Christian Living

  • The humble king

    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. …

  • About Forgiveness

    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.…

  • Covenant Faith

    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…

  • A Different Way of Doing Things

    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…

  • Abuse of any sort is evil

    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…

  • Acting in Faith

    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…

  • Love Guides All

    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…

  • Giving Grace

    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…

  • Rebel Heart

    Theme: Consequences of Rebellion Objectives: Know: The children of Israel treated God with contempt by doubting He could lead them into the Promised Land. God forgave them but they still had to face consequences for their unbelief. Think: Rest in the assurance that God always keep His Word. Do: Trust and obey God’s Word,…

  • Harmful Substitutes

    Theme: The Snare of Idolatry Objectives: Know: The Israelites turned from following God to worship idols and God was very angry with them. Think: Always maintain the mindset that God is to be my only object of worship. Do: Worship God alone. Remove from your life anything that prevents you from giving Him the…