An Approved Workman

Lesson Summary: David rejoices in the promises of a great God who has his present and future in His hands. Focus Passage: Psalms 16 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Promises of Protection and Provision (16:1-4) Principle: In Times of Trouble, God is our Perfect Refuge. Application: Where do you need God’s perfect protection and refuge … Continue reading "Great Promises from a Great God"

Lesson Summary: David considers God’s majesty and how He gave man dominion over the world. Focus Passage: Psalms 8 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Majesty of God (8:1-2) Principle: God’s People Exalt Him by Praising Him above All Things. Application: How could you praise and exalt God today for who He is? Scripture Reference … Continue reading "God’s Majesty and Man’s Dignity"

Lesson Summary: The LORD warns a rebellious world of destruction if they persist in taking a stand against His Anointed. Focus Passage: Psalms 2 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The World’s Futile Rebellion (2:1-3) Principle: Humanity’s Rebellion Cannot Thwart God’s Plan. Application: How is the world openly rebelling against God today? How are you guilty … Continue reading "The LORD’s Anointed"

For today’s lesson we have an introduction to our next study: “Christ in the Psalms” from the book of Psalms. This will be a study series on the Messianic Psalms. Over the next few weeks, we will study several Psalms that relate to the person and work of Jesus Christ, the Messiah. The Book of … Continue reading "Introductory Lesson to Psalms Volume II: Christ in the Psalms"

Lesson Summary: Paul gives Timothy one last charge to finish his race well. Focus Passage: 2 Timothy 4 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Fulfill Your Ministry (4:1-8) Principle: To Finish Well, Believers Must Commit to Fulfilling their Ministry. Application: What ministry has the Lord called you to carry out for Him? Are you being faithful … Continue reading "Finishing Well"

Lesson Summary: Paul tells Timothy to expect difficult times and encourages him to remain steadfast in the truth he has learned. Focus Passage: 2 Timothy 3 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Expect Difficult Times (3:1-9) Principle: Believers will Endure Difficult Times because they Belong to Jesus. Application: What evidence do you see around you that … Continue reading "Enduring Through Difficult Times"

Lesson Summary: Paul calls on Timothy to fully engage in the spiritual battle as a wholly committed soldier of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Programming Note: I have divided the teaching from II Timothy Chapter 2 in two parts because we have a lot of ground to cover. In total there are four divisions … Continue reading "Responding to Our Calling Part II"

Lesson Summary: Paul calls on Timothy to fully engage in the spiritual battle as a wholly committed soldier of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Programming Note: I have divided the teaching from II Timothy Chapter 2 in two parts because we have a lot of ground to cover. In total there are four divisions … Continue reading "Responding to Our Calling Part I"

Lesson Summary: Paul exhorts Timothy to rekindle his gift and to persevere in the calling God has in his life. Focus Passage: 2 Timothy 1 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Remember Your Calling (1:1-7) Principle: Believers Should Not Neglect God’s Calling in Their Lives. Application: What’s the evidence that your faith and calling from … Continue reading "Honoring Our Holy Calling"

For today’s lesson we have an introduction to our next study: “The Gift of a Godly Legacy” from the book of II Timothy. The study of I Timothy is Volume 3 in our series “Life in the Church: A Study of the Pastoral Epistles“. The Apostle Paul wrote 3 letters to his faithful learners and co-laborers … Continue reading "Introductory Lesson to II Timothy"