Theme: The birth of Jesus Objectives: Know: Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah and King. Think: Confidence that Christ is who He claims to be guides my thinking. Do: Acknowledge and obey Christ as the King of my life. Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25 Notes and questions: B1 Read: C1 Matthew 28:19-20 WEB Go and make disciples…
Theme: The transfiguration of Jesus Objectives: Know: Jesus’s transfiguration revealed the divine glory that was His in Heaven. Think: Obeying and glorifying God through my life are second nature to me. Do: Bring glory to God by listening to and obeying the risen Christ. Scriptures: Matthew 17:1-13 Notes and questions: B1 The parallel verses…
Often the excuse for some sin is “I was raised that way,” or “I can’t help it, because I was abused.” Now abuse is horrible and has no excuse, but for an abuser or any other sin that cannot be an excuse. Here is an excellent article by Pastor Jeff Crippen. It is addressed…
Objectives: Know: God confirmed Jesus’s authority as His Son at Jesus’s baptism. Think: I should always be mindful that Jesus is the Son of God, and my Lord and King. Do: Turn from all sin, be baptized, and submit completely to Christ as Lord of my life. Scriptures: Matthew 3:1-17 Notes and questions: B1…
Theme: What is heaven really like? Objectives: Know: Heaven will involve a new earth that is full of the goodness of God and will be devoid of any of the negative effects of sin. The new earth will include the things of this world restored to fulfill their purpose. Think: As an eternal being,…
I am including a link to a downloadable document outlining my answers to ordination questions. The questions are from a Christian Missionary and Alliance site and reflect their beliefs. Since I am a Free Will Baptist, there are some questions I did not answer. I am not ordained. I wanted to answer the questions…
Theme: How does prayer work? Objectives: Know: Prayer is an amazing God-given privilege we should exercise often. Think: Maintain an attitude of prayer in assurance that God hears and will answer. Do: Follow the biblical guidelines for prayer and make it a priority in Christian living. Scriptures: Matthew 7:7-11 Romans 8:26-27 Ephesians 6:18 Jude…
Theme: What is the truth about the devil? Objectives: Know: The devil and other demons are real. God created them as good angels, but they rebelled against God and were cast out of Heaven. They seek to oppose the work of God and hinder a believer’s walk with Christ. Think: Be constantly alert to…
Theme: What is the truth about angels? Objectives: Know: God created angels to serve as His messengers and to worship Him. Think: Live in the awareness that I am in the presence and protection of God’s messengers. Do: Follow the example of the angels in faithful service and worship of God. Scriptures: Colossians 1:16-17…
The source for much of this information. Many today teach that doctrine in not important. Many teach today that belief is not enough; one must have experiences as well to know God more deeply. Doctrine is important. ● We need to know what is right and wrong, good and evil. ● We need to…