Exalted, yet humble Theme: The humble king Scriptures: Matthew 21:1-11 Objectives: C1 Know: The Bible teaches Christ’s humanity and His divinity. C2 Think: Live with the assurance that my Lord and King is accessible to me. C3 Do: Exalt Christ as God, but also associate with Him as a respected friend. Notes and questions B1 Outline C1 Before the donkey Matthew 21:1-6 C2 With the donkey Matthew 21:7-11 B2 Timeline–show page.…
About Forgiveness. Forgiving that evil person Often when I encourage others (and myself), I ask them if they have forgiven that person. The most frequent reply is, “I can (or will not) forgive what they have done to me.” I then explain that forgiveness doesn’t mean that person gets away with their evil deed. It does mean that it is turned over to God to deal with. The Lord Jesus showed this: (Luke 23:34 [MKJV])…
Serious Business Theme: Covenant Faith Objectives (from the D6 Fusion SSL guide): Know: From the days of Abraham, God provided for and fought for the Israelite people. In response, Joshua led the people to make a covenant with God to serve Him and obey His decrees and laws. Think: Cultivate a great appreciation for all God has done and let that drive your commitment to worship and serve Him. Do: Reflect on God’s goodness in…
Divine Intervention Theme: Miraculous Faith Scriptures: Joshua 10:1-27 Notes and questions: B1 Background Gibeon Canaanite city Means “hill city” Is a large town (Joshua 10:2) Was assigned to Benjamin (Joshua 18:25) Was assigned as a town for Levites (Joshua 21:17) Approximately 8 miles NW of Jerusalem At an elevation of 2,400 feet A city of deceivers (Joshua 9) Israel made a treat with them, but shouldn’t have Five kings attacked Gibeon. Israel destroyed all 5…
A Different Way of Doing Things Theme: Obedient Faith Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27 Notes and questions: B1 Background and situation C1 Summary: http://www.preceptaustin.org/joshua_commentaries C2 In the book of Joshua we see God fulfilling His promise to Israel. They did receive the land that was promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God fulfills His promises. C3 Jericho was the city before them. It was very fortified with double walls, open area between the walls, and a ditch…
A Sure Sign of an Abuser Abuse of any sort is evil. Psalms 7:1-6 WEB A meditation by David, which he sang to Yahweh, concerning the words of Cush, the Benjamite. Yahweh, my God, I take refuge in you. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me, 2 lest they tear apart my soul like a lion, ripping it in pieces, while there is no one to deliver. 3 Yahweh, my God,…
Jericho and Rahab Theme: Acting in Faith Scriptures: Joshua 2:1-24 Notes and Questions: B1 Background C1 Rahab D1 A prostitute E1 Some interpret the word to mean an innkeeper. E2 The Hebrew word is זָנָה zânâh, zaw-naw. But the word means: E3 to commit fornication, be a harlot, play the harlot F1 (Qal) G1 to be a harlot, act as a harlot, commit fornication G2 to commit adultery G3 to be a cult prostitute G4…
Types of Forgiveness Ever wonder about forgiveness? If we forgive someone, does that mean God forgives them, too? Barbara Roberts, a writer at the web site A Cry for Justice has written such an article to answer this question. It is an informative read. Would it be an act of unforgiveness to decide not to eat with that hypocrite? That reviler? That person who holds to a form of godliness but denies its power? Would…
Love Guides All Theme: The Law of Love Scriptures: 1 John 4:7-1 John 5:5 Notes and questions B1 What is love? B2 Love words in the New Testament C1 Good loves D1 ἀγάπη agápē. This is the love of choice. It is the highest and deepest love. E1 “”And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.” (Matthew 24:12 NKJV) E2 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while…
Giving Grace Theme: Grace based relationships Scriptures: Romans 14:1-23 Notes and questions: B1 The issue is C1 To judge or not to judge C2 On what basis do we judge? B2 Outline C1 Different opinions Romans 14:1-6 C2 The Lord’s opinion is what is important Romans 14:7-13 C3 How to handle different opinions Romans 14:14-23 B3 Judging C1 Matthew 7:2, For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you…