An Approved Workman

Lesson Summary: God calls Hosea to illustrate Israel’s sins and His everlasting love. Focus Passage: Hosea 1. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Israel’s Sins and God’s Rejection (Hosea 1:1-9) Principle: God Expects His People to be Holy. Application: In which ways have you committed spiritual adultery against God? Scripture Reference 19 Or do you not know … Continue reading "Rejection and Restoration"

Lesson Summary: Welcome to the introduction of our series Majoring on the Minors: A Study of the Minor Prophets! Why do a study of the Minor Prophets? First of all, I love studying the Old Testament. I know that all Scripture is breathed by God and profitable for His people (2 Timothy 3:16). When we as Christians … Continue reading "Introduction to the Minor Prophets"

Lesson Summary: Paul gives the Galatians final instructions: take care of one another, press on with the given mission, and honor Christ above all. Focus Passage: Galatians 6. Outline and Lesson Goal Restoring a Brother/Sister Principles and Applications I. Leave No Man Behind (Galatians 6:1-5) Principle: Believers need to restore the fallen in love and guard … Continue reading "Battle Instructions"

Lesson Summary: Believers can choose to walk by the Spirit and bear His fruit. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:16-25. Outline and Lesson Goal Lesson Introduction Principles and Applications I. The Fight: The Spirit vs. The Sinful Nature (Galatians 5:16-18) Principle: Believers can always choose to Walk by the Spirit in their battle against sin. Application: How does … Continue reading "Walk by the Spirit"

Lesson Summary: Paul encourages the Galatians to hold on to freedom, avoid stumbling blocks, and love one another. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:1-15. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Freedom to Stand Firm (Galatians 5:1-6) Principle: Believers need to Stand Firm on their Hope and Freedom in Christ. Application: How will you stand firm on … Continue reading "Let Freedom Reign"

Lesson Summary: Paul explains the position, privileges, and preeminence believers have through our sonship in Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Galatians 3:26-29; 4:1-10, 21-31. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Position of Sonship (Galatians 3:26-29) Principle: In Christ, Believers stand as the Sons and Daughters of God. Application: How well do you understand your position … Continue reading "Sonship in Christ"

Lesson Summary: Paul describes how through faith in Jesus Christ, we have been made alive, declared righteous, and set free. Focus Passage: Galatians 2:11-3:25. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Made Alive Through Faith (Galatians 2:11-21) Principle: Through Faith in Jesus Christ we have died to the old life and have been made alive … Continue reading "Gifts Through Faith"

Lesson Summary: Paul warns the Galatians about listening to a false gospel and affirms how his ministry was given by God and acknowledged by the Apostles. Focus Passage: Galatians 1:1-2:10. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Scope of Ministry (Galatians 1:1-10) Principle: Authentic Ministry is centered on the one and only true Gospel of … Continue reading "Authentic Ministry"

Lesson Summary: We should desire all of God’s Word so we can gain wisdom and understanding to live a life that pleases and honors God. Focus Passage: Psalm 119. Outline and Lesson Goal The Problem of Bible Illiteracy The Structure of Psalm 119 Principles and Applications I. Desire God’s Word (Psalm 119:33-40) Principle: We should long … Continue reading "Word of Life"

Lesson Summary: The psalmist declares the blessings, security, and promises of righteous living. Focus Passage: Psalm 112. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Blessings of Righteous Living (Psalm 112:1-5) Principle: The Blessings of God follow those who Honor Him. Application: How are you experiencing the blessings of righteous living? How are you demonstrating the … Continue reading "Righteous Living"