todos, y la santidad, sin la...
Jun 30, 2023 | New Testament
I. Jesús, el dador de dones y gracia A. Todo cristiano recibe dones/gracia V. 7 1. Jesús da dones a cada miembro del Cuerpo de Cristo, sin excepción. 2. Los dones son dados de acuerdo con la gracia de Dios, no ganados o merecidos, sino dados. 3. Medidos (metron) según...
Jul 6, 2023 | New Testament
I. Vive como hijo de Dios Vs. 1, 2 A. Hijos amados 1. Incluso cuando corrige a estos cristianos, Pablo les recuerda que son “hijos amados”. 2. Amados- amados, estimados, favoritos, dignos de amor. 3. Cuando Dios corrige, instruye, reprende, disciplina… seguimos siendo...
Jul 6, 2023 | New Testament
Leer también Lucas 15:11-24; Hechos 2:1-15 No os embriaguéis con vino… Cuando un hombre se emborracha con vino, también podríamos decir que está lleno de vino. Wycliffe tradujo este versículo así: no os llenéis de vino… No os embriaguéis con vino… Esto no habla de un...
Jul 10, 2023 | New Testament
I. Una Vida Adoradora V. 19 A. Lo que no es 1. No es sólo una “vida cantante” de canciones que tienen letras o temas cristianos. 2. No es sólo “disfrutar de la música cristiana”. Incluso los no creyentes pueden hacer eso. 3. No sólo venir a la iglesia y cantar con la...
Jul 18, 2023 | New Testament
I. Dar gracias V. 20 1. Lo opuesto a una “vida agradecida” es una “vida quejumbrosa”. a. En ninguna parte de las Escrituras se alienta una “actitud desagradecida o quejumbrosa”. 2. La falta de agradecimiento es una característica que define al cristiano no salvo o no...
Jul 18, 2023 | New Testament
I. Por qué es importante la sumisión mutua A. Cómo es la falta de sumisión mutua 1. F.B.I.- Una mujer es golpeada cada 15 segundos en los EE. UU. Resultado de un hombre egocéntrico. a. El 50% de las mujeres asesinadas en EE. UU. es por violencia doméstica. 2. ABC...
Jul 19, 2023 | New Testament
“La sumisión guiada por el Espíritu trae gloria a Dios y bendiciones a las personas”. 5:22 RV1960 Las casadas estén sujetas a sus propios maridos, como al Señor. 5:22 NTV- Para las esposas, eso significa: sométase cada una a su marido como al Señor. 5:22 NVI- Esposas,...
Jul 18, 2023 | New Testament
I. El designio del liderazgo A. Establecido en la creación 1. El designio de Dios del liderazgo del marido sobre su mujer es anterior al cristianismo. 2. No fue un arreglo cultural o un prejuicio de Pablo, sino que fue establecido en la creación. 3. Debemos tener...
May 30, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Introduction To Ephesians A. History 1. The City Of Ephesus a. A great city of Asia Minor: A Roman capital. Chief city of the area. b. A center for the worship of the false goddess Diana. The temple of Diana was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and...
May 30, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Gospel V. 13a A. The Message Of Gospel 1. after you heard the word of truth…the gospel of your salvation… a. There is a particular message that is called “the gospel”. b. It is translated “good news” in the Greek language. c. It is called “the gospel of your...
May 26, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Who Paul Prayed For V. 15 Paul has just explained what God has done for the Christian (Ephesians 1:3-14) Paul now re-identifies and re-describes what a Christian is. A. Those Who Had Faith In The Lord Jesus 1. Paul prays that the Ephesians would realize how much...
May 30, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Hope Of His Calling A. What Is Hope? 1. Hope- Not wishful thinking, fanciful imagining, wishing for luck, etc. 2. What Christian hope is: a. A sentiment & a thought: a desire for good, with an expectation of obtaining it. b. The object or goal; a thing...
May 30, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Three possible meanings of this verse: The passage speaks of the blessings of the Christian after this life. The glory of Heaven. The word in tells us that God’s inheritance is found in us. We are His inheritance. The word in also points to location. It could mean in...
May 30, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
The Progression Of Paul’s Prayer (Ephesians 1:18, 19) V. 18a Prayer For Our Ability To Have Spiritual Understanding V. 18b, c Prayer To Understand The Calling Of God (Heaven, Glorified Body) V. 19 Prayer To Understand God’s Power To Accomplish These Things I. To Whom...
