The text for this sermon is Matthew 6:1-13.

We ask for forgiveness, and this prayer shows us that there is a condition to this--as we forgive others. Levi explores this concept in depth and gives us great examples of the true meaning of the kind of forgiveness Jesus told us to ask for in this prayer.

In his first letter to the Christians in Corinth, Paul answered questions that the Corinthians had posed to him. In the second half of chapter 7, Paul advises his readers (due to the then turbulent times) to remain unmarried and describes other ways to become less bound up in earthly things. He specifies that this is advice because things were going to get worse, and he gives warnings that Christians will need to flee from Jerusalem due to the coming destruction of Jerusalem (70 AD). This alarming and turbulent time means that it is not a good time to make big changes in their lives. 

For us today, we can apply his advice for times of upheaval in our own lives. His words also ring with truth about how we can sharpen our devotion to God, although these steps are not mandatory to live as a Christian. 

The class goes verse-by-verse through Acts 23 and the 1st part of 24. 

Paul’s accusers became even more vocal and attempted to strike Paul. Paul diverted their attention by taking advantage of the division between Sadducees and Pharisees. The uproar became even more furious until the Romans decided to take him away to be held in better safety and to quell the public riot. The leaders of the Jews decided on a plot to kill Paul, but his nephew overheard the plot and reported it to the Romans. As a result, Roman soldiers spirited Paul away to Caesarea. Chapter 24 begins with Paul being brought before governor Felix. 

Our text Matthew 6:11 and Ex. 16:1-34. 

Continuing in the series on the Lord's Prayer, this lesson dives into the concept of trusting fully in God to supply what we need on a day-to-day basis. This idea of daily bread started out in Exodus' story of manna from heaven.

Teacher David Morgan continues a class he started on May 26 focusing on John’s writings, starting in 1 John 3. David summarizes the false doctrine of Gnosticism, since John’s writings run counter to that anti-Christian system. Jesus’ love for us was demonstrated by His miraculous incarnation as both Man and God in one living, fleshly body.

From Matthew 6:1-11, Lesson 3 covers, "Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done." In the Lord's Prayer's third and fourth sentences, Jesus asks the Father to send the Kingdom (the church which will come at His resurrection). He also requests that God's desire and wisdom to come true for us on earth.

The text of this lesson is chapters 6 and 7 of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to the Christians in Corinth concerning the inappropriateness of taking fellow Christians to court. He instructs believers to work out their own differences . Then, Paul moves into a discussion of godly behavior regarding marriage. He shares both God's requirements for a Christian marriage and his personal recommendation. The class ends at 7:24 and will continue in two weeks.

This lesson (number 29) was taught by Bill Wallace on June 5, 2019.  As recorded in Acts 21, Luke and others traveled with Paul back toward Jerusalem during the final portion of the third missionary journey. We can tell that Luke was among the group since, as the author of Acts, he begins to use the pronoun "we" in the verses. 

Hallowed Be Your Name (Mt 6:1-9).  The second phrase of the example prayer that Jesus gave His disciples is "Hallowed be your name." These words contain rich implications of the holiness of the name of God. The Jewish faithful held God's name so sacred that they didn't even speak it aloud or write it in a form that could be spoken (no vowels). Psalms 34 gives us an example of the idea of holding God in highest regard. 

 In the first part of Acts 20, Paul and his companions met in Troas (Macedonia) where he preached long into Sunday night. The young Eutychus went to sleep and fell to his death. Paul miraculously returned him to life.