An Approved Workman

For today’s lesson we have an introduction to our next study: “Learning to Behave in Church” from the book of I Timothy. The study of I Timothy is Volume 1 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 Timothy … Continue reading "Introductory Lesson to I Timothy"

Lesson Summary: Jude encourages believers to fight for the faith, reject false teachers, and to live godly lives. Focus Passage: Jude 1 Introduction to Jude Setting and Timeline About the Author Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Prepare for Battle (1:1-7) Principle: Children of God are Marked by Obedience to His Commands. Application: How prepared … Continue reading "Jude: Fight for the Faith"

Lesson Summary: John commends Gaius for his support of evangelists and condemns Diotrephes for refusing to show the proper love and support for them. Focus Passage: 3 John 1 Introduction to 3 John Setting and Timeline About the Author Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Commendation of Gaius (1:1-8) Principle: God’s People Accomplish God’s Work … Continue reading "3 John: Fellow Workers with the Truth"

Lesson Summary: John commends the church for walking in truth and love and warns against the deceptions of the enemy. Focus Passage: 2 John 1 Introduction to 2 John Setting and Timeline About the Author Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Walk in the Truth (1:1-6) Principle: Believers Walk in the Truth when they … Continue reading "2 John: Walk in Truth"

Lesson Summary: Paul appeals to Philemon to forgive and receive his runaway slave Onesimus. Focus Passage: Philemon 1 Introduction to Philemon Setting and Timeline About the Author Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Paul Acknowledges Philemon’s Faith (1:1-7) Principle: True Faith is Visible in Acts of Love and Service for Others. Application: How is your … Continue reading "Philemon: Faith, Fellowship and Forgiveness"

Lesson Summary: Today’s lesson is titled “Major Lessons from the Minor Prophets”. We are bringing to a close our series on the Minor Prophets, Majoring in the Minors. In this episode we will cover the major principles from our series on the 12 Minor Prophets. It has been a fun journey and I trust you … Continue reading "Epilogue: Major Lessons from the Minor Prophets"

Lesson Summary: Malachi condemns the wicked, encourages the remnant and warns of the coming Day of the Lord. Focus Passage: Malachi 3:13-4:6 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. False Worshippers (Malachi 3:13-3:15) Principle: Worship and Service to the Lord must come from a Loving Heart. Application: How have you shown your displeasure in serving the Lord? … Continue reading "The Fate of the Wicked and the Righteous"

Lesson Summary: Malachi announces the coming of the Messiah to judge and rebukes the people for robbing God. Focus Passage: Malachi 2:16-3:12 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Refiner’s Fire: The Coming of Messiah (Malachi 2:17-3:5) Principle: Only those whom God Purifies will be able to Stand with Him. Application: Have you complained about God’s actions … Continue reading "Repent and Return"

Lesson Summary: Malachi rebukes the priests and the men of Judah for breaking their sacred covenants. Focus Passage: Malachi 2:1-16 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Breaking the Priestly Covenant (Malachi 2:1-9) Principle: God’s People should be Examples of His Grace to the World. Application: How have you failed in being an example to others in … Continue reading "Covenant Breakers"

Lesson Summary: Malachi declares God’s love for Israel while rebuking Israel for their grave dishonor of God. Focus Passage: Malachi 1 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. God’s Unmitigated Love for Israel (Malachi 1:1-5) Principle: God’s Love for His People is Everlasting. Application: How has God demonstrated His absolute love for you? Scripture Reference The Lord appeared to him … Continue reading "Trampling on God’s Name"