May 29, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
1:3a Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Blessed-eulogetos- to speak well of. Paul exhorts us to bless God, who has blessed us. God has blessed us by what He has done. We bless him with our words of praise. There is another word for “blessed”-...
May 30, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. He Has Redeemed Us V. 7a A. What Is Redemption? 1. Redemption- apolutrosis- a releasing effected by payment of ransom 2. Jesus described living under the influence of sin as slavery. (John 8:31-36) a. How do we know that statement is true? b. Try to stop sinning on...
Jun 1, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. About Spiritual Deadness A. What Is Spiritual Deadness? 1. Death is not extinction, or inactivity. 2. Death is separation. a. Physical death is separation of the spirit and soul from the body. b. Spiritual death is the separation of spirit & soul from...
Jun 1, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Gentiles (The Unsaved, Unchurched, & Irreligious) Vs. 11, 12 A. The Jews 1. God spoke first to the Jews a. Abraham- called to be used by God, from a family of idol worshippers b. Isaac- son of Abraham who fathered Jacob c. Jacob- Nicknamed “Deceiver, Heel...
Jun 1, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Accomplishment Of The Cross Vs. 14, 15 A. One New Man 1. The text speaks of the cultural and spiritual difference between Jews and Gentiles. 2. Verses 11-13 speaks of the contrast between Jews and Gentiles. 3. Add to that the great hatred that Jews had towards...
Jun 1, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Saved A. Our Unsaved Condition 2:5a even when we were dead in trespasses, B. God’s Attitude Towards Unsaved Man 1. 2:4a But God, who is rich in mercy… a. Rich-abounding, abundant. (Rich is a relative term; “compared to…”) b. If I am merciful after you steal my $1,...
Jun 1, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Only Two Choices For Life A. The World Says We Have Many Choices 1. Many religious choices, all which lead to truth and “rightness”. a. One current study says that there are 19 major world religions which are subdivided into a total of 270 large religious groups,...
Jun 2, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Negatives To Overcome A. Prison V. 1 1. Paul wrote this letter from a jail cell in Rome. 2. He had been imprisoned by Rome at the urging of the Jewish leader of Israel. 3. Paul had been given the responsibility of preaching Christ to the Gentiles. 4. This brought...
Jun 2, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Christian Life Includes Inner Strengthening A. The Gospel Had Come To The Gentiles V. 14 1. 3:14 is a continuation of what Paul started in 3:1 2. Paul had been called to preach to the Gentiles. 3. They had received the forgiveness of God. The Ephesians had...
Jun 5, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Martin Lloyd Jones- We are here face to face with the highest heights of the Christian life and for what is possible for us as Christian people. It is therefore not an easy portion of scripture. But there is nothing which is more glorious. People who climb mountains...
Jun 6, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Our Foundation… that you, being rooted and grounded in love, A. What Paul Doesn’t Say 1. Rooted & grounded in church attendance (though that is good and important). 2. Rooted & grounded in trying harder (though effort is needed in a life of faith). 3....
Jun 7, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Chapter 4 begins the second section of Ephesians. Section 1- doctrine. Chapters 1-3. Section 2- application. Chapters 4-6. Importance of understanding doctrine before making application to our lives. Wrong to emphasize Christian behavior before you understand what a...
Jun 7, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Spiritual Life Of An Unbeliever Vs. 17-19 A. The Way They Think V. 17 1. Therefore- refers back to the exhortation which began in 4:1-3. 2. and testify in the Lord- An appeal made by Jesus through Paul. 3. that you should no longer walk...
Jun 8, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Lying A. Put It Away V. 25a 1. Because of all that Christ had done in them….“therefore, put away lying…”. 2. We are always exhorted to respond to God’s goodness toward us. 3. Since He has done so much in you, and plans to do so much more, “therefore…” 4. Though...
Jun 9, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Keep in mind the overall context of this letter. These thoughts do not stand alone, but are an extension of what Paul said God was doing in them. See especially Ephesians 4:1 and 4:24 I. Stealing, Laboring, Giving V. 28 A. The Negative Command: “Discontinue Stealing”...
