Putting our Faith in Jesus
Put your faith in Jesus (Galatians 2:20): 1) He Will Not Deceive, 2) He Models Faithfulness, 3) He Forgives. Each person should trust Him, obey Him, and stay faithful.
Category: Kevin’s Korner
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The Blessings of Obedience
The blessings of obedience (Hebrews 5:8-9): it is 1) Good in Itself, 2) Not Burdensome, 3) Goal Oriented, 4) A Source of Life and Joy. Each person should learn to obey.
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Obedience
Jesus learned obedience and became the author of salvation to all who obey Him (Hebrews 5:8-9). Pride keeps us from obeying; remove it and obedience becomes joyful.
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The Leader’s Example
Church leaders set examples (John 13:13-15) by 1) Understanding Truth, 2) Demonstrating It, 3) Speaking It Clearly. Each person should see that leadership needs example.
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Blessed Are the Meek
"Blessed are the meek" (Matthew 5:5): 1) Who Are the Meek? 2) How Will They Inherit the Earth? 3) What Are the Applications? Each person should study these questions.
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Literal vs. Figurative
What is the difference between literal and figurative language in the Bible? Figures like the shepherd of Psalm 23 help us grasp spiritual realities we cannot see.
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May I attend two different churches?
May I attend two different churches? Jesus built one church (Matthew 16:18). If two congregations teach the truth, either is fine, but attend where the truth is taught.
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Year of the Lord
Make this the year of the Lord (Isaiah 61:1-3): 1) Preach to the Lost, 2) Warn the Erring, 3) Exhort the Faithful. Each person should see how Jesus fulfilled this text.
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Principles for Personal Cooperation
Principles for cooperation (Philippians 2:1-11): pursue peace, let love live, judge righteously, listen liberally, watch your words. Each person should apply them.
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What Will You Do With Jesus?
What will you do with Jesus (Matthew 27:22)? 1) Some Reject Him, 2) Some Merely Eulogize Him, 3) Some Wholly Accept Him. Each person should accept Him as man and God.
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Why Did God Give Us Jesus?
God gave us Jesus so we can identify with Him and become a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). Put on Christ in baptism and become what God intended you to be.
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Blessed Are They That Mourn
"Blessed are they that mourn" (Matthew 5:4): 1) Traits of Mourning, 2) Traits of Comfort, 3) Practical Lessons. Each person should see how mourning leads to comfort.
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The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Early Church
The Holy Spirit's work in the early church (John 14:26) was 1) Promised, 2) Performed, 3) Propagated, 4) Perfected. Each person should understand that work.
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Before We Evangelize
Before we evangelize (Acts 8:1-4), we must 1) See That Souls Are Lost, 2) Commit for the Long Term, 3) Believe the Gospel Is Good News. Each person should prepare.
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Questions Regarding Holidays
Questions on holidays (Romans 14:5, 6): 1) Why do we have them? 2) Does the New Testament authorize them? 3) What about Christmas? Each Christian should know God's view.
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Studies in Psalm 119 – The Behavior of the Blessed
Psalm 119:1-8, the behavior of the blessed: 1) Blessed Conduct, 2) Binding Commands, 3) Bona Fide Commitment. Each person should become more familiar with Psalm 119.
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Who Caused David to Number Israel?
Did God or Satan move David to number Israel (2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21)? God permitted Satan to tempt David so he would see his sin and repent.
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Why did God rest on the 7th day of creation?
God rested on the seventh day because His work was finished (Genesis 2:1-3). He set aside a day of rest as an example so man could rest also.
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Walking with Christ
Walking with Christ (1 Peter 2:18-25): 1) The Context, Persecution, 2) The Crux, Graciousness, 3) The Consequence, Fellowship. Each person should apply it to evangelism.
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For Christ and the Church
For Christ and the church let us 1) Praise Lovingly, 2) Pray Fervently, 3) Give Willingly, 4) Serve Faithfully. That each considers the words to this great song and be renewed in spirit in these great actions of which the song exhorts us to do. To enhance our understanding of this hymn and also encourage each to faithfulness in these areas.
