The historical account we will examine in this lesson is about the healing of a paralytic man. At this preaching event the Pharisees and experts in the Mosaic Law came in judgment of Jesus. Of course, Jesus rises to the occasion by healing the paralytic and silencing the religious rulers with a very simple, yet logical argument. This is a great story to teach about.
Gospel of Luke Part 19 – 5:16-26 Read More »
In these verses we will study the account of Jesus healing a leper that comes to Him and asks, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus’ response is wonderful, “I am willing.” This is the heart of God that’s willing to heal the worst of the worst. This lesson is sure to encourage your heart and boost your faith.
Gospel of Luke Part 18 – 5:12-15 Read More »
Jesus being full of the Holy Spirit and His temptation are the principle topics of this lesson. This is an interesting and challenging message.
Gospel of Luke Part 10 – 4:1-4 Read More »
In verses 51 and 52 of the second chapter of Luke we will study such subjects as why Jesus was called a Nazarene and what it means that Mary “treasured all these things in her heart.” Then in the first two verses of chapter three we will examine the introduction to John the Baptist’s ministry. In verses three and four we will learn why John the Baptizer was so important to preparing the way for Jesus to become our atoning sacrifice.
Gospel of Luke Part 4 – 2:51-3:4 Read More »
In this lesson we will focus upon Luke’s account of Jesus as a boy going to the Temple in Jerusalem to talk with experts in the Mosaic Law. As a historian extraordinaire, Luke must have gotten this story directly from Mary. There are some very interesting points and powerful truths that we will dig into from this event.
Gospel of Luke Part 3 – 2:41-50 Read More »
In part two of our new series on the Gospel of Luke we will dig into a couple of more introductory ideas about the author and the book. Then we will examine the first four verses that are an introduction to the work that addressed to a Roman government official. We will then jump over to the second chapter and study verse 40. We are skipping the story of Christ’s birth so that we can return to it as we get near the Christmas season.
Gospel of Luke Part 2 – 1:1-4; 2:40 Read More »
The apostle John addresses in the verses we are studying the assurance of salvation and how that effects our prayer life. We will also begin looking at having compassion for a brother or sister in Christ that is wandering from the faith.
First John 5:13-16 Part 34 Read More »
The four verses we will study in this lesson deals with the divinity of Christ, the Trinity and our response to this revelation knowledge. This truth has come to us through salvation history and His Word. There are some very challenging thoughts presented in this lesson.
First John 5:9-12 Part 33 Read More »
Throughout John’s first epistle he has been teaching theology, but from the every-day-man’s approach. In the verses we will study in this lesson, he will get a little more formal in defending the divinity and humanity of Christ. This lesson is both interesting and challenging.
First John 5:6-8 Part 32 Read More »
Love, faith, fear and our final judgment are the subjects we will dig into in this lesson out of First John 4:16-18. This practical and relevant teaching is something every Christian needs to understand and put into practice, so don’t miss this lesson.
First John 4:16-18 Part 29 Read More »
In verses 9-10 of First John chapter 4 we will study some very challenging truths about love. This lesson may upset some of your ideas about love and how it works. Yet as Jesus taught, “The truth will set you free.” Listen to this message and let God revolutionize your love.
First John 4:8-10 Part 27 Read More »
The first three verses of First John chapter four begins the apostle’s discourse on false prophets. If we look at this subject from a Biblical viewpoint, then it is extremely important, especially since we are in the last days. This message may challenge what you think about the ministry of the prophet and the problem we have today with false prophets.
First John 4:1-3 Part 25 Read More »
The messages in the verses we are studying in this lesson are simple–have faith in Jesus, love Him supremely and love others as He selflessly loves us. That sums up the Christian life. This is a good message so don’t miss it.
First John 3:23-4:1 Part 24 Read More »
In this lesson, First John 3:3-5 are the verses we will focus on. Some of the topics we will examine are hope, the second coming of Christ, the nature of sin and why Jesus came into the world. Don’t miss this challenging message.
First John 3:3-5 Part 17 Read More »
This Christmas devotional is short and sweet, but it’s also challenging. We will see the praise of an angelic host and the cowardly response of a wicked king. And most of all, we will see Jesus!
Christmas Devotion 2020 Read More »
How would you define Christianity? In this lesson out of 1 John 2:3-6 we find the best definition of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. This is practical Christianity that can only be lived out through true and abiding fellowship with Jesus.
First John 2:3-6 Part 7 Read More »
In this lesson we will examine First John 2:1-2. The principle subject of this study is on Christ’s work of atonement through His death on the cross. This truth is foundational to the Biblical faith and understanding this is necessary to help us live out what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
First John 2:1-2 Part 6 Read More »
In this lesson we will concentrate upon 1 John 1:7. We will learn from this verse what the apostle means by light and how the blood of Jesus is central to our salvation.
First John 1:7 Part 4 Read More »
In 1 John 1:1-4 we will investigate the apostle’s eyewitness account of Jesus. By tying together the beginning of First John with the opening verses of John’s Gospel and that of Genesis one we will see how Jesus is God. We will also examine what it means that Jesus is the Son of God. There is some really good stuff in this teaching so don’t miss it.
First John 1:1-4 Part 2 Read More »
We are beginning a new series that is on First John. This lesson examines who authored this epistle and the when, where and why it was written. There are a lot of very interesting facts in this lesson that will help us understand the book a little better. You will enjoy this teaching.
First John Part 1 – Introduction Read More »
It’s nostalgia time. We are going back to the first year the podcast came out and doing a short series on what it means to be a radical Christian. Here is a spoiler that will come out in this three part series. Being a radical Christian is only being a Biblical Christian. Listen and you will learn why.
Becoming Radical Christians Part 1 Read More »
This is part 42 in our continuing study on Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians. In this lesson we are looking at chapter five, verses 13-17. The main topics that will be addressed is how God is like light that exposes the hidden things in our heart and mind, and that we must be careful in how we live so that we can make the most of every opportunity. Finally, we must know God’s will. This teaching will challenge and encourage you.
Ephesians 5:13-17 Part 42 Read More »
Ephesians 5:1-2 is the portion of Scripture we are examining in this lesson. The subject is on love, but not as the world thinks of love. This is a divine love that the Lord made a way for it to work in and through those who truly follow Jesus. This lesson will challenge and encourage you.
Ephesians 5:1-2 Part 38 Read More »
Forgiveness is the topic of this study that comes out of Ephesians 4:32. It deals both with our need of forgiveness and our need to forgive and how these two are tied into each other. This is a powerful and relevant lesson that we all need to understand and apply to our lives.
Ephesians 4:32 Part 37 Read More »
In this lesson from Ephesians 4:14-19 Paul gives some straight talk about growing up in the faith. He also makes a strong contrast between those who are mature in the faith and those who have given themselves over to sin. This message that Paul gave us nearly 2000 years ago speaks into our present situation so don’t miss it.
Ephesians 4:14-19 Part 33 Read More »