Jun 9, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Sinful Attitudes & Behavior V. 31 A. Bitterness- a bitter root, & so producing a bitter fruit. 1. Acts 8:23 For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.” 2. Hebrews 12:14, 15 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which...
Jun 7, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Jesus, The Gift & Grace Giver A. Every Christian Gifted/Graced V. 7 1. Jesus gives gifts to every member of the Body of Christ, without exception. 2. The gifts are given according to God’s grace, not earned or deserved, but given. 3. Measured out (metron)...
Jun 19, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Live As A Child Of God Vs. 1, 2 A. Dear Children 1. Even when correcting these Christians, Paul reminds them that they are “dear children”. 2. Dear- beloved, esteemed, favorite, worthy of love. 3. When God corrects, instructs, rebukes, discipline…we are still “dear...
Jun 20, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Read also Luke 15:11-24; Acts 2:1-15 and do not be drunk with wine… When a man is drunk with wine, we could also say that he is full of wine. Wycliffe translated this verse as follows: be not filled with wine… Do not be drunk with wine… This does not speak of a man...
Jun 20, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. A Worshipful Life V. 19 A. What It’s Not 1. Not just a “singing life” of songs that have Christian lyrics or themes. 2. Not just an “enjoying Christian music” life. Even unbelievers can do that. 3. Not just coming to church and singing with the congregation. B....
Jun 20, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Giving Thanks V. 20 A. Giving Thanks Is An Attitude 1. The opposite of a “thankful life” is a “complaining life”. a. Nowhere in Scripture is an “unthankful or complaining attitude” encouraged. 2. Unthankfulness is a defining characteristic of the unsaved or the...
Jun 20, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Ephesians 5:21 “…submitting to one another in the fear of God.” I. Why Mutual Submission Is Important A. What Lack Of Mutual Submission Looks Like 1. F.B.I.- A woman is beaten every 15 seconds in the U.S. Result of a self focused man. a. 50% of women killed in U.S. is...
Jun 20, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
“Spirit led submission brings glory to God and blessings to people”. 5:22 NJKV Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 5:22 NASB- “be subject to your own husbands as to the Lord”. 5:22 ASV- Wives, be in subjection unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord....
Jun 20, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Design Of Headship A. Established At Creation 1. God’s design of a husband’s headship over his wife predates Christianity 2. It was not a cultural arrangement or a bias of Paul, but was established in creation 3. We need to be careful to not assign blame to...
Jun 21, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Before we are an earthly spouse, we need to learn to be a heavenly bride. Our experience as the Bride of Christ will greatly enable us to be a good earthly spouse. I. From Impure To Pure- The Corinthians A. Their Former Condition-Impure 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 1. The...
Jun 21, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Some Christians Have A Wrong View Of Marriage A. Getting Back To The Truth Read 2 Chronicles 29:3-9, 16 1. Hezekiah was a king in Israel who brought revival and repentance to the nation. 2. They had forsaken God and turned to idols. 3. God’s judgment had fallen...
Jun 21, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Obey- to listen attentively; to heed or conform to a command or authority:--hearken, be obedient to. Children are to listen to their parents with the understanding that they are under authority....
Jun 22, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
In 1861, as the Civil War was starting, a famous battle was the First Battle of Bull Run. “On the day of the battle, carriages filled with spectators eager to see the Confederate defeated flocked from Washington to the battle site.” EyewitnessToHistory.Com A...
Jun 22, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
The Christian is called into a spiritual battle. ● We are reminded of the truth of the spiritual battle in Ephesians 6:10-13 ● Christian doesn’t fight for ultimate victory; we fight from ultimate victory. See Ephesians 1:19-23. ● And yet, though the final victory is...
Jun 22, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. Gospel Of Peace V. 15 A. The Roman Soldier’s Sandals 1. Roman soldiers wore sandals attached to their feet with leather thongs, & studded with short nails in the sole of the sandal, which gave them a sure footing. 2. This helped prevent slipping, being pushed...
Jun 22, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. An Interesting Comparison A. 1st Three Pieces Of Armor Are Spoken Of In Past Tense. “Having Taken…” B. The Next 4 Pieces Are That Which One Is “Taking Up”- Situational Usage II. The Armor We “Take Up” Vs. 16-18 A. The Shield Of Faith V. 16 1. Above all- in addition...
