Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

Judas Iscariot demonstrates the fallout of someone who had a love of money.  His betrayal of the Lord for thirty pieces shows us the great lengths that the desire to enrich oneself can take a person.  It also invites us to reflect, and ask ourselves what temptations we may struggle with.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

This family of siblings were beloved by Jesus.  They only appear a couple of times in Scripture, but they have much to teach us.  They can teach us about different personalities and about dealing with disappointment, and maintaining faith throughout. 

Teacher: Matt Burleson

Apologies for the slight delay in posting. It simply slipped my mind yesterday…

As the Lamb begins to open the scrolls, the reality of evil in the world and its effect on God’s people is revealed.  The first four seals, commonly referred to as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, represent real evils that were in the world at the time of writing, and have in fact been in the world throughout human history, even to today.  Let’s examine what the word says about these four visions, and not let the over-sensationalized depictions in popular media color our perception of the truth. 

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

We live in a society that loves to “throw stones,” to cast judgement on and “cancel” anyone who even appears to step out of line.  How often do we, in the church, participate in such things without realizing it?  When we use the Bible as a window to judge others, and not a mirror to judge ourselves, we are “casting stones” at them, while ignoring our own sins.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

1 Timothy 5 is about relationships within the church.  Timothy is instructed on how to relate to brothers and sisters of all ages.  He is instructed in how the church should care for widows, and in how the church should esteem elders.  In the course of that discussion he makes a statement at the end of the chapter that we can reflect on to understand that nothing stays hidden forever.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Mary and Joseph weren’t even married yet when she was found to be with child through the power of the Holy Spirit.  In what could have been a very difficult situation, these two people chose to trust God and were ready to serve Him in whatever way was needed.  The birth of Jesus is a special event, and these special people helped make sure it happened as God intended.

Teacher: Allen Hutchison

Chapter 5 shifts the focus of the discussion to the scroll sealed with seven seals and the Lamb who is worthy to open it.  Like the One who sits on the throne, he is worthy of all praise and worship.

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

With the month of November having arrived, it is a time when many begin to think about being thankful.  However, because of the blessings that Christians experience in Christ, every season, and every day, is an opportunity for thanksgiving.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Many in our society have become more health conscious in recent years, eating right and spending time in exercise.  Though there is certain wisdom in these things, it should be remembered that ultimately, they are limited in their value, as even the healthiest people don’t live forever.  Of much greater value is godliness, reverence for God which causes us to live a life pleasing to him.  This holds promise for the present life and the life to come.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

The parents of John the Immerser, only identified in Luke 1, may often be overshadowed by their much more well known son.  Like the other families in this study, however, there is much we can learn from them about our walk with the Lord.  Zechariah (Zecharias) and Elizabeth especially teach us about continued faithfulness and persistence in prayer.

Teacher: Matt Burleson