HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING A TEACHER? BIBLE PASSAGE: For we must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. (2 Corinthians 5:10) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about … Continue reading
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT GOD’S LAWS, COMMANDS AND PROMISES? BIBLE PASSAGE: I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. (Psalms 119:106) MEDITATION: When people hear anything about God’s commands, they usually react in one of two ways: they cringe when reminded of them, or … Continue reading
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT GOD ASKING YOU TO SERVE HIM AFTER HE SAVED YOU? BIBLE PASSAGE: I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. (Ephesians 3:7) MEDITATION: Paul was persecuting Christians, but suddenly the Lord changed him into a new person … Continue reading
Study of Philippians (part 9) LESSON TITLE: Willing to Share When God blesses us with His salvation, we should expect to have radical changes in the way we live. Changes in our words, attitudes, actions, emotions, focus, priorities, etc. One important measurement of our new life is our attitude regarding encouraging and sharing with others, … Continue reading
Study of Philippians (part 8) LESSON TITLE: Living In God’s Peace PHILIPPIANS 4: VERSE 1: Even though most of them were Gentiles from a pagan background, and they were not of Paul’s race or nation, he still loved them dearly and wanted the best for them. Note: He called them “brothers”, “sisters”, and “dear … Continue reading
Study of Philippians (part 7) LESSON TITLE: Growing Spiritually Question: When determining spiritual maturity, what, or whom, do most people compare themselves to? – Other Christians? Question: Where should we look to assess our spiritual maturity? TRUE or FALSE: – After salvation, a Christian never sins. (FALSE) Unfortunately, we … Continue reading
Study of Philippians (part 6) LESSON TITLE: Declaring the Only Way Today’s lesson (Philippians 3:1-11) helps us understand Paul’s view of his life before, and after his conversion. PHILIPPIANS 3: VERSES 1-2: “rejoice” – Paul doesn’t say rejoice in ourselves (we are sinners). – He doesn’t say rejoice in others (they may fail … Continue reading
Study of Philippians (part 5) LESSON TITLE: Serving Faithfully PHILIPPIANS 2: VERSES 12-13: Question: Obeyed who? “work out your salvation” – This does not mean salvation by works: 1. “work out” – Translated from a Greek word that means to carry something to its completion (God wants us to realize the potential … Continue reading
GRACE-FORGIVENESS (final – part 11 of the 11-day series): If we think of the Bible in terms of a hymnal in church, when we open it to the middle, we would find a psalm on the forgiveness of God. It would serve as a reminder of God’s goodness and encourage us to sing together with … Continue reading
GRACE-FORGIVENESS (part 10) What is the process for receiving forgiveness? Look at this verse in Psalm 32: Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. (Psalm 32:1) How can we be blessed by what we read in Psalm 32:1? “I acknowledged my sin to You, and my … Continue reading