Jun 22, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. The Helmet & The Sword A.The Helmet Of Salvation V. 17a 1.17aAnd take the helmet of salvation- dechomai- to receive. Different than verse 16. 2. Literally- The helmet which is salvation. 3. The salvation that Paul speaks of could mean many things, but part of...
Jun 23, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. How A Christian Should Pray V. 18 A. Praying Always 1. On every occasion, at all seasons. 2. 1 Samuel 12:23 Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you… (The prophet Samuel praying for the leaders of Israel)...
Jun 21, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
There are many opinions about how to raise children. ● Don’t force kids to believe what the parents believe. Kids must be free to make their own decisions. ● Be very strict and careful about letting your kids see or hear anything that might be contrary to what is...
Jun 21, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
Ephesians 6:4 And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. The topic of parenting is something that should interest all segments of humanity. Regardless of social standing, political persuasion,...
Jun 23, 2023 | Ephesians, New Testament
I. History & Culture Bondservants- doulos- slaves. In many cities, the slaves were more numerous than freemen. Many of these slaves had heathen masters, others had Christian masters Many slaves were very intelligent, having been captured in war and sold into...
Oct 23, 2023 | Mark, New Testament
I. Specifics A. Authorship- Written Around 70 A.D. 1. The human author was John Mark, a very young man during Christ’s earthly ministry 2. He accompanied the Apostle Paul on his first missionary journey. a. Mark was unfaithful on that first missionary journey; Paul...
Apr 17, 2023 | New Testament, Revelation
I. The Purpose Of The Book Of The Revelation A. It Reveals Jesus 1. Revelation 1:1- “Revelation”-apokalypsis- Uncovering of something hidden; unveiling. 2. The word apocalypse has taken on a meaning of total destruction, and yet technically, the word means an...
Aug 11, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Introduction V. 1 A. James 1. Bondservant-A willing slave, committed for life. Property of another, but by choice. 2.Half-brother of Jesus-Tradition points to James being the half-brother of Jesus. a. Matthew 13:55 Is this not the carpenter's son? Is not His mother...
Aug 23, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Holiness In Trials Vs. 19-21 A. Holiness Of Speech In Trials Vs. 19, 20 1. Important to remember that the context is speaking about enduing trials and hardships. a. Example- Unfair treatment against you. It’s obvious and clear that it’s unfair. b. Example- Someone...
Aug 18, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Truths That Help Us Endure Through Trials Vs. 9-12 A. Considering The Eternal Vs. 9-11 1. V. 9- The Christian who is materialistically poor in this world ought to glory in his exalted position as a child of God. a. His sins are forgiven because of his faith in the...
Aug 23, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. The Exhortation Vs. 1-5 A. The Faith We Hold V. 1 1. Hold the faith- practice the faith. We decide how we are going to practice our faith. a. Our daily walk of faith is neither mindless nor automatic. b. The Holy Spirit prompts us or restrains us, and the Word of...
Aug 24, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Obedience Is Not A “Pick And Choose” Arrangement A. Partial Obedience Is Not Obedience Vs. 8-11 1. Some Believers were showing preference to rich people and treating the poor badly. 2. It seems that they were defending their actions of showing special treatment to...
Aug 24, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Unbridled Speech-The Power To Direct A. Don’t Be Eager To Be Someone’s Teacher V. 1 1. A teacher instructs, warns, exhorts, and comforts others, and enforces a godly standard 2. Since they speak as an authority, they are held to a higher standard. B. The Reason For...
Aug 25, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Conflict Among Christians A. The Causes Of Conflict Vs. 1-3 1. Wars and fights- Speaks of the environment of fighting, and the actual fights. 2. V. 1 Desire for pleasures cause conflict. Consider the fights on Black Friday. a. These are not the desire for...
Aug 30, 2023 | James, New Testament
I. Presumption & Materialism A. What Presumption Looks Like 4:13 1. The implication is that no prayer or seeking of God takes place in this person’s life. 2. The lives of some Christians are all about presumptive desire and carnal planning. 3. Their self-assurance...
Mar 14, 2024 | New Testament
Paul referred to Jesus in 1 Corinthians as the 2nd man and the last Adam. 1 Cor 15:45 (NKJV) And so it is written, "The first man Adam became a living being." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. There have only been two men born alive. All others have been born...
