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  • Kids in Church

    • Psalms 78:5-8

    • Let’s start with some encouragement for parents

      • Mark 9:33-37; 10:13-16

      • Worship

        • Should always come from the heart
          • Psalm 95
          • Involves participation

          • Praying

            • Matthew 6:5-13

            • Prayer is a great privilege to have.

            • Preaching

              • Deuteronomy 31:10-13 – It was important for the children to hear the Word of God.

              • Joshua 8:33-35

              • Singing

                • Colossians 3:16 – Singing is a good way for kids to be involved in worship.

                • Giving

                  • I Corinthians 16:1-2

                  • Kids can be involved in giving also, either with their parents’ money of their own money.

                  • Lord’s Supper

                    • I Corinthians 11:23-26

                    • Exodus 12:24-27; 13:14; Joshua 4:6-7, 21 – Memorials are a good way to get kids to ask questions. That’s part of the reason God set them up!

                    • Make sure the focus is on God, not self or kids.

                      30 min
                    • Everyone Can Be a Worker

                      • I Thessalonians 1:2-8 – The church at Thessalonica was a working church.

                        • Paul remembered three things:

                          • Their work of faith

                          • Their labor of love

                          • Their patience of hope

                          • The cause of a working church:

                            • I Thessalonians 1:2; 2:19; 3:13; 4:16-17; 5:23

                            • The effect of a working church

                              • A good church is made up of people that have faith, love, and hope.

                              • The effect: I Thessalonians 1:6-7

                                • People who follow Christ

                                • People who sound forth the Word of Christ

                                • Works that all can do

                                  • Develop yourself in the faith

                                    • Hebrews 6:1; I Peter 2:2

                                    • Philippians 2:3-4; Galatians 6:1

                                    • Helping others develop themselves

                                      • Philippians 2:4; Ephesians 4:15-16

                                      • Ephesians 4:11-12; 3:16; Hebrews 10:24-25

                                      • It’s hard to help others if you are only concerned with self.

                                      • Philippians 2:19, 5-8

                                      • We must do what we can.

                                        • We can at least do what the Samaritan woman at the well did and bring others to hear the Word.

                                        • We can all do the little things.

                                          • Show hospitality to visitors.

                                          • Visit the sick. Matthew 10:42

                                          • Romans 6:4, 16

                                          • I Thessalonians 1:9-10 – This church turned from idols to serve.

                                          • Matthew 25:15

                                          • There is work that you can do!

                                            30 min
                                          • Acts, Part 11
                                            • Acts 11:19-12:25
                                            • Acts 11:19 – Antioch of Syria was one of two cities named Antioch mentioned in the New Testament. All three of Paul’s preaching trips started here and the first two ended here (Acts 13:1-2; 15:35-36; 18:22-23).
                                            • Acts 11:26 – See Acts 26:28. Agrippa uses the term “Christian” and Paul doesn’t take any offense. I Peter 4:16 indicates that this is an approved name for followers of Christ. Can people tell that I am a Christian?
                                            • Acts 11:27-30 – The brethren collected money and sent it to elders of the church to be helped. Notice that the money was specifically for relief of the saints and it was sent directly to the elders. There was no intermediary church involved. We see this same pattern in all cases of churches sending relief to needy saints.
                                            • Acts 12:2 – James was the first apostle to be martyred.
                                            • Acts 12:20-25 – Herod was smitten by God because of his pride.
                                              • 30 min
                                            • Luke, Part 12
                                              • Luke 12:22-13:21
                                              • Luke 12:22-34 – We must trust God. If we seek God’s kingdom, our other needs will be taken care of. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t work, but we should not put undue concern on physical things. Spiritual things are much more important.
                                              • Luke 12:35-40 – Be prepared! The way to be prepared is by setting your heart on spiritual things.
                                              • Luke 12:49 – See Jeremiah 23:29; Revelation 3:18. Jesus may be referring to God’s Word as fire that burns away the chaff and purifies His people. Jesus came to bring change and save sinners, not to destroy.
                                              • Luke 13:1-5 – Repent! Physical circumstances are no indication of where we stand with God. If we don’t repent, we will be no better off than anyone else.
                                              • Luke 13:18-21 – The kingdom of God is the rule of God. The rule of God can be preached and produce an abundance of fruit.
                                              • Luke 13:16 – Note that the infirmity was caused by Satan. Ultimately, all physical infirmities are caused by Satan.
                                                • 30 min
                                              • The Christian and His Willingness to Take Part

                                                • II Corinthians 8:12

                                                • Matthew 25:14-30 – Four observations

                                                  • Praise from our master depends upon proper participation.

