The Third Commandment – The Lord’s Name
In this lesson on the Ten Commandments, we’ll look at #3, taking the Lord’s name in vain. We will notice the 1) content of the command and 2) the consequence of the command.
Tag: Commandments
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Four Commands to Live By
In this lesson we will discuss the four commands in 1 Peter 2:17: Honor all men; Love the brotherhood; Fear God; Honor the king. The hearer should be able to quote and explain the verse citing a supporting scripture for each point.
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Obey the Lord
In this lesson, we will discuss the command to obey the Lord. We will look at 1) What the command means, 2) Who is responsible to follow it, and 3) Why we must obey it. Each hearer should be impressed with the absolute necessity of obeying the Lord. I hope to communicate with each person what obedience means.
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“Walk By Faith”
We walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7), and faith comes by hearing God's word (Romans 10:17). We must have a word from God to please Him.
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God’s Commandments – “Worship God!”
In this lesson about Bible Commandments, we will look at the commandment, “Worship God!” To worship God we must 1) Understand Worship, 2) Acknowledge God as the Object of Worship 3) Put Away Idols that Compete with Worshipping God. Each hearer should know what the command “Worship God” means.
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The Submission of Self to God – Psalm 119:169-176
Submission of self to God means submission of our 1) Tongues, 2) Choices, 3) Souls. In this lesson, we will study Psalm 119:169-176 and talk about how the Psalmist submits himself to God.
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Escape from the Flood
Noah needed to escape from 1) Sin, 2) The Flood, 3) Starvation, and 4) The Ark. From this lesson, each will understand the account of the flood and the lessons we learn from it. Each will understand that God helps His people escape in times of need.
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The Lord is Righteous
The LORD is Righteous 1) in His Commandments, 2) in Conduct, 3) Continually. Each hearer will understand that the word of God is righteous because God is righteous.
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The Danger of Ignorance
In this lesson we want to discuss the danger of ignorance. We will answer the questions: 1) What is Ignorance and its Causes, 2) What are the Consequences of Ignorance, and 3) How can we Change. The hearer should learn that spiritual ignorance is costly and seek to avoid it. This lesson will inform concerning dangers to our spirituality and life.
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God is Our Guarantee for Salvation
In this lesson, we will study Psalm 119:121-128 and look at God’s guarantee for his servants. God is a guarantee for his servants when we 1) Oppose Pride, 2) Seek Salvation, 3) Pray for God to Act, 4) Love God’s Commandments. The hearer should learn that our participation is required to have God as our guarantee.
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God’s Law is a Shield
When we follow God’s law, God will shield us from many unpleasant things in life including: 1) The Words and Actions of the Wicked, 2) Insecurity for the Future, 3) The Plans of the Wicked, and we may have proper reverence and fear of God. We will study Psalm 119:113-120 and understand that God’s law shields us from many things and helps us to be secure.
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Being a Friend of God
In this lesson, we will look at what it means to be a friend of God. One is God's friend when he 1) Loves God with all his heart, soul, and mind, 2) Does what God wants him to do simply because God has asked us to do it, 3) Tells others about what a great friend God is. Each hearer should be able to understand what it takes to be a friend of God. I want everyone to be motivated to make God their friend.
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Keeping God’s Commandments
Why keep God's commandments (Psalm 119:57-64)? 1) God Is Gracious, 2) Human Ways Are Sinful, 3) His Commandments Are Loving. Each person should understand why we obey.
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Obeying God’s Commandments
We learn that we must empty self if we are to obey God in the way God wants to be obeyed (Philippians 2:5-8).
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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.
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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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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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The Ninth Commandment – Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness
The ninth commandment (Exodus 20): 1) What Bearing False Witness Is, 2) The Old Testament on Lying, 3) The New Testament on Lying. Each person should see why it matters.
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The Eighth Commandment – Thou Shalt Not Steal
"Thou shalt not steal" (Exodus 20): 1) Theft Under the Old Covenant, 2) Under the New Covenant, 3) Lessons for Today. Each person should be able to explain why.