Apr 17, 2024 | John, New Testament
Key verse of this book- John 20:31 …these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. I. The Nature Of The Word Vs. 1-5 A. Eternal & Divine Vs. 1, 2 Word- Logos- A declaration; a...
Apr 17, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. John The Baptist A. John Called People To Repentance Vs. 19-23 1. V. 19- The priests and Levites came to question John. The priests were Jews chosen to offer sacrifices to God, and the Levites were their assistants. a. John’s father was a priest. (Luke 1) It was...
Apr 18, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. It’s Not About You Vs. 35-37 1. Behold…- John directed attention to Jesus, urging others to follow Him. (See 3:27-30) 2. Lamb of God- This was a reference to Jesus giving His life for the sins of the world. a. Old Testament Jews would sacrifice animals for their...
Apr 18, 2024 | John, New Testament
The Purpose Of Gospel Of John John 20:30, 31 30And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; 31but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may...
Apr 18, 2024 | John, New Testament
The Setting V. 12- During this time, other disciples were called, while the calling of some was confirmed. V. 13- Passover was one the great three religious Jewish feasts. Every Jewish male was required to attend this feast. The visiting pilgrims made the population...
Apr 19, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. Nicodemus- Profile Of A Sincere Seeker A. Sincere Spiritual Seeker Vs. 1, 2 1. V. 1- He was a ruler of the Jews. a. There were many rulers of the Jews that were more into religiosity than true spiritual seeking, but Nicodemus was an exception. b. He was a teacher,...
May 1, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. Nicodemus- Profile Of A Sincere Seeker A. Sincere Spiritual Seeker Vs. 1, 2 1. V. 1- He was a ruler of the Jews. a. There were many rulers of the Jews that were more into religiosity than true spiritual seeking, but Nicodemus was an exception. b. He was a teacher,...
Apr 29, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. We Must Decrease, Jesus Must Increase Vs. 22-30 A. The Natural Tendency Towards Wanting To Belong Vs. 22-27 1. V. 26- A situation arose that caused John’s disciples to notice and comment that people were leaving from following John, and following Jesus. a. This is...
May 1, 2024 | John, New Testament
Vs. 1-3 Jesus was now gathering a following. The religious rulers had challenged John previously and Jesus recently. Jesus leaves the southern region of Israel seemingly to avoid premature conflict with the religious rulers in Jerusalem. He had much ministry to do in...
May 1, 2024 | John, New Testament
Jesus has been in Jerusalem. Celebrating the Passover Feast. Many miracles done in Jerusalem. Cleansing of the Temple. Private interview with Nicodemus, a Pharisee. The masses recognized Jesus; the religious leaders were jealous and offended. Jesus leaves southern...
May 1, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. The Woman Vs. 28, 29 A. A Religious Outcast 1. Samaritans were hated by religious Jews. John 4:9 2. Jews didn’t like non-Jews, they looked down on women, never spoke to them in public 3. When a Pharisee walked down the street, he would pull his robes close to his...
May 2, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. Rejection Based On Familiarity Vs. 43, 44 A. Historical Setting 1. These verses seem contradictory. 2. It seems to say that a prophet is not welcomed in his own country, but that Jesus went to the Galilee region where He was from, and the Galileans welcomed Him. 3....
May 6, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. The Historical Setting Vs. 1-4 A. Unusual Healings In The Bible 1. The purified pot of stew (2 Kings 4:38-41) 2. The healing of Naaman by washing in the Jordan River (2 Kings 5:10-14) 3. The healing of the man who touched the bones of Elisha (2 Kings 13:20-21) 4....
May 7, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. Unbiblical Religion Versus Jesus Vs. 10-18 A. U.R. More Concerned With Rules Than With People Vs. 10-13 1. V. 10- The Jewish religious leaders misinterpreted the 4th commandment. Exodus 20:8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9Six days you shall labor and...
May 7, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. The Setting A. Jesus Was Trying To Rest 1. V. 2- Luke tells us that Jesus was trying to have a time of retreat away from the masses. Luke 9:10b-12 Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11But when...
May 13, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. The Setting Vs. 15-17 A. The Eager Crowd V. 15 1. Before John 6:1-14, Jesus had originally planned to have a time of rest with His disciples, away from the crowds, but the crowds found Him, and so he ministered to them. 2. take Him by force- to seize violently. 3....
