Ephesians 2:11-22 Question: What are some causes for walls developing between people? – Prejudice: (I don’t like their looks, so I’m not going to have anything to do with them). – Pride: (They don’t deserve my friendship after what they have done). – Hurt: (They have hurt … Continue reading
EPHESIANS 1:1-14 When you pray, how much time do you spend praising God? Question: Why do you think God deserves our praise? – He gave us eternal life? – He is our Creator? – He is Holy and sinless? – He blesses us? – He answers our prayers? – … Continue reading
WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF ME? BIBLE PASSAGE: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought to yourself, “I … Continue reading
Study of Galatians (Part 3) Question: How would you define the purpose of laws? Question: What would society be like without laws? Question: How would you define faith. GALATIANS 3 VERSE 1. You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. Paul was still upset with … Continue reading
Study of Galatians (part 2) Question: What causes barriers between two people? Question: What draws two people together? Question: Do we have a tendency to accent the good or bad? Question: Why? Question: What are some problems, difficulties, or other barriers that come between two Christians? – Race? – Cultural backgrounds? … Continue reading
Study of Galatians (part 1) Galatia: – Located in the center of what is now known as Asia Minor. – Original inhabitants (Phrygians) had a religion of nature worship. – Many Jews lived there. – Galatians were noted for their: 1. Impetuosity (being impetuous). – Impulsiveness. – Acting … Continue reading
JOY AND HAPPINESS CAN BE FOUND IN SERVING THE LORD! BIBLE PASSAGE: “Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs” (Psalm 100:2) MEDITATION: There should be joy in every act of obedience by Christians, including worship and service. We are not called to serve with the fear of a slave, and not … Continue reading
KINDNESS IS A GODLY CHARACTERISTIC EXPECTED OF CHRISTIANS BIBLE PASSAGE: Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32) MEDITATION: Whenever we surrender our lives to the Lord, it is a call for a change in our lives, and an agreement on our part that … Continue reading
ARE YOU CAUSING OTHERS TO STUMBLE? BIBLE PASSAGE: “Whoever loves his brother lives in the light, and there is nothing in him to make him stumble.” (1 John 2:10) MEDITATION: Have you ever been in a really dark place? A place with absolutely no light (like a cave); a place where you cannot see your … Continue reading
WHY DID JESUS PROMISE TO SEND THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HIS FOLLOWERS? BIBLE PASSAGE: But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. (John 16:7) MEDITATION: Jesus … Continue reading