ScriptureStream

By Mark Watson

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 a... more

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May 31, 2015Characteristics of a Christian
Colossians 1:1-12
Colossians 1:9
It’s good to pray for all Christians everywhere, but it’s also good to pray for specific Christians in specific situations
II Peter 3:18 – We know it is also God’s desire that all men would be filled with the knowledge of His will. This is something that takes time. We cannot put our studying off on the preacher – we have to do our own studying. II Timothy 2:15
We obtain knowledge through study, but we must apply it with wisdom and understanding.
Colossians 1:10
It is possible to walk worthy of the Lord. Ephesians 4:1; Philippians 1:27
Titus 2:11-14 – We must deny worldly lusts and live righteously.
Christians are better than non-Christians, not because of anything personal, but because they are blood-bought citizens of God’s kingdom.
The Christian is too good to act and live like people in the world.
Keep increasing in knowledge! II Peter 1:10-11
Colossians 1:11-12
We are to do these things with joy and thanksgiving.
We should be thankful to live on a higher plane, above earthly pleasures that can’t compare to the spiritual riches we have in God.
A Christian
Prays for others
Desires to be filled with knowledge of God’s will
In wisdom and understanding
Walks worthy of the Lord
Is fruitful in every good work
Is strengthened in the gospel’s power
Gives thanks to God for being partaker in the inheritance of the saints of light
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30min
May 31, 2015The Singularity of Christ’s Church and Why it Matters
Acts 20:28
In the Bible, there is only one church
Several passages refer to the church in singular
Matthew 16:18
Ephesians 4:4; 1:22
We also know this because of what the word church means
Ephesians 5:23-30
Hebrews 12:22-24
Why it matters
So we understand the singularity of Christ’s doctrine
Ephesians 4:4-6
John 17:20-21
Acts 2:38
So we understand that our loyalty is to Christ
Acts 11:19-26
I Corinthians 1:9-15
Matthew 23:8-10 – The Bible says nothing about clergy/laity distinctions. Religious titles are forbidden.
I Corinthians 3:4-11, 21-4:1
I Corinthians 4:17
I Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 5:24
Ephesians 4:4-6 – There is one Lord, one faith, one church, and one baptism.
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30min
May 31, 20154 Simple Steps to Become More Like Jesus this Week
I John 2:1-6
Jesus cared about people
Matthew 23:37
Luke 19:1-10 – Zaccheus
Paul
II Corinthians 11:28
What you can do this week
Spend 15 minutes thinking about others. Luke 6:43-45
Jesus prayed
Luke 6:12-13; 5:16
Paul imitated Jesus in this
Philippians 1:9-10; Colossians 1:9 – Paul often prayed for others
Ephesians 6:19-20; I Thessalonians 5:25 – Paul asked others to pray for him
II Thessalonians 1:11 – Paul believed that prayer worked and that one should pray “always”
What you can do this week
Pray for:
Government and leaders – I Timothy 2:1-2
Other Christians – Ephesians 3:14-19
Ourselves – Luke 18:13
Jesus served
Mark 10:43-45 – Jesus came to serve
John 13:5-17 – Jesus washes the apostles’ feet
Paul imitated Jesus in this
Romans 1:14 – Paul viewed himself as a servant
I Corinthians 9:16-23
What can you do this week?
Do some act of service for someone!
Jesus sacrificed for the will of the Father
I Peter 2:21; John 15:13 – Jesus is the quintessential example of sacrifice
Paul imitated Jesus in this
Philippians 3:4-8 – Paul sacrificed much to be a Christian
II Corinthians 12:15
What you can do this week:
Replace something earthly with something spiritual.
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30min
May 27, 2015Sprinting Through the Old Testament, Part 9
I Samuel 9 – I Kings 11; I Chronicles 1 – II Chronicles 9; Psalms; Proverbs; Ecclesiastes; Song of Solomon
United Kingdom
Saul, David, and Solomon each ruled for 40 years. The united kingdom lasted for 120 years.
Summary of events
Saul: disobedient and insecure
David: warrior and pet; sins but repents; deeply loves God
Solomon: God-given wisdom and wealth; allowed wives to turn him from God
The more blessings, the more potential …
I Kings 3:12-14; 10:14, 23-24, 27
Do we have any blessings in America, and what potential is unlocked with those blessings?
God’s blessings can be revoked!
I Samuel 15:26-28
I Chronicles 28:7-9
I Kings 9:1-9
James 5:19-20
Solomon’s wisdom and sin
I Kings 3:5, 9, 12, 28 … 11:1-4
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30min
May 24, 2015What Hinders Me From Being Baptized?
Acts 8
Acts 8:5-8, 12 – Many in Samaria were receptive to God’s Word.
Acts 8:26-38 – The eunuch is baptized after Philip teaches him.
“What hinders me from being baptized?”
Lack of faith
Acts 8:37; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 8:12; Hebrews 11:6
Unwilling to repent
Acts 2:38; Ephesians 4:17-29
Influence of family/friends
Matthew 10:32-39; Luke 16:25-31
