God demands obedience and trust. A1 Objectives B1 Describes what Jesus requires of His followers. B2 Distinguish between disciples and discipleship. A2 Scriptures B1 Matthew 10:16-39 B2 Matthew 16:24-26 B3 Luke 13:25-33 A3 Notes B1 Sheep and wolves B2 Serpents and doves B3 Persecution C1 From religious authorities C2 From government authorities. A4 Notes B1 What are…
All people definitely need to avoid marrying an abuser. How can you tell one? This article offers some excellent. I have seen people who have been abused. One doesn’t even need to ask. There may be the obvious like bruises, but the other signs are there, too. The best is to avoid. Deal Breakers:…
What are we to do about our anger? What are the rules about anger for the Christian? A1 What is anger? B1 A response of displeasure C1 Many understand anger to be a response to a threat. C2 But in reality, seems to be more a response to one’s standard of life—their own personal…
False prophets abound. Jesus warned us Holly Pivec writes in the Spirit of Error blog: Are You Easy Prey for False Prophets? The Bible is clear: false prophets are wolves that devour unsuspecting sheep. Jesus said: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” (Matthew 7:15) And…
I’ve been wondering this myself. Well said and a short article well worth reading and pondering. Let me do some critical thinking aloud for a moment. I am pondering two questions. First, if God is speaking to us through visions, dreams, personal prophecies, etc., why is it that so often those who receive these visions, dreams,…
Rent or given, not appreciated, or held in high value. Paid for, appreciated, and cared for. Jesus paid for us with his own blood. A former pastor gave this illustration about the Lord Jesus and His care for us. Many times, I rent some equipment I need for a special job. I might think…
And you shall remember that you were a bondman in Egypt: and you shall observe and do these statutes. Deuteronomy 16:12 Three points: Moses was reviewing the entire history and laws from the past 40 years. He reminded them that they were slaves in Egypt. When things go well, we sometimes forget what the…
God gives us a new heart (Some notes/study) A1 Objectives B1 Describe the role of the laws Jesus used in the Sermon on the Mount. B2 Recognize that God requires obedience from the heart. A2 Scriptures B1 Matthew 5:17-30 B2 Matthew 5:43-48 B3 James 2:8-11 A3 Notes B1 Jesus and the Law and Prophets C1 Matthew 5:17-30 D1…
A message from Benjamin Watson Today I had to ask my son for his forgiveness. Like many parents we’ve tried to teach our children how to treat others how they would like to be treated. We’ve talked about loving, sharing, and respecting each other. We teach our kids to bless others who may be…