                                                    • The difference is between salvation and condemnation.

                                                    • The Lord is not interested in excuses.

                                                      • You have to be smaller than a hypocrite to hide behind a hypocrite.

                                                      • Some have not properly participated because they were not encouraged.

                                                        • This is one of the primary purposes of the church.

                                                        • All who do their part receive the same reward.

                                                        • All who do not do their part will be condemned.

                                                        • I Corinthians 12:15-30 – Two observations

                                                          • All body members have functions

                                                          • Not all have the same function

                                                          • II Corinthians 8:1-5, 12 – Three observations

                                                            • We must be willing to do our part.

                                                              • We must avoid grudging service.

                                                              • Willingness is contagious.

                                                                • Colossians 3:23 – This kind of service catches on.

                                                                • Indifference also catches on.

                                                                • We are an example to others, so be a good example!

                                                                • Philippians 1:14

                                                                • Willingness creates a job-hunting disposition.

                                                                  30 min
                                                                • Hearts & Minds

                                                                  • Matthew 22:37

                                                                  • Matthew 12:34; Romans 12:2

                                                                  • I Corinthians 2:14-3:4 – You can be spiritually-minded or not. All the problems in Corinth were symptoms of not being spiritually minded.

                                                                  • Matthew 16:23; Acts 8:21 – Problems with the heart!

                                                                  • Instead of putting up a façade, let God’s Word pierce you.

                                                                    • Acts 28:24-27

                                                                    • Acts 2:36

                                                                    • Hebrews 3:7-4:12 – Don’t harden your hearts!

                                                                    • Be assured of God’s control.

                                                                      • Hebrews 12:3

                                                                      • Just because things are bad, don’t think God has lost control.

                                                                      • Hebrews 13:5, 6

                                                                      • Philippians 4:6

                                                                      • Lay up treasure in Heaven

                                                                        • Matthew 6:19-21

                                                                        • Philippians 3:18-20 – Where do I find joy? What am I constantly occupied with?

                                                                        • Colossians 3:5, 1-4

                                                                        • We have to fix what’s inside!

                                                                          30 min
                                                                        • Acts, Part 10
                                                                          • Acts 10:1-11:18
                                                                          • Acts 10:1-8, 22-23 – Cornelius and his family became the first Gentiles to obey Christ under the New Covenant.
                                                                          • Acts 10:10-11 – The ability to eat unclean animals was an enormous change. These animals had been forbidden to eat for 1500 years!
                                                                          • Acts 10:27-28 – Peter puts all the visions together to realize that Gentiles are now included. The Jew/Gentile distinction is no longer in place. The vision was about food, but Peter inferred that the deeper meaning was about people. Acts 10:44-48 confirms that Peter inferred correctly.
                                                                          • Acts 10:34-43 – The Gentiles are taught the gospel for the first time.
                                                                          • Acts 10:3-6 – Cornelius had a miraculous vision, but this was not sufficient for salvation. He still had to hear the gospel and be baptized.
                                                                          • Acts 11:18 – The Jews rose above longstanding prejudice to accept that Gentiles were now part of God’s kingdom.
                                                                          • Acts 10:38 – See Luke 4:18-19 – This is not implying that Jesus did not have His own power. It is an example of deity working together. Hebrews 1:2; Genesis 1:2; John 1:1-3 show this in the creation.
                                                                            • 30 min
                                                                          • Luke, Part 11
                                                                            • Luke 11:31-12:21
                                                                            • Luke 11:33-36 – Compare Matthew 5:16.
                                                                            • Luke 11:41 – If they gave alms with the right heart, that would ensure they were pure in God’s eyes. It was not enough to just be outwardly clean. It was much more important to be inwardly clean.
                                                                            • Luke 11:44 – Jesus was saying the Pharisees were of no more significance to God than tombs hidden underground. This would have been a tremendous blow to their pride!
                                                                            • Luke 11:45-52 – Jesus did not spare the lawyers and charged them with all the evil they had a part in. Not only did they not obey God, they prevented others from obeying God also.
                                                                            • Luke 12:4-7 – We shouldn’t fear men nearly so much as we fear God!
                                                                            • Luke 12:8-9 – This confession is more than just confessing with words. It’s the same ideas as Matthew 10 – confessing God with both your words and actions.
                                                                            • Luke 12:10 – Compare Mark 3:30. Blaspheming against the Holy Spirit was taking works of God and attributing them to Satan. Men today can reject God, but then learn the truth and be saved. This particular sin cannot be committed today because miracles are no longer performed in the way they were then.
                                                                            • Luke 12:15 – Life is more than possessions!
                                                                            • Luke 12:21 – If you are only rich in physical matters and not toward God, you are eternally doomed!
                                                                              • 30 min
                                                                            • God Cannot Do That

