After Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (cf. 11:1-11), and His display of righteous indignation in purging the temple of buyers and sellers (cf. 11:15-19), “the scribes and chief priests heard it and sought how they might destroy Him” (v. 18). As per usual, they sought to trap and discredit Him with a question asked in …
Continue reading Mark 11:27-33We must believe that God is (cf. Hebrews 11:6), but we must also come to know WHO is He. It is not enough to have mere belief in His existence. He has revealed unto us His wisdom and will (cf. 1 Corinthians 2). We must search it out and come to know Him more intimately. …
Continue reading Sermon: Who is God?“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). This sermon considers the name, or title, given the Son of God – Counselor. We are in …
Continue reading Sermon: “And His name will be called Counselor”“Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, ‘If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free’” (John 8:31-32). The world in general disagrees with Jesus’ statement about a truth that all can know. The concept of relative truth …
Continue reading Sermon: We Can Know the Truth“For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” (Romans 8:6). By examining the text of Romans 8:1-17, the concept of spiritual mindedness is considered. Our spirit should always be our top priority. In order to have spiritual life, we must be pleasing to God. Then, we will …
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The claim that sin is hereditary, and as such all are born in sin because of Adam’s sin, is taught in part by using the text of Romans 5:12-21. Necessarily springing from such logic used in that interpretation is the concept of universalism – all men are saved through Christ just as all men were …
Continue reading One man’s disobedience and one Man’s obedience“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). This lesson discusses the name given Christ, Wonderful. Ppt: And His name will be called Wonderful Outline: …
Continue reading Sermon: And His name will be called WonderfulIn 1 Corinthians 11, Paul dealt with the Corinthians misconduct concerning the Lord’s Supper. Using this text, this lesson considers why their conduct was inappropriate, as Paul did, by establishing the purpose and practice of the memorial. Ppt: This do in Remembrance of Me Outline: This do in Remembrance of Me Download: mp3
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Following Jesus’ example (cf. Matthew 19:4-6), Paul appealed to the genesis of the Lord’s Supper to correct the Corinthians’ gross misconduct. They did not come together to observe the Lord’s Supper (v. 20), because there were factions among them, and they treated it as a common meal. The instruction Paul received by revelation from Jesus, …
Continue reading Pondering Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 In His incarnation, Jesus spoke many things of which His apostles heard, both in public and private settings. He spoke of His nature, and relationship with the Father. He spoke of the impending kingdom, of its law and blessings. However, His humiliation was intended to be temporary, and His glorification was soon to come. He …
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