An Approved Workman

Lesson Summary: Paul relates his concerns for the Thessalonians and the relief he received from Timothy’s report. Focus Passage: I Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Paul’s Preoccupation (2:17-3:5) Principle: Mature Believers Reach Out to Encourage Others in their Spiritual Growth. Application: How concerned are you about the spiritual growth of those under your … Continue reading "Reach Out, Reach Up"

Lesson Summary: Paul defends his ministry among the Thessalonians believers and shows the way of leadership in the Kingdom of God. Focus Passage: I Thessalonians 2:1-16 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Lead With the Truth (2:1-5) Principle: Kingdom Leaders Operate from the Foundation of God’s Truth. Application: How ready are you to lead according to … Continue reading "The Way of Leadership in the Kingdom"

Lesson Summary: Paul commends the Thessalonian believers and thanks God for them. Focus Passage: I Thessalonians 1 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Making a High Impact by a Powerful Testimony (1:1-5) Principle: High Impact Christians Minister in the Power of God’s Holy Spirit. Application: As you examine your ministry before God, is it done in … Continue reading "High Impact Christianity"

In today’s episode, we are beginning a new series: “Encouragement for Troubled Times”. The Apostle Paul wrote 2 letters to his beloved church at Thessalonica. We know those letters as I & II Thessalonians. Paul established the Thessalonian church during his second missionary journey where he was accompanied by Silas, Timothy, and Dr. Luke. Paul’s ministry in … Continue reading "Introduction to I Thessalonians"

Lesson Summary: James encourages believers to stay on our course of life by focusing on heaven, patiently enduring suffering, praying without ceasing, and restoring the wayward. Focus Passage: James 5 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Purpose to Gain Heavenly Treasure (5:1-6) Principle: To Stay the Course, Focus on Gaining Heavenly Treasure. Application: How has your focus … Continue reading "Stay the Course"

Lesson Summary: James warns believers about compromising with the world, condemning others, and living with vain conceit. Focus Passage: James 4 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Don’t Compromise (4:1-10) Principle: Successful Navigation of the Course of Life Requires Humility before God. Application: In what areas of your life do you see compromise with the world … Continue reading "Warning Signs for the Course of Life"

Lesson Summary: James reminds believers of the incredible power of our words and encourages them to live by heavenly wisdom. Focus Passage: James 3 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Careless Words (3:1-12) Principle: Our Speech should be Consistent with our Confession. Application: What needs to change in your speech? What’s in your heart? What needs … Continue reading "Loose Lips and Foolish Minds"

Lesson Summary: James describes how faith that matters is demonstrated by the good works it produces. Focus Passage: James 2:14-26 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Issue of Faith Without Works (2:14-20) Principle: Faith That Matters Cannot Be Separated from Good Works. Application: What does your practice of faith say about your profession of faith? … Continue reading "Faith That Matters"

Lesson Summary: James condemns the shameful sin of partiality and exhorts the believers to show supreme love. Focus Passage: James 2:1-13 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Shame of Partiality (2:1-7) Principle: Partiality in the Body of Christ is Unacceptable. Application: How are you committing the sin of partiality today within God’s family? What needs … Continue reading "Let’s Be Fair"

Lesson Summary: James calls believers to humbly receive the Word of God and to live according to it. Focus Passage: James 1:19-27 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Receive the Word (1:19-21) Principle: Only by Receiving the Word of Truth Can We Hope to Live Out the Truth. Application: How are you receiving the Word of … Continue reading "Living Out the Truth"