May 14, 2024 | John, New Testament
I. Seeking Jesus Vs. 22-27 A. For The Wrong Reasons Vs. 22-26 1. The multitudes had been miraculously fed by Jesus. That was a good thing a. They had a very real temporal need, and Jesus met that need. b. They had initially come to Jesus because of His ability to...
May 14, 2024 | John, New Testament
V. 41 Remember, they had been comparing Jesus to Moses, whom they revered. God had used Moses to bring bread from heaven, and they were happy to receive Jesus on that same level. When Jesus spoke Himself as the Bread of Life that was too much for them. V. 42...
May 14, 2024 | John, New Testament
7:1 The people spoken of here were the religious rulers of Israel. Early in His public ministry, Jesus had driven out the money changers and the sellers from the Temple Mount area. He had also healed a man on the Sabbath day, which the religious rulers considered...
May 14, 2024 | John, New Testament
Describe the Feast Of Tabernacles Contentions With The Religious Rulers 18He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him. If we are the origin of our message, then it is...
May 15, 2024 | John, New Testament
V. 1 Chapter divisions are not inspired. This probably belongs at the end of chapter 7. V. 2 Jesus rose early to teach the people. It was part of His mission. As a teacher, he sat, they stood. Vs. 3, 4 What an awkward and unusual thing to catch someone in the act of...
Mar 15, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
Galatians 1:6-12; Luke 19:28-44 Read National Geographic article on the Gospel of Judas I. The Sources Of The Gospel Luke was a physician- Col. 4:14 Luke was an inquisitive, detail oriented, intelligent man. Luke’s narrative was just that: a report about factual...
Mar 19, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
5There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea,… Herod the Great, 6 years before Jesus. An Idumean by birth, who confessed to be a convert to Judaism, but only in so far as it prospered him politically. Herod was a descendant of Esau. Genesis 27: 39Then Isaac his...
Apr 9, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
This was a formal occasion. People were there by invitation only. Verse 7 tells us that this was the case. 1 Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath, that they watched Him closely. 2 And behold,...
Apr 9, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
1 He also said to His disciples: "There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. Steward- a manger, especially of money or property. The steward was cheating his master. He was in charge of...
Apr 10, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
I. The Need Of The Lepers A. Their Physical Condition 1. Their bodies a. The Jews considered several forms of skin diseases “leprosy” b. Hansen’s disease attacks the nervous system, & the victim loses sensation c. They can cut/burn themselves and never know it....
Apr 10, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
Many, no doubt, were converted to the faith of Christ of whom no account is kept in the gospels; but the conversion of some, whose case had something in it extraordinary, is recorded, as this of Zaccheus. I. The Meeting Of God And Man verses 1-6 A. God Is The...
Apr 11, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
The Approach Of The King 28 When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. After carefully correcting His followers as to the true nature of His kingdom and His mission, Jesus heads steadfastly into Jerusalem From Jerusalem to Jericho was only...
Mar 19, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
I. What God Wants For You A. Joy V. 10 1. Joy-To rejoice, be glad, to be well, to thrive. 2. Joy is more of a state of being as compared to a passing moment 3. Joy is based upon unchanging truth; happiness is momentary, fleeting. 4. John 16:22 Therefore you now have...
Mar 19, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" I. What The Angels Said Towards God "Glory to God in the highest, Praise be to God; honor be to God. A. Who Are These Angels? Angel: messenger The Holy Angels are the messengers of God...
Mar 19, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
I. Simeon Vs. 25, 26 A. Just & Devout B. Waiting For God’s Consolation 1. Israel was under Roman rule at this time 2. They were restricted and oppressed 3. They looked to God for deliverance. 4. How Long Had Simeon waited for this promise? C. Moved By The Holy...
Apr 11, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
This chapter describes what is usually called the Day of Questions. It was a day when the Jewish authorities, in all their different sections, came to Jesus with question after question designed to trap him, and when, in his wisdom, he answered them in such a way as...
Apr 11, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
21:1-4 Two mites=2% of a day’s wage. In California, minimum wage is $12 per hour in 2019. This would be the equivalent of $1.92. NOTE-Jesus had just criticized those who devour widow’s houses. Perhaps this widow’s house had been devoured, and now she is giving from...