                                                                              • This is not a question of God’s power. It is a question of God’s character and will.

                                                                              • God cannot lie.

                                                                                • Titus 1:2

                                                                                • Hebrews 6:18

                                                                                • John 4:8, 16 – God is love.

                                                                                • John 8:12 – God is light.

                                                                                • John 14:6; I John 2:21 – God is truth.

                                                                                • God cannot fail.

                                                                                  • Premillenialists claim that Jesus failed and had to setup the church instead.

                                                                                  • Isaiah 42:1-9 – Jesus would not fail!

                                                                                  • God could not remain in the grave.

                                                                                    • Acts 2:24

                                                                                    • Hebrews 2:3-4

                                                                                    • John 10:18

                                                                                    • God cannot accept man in his sins.

                                                                                      • John 8:21

                                                                                      • Ephesians 1:7

                                                                                      • Hebrews 9:22

                                                                                      • Matthew 11:27-28

                                                                                      • Matthew 18:19; Acts 2

                                                                                      • I Corinthians 15:58

                                                                                      • Philippians 3:13-14

                                                                                      • I Peter 2:5-12

                                                                                      • God cannot condemn man in his righteousness

                                                                                        • Mark 16:16; I John 1:7

                                                                                        • We have noticed some things that God cannot do. In each case it was His nature and character that made it impossible for Him to do those things.

                                                                                          30 min
                                                                                        • Distinct People

                                                                                          • How do you tell the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian?

                                                                                          • Philippians 2:15

                                                                                          • We must teach the truth.

                                                                                            • I Corinthians 1:21

                                                                                            • Acts 17 – The philosophers rejected Paul’s teachings about a crucified Savior.

                                                                                            • I Corinthians 15:1-8 – This is the story of the gospel!

                                                                                            • People don’t necessarily believe this story today.

                                                                                            • I Corinthians 15:12-19 – If Christ was not raised, the Bible is a lie!

                                                                                            • I Corinthians 2:1, 12-13; 4:1-2

                                                                                            • We must actually obey.

                                                                                              • Romans 1:5, 28-32

                                                                                              • Romans 5:1; 6:3, 19 – We can put sin behind us!

                                                                                              • Romans 9:6-8

                                                                                              • Romans 11:22 – God will bless you with His kindness if you obey.

                                                                                              • Romans 16:25-27

                                                                                              • We must develop love.

                                                                                                • Luke 6:27, 32

                                                                                                • Romans 5:6-8

                                                                                                  30 min

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                                                                                                Just the gospel, plainly spoken. ScriptureStream compiles lessons presented at the Benchley church of Christ, located just north of Bryan, TX. Visit ScriptureStream.com for full notes on each lesson…