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  • Bible Study—Thessalonians 

    A1 Scriptures B1 But concerning brotherly love you don’t need that I write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another. Indeed, you do this toward all the brothers who are in Macedonia, but we plead with you, brothers, to increase more and more. And be eager to be quiet,…

  • Saul Is Converted

    A1 Theme—Jesus will build His church A2 Objectives B1 Describe Saul’s conversion. B2 Contrast Saul/Paul before and after his conversion. A3 Scriptures B1 Acts 8:1-3—Saul starts persecution of God’s people B2 Acts 9:1-33—Saul’s conversion B3 1 Timothy 1:13—Characteristics of Saul/Paul pre-conversion B4 1 Corinthians 15:9—Paul’s past B5 2 Corinthians 5:17—Paul’s grief B6 Galatians 1:10-17—A summary of Paul’s life A4 Notes…

  • The Gospel Spreads

    A1 Theme—God is sovereign over all things. A2 Objectives B1 Explain how the Gospel spread in Samaria. B2 Explain how the Gospel spread to Ethiopia. A3 Scriptures B1 Acts 8:1-8 B2 Acts 8:26-40 B3 Romans 8:28-30 A4 Notes B1 Saul C1 Was one of the establishment C2 A Pharisee C3 Zealous for God C4 Ignorant of God’s…

  • A Good Friday Devotion

    “And all the crowds which came together for this spectacle, when they saw what had happened, beat their own chests and returned.” (Luke 23:48, EMTV) Jesus has just voluntarily died. It was with a loud voice, not the weak voice of one dying, that He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I will commit My…

  • Jesus’s Passover with the Apostles

    Final Passover and Betrayal  A1 Objectives B1 How the final Passover, the Lord’s Supper, is a remembrance of Jesus’s death. B2 How Judas’s betrayal was part of God’s plan.  A2 Scripture B1 Matthew 26:14-30 The Parable of the Talents B2 John 18:1-11 Betrayal, arrest, and trial of Jesus B3 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Institution of the Lord’s Supper  A3 Notes…

  • Why Isn’t Your Church Growing?

    A little piece of satire.​​​​​​​ I saw this title on a Facebook post from a pragmatic church ministry site. I thought I would have some fun with this and try to produce ten reasons your church is not growing from their point of view. Mind you this is satire so please don’t take me…

  • Qualifications of a prophet

    Today there are millions of prophets. Are they really a prophet? Qualifications of a prophet     Typical Today A little tougher Bible’s list Attend a prophet school (Search engine search for “prophet school”) Have God’s Heart True Call (Joel 1:1, Deuteronomy 18:18) Have an experience The Power to Create True Unity True Message (Deuteronomy…

  • 1 Year Bible—Revelation

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  • 1 Year Bible—1 & 2 Timothy

    1 Year Bible—1 & 2 Timothy The main topic of these letters is directed towards pastors, elders, etc. Everyone can benefit from these letters. Some topics covered today B1 False teachers B2 Prayer B3 Qualifications for church leaders B4 Jesus is God B5 Warnings and reminders given to church members B6 Helping needy believers…

  • Some Thoughts About Worship

    Some Thoughts About Worship Len Gane 22 Mar 19 A1 Old Testament B1 Singing C1 Psalms 95:2 GNB Let us come before him with thanksgiving and sing joyful songs of praise. C2 Psalms 100:2 NRSV Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing. B2 Prayer C1 Psalms 107:21-22 WEB Let them…