Apr 16, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
This section of scripture is filled with contrasts. First, the negatives. 1. The opposition of the religious rulers, who desire to kill Jesus. 2. Jesus speaks of His imminent death. 3. Jesus warns the disciples that one of them will betray Him. 4. The disciples...
Apr 11, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
Read 22:39-46 Jesus' agony in the garden BARCLAY The space within Jerusalem was so limited that there was no room for gardens. Many well-to-do people, therefore, had private gardens out on the Mount of Olives. Gethsemane was probably a remote walled garden (Jesus...
Apr 16, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
63 Now the men who held Jesus mocked Him and beat Him. 64 And having blindfolded Him, they struck Him on the face and asked Him, saying, "Prophesy! Who is the one who struck You?" 65 And many other things they blasphemously spoke against Him. Jesus is beaten and...
Apr 16, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. God declares to us that His love for us is demonstrated by the Jesus going to the cross for the sins of every man and woman. Chuck Smith- Love can be...
Apr 16, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
I. What Is Forgiveness? A. What It Is (Strong’s Hebrew/Greek Dictionary) 1. To send away, of a husband divorcing his wife 2. To let go, let be, let alone, to give up, to keep no longer 3. To disregard, to not discuss 4. To cancel a debt, to remit 5. To go away leaving...
Apr 16, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
I. Wrong Assumptions Regarding Jesus A. The Women V. 1-10 (We see a series of wrong assumptions, corrections, and surprises) 1. The women came expecting to anoint Jesus’ dead body. V.1 2. They wondered about the stone being rolled away. Mark 16:3 3. They find the...
Apr 16, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
I. The Trinity of the Godhead: Father, Son, Holy Spirit A. The word trinity is not found in the Bible. The concept is taught. A better word is tri-unity, which means "three in one". B. The tri-unity of God seen in Genesis 1:1, 1:26 EL- singular; ELAH-dual; ELOHIM- 3...
Mar 19, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was hungry. Jesus is led by...
Mar 20, 2024 | Luke, Uncategorized
14 Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. 15 And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. (iii) The passage ends by saying that he was held in high reputation by all. This...
Mar 20, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
1 So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2 and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3 Then He got into one of the boats, which was...
Mar 21, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee's house, and sat down to eat. This is one of the notable occasions when the Lord Jesus Christ went out to dinner. When He went out to dinner, it was never a dull affair. Remember, He...
Mar 21, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
4 And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable: The word parable comes from the idea of "to set along side"; it is to set a spiritual truth along side a daily truth of living. To illustrate a heavenly truth...
Apr 9, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
In these verses, we see a model for Christian service, for Christian ministry. The ministries we have certainly differ. The specific callings vary, but the principles are the same. Some of us have been called to full time Christian service. Some are called to the...
Mar 21, 2024 | Luke, New Testament
Revelation Jesus Asks For Us To Decide Who He Is 18 And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, "Who do the crowds say that I am?" Jesus didn’t come to show mankind a way to live. He said He was “the way.” Jesus...
Oct 23, 2023 | Mark, New Testament
I. The Gospel Message Vs. 1-8 A. The Gospel Means “Good News” V. 1 1. God’s “Good News” is all about Jesus: His birth, life, death and resurrection. 2. “Jesus” was His Greek name; His Hebrew name was “Joshua” (Yeshua). 3. “Christ” was His title, which means “the...
Oct 23, 2023 | Mark, New Testament
I. The Baptism Of Jesus Vs. 9-11 A. Why Did Jesus Get Baptized? 1. The people of Judah were baptized as a sign of their confession of their sins. (Mark 1:5) 2. Jesus had no sin to confess, for He was sinless. a. 2 Corinthians 5:21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be...
Oct 23, 2023 | Mark, New Testament
14:17-21 “Is it I?” And another said, “Is it I?” The disciples asked the question in such as way as to expect a negative response. More literally- “It can’t be me, could it?”… or “Surely, it’s not me, is it?” They expected a “No, it’s not you” response. They had often...
Oct 23, 2023 | Mark, New Testament
I. The Efforts Of The Men Vs. 1-4 A. The Setting 1. Once again we see Jesus teaching. Jesus placed great importance on teaching. (Mark 1:38) 2. The setting was like a home Bible study, not a healing service. They interrupted Jesus. B. What They Did Was Difficult 1....
