The Promise of the Spirit February 12, 2012 Lesson: Galatians 3:1–14 Key Verse: Galatians 3:14 aaa Introduction Paul speaks of “the blessing of Abraham,” that it “might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith” (Gal. 3:14). We have the promise of the Spirit ...
February 5, 2012 Lesson: Galatians 2:15–21 Key Verse: Galatians 2:20 aaa Introduction Paul asks, “O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” (Rom. 7:24). The answer is one of faith and grace, for there is “no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who ...
The Fruit of the Spirit February 26, 2012 Lesson: Galatians 5:22–6:10 Key Verse: Galatians 5:22 aa Introduction What does it mean to “live by the Spirit”? it means to be alive. In its context, it means to be spiritually alive. We are to reckon ourselves “to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto ...
The Child of God February 19, 2012 Lesson: Galatians 3:19–29, 4:1–7 Key Verse: Galatians 4:7 aa Introduction Our prayers need to rise to the throne of grace, that the Child of God who has heard the gospel may not be led to a numbness of mind by those who, within the church, preach a ...
The Tabernacle Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Presence of God (4) The Tabernacle was the constant witness to the presence of the living God. And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 God instructed Moses to build the Tabernacle for two purposes. ...
The Glory of God Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Presence of God (3) God’s presence with Israel was for His glory. “But truly, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD.…” Numbers 14:21 Why did God choose and redeem Israel? Why did He ...
Take God’s Name Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Presence of God (2) God’s name is upon His people in every situation and at all times. “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.” Exodus 20:7 The third commandment reinforces the first in emphasizing the privilege of God’s ...
To Have the Lord Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: The Presence of God (1) Worship brings us into the presence of the living God. “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall have no other gods before ...
The Pattern of Sound Worship (4) Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Laws: Worshiping God (9) All worship is to be done in a decent and orderly manner. The LORD called Moses and spoke to him from the tent of meeting, saying, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When any ...
The Pattern of Sound Worship (3) Abiding Principles from the Ceremonial Law: Worship (8) Divine worship is a two-way street. “And let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell in their midst. Exactly as I show you concerning the pattern of the tabernacle, and of all its furniture, so you shall ...