Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

Following up on the previous week’s Bible class in Genesis 15, this lesson focuses on a moment when Abram essentially asked God for proof of the promises that had been given.  God obliges, and makes a covenant with Abram, promising a homeland for the patriarch’s descendants. 

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Christ promised to build only one church, and he prayed in John 17 that those who believe in him might be united in one body.  But even in the first century there were already seeds of denominationalism being seen, such as those that Paul addressed in 1 Corinthians 1. 

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Abraham is remembered as the father of the faithful, and his ultimate faith in God is certainly a valuable example.  But, just like any of us, Abraham’s journey of faith was just that, a journey.  There were moments of weakness and shortcoming along the way.  Once such moment occurs in Genesis 16 and the situation with Hagar, showing not only a moment of weak faith, but also of impatience with God’s timing.

Teacher: Allen Hutchison

After a couple of weeks away from our study in John, we jump back in this week with a quick review of what we have seen so far in John 18-19, before taking a closer look at a couple of exchanges between Jesus and Pilate during the Lord’s Roman trial. We then move on to the details that John gives about the crucifixion, noting a few things that aren’t told in the other gospel accounts.

Teacher: Justin P Sivley

Taking inspiration from our Savior who responded to temptation and challenges with Scripture, we want to be able to do the same.  When challenges of life come upon us, let us go to God’s word for the answer.  In this lesson we look at the words of Peter to help us in times when we are in danger of being overcome with anxiety. 

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

In writing to the Corinthians, Paul stated that the gospel which he had delivered to them was of first importance.  It is the main thing which must be at the heart of all of our preaching, teaching, and life.  It is laid out in 1 Corinthians 15 as that which was delivered, which makes demands, and which itself delivers us into salvation.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

This week’s study of Abraham looks at the patriarch in a moment of questioning and possible doubt.  Though he believed God’s promises, he had yet to see evidence of some of them, and time seemed to be growing short.  Yet God’s reassurance was enough for Abram to believe, and as the Scripture says, it was counted to him as righteousness. 

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

This week’s lesson focuses on Genesis 14, and Abram’s courageous efforts to help his nephew, Lot, after he was captured by invading armies.

Teacher: Allen Hutchison

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

God’s word, in so many places, and reminds us of how great it is to be his children.  In our text from Ephesians 3 we are reminded that we have God’s Spirit strengthening us, that Christ dwells in our hearts, that we can know God’s love, and that God can do more than we ask or think. 

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

The Old Testament closes with a word concerning “the great and awesome day of the Lord.” Though the language of Malachi could be applied to the final day, it also pointed to a day that would be heralded by the “coming of Elijah,” a day which came when John came forth preaching to “repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”  Just as the Jews lived in anticipation for the Messiah’s Kingdom, so the church today lives in anticipation for him to come again, and continue to follow God’s commands and to rest on God’s promises, while heeding his warnings.