Oct 23, 2023 | Mark, New Testament
I. Matthew (Levi) A. The Choosing Of Matthew Vs. 13, 14 1. V. 13-He taught them- The third time Mark mentions that Jesus was teaching the people. 2. V. 14-Levi was also known as Matthew- (Matthew 9:9) a. Matthew- became a follower of Jesus, and later on, an apostle...
Oct 18, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
Introduction to Matthew 1. Matthew- tax collector. They were hated among their fellow Jews. They worked for Rome, collecting taxes from their countrymen, and extorting additional money from them as they had opportunity. 2. Time written- 400 year gap between the...
Oct 18, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
I. What Joseph Felt 1:18 A. Emotionally 1. Betrayal 2. Anger 3. Fear about keeping her as his wife. Many implications re. her, him, Jesus 4. Confusion- what did all this mean; how would it work out? 5. Concern for Mary- An unwed mother would likely never be chosen for...
Oct 18, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
I. Immanuel- “God is with us” A. One Reaction 1. It can bring up such wonderful feelings and thoughts. 2. I.E.- “Everything is going to be O.K., because God is with us” B. A Textual Consideration 1. V. 21 Jesus shall save His people from their sins. That is what His...
Oct 19, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
I. Why Jesus Came A. Save People From Their Sins Verse 21 1. Jesus- Joshua-Jehovah Shua- Jehovah saves 2. Save- sozo- deliver, protect, heal, preserve, save, make whole. 3. Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God... 4. Romans 6:23a For the...
Dec 21, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
I. What Joseph Felt 1:18 A. Emotionally 1. Betrayal 2. Anger 3. Fear about keeping her as his wife. Many implications re. her, him, Jesus 4. Confusion- what did all this mean; how would it work out? 5. Concern for Mary- An unwed mother would likely never be chosen for...
Nov 2, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
I. God Uses People To Reach The World V. 1a A. Jesus Called The Disciples 1. The choosing of these men came from Heaven, not Earth a. Jesus had a specific calling and mission for these men b. No man or woman can create their own calling from God i. Some believe that...
Nov 2, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
I. Where To Go V. 5, 6 A. These Disciples 1. God revealed Himself first to the Jews. 2. It was His intention that they would manifest Him to the world 3. Jesus called them the lost sheep…they had stayed from relationship with God 4. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of...
Nov 6, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
I. John The Baptist A. His Doubts About Jesus Vs. 2, 3 1. John was the forerunner to Jesus, telling people to prepare for His coming 2. John had recognized Jesus as Messiah when Jesus appeared at the Jordan River 3. John 1:32-35 speaks of the sureness that John...
Nov 6, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
I. Who Jesus Is Talking To A. To Those Who Labor 1. Literally- to toil, to be wearied 2. It may be labor towards an honorable cause, or a dishonorable, sinful cause a. Trying to improve finances to bless your family b. Working hard at some illegal or unethical pursuit...
Nov 7, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
I. Regarding Physical Needs Vs. 1 & 2 A. The Truth About The Matter 1. Regarding the picking of grain was allowable: Deuteronomy 23:25 2. Regarding the keeping of the Sabbath: Deuteronomy 5:12-15 B. The Pharisees’ View 1. The Pharisees believed Jesus and His...
Nov 7, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
I. Jesus’ Response To Opposition Vs. 14-17 A. Jesus Departed From Those Who Opposed Him Vs. 14, 15a 1. When faced with this opposition, Jesus chose to depart 2. There is a time to face opposition face to face 3. There is also a time move on to others who will receive...
Nov 7, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
18 “Behold! My Servant whom I have chosen, My Beloved in whom My soul is well pleased! Servants are not self directed, but respond to the will of their master Jesus Accomplished His Work By The Power Of The Holy Spirit I will put My Spirit upon Him, And He will...
Nov 7, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
I. The Demonic World A. Its Existence 1. Satan & demons-their origin-(Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:11-17) 2. Their activity a. Can physically afflict people V. 22 i. Not every affliction has demonic origin, but clearly some do ii. Blindness, muteness, superhuman...
Nov 7, 2023 | Matthew, New Testament
God is the sower, the seed is God’s word, people’s hearts are the different soils I. The Hard Heart Vs. 4, 19 A. The Result Of Hardness 1. The hard foot path cannot receive the farmer’s seed a. It is exposed to the seed, but the seed cannot enter the soil b. The birds...
