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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April 18, 2014Playing Games With Jesus
Luke 20:19-23 – The priests and scribes try to trap Jesus.
Are we playing games with Jesus too?
The Jews thought the question posed what seemed to be an unbreakable dilemma.
Luke 20:24-26
Are we trying to play games with God like these men were and get around serving God like we should?
Governmental authority is instituted by God and must be respected!
Daniel 2:20-21
John 19:10-11
Romans 13:1-2
Philippians 3:20-21 – Our citizenship is in heaven.
Jeremiah 29:4-7 - Jeremiah’s council is good for us to follow today.
The Sadducees and Herodians now make their attempt to discredit Jesus.
Luke 20:27-38
Life in the coming age is different than the life that now is!
Marriage is not part of the age to come.
Our life will be spiritual life, not life in the flesh.
We do not know what heaven will be like.
It is not legitimate to project earthly considerations into the spiritual life.
On His point about the resurrection, Jesus is very clear!
The dead are raised!
There is no doubt or question about it!
Death is not the end of our existence.
Jesus uses the words of Moses.
But this is not the end of the scene
Luke 20:41-44
How can the Christ be David’s son when David calls Him Lord?
Who is this Jesus?
The implication of this teaching is clear. The Messiah must be God!
Jesus has an answer for whatever is holding us back.
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April 16, 2014Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, Part 11
Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16
Psalm (Strong’s G5568) – striking or plucking; a song of praise
psalmos – “primarily denoting a striking or twitching with the fingers” (Vine’s)
Luke 20:42; I Corinthians 14:26
Hymn (Strong’s G5215) – denotes a “song of praise addressed to God” (Vine’s)
Spiritual songs (Strong’s G4152, G5603)
Spiritual (G4152)
pneumatikos – spiritual
I Corinthians 3:1
Song (G5603)
ode (oh-day) – “an ode, song” (Vine’s)
The emphasis in these verses is on behavior and disposition during worship – not the detailed mechanics of musical worship.
Ephesians 5:18 – the contrast is between being drunk with wine and being filled with the spirit
When this type of worship is performed:
Acting in the name of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17)
Dissipation is displaced (Ephesians 5:18)
Thanks are given to God (Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:16)
Teaching and admonition (Colossians 3:16)
Teaching and admonishing in Psalms:
Psalm 60
Psalm 15 – Description of a citizen of Zion
Psalm 1 – Meditate on God’s law and abide by it
Psalm 50
Psalm 91 – Trust in my God
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30min
April 13, 2014Bearing One's Own Cross
What “cross” are we to take up and bear?
The stake on which He died
Matthew 27:40
John 19:17
Luke 23:26
John 19:19
John 19:25
His death
Philippians 2:8
Colossians 1:20
Hebrews 12:2
The entire process of salvation
I Corinthians 1:17
I Corinthians 1:18
Galatians 5:11
Galatians 6:12
Galatians 6:14
Philippians 3:18
Colossians 2:14 – Nailing the law to the cross symbolically canceled it and made it of no effect.
Christ bore His own cross and each must bear his own cross to be saved.
Matthew 10:38
Luke 9:23
Luke 14:27
“What cross are we to take up and bear?” Let us look at Luke 9:23 again. If one comes to Jesus, he denies self, takes up his cross, and follows Jesus. Thus, one follows Jesus by denying self and following Jesus.
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April 13, 2014My Attitude Toward God in Good Times and Bad
Deuteronomy 8
Proverbs 30:7-9 – Give me neither poverty nor riches.
In times of need … trust in God.
Deuteronomy 8:2-6
Numbers 11:1-6
There is value in living through the lean times and learning to appreciate all the small blessings from God.
Philippians 4:10-13 – This is the attitude we want to have! We should be content in whatever state we are in.
Philippians 1:12-14
It’s in the dark days that we fall in love with the light.
In times of plenty … do not forget God.
Deuteronomy 8:10-14
II Chronicles 12:1; 26:16 – The danger of gaining power and pride.
Proverbs 16:18
I Timothy 6:17-19 – Do not be conceited.
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April 13, 2014Mark, Part 10
Mark 9:49 – Everyone will face temptation and sin.
Mark 9:50 – We are to be properly seasoned as sacrifices to God.
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April 09, 2014Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, Part 10
Lesson 5: Wisdom Psalms
Purpose
To teach and instruct; tell coming generations about God (Psalm 32:8; 49:3; 78:1,4)
Calls to action in Psalms
Psalm 37:8,27 – cease from anger and wrath; do not worry; depart from evil
Psalm 112:9 – give freely to the poor
Psalm 119:1 – be blameless; walk in the way of the Lord
Psalm 119:9 – keep your way pure; walk according to God’s word
Fearing God and keeping His commandments brings about blessings. Psalm 1:3; 73:24; 112:1
Structure
Wisdom psalms have a variety of structures, so we will look at the unique structure of Psalm 119.
