Raising our Ebenezer
We raise our Ebenezer (1 Samuel 7:7-12) when we 1) Depend on God, 2) Acknowledge His Help in Prayer, 3) Remember His Saving Help. Each person should see God's help.
Category: Kevin’s Korner
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Holidays and the Bible
Holidays and the Bible (Romans 14:5, 6): 1) Why Society Has Holidays, 2) Are They Authorized? 3) What About Christmas and Easter? Each person should know the principles.
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Repentance Fundamentals
Repentance (Luke 24:46, 47) 1) Is Based on Faith, 2) Changes the Mind, 3) Changes the Lifestyle, 4) Results in Forgiveness. Each person should be able to explain it.
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Blessed are the Peacemakers
Be peacemakers (Matthew 5:3-10) because 1) God Is the God of Peace, 2) Jesus Was a Peacemaker, 3) Christians Are Told to Be Peaceful. Each person should pursue peace.
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Mercy and Salvation Comes from God’s Word
In this lesson we will study that mercy and salvation comes from God’s word because God’s word gives us 1) Answers, 2) Liberty, 3) Confidence. The hearer should understand that when we walk in God’s word we gain mercy and salvation.
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What does “Things Under the Earth” Mean in Philippians 2:10?
In Philippians 2:10, "those under the earth" are people who have died and been buried. All will bow before Jesus, so let's obey Him now and not be condemned.
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How Long did the Seventy-Two of Luke 10 Keep Their Gifts?
Jesus gave the seventy-two power over demons for their mission (Luke 10), but told them to rejoice that their names are written in heaven. That is our emphasis too.
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Make Me a Servant!
What does it mean to be a servant (Matthew 20:20-28)? 1) Have a Servant's Attitude, 2) Know What to Do, 3) Serve. Each person should better understand true service.
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Is Cheating Wrong?
Is cheating wrong? Yes. The Bible forbids cheating your neighbor (Leviticus 19:13). Christians must provide honorable things in the sight of all (2 Corinthians 8:21).
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What is the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Luke 12:10) was the Pharisees' charge that Jesus cast out demons by Satan. It describes hearts so hardened they will not repent.
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What Will Happen at the End of Time?
At the end of time (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) 1) Jesus Returns, 2) The Dead Are Raised, 3) Judgment Comes, 4) All Enter Eternity. Each person should know these events.
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There is Life in God’s Law
Life in God's law from Psalm 119:33-40 means 1) Commitment, 2) Cheer, 3) Confirmation. Each person should understand how God's law gives us life.
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Overcoming Discouragement
Overcoming discouragement (Philippians 4:4-9): 1) Own Your Life, 2) Stop Being Someone You Are Not, 3) Give Yourself to Others, 4) Trust Jesus. Each person can overcome.
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The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand
"The kingdom of heaven is at hand" (Matthew 4:17): 1) Its Meaning to First-Century Jews, 2) Jesus' Meaning, 3) Its Meaning Today. Each person should apply it to life.
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Jesus’ Words of Encouragement
In John 14, Jesus encourages us by telling us about 1) A Place, 2) A Plan, 3) A Person, 4) The Power of Prayer. Each person may be encouraged by His words.
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Following Holiness
To follow holiness (Hebrews 12:14) we must 1) Follow After God, 2) Follow After Purity, 3) Follow After Distinctiveness. Each person should know what this means.
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For Such a Time as This
God raises up servants "for such a time as this" (Esther 4:14) when they are 1) Humble, 2) Willing, 3) Wise. Each person should open himself to God's purposes.
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It is More Blessed to Give than to Receive
It is more blessed to give (Acts 20:35). In giving 1) We Focus on God, 2) We Join God's Community, 3) We Value Others. Each person should give spiritually, not by duty.
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The Parable of the Lost Sheep
The parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:1-7): 1) Sheep Become Wayward, 2) Sheep Have Worth, 3) Recovering Them Is Wonderful. Each person should seek the wayward.
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Strengthen Me According to Your Word
God's word strengthens us (Psalm 119:25-32) 1) In Inwardness, 2) In Weariness, 3) In Faithfulness. Each person should turn to God's word in the difficulties of life.
