An Approved Workman

Lesson Summary: John sees a vision of Jesus Christ and prepares to communicate His message to the seven churches of Asia Minor. Focus Passage: Revelation 1:1-8 Note: Link to Part II of this Lesson Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Prologue and Promise of A Blessing (1:1-3) Principle: The Revelation of Jesus Christ Prompts His … An Unexpected Reunion and An Urgent Assignment – Part I Read More »

In today’s episode, we are kicking-off our new series: “Come Lord Jesus!”, a study of the book of Revelation. Why Study Revelation? Because it promises blessings to the one who hears and keeps the words of the prophecy (cf. Rev. 1:3; 22:7). Because it presents the Lord Jesus Christ in all His glory. It is … Introduction to Revelation Read More »

Lesson Summary: Paul requests prayer from the Thessalonians and warns them against idleness. Focus Passage: II Thessalonians 3 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. A Request to Energize the Advance of God’s Kingdom (3:1-5) Principle: Until Christ Returns, God’s People Pray for His Kingdom to Advance. Application: How is your service to the Lord supported by … Continue reading "Until He Returns"

Lesson Summary: Paul corrects false teaching about the Day of the Lord and affirms the eternal security of the believers. Focus Passage: II Thessalonians 2 Note: Link to Part I of this Lesson Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications II. The Security of Believers Reaffirmed (2:13-17) Principle: God’s Plan for History Includes the Eternal Glory of His … Continue reading "The End of Lawlessness and the Exaltation of God’s People – Part II"

Lesson Summary: Paul corrects false teaching about the Day of the Lord and affirms the eternal security of the believers. Focus Passage: II Thessalonians 2 Note: Link to Part II of this Lesson Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Son of Destruction Revealed (2:1-12) Principle: God’s Plan for History Involves the Rise and Fall of … Continue reading "The End of Lawlessness and the Exaltation of God’s People – Part I"

Lesson Summary: Paul encourages the Thessalonians in their suffering with the assurance of God’s justice and the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: II Thessalonians 1 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Encouragement by Words of Thanksgiving and Commendation (1:1-5) Principle: Words of Thanksgiving and Commendation can Lift Up Believers in a Day … Continue reading "Encouragement for the Day of Distress"

In today’s episode, we are beginning the second part of our series: “Encouragement for Troubled Times”. We have 2 studies in this series: I Thessalonians: Persevering in Holiness, Steadfast in Hope II Thessalonians: Watching, Waiting, Working We concluded the study in I Thessalonians back in December. In this episode, we are getting started without our … Continue reading "Introduction to II Thessalonians"

Lesson Summary: Paul encourages the Thessalonians to live spirit filled lives full of love, holiness and hope. Focus Passage: I Thessalonians 5:12-28 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Love One Another (5:12-15) Principle: Walking in God’s Ways Requires We Truly Love One Another. Application: How are you lovingly encouraging your pastor and other church leaders in … Continue reading "Walk in His Ways"

Lesson Summary: Paul teaches the Thessalonians about the Second Coming of Christ and how believers should respond to its certainty. Focus Passage: I Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 The Second Coming Two Stages of the Second Coming Timeline for the Second Coming Note: The chart is based on the Dispensational Premillennialism view of eschatology: This is the belief that … Continue reading "Great Expectations"

Lesson Summary: Paul encourages the Thessalonians to live holy lives, full of love and godly discipline. Focus Passage: I Thessalonians 4:1-12 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Excel in Love (4:1-8) Principle: To Please God, Christians Resolve Daily to Excel in Holiness. Application: How is your life showing that you are exceling in holiness? How is … Continue reading "A Call to Excellence"