Psalm 119 is an acrostic poem. It is divided into 22 sections of 8 lines each. Each section is named for a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Each line in that section starts with the same letter.
Seven other psalms, Proverbs 31, Lamentations 1-4, and Nahum all contain at least partial acrostics.
God’s law is referenced in nearly every verse of Psalm 119.
Key features
Phrasing is similar in many passages, including:
Psalm 37:16 / Proverbs 15:16 – Better is … than …
Psalm 128:1 / Proverbs 3:13 – How blessed is …
Psalm 32:9 / Proverbs 25:8 – Do not … otherwise …
Psalm 49:1 / Proverbs 22:17 – Hear this …
All of these impart wisdom and try to show the importance and superiority of God’s way.
Example
Psalm 73
Psalm 73:1-9 – Complaint
Psalm 73:10-14 – Lament
Psalm 73:15-20 – Seeing the truth of the matter
Psalm 73:21-24 – God guides me
Psalm 73:25-28 – Rejoicing in a relationship with God
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April 06, 2014Turning My Life Around, Part 2: Putting On the New Self
Ephesians 4:20-24
Education
Forgiveness and righteousness lead to life
Romans 6:4-7, 20-23 – Living in sin leads to death. Living righteously leads to life.
Attitude
Constantly renewing ourselves to be more like Deity
Colossians 3:10
Ephesians 4:23-24
Ephesians 5:1-2 – Imitate God!
Colossians 3:17
Action
Instruments of righteousness
Romans 6:12-13
Speak truth!
Only speak what is good for edification.
Colossians 3:1-3 – Set your mind on things above.
Colossians 3:15 - “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.”
Colossians 3:12
Ephesians 4:22,24 – We are new people!
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April 06, 2014Mark, Part 9
Mark 8:38 – We must never let ourselves be ashamed of Jesus. See also I Thessalonians 4:13-18.
Mark 9:1 – This should really be Mark 8 verse 39. Putting a chapter division before this verse does not make sense.
This verse shows conclusively that the kingdom of God has already come. See Acts 2:30-36.
Mark 9:2-3 – Jesus is transfigured.
Mark 9:4-8 – Moses and Elijah appear to speak with Jesus.
Mark 9:29 – This could mean that the disciples had not properly dedicated themselves with prayer and fasting before attempting to cast this demon out.
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April 02, 2014Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, Part 9
Royal psalms
Purpose
Psalm 2 – The Son of God is singled out to receive a particular blessing from God. He will receive the nations as an inheritance and reign over them.
Psalm 18 – David emphasizes God’s lovingkindness toward him.
Psalm 20 – The people asked for help in times of trouble on behalf of the king.
Psalm 21 – The king would obtain his glory through God’s salvation.
Psalm 101 – David promises to be a blameless king.
Structure
Psalm 18
Thanksgiving psalm
Psalm 89
Psalm 89:5,11 – Creation
Psalm 89:30-32 – Prophetic warning
Psalm 89:46-52 - Lament
Key features
Psalm 18 – A forward-looking psalm (see last line).
Psalm 110
Psalm 110:1 – See Matthew 22:41-46; Acts 2:34-36.
Psalm 110:4 – See Hebrews 5:6; 7:17,21 – This applies to Jesus
Example
Psalm 72
Possibly Solomon is speaking here and addressing God.
Solomon requests that he be able to judge with righteousness and rule well.
The people would be blessed with justice and prosperity if the king ruled well.
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March 30, 2014Sins That Beheaded John the Baptist
Mark 6:14-28
A rash promise
James 1:19 – Think before you speak!
Colossians 4:6 – Select your words carefully.
This is especially important in the parent/child relationship.
A rash promise should be repented of.
There have been cases where someone divorced unscripturally and remarried, but was then afraid of breaking the second marriage on learning the truth about God’s marriage law because he would have to break his marriage promise. He had no right to make that promise and so should repent of it.
A spineless man (Mark 6:26)
A dancing daughter
This dancing was designed to inflame the passions and lusts of those in attendance.
An adulterous marriage
Leviticus 18:16; 20:21 – The marriage law of Herod’s day.
Matthew 19:9 – The marriage law of our day.
There was just one thing that led to John’s death.
He had courage to preach God’s truth without fear, even to Herod who had power to put him to death.
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