Live to Please God . June 27, 2010 Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12 Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 4:1 . Introduction Growth in Christ is a progress in life whereby we are made more and more like our Lord in righteousness, truth, and practice. Paul testified to the Church: “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless ...
Received with Joy . June 6, 2010 Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 Key Verse: I Thessalonians 1:6 . Introduction During his second missionary journey, Paul preached to the people of Thessalonica “that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead” (Acts 17:3). Some came to believe in Christ and had fellowship ...
Faith and Persecution . June 20, 2010 Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 3 Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 3:7 . Introduction Jesus answered the question, “which is the great commandment in the law?” saying, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This ...
Speak to Please God . June 13, 2010 Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 2:1–13 Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 2:4 . Introduction By the authority of Christ, the King and Head of the Church, our Lord has commissioned us to be discipled and to disciple the nations in the Word and Gospel: “All power is given ...
Knowledge of God’s Will May 2, 2010 Lesson: Colossians 1:1–14 Key Verse: Colossians 1:9 Introduction It was during the time of Paul’s first imprisonment that he wrote to the church at Colossae. Paul desired to strengthen the Church by encouraging both their faith and walk in Christ. Paul encouraged the saints to be firm in ...
Beware of Empty Delusions May 9, 2010 Lesson: Colossians 2:1–10 Key Verse: Colossians 2:8 Introduction Paul warns the church at Colossae of those false teachers who are nothing more than false shepherds who like to lead the sheep of the Good Shepherd astray, writing, “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, ...
Clothed with Compassion May 16, 2010 Lesson: Colossians 3:12–17 Key Verse: Colossians 3:12 Introduction What is a Christian like? The Christian is one who is able to clothe himself with tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, and longsuffering (Col. 3:12). The Christian is one who, by virtue of his faith in Christ, has obtained by the ...
A Great Joy May 23, 2010 Lesson: Philemon 1-11 Key Verse: Philemon 7 Introduction Paul and his companions have “a great joy and consolation” in the love expressed in their brother, Philemon. This love has refreshed the faith of the saints; “This was singular love, to feel so much joy on account of the benefit ...
The Mercy of Christ May 30, 2010 Lesson: Jude 3–7, 17–25 Key Verse: Jude 21 Introduction The writer introduces himself: “Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James.” James was one of Christ’s apostles. Jude writes to those who are “sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called.” The ...
The Love of God April 11, 2010 Lesson: I John 2:1–6 Key Verse: I John 2:5 Introduction As Christians, our inclination to sin is fed by our fleshly desires when not abandoned at its early stage; as the beloved apostle teaches us: “If we confess our sins, (our Father) is faithful to forgive us our ...