The Story of Ed the Altar
From Joshua 22 we learn about 1) Fellowship, 2) Falling Out, 3) Fact Finding, and 3) Fairness. We should follow the example of the Israelites when resolving our problems as well.
Tag: Jacob
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Does the Bible Teach Socialism/Communism? (Part 1)
In the movie, Fiddler on the Roof, set in 1905, a character named Perchik is a Marxist revolutionary. In one scene, he has a conversation with some children about how […]
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Escape from Famine
God provided escape from the famine because Joseph 1) Acted with Integrity, 2) Trusted in God’s Power, 3) Didn’t Give in to Vindictiveness. The hearer should understand that escaping from difficulties requires faith in God on our part to do His will even when we don’t see God working.
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Who is the Rightful Owner of the State of Israel?
I will approach this as a Bible question: What does the Bible say about the rightful owner of the state of Israel? Many in the religious world today declare that God unconditionally gave the land of Canaan to the children of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel in perpetuity. They argue that God promised it to their descendants forever.
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Jesus the Great I AM
To know Jesus as the great I AM we must know 1) God in scripture, 2) Jesus in scripture, 3) Jesus’ teaching about His Person. This lesson seeks to gain a greater appreciation of who Jesus as God is.
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Does the Bible Teach Socialism or Communism?
Socialism/Communism is a political system based on the assumption that the world is economically divided into two classes: the owners of production vs. the workers/producers; the aristocracy vs. the proletariat; the rich vs. the poor; the “haves” vs. the “have-nots.” The object of socialism/communism is to use the power of the government to take away wealth from those who have it and redistribute it to those who do not. It is alleged that this ideology will redress extant social injustices fomented by the privilege the “haves” exercise over the “have-nots.” In this way, society’s ills will be cured, and it will usher in a utopian paradise on earth.
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How Do You Handle Bad News?
In this lesson, we will study what the Bible teaches regarding how to handle bad news. Our aim is to help each manage the reception of bad news.
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The Everlasting Covenant
In this lesson, we will examine Isaiah 55 and its messianic message of salvation. It is a message of 1) Invitation, 2) Repentance, 3) Trust. We will seek to understand the content of Isaiah 55 and its messianic implications.
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Give Me Life According to Your Word
The psalmist prays to God for life or revival in 1) Affliction, 2) Assurance, 3) Aggravation, 4) Authenticity. This lesson teaches us to turn to God and His word for revival and ongoing life because He is its source.
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Are You willing to Work?
Biblical characters and commands should carry a lot of weight as we set our course in life.
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Where Did Cain’s Wife Come From?
The sudden appearance of Cain’s wife makes one wonder where she came from. Some have suggested that God made other people, but is this consistent with what the Bible teaches?
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The Untamable Tongue
The untamable tongue 1) Requires Control 2) Creates Catastrophe, 3) Causes Contradictions. Each hearer should understand that we must make an effort to control our tongues.
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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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What Happens in the Afterlife After Life?
The Bible doesn’t give us a complete picture of moment by moment transactions after we die. However, the Bible does give us some snapshots of what happens after death. There are several passages in the Bible that give us some fleeting glances as to what transpires. Let’s look at a few of them.
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Jacob and the Angel: Wrestling God
We wrestle with God too. What does it mean to wrestle with God, and how do we win?: 1) We wrestle with God when we seek to impose our will on others and God. 2) We wrestle with God and He with us through life’s troubles. 3) We can win our wrestling match with God by humbling ourselves and trusting in Him. Wresting with God is a good thing if we learn to humble ourselves and trust in God.
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Glorify Jesus!
Jesus is three-times glorified.
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“Lord, Teach Us To Pray” (Part 2)
We need to be serious about prayer. There are prayers in the Bible that are available for our study and contemplation.
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What are the origins of the twelve tribes of Israel?
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/origin-tribes-israel.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSStrictly speaking, the twelve tribes of Israel are the children of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the grandson of Abraham. In Genesis 12, […]
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The Divine Angel
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/angels-lesson-2-the-divine-angel.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSDate written: 22 March 2015 SUBJECT: Angels/Salvation TITLE: The Divine Angel PROPOSITION: To examine in scripture the title “Angel of the LORD” so […]