Pride
II Kings 5:9-14 – Naaman
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30min
May 24, 2015True Worship of God
I Kings 12:24-33 – Jeroboam devises his own way of worshiping by leads the people into idolatry.
Many Israelites believed they could worship the one true God through the golden calf. Many people still believe God can be worshipped this way through bowing down to images of the cross or other things.
I Corinthians 10:11
Genesis 4:3-7
Hebrews 11:4 – Abel offered worship by faith – not by guess!
Leviticus 10:1 – Nadab and Abihu sinned in how they worshipped.
John 4:20-22 – The Samaritans were still practicing Jeroboam’s sins.
It matters how we worship God!
I Corinthians 14:14-15 – Our worship must be with spirit and understanding.
Ephesians 5:19
Colossians 3:16
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30min
May 24, 2015Word of the Day, Part 3: Hear
Hear, continued:
We must take care how we hear.
How we make application in our lives – Ezekiel 33:30-32
Hear, recognizing what His Word is – I Corinthians 2:9-3:3
Where His Word comes from
How we are to receive it
How it should affect us
We must make it durable in our lives – Luke 8:18
Parable of the sower
Things can interfere with our hearing.
We must guard against them and produce fruit.
Our ability to produce fruit will expand.
Hearing often requires help
Moses to Israel – Deuteronomy 6:1-3
Lack of help – II Chronicles 15:3
Josiah’s reforms – II Chronicles 35:2-3
After captivity – Ezra 7:10
Ethiopian eunuch – Acts 8:29-35
Apollos – Acts 18:24-28
Path to effective hearing – James 1:19-25; I Peter 2:1-2
Lay aside sin
Long for the Word
Put the word into practice to shape our lives
Hearing God’s Word is no small thing
It must be with fear and respect
It must be active
It must be exclusive
It must be effectual
It must be forward looking
Lead and follow
Some Hebrew words
נָחָה nachah
To transport (into exile or as colonists), bring, govern, guide, lead forth, put, straighten
Usually to describe God leading
Directly leading – Exodus 13:21
By inference – Psalm 108:10
Desire for God’s leadership – Psalms 61:2
By proxy (only instance) – Exodus 32:34
נָהַל nahal
To run flow, to conduct, to protect, sustain, carry, feed, guide, lead gently, lead on
Not always translated “lead”
Genesis 33:14
Isaiah 40:11
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30min
May 20, 2015Sprinting Through the Old Testament, Part 8
Acts 13:16-20
Judges (Judges – I Samuel 8)
Judges 1:27-36
Summary of events
There were up to 18 judges, depending on who you count as a judge. There are at least 14 we have specifically named as judges.
Eli
I Samuel 2:22-23; 3:12-13 – Eli cursed for not rebuking his children.
Proverbs 23:14
It is important to discipline your children to positive effect. It is not enough to just make a scene.
The terrible cycle (Judges 2:13-23)
Period of rest and peace
Sin
Oppression
Cries to God
Judge to deliver
Does this teach us anything about God?
He is longsuffering!
Nehemiah 9:25-28 – the compassion of God
He listens!
Does this teach us anything about people?
We can’t stand prosperity!
The importance of good leadership – Judges 17:6; 21:25
We have short memories.
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30min
May 17, 2015Forgetting the Lord
Deuteronomy 6:1-13
Prosperity can be one of the biggest deterrents to serving God.
Malachi 1:6
How to make sure you do not forget the Lord
“These word shall be in your mouth”
Proverbs 3:7
Jeremiah 31:33; Hebrews 8:8-12
Matthew 6:33
“Teach your children”
“Talk of them in your house”
“Talk of them when you walk in the way”
Galatians 6:10
Hebrews 10:24
Colossians 3:!6
“Talk of them when you lie down”
“Talk of them when you rise up”
We should be afraid and ashamed to pillow our head at night without praying to God.
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30min
May 17, 2015Using 3 Tools God Gave Us
Conscience
Our conscience is a great tool, but it must be trained properly.
Acts 23:1; 26:9
Train your conscience by the word of God.
I Corinthians 4:4
I Corinthians 9:16
II Corinthians 11:28
I Timothy 1:19
Hebrews 13:18
The next time you feel guilty, do something about it!
Hebrews 9:14
Hebrews 10:22
Memory
God constantly implores us to remember!
Matthew 16:9; Luke 17:32 24:6-8; John 15:20; 16:4; Acts 20:35; I Corinthians 4:17; 11:24; II Timothy 1:3; 2:14; II Peter 1:13; Revelation 2:5
You know what your problem area is. Find a verse about it and memorize it.
Matthew 4:4, 7, 10 – Jesus used scripture to defeat temptation.
Habits
Hebrews 10:25
Acts 8:9-11, 18-20 – Simon was in the habit of amazing people.
Ephesians 4:17-19
Many times, bad habits aren’t formed on purpose. We just settle into them out of convenience.
Break habits and start good ones. Ephesians 4:22-24
Renewed in the spirit of your mind
Putting aside the old self
Putting on the new self
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30min

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The podcast currently has 3,209 episodes available.