LHIM Weekly Bible Teaching

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Jerry Wierwille”]

Disability—“a physical or mental impairment that substantially affects an individual in experiencing life in ways that other people typically do.”

Major Types of Disabilities

Disabilities in the Ancient World

Individuals with disabilities were viewed as:

Disabilities in the Bible

Mephibosheth—2 Sam 9:1-13

Paralyzed man—Mark 2:1-12

Man with edema—Luke 14:1-15

The mission of the church is to give attention to the marginalized, the unloved, and the scorned—all those whom society would overlook or dismiss. Disabled individuals are just “differently abled” than others and need love, encouragement, and support. They need to experience the love and forgiveness of God, and we as the church are to be a tangible way they come to know the love of God in their lives.

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”]

Psalm 1:1-6   Although it is sometimes difficult to resist going with the wicked, a person of integrity recognizes the value of doing life God’s way.  Indeed, His blessings are better than the fleeting accolades of people.

Hagar

Genesis 16:1-16   Hagar found herself in an extraordinarily difficult position.  After Sarai had dealt with her harshly, Hagar ran away.  Then, while she was on the lam, God sent an angel to deliver His message to return and submit to Sarai.  Would she trust God or do what seemed best to her?

Genesis 21:8-21   This time, Hagar didn’t do anything wrong, and yet Sarai treated her even more harshly, expelling her from the home.  Out of supplies and desperately thirsty, Hagar wept, knowing she and her son would soon die.  Nevertheless, God took care of her, showing her where water was and promising to make Ishmael into a great nation.

Abigail

1 Samuel 25:1-42   Abigail probably had a tough home life since she was “discerning and beautiful,” but her husband, Nabal, was “harsh and badly behaved.”  Yet, Abigail did not divorce him or run away.  Nor did she allow Nabal’s disrespectful and arrogant attitude to rub off on her.  When the time called for it, she stepped up and courageously humbled herself, saving her husband and all his men.  God took care of the rest.

Jehoshabeath

Athaliah, Jezebel’s daughter, following the death of her son seized the opportunity to wipe out all the male heirs in the royal residence.  She crowned herself queen and reigned for six years.  However, in the chaos of the purge, one woman courageously intervened, secreting off baby Joash and raising him as her own.  This act of self-sacrificial heroism saved the Davidic dynasty from utter ruin and the country from idolatry.

What about you?  Will you delight in God’s instruction?  Will you live out what He says is right even if it costs

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By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”]

1 Timothy 2:3   God’s desire is that all are saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

Matthew 28:18-20   The great commission to the church is not only to help people receive salvation, but also to become disciples.

John 8:31-26   Those who accept the Lordship of Christ and continue in his word become disciples. We should want God’s desire to be ours also.

Matthew 22:14   Many are called, but few are chosen.

John 10:27   God is at work in the world reconciling people back to Himself.  The chosen hear His voice; this happens between God and the person. You cannot make that happen, nor should you try.

2 Chronicles 15:2, 4, and 15   God honors free will, and so must we.

Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 2:15-16   Light attracts people to, and hypocrisy drives people away from God.

John 13:34-35   Love is the light that attracts people.

Arrogance, condescension, superiority, judgmentalism, condemnation, being controlling, and being bossy are behaviors that will drive away most people, especially alcoholics and addicts who generally are very rebellious.

Humility, approachability, relatability, acceptance, compassion, and loving encouragement draw people. Very few people really care about others.

Numbers 13:24-33; Deuteronomy 9:13   People need help accepting four imperative realities:  1) I need help, 2) I cannot help myself, 3) the Almighty God of love wants to help, 4) I must seek His help. These vital points can be powerfully communicated by sharing your testimony and the Scriptures.

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Sean Finnegan”]

John 11:47–50   The governing leaders saw Jesus’ popularity as a threat that they needed to eliminate.

Mark 11:18   Between the triumphal entry and the temple cleansing, Jesus sealed his fate.  The council worked to discredit Jesus before the crowds but failed miserably.

John 12:24–25   As difficult as it was, Jesus knew he had to stay in the Garden of Gethsemane.  He knew the paradoxical nature of his mission.

John 18:33–19:16   Pilate was flummoxed when Jesus refused to play the victim or self-advocate.  Everything in this trial scene is upside down.  The obviously innocent person seemed to have no interest in getting released.  The Roman governor repeatedly declared him innocent and tried to release him.  The Jewish leaders who generally despised their Roman overlords swore fealty to Caesar.  The whole scene was upside down and backwards, yet Jesus held his composure through it all.

John 19:25–27   Even while being crucified, Jesus remained loving and redemptive rather than spiteful and threatening.  He made sure his mother was taken care of.

Luke 23:35–39   Although the rulers, the soldiers, and even the criminal next to him mocked him, Jesus refused to get sucked into their hatred.

Luke 23:40–43   In another staggering moment, Jesus showed supreme love to his fellow crucified man by giving him a free pass to the Kingdom.

