Heavenly Wisdom – Part 1
Boys are naturally competitive. I have four of them. They are grown now, but when they were younger, they had daily conflicts. One was the battle for the front seat. […]
Category: Kevin’s Korner
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Jesus’ Teaching on Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage
In this lesson we will do a textual study of Matthew 19:3-12. We will note: 1) A Personal Problem, 2) A Posed Question, 3) A Primal Principle, 4) A Perpetual Principle, 5) A Petrified Heart, 6) The Proper Perspective, 7) Pondered Repercussions. Each member should be able to explain to someone else the meaning of Matthew 19:3-12. To plainly set forth what the scriptures have to say regarding marriage and divorce.
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He Ate with Publicans and Sinners – Part 3
Sometimes, we must go where these people are to get the message to them. I’ve visited prisons to preach to murderers. I’ve also talked personally with adulterers and homosexuals about the gospel. These are difficult conversations to have, but if we oppose all association no matter what, we are saying that certain people are not worthy of the gospel. God is no respecter of persons (Rom.2:11; Acts 10:34). We should not be either.
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Attitudes for Success
In this lesson we'll note and study the attitudes that God wanted Joshua to have prior to his entering the land of Canaan. In essence God tells Joshua to do the following 1) Adopt Aplomb, 2) Avoid Anxiety, 3) Accept Assurance. That each would know God's formula for spiritual success as it was given to Joshua and be able to apply these principles to our lives so that we may be successful in our Christian walk with God and in our life each day.
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Happy Father’s Day
Fathers are . . . F – Faithful to God and to his wife. A – Always leading as a Christian example. T – Tough yet tender with his family. […]
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Trusting God Through Trials Results in Blessing – Psalm 31
We can trust in God because 1) He is Our Refuge, 2) He Sees Our Reproach, 3) He Provides Rescue, 4) He Delivers Results. Each hearer will learn that only by trusting in God in times of trial may we receive blessing.
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He Ate with Publicans and Sinners – Part 2
Why did Jesus associate with publicans and sinners? First, Jesus did not associate with sinful people to engage in their sinful practices. Jesus was the sinless Lamb of God (1 Peter 1:19). He never once committed a sin nor even spoke an inappropriate word (1 Peter 2:22).
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Authentic Christianity Means Justification by Faith
Authentic Christianity Means Justification by Faith because 1) Christians Received the Spirit by Faith, 2) Abraham Was Justified by Faith, 3) The Prophets Confirm It, 4) Christ Died for It. Each person should understand that we are justified by faith in Christ. I want to encourage each person to trust in Christ for justification/righteousness.
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He Ate with Publicans and Sinners – Part 1
One of the criticisms that Jesus enemies often employed was that He ate with the publicans and sinners. We find this criticism recorded for us in the following passages: Matthew 9:10, 11; 11:19; Mark 2:15, 16; Luke 5:30, 7:34, 15:1. Jesus associated with these people to teach them the gospel.
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The Woman with the Alabaster Jar
We will study Luke 7:36-50 and see that 1) Jesus responds to all invitations in some way, 2) Jesus chose to see the good in people first, not the bad, 3) Jesus sees and knows real sacrifice, 4) Jesus rewards faith in Him. In this lesson we want to understand how Jesus looks at people so that we can see them the way He does.
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Work Out Your Own Salvation – Part 2
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for […]
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Think on Things that are Just or Righteous
To think on things that are just or righteous, we must think carefully about 1) Our Own Behavior, 2) Our Behavior in Relationship to Other People, and 3) Our Behavior in Relationship to God. Each should understand that thinking on things that are just or righteous means keeping in mind our relationship with our fellow man and our relationship with God.
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Work Out Your Own Salvation – Part 1
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for […]
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Covenant Faithfulness in the Book of Ruth
In this lesson, we will look at the relationship of Ruth and Naomi. It is a relationship characterized by loving faithfulness. We want to explore: 1) The Significance of Faithfulness, 2) The Sacrifice of Faithfulness, 3) The Services of Faithfulness, and 4) The Sanctification of Faithfulness. By understanding healthy Bible relationships, we can improve our own.
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An Acrostic for Godly Mothers
An Acrostic for Godly Mothers M – Many hours of work for rearing children (Proverbs 14:1, 31:27). O – Often she gets up early and stays up late to provide […]
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Authentic Christianity Cancels the Law of Moses
Authentic Christianity cancels the law of Moses because 1) The Works of the Law Cannot Justify, 2) Christ Justifies, 3) Christians Have Died to the Law. Each person will understand that Christianity cancels the law of Moses.
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The Silent Epidemic – Part 3
In contrast to our burgeoning physical waistlines, we are spiritually wasting away. Spiritually, we need to have a balanced diet as well; we need less spiritual sugar and fat; we need more spiritually healthy choices. It isn't easy to give up a diet of sugar and fat, after all, they taste so good! Similarly, it isn't easy to divorce ourselves from spiritual sugar and fat (i.e. the "feel good" approach to spirituality). So, how can we improve our spiritual diet?
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Let Brotherly Love Continue
This lesson briefly looks at the meaning of brotherly love and thinks about motives for loving our brother. Everyone should understand more how to love his brother.
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The Silent Epidemic – Part 2
In contrast to our burgeoning physical waistlines, we are spiritually wasting away. Spiritually, we need to have a balanced diet as well; we need less spiritual sugar and fat; we need more spiritually healthy choices. It isn't easy to give up a diet of sugar and fat, after all, they taste so good! Similarly, it isn't easy to divorce ourselves from spiritual sugar and fat (i.e. the "feel good" approach to spirituality). So, how can we improve our spiritual diet?
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Aids to Remembrance
In this lesson we will set forth some aids or helps to remembering the death of Jesus during the Lord's Supper. That each would be able to recall these aids when reflecting on the Lord's Supper. To help each person focus upon the Lord's Supper while partaking of it.
