Part 1 in a series of lessons which consider the teachings of Jesus in the upper room, shortly before going to the garden to be betrayed. This first part considers the example and instruction Jesus gave of washing the disciples feet in John 13:1-17. Ppt: In the Upper Room (1) – Washing Feet Outline: In the Upper …
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Philippians 3 is discussed. We should follow Paul’s example, leaving all for Christ, and continually living to know Him more fully, and seeking to attain to the resurrection. Outline: All for Christ Download: mp3
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Having just described his attitude of pressing on to the “goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (v. 14), Paul encouraged the brethren to follow his example. He does not mean he is the standard, but as he wrote to the Corinthians, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate …
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There is a “race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1). It is a long, grueling task given to us by our Lord. He has already run, and accomplished the task having become “the author and finisher of our faith” (v. 2). We must look to Him as a source of encouragement, strength, and as …
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After being moved to compassion by the scene of the weary and scattered multitudes, Jesus said, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (9:37-38). It is then that Jesus chose twelve from among His disciples to be His …
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The liberal agenda present in this country which seeks to diminish the positive outlook on faith has proved successful to a great degree. Men and women of all ages continue to subscribe to the notion that “faith” is a word which connotes ignorance, folly, gullibility, irrationality, blindness, immaturity, and primitivism; that those who proudly uphold …
Continue reading Living by Faith Among the Skeptics“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 …
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“Memento Mori” is Latin for, “remember [that you have] to die.” It is used as a noun to refer to objects which warn, or remind of death. While it seems like an ominous and morbid term, it is greatly needed today, as has always been the case. The Preacher wrote, “Better to go to the …
Continue reading Facebook: Memento MoriGod’s word gives guidance to our lives. Everything we do can be directed by the Scriptures in some way. This is especially so with regard to the planning we do in various facets of our lives. James touched on this concept in the fourth chapter of his epistle. The lesson considers the text of James …
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The Gnostic false teachers were trying to undercut the confidence of the Christians of John’s audience. He wrote that they may know their standing with God. The end of chapter 2 affirmed that, “everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him” (2:29). It is this fact that John expounded upon with such excitement. To be …
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