Luke 24:36–43   Without resurrection, Jesus’ death was at best a tragic martyrdom and at worst the just punishment of a false messiah.  However, when God raised him from the dead, it changed everything!

Philippians 3:8–11   Christ’s death and resurrection were not only events required to bring about salvation, they also serve as patterns for us to follow today.  Jesus’ paradoxical way of life calls out to you as hatred once again boils over in so many people’s hearts.  Will you be like Jesus or allow yourself to get sucked into the blackhole

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”John Cortright”]

John 11:45

John 11:46-53

John 11:54-57

John 12:1-11

John 12:12-18 – The Triumphal Entry

Here is what the people were doing and saying:

John 12:18-19, Luke 19:39-40 – The Pharisees were concerned about the crowd.

John 12:20-37 – They could not understand how Christ could be lifted up and die.

Luke 19:11-28 – Before making this triumphal entry, Jesus spoke this parable “because they supposed the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately”.  Be faithful – Jesus Christ is coming back!

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”]

1   “Weep and howl” are frequently used regarding the wicked in the Day of Judgment.

2   James 1:10-11; 2:5-6; Luke 6:24-25

Matthew 19:16-23   The unrighteous rich are the subject, not just the rich.

James 5:3   Their emphasis was on saving up for their last days, but their actions will be punished in “the

Luke 12:13-21   To make plans and save for the latter years of your life can be wise and compassionate in that you will not become a financial burden to your family or dependent on the government.

James 5:4   The Mosaic Law required that laborers were paid daily. Deuteronomy 24:14-15; Leviticus 19:13; Malachi 3:5

Lord of Hosts, Sabaoth, and Armies refers to Yahweh as the almighty, the commander of the armies in heaven and earth. These are often used when God brings judgment.

8   Those whom he addressed were doubtless suffering under such oppressions. The directions were to bear their wrongs without murmuring and without evil resistance. We have a hope that encourages endurance. Luke 8:15; Romans 2:7; 8:24-25; 15:4; Galatians 5:5; 6:9

9   Do not complain.  James 4:11; 1 Peter 4:9; Philippians 2:14-16

12   Vows tempt us not to be dependent on God and to avoid living for now.

13   The Greek word translated “cheerful” here is translated “be of good courage” in Acts 27.

14   Anointing with oil is also used in Mark 6:13. Oil was widely used in the ancient world as medicine.

15   The prayer of faith is with both the sick and elders. Some sickness can be caused by sin. Matthew 9:1-8

16   A powerful, evil weapon used by the devil is our unwillingness to expose ourselves.

The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”John Cortright”]

Wisdom from above vs earthly wisdom

Friendship with the world is hostility toward God

James 4:1 (ESV)

You lust or covet.  You don’t have because you don’t ask.  You ask and don’t receive due to wrong motives, that you may spend it on pleasures.  Friendship with the world is hostility toward God.

God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble

Do not judge

Don’t boast about tomorrow

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”Vince Finnegan”]

Three subjects – 1) teachers, 2) control the tongue, and 3) wisdom

James 3:1   Based on the context, the primary qualification for a teacher is to be genuine, not a hypocrite. Teachers can lead people to or away from God, to eternal life or to death. They must discipline their tongue and have wisdom.

2 Peter 1:19-2:3; 1 John 4:1; Matthew 7:15-20

Galatians 1:6-9   Teachers will incur a stricter judgment.

1 Timothy 5:17-18   All of us should teach our children, grandchildren, friends, neighbors, etc. The conversation here in James pertains to those who steer the congregation.

James 3:2-10   If a person can control his tongue, he has control over himself, just as a person has over a horse by the bit or a ship by the rudder.

Proverbs 4:24; 8:13; 10:11, 14, 20, 21, 31, 32; 11:9, 11; 12:13, 14, 18; 13:2, 3; 14:3; 15:1, 2, 4, 7, 23, 26, 28; 16:1, 13, 21, 24, 27, 28; 17:27, 28; 18:21; 21:23

Ephesians 4:29 and 21; Colossians 3:8

James 3:10-12, 8   How do we change the tongue?

Matthew 15:15-20   To change the tongue, we must change the heart, but it is impossible to change your heart. God must do it for you.

Ephesians 3:14-17; Psalm 51:10   We pray.

1 Peter 3: 15   We must also put on Christ as Lord in our hearts.

James 3:13   To speak words of life, we need God’s wisdom that He promises to give to those who ask. James 1:5   True wisdom, like faith, has corresponding godly actions.

James 3:14-16    We must be honest with ourselves regarding our motives.

James 3:17-18   God’s wisdom produces godly fruit.

By [wbt_preacher_link preacher=”John Cortright”]

James chapter two continues with the context in chapter one.  The last topic covered was to be a doer of the word and not only a hearer (James 1:23-27).  Chapter two really expounds on this idea of what is a doer of the word.

Chapter two emphasizes two major points:

Do not be partial in your faith and love

James 2:2-7

James 2:8

James 2:9-13

Faith without works is dead

James 2:18-20 – Faith without works is useless.

James 2:21-26 – Faith without works is dead.