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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December 08, 2013 Indifference
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December 08, 2013 Journey to the Promised Land
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December 08, 2013 The Work of Local Churches, Part 11
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December 04, 2013 Christian Attitudes, Part 13
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December 01, 2013Learning From Visitors' Criticism
I Corinthians 9:11-12
“Hardly anyone talked to me. I felt like no one cared I was there.”
Truths we acknowledge
We’re not here to socialize
Friendliness is a 2-way street
But we should remember
Our love for others should be unmistakeable – Matthew 22:37-40
The gospel is for all – Matthew 11:2-5; 9:11-13; James 2:1-9
“The worship seemed so stiff and formal.”
Truths we acknowledge
God never called for emotionalism
All things must be done properly and in an orderly manner
But we should remember
We need to ignite some sincere emotion! - Malachi 2:1-2; Revelation 2:1-5
“The speaker sounded pretty narrow-minded.”
Truths we acknowledge
Jesus was “narrow-minded” in the sense that He would only teach the truth – Matthew 19:9-10; John 6:66
We can’t compromise truth
“Narrow-minded” could be said about virtually everyone
But we should remember
We should make it clear that we’re simply trying to understand and apply God’s law – I Corinthians 9:26-27; I Thessalonians 2:13
We must speak the truth in love – Ephesians 4:15; II Corinthians 2:4; 6:11; 7:2; 11:11; 12:14-15
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December 01, 2013Christian Attitudes, Part 12
Notes on Attitude
Not a class on compliance
No denial of need to comply
Looking for motivating attitudes to dwell on
To propel our actions
For our meditation and consideration
Holding our hearts to the task
Compliance the objective
Attitude is the force to propel us
Last Week – Main Text from Ephesians 5
Husbands’ attitudes towards their wives
Rooted in:
Love
Purpose
Service
Steadfastness
Sacrifice
Let “sacrifice” slip by. (Oops!)
Ephesians 5:25
The kind of sacrificial behavior as Jesus demonstrated
Gave up – John 3:13
Stepped down
Suffered – Luke 9:21-22
Gave all
Gave His life – I Timothy 2:5-6
How can these be demonstrated by a husband toward his wife?
Selflessness
Sacrifice
Overall role of husband is that of the leader of the family
Position is that of head
Position naturally implies that there is a following
Wife’s Attitudes Toward Her Husband
A leader of a “different kind”
The best leader is a great follower – is in subjection
To government authority – Romans 13:1-5
To family leaders over us – Luke 2:51
To fellow workers in Christ – I Corinthians 16:15-16 (Galatians 2:4-5)
To our employers – Titus 2:9-10
In other words, Christianity does not undo the relationships of this life – all subjective relationships continue – Ephesians 5:21
Qualities of a good follower (as a wife to a husband – Ephesians 5:22-24, 33)
Strives for excellence – I Peter 2:12; Proverbs 31:10
Willing and eager to work – Proverbs 31:13
Ready to help – trusted advisor, assistant, aide – Proverbs 31:11
Optimistic toward the future – Proverbs 31:25
Accepts responsibility
Teaches from her experience to others – Titus 2:3-5
By example
By instruction
Respectful – Ephesians 5:33
Has purpose – I Peter 3:1-6
What is it?
In action
In attitude
In speech
Direct
Indirect
How does one show it?
Treatment of husband
Treatment of other family
Treatment of all people
Attitude as State of Mind
State of mind that shapes actions
Can be changed
We are not slaves to our state of mind
We can master our state of mind
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November 27, 2013 Thankfulness
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November 24, 2013 The Spirit of Christ
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November 24, 2013Dull and Boring Services
Longing for milk
I Peter 2:1-3
Do you have the longing?
Sin and worldliness will weaken your appetite (Luke 8:15; I Corinthians 2:14-3:3)
Laziness will kill your longing ( I Corinthians 9:24-27)
Taste and see the Lord is good
People enjoy what they’ve been trained to appreciate – Psalms 34:8; 119:103
Remember what God offers in His Word – Psalms 119:18,25,28,38,52,165
The Naaman Complex
Our expectations and reality are out of sync – II Kings 5:14
Some want to be entertained by Jesus – Luke 23:6-12; II Corinthians 11:3
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November 24, 2013Christian Attitudes, Part 11
Last week
Subject of giving
Looked to Jesus for example of giving
Gave Himself - I Timothy 2:5-6
Left His place in Heaven - John 3:13
Served His creation - Matthew 20:25-28
Sacrificed His life – John 10:14-18
We look to the same example when studying husbands and wives.
The Likeness of Marriage to the Relationship Between Christ and His Church – Ephesians 5:25-33
Importance of marriage relationship
It is ordained by God
It requires a great and always growing knowledge of each other
It produces a family
It lasts for life
It is much like the most important spiritual relationship there is
Established in love
John 3:16
Ephesians 5:1-2
Maintained in purpose
Revelation 21:2
Ephesians 5:27
Colossians 1:21-22
Sustained in service
Romans 8:38-39
Hebrews 13:8
Sealed in sacrifice – Ephesians 5:25
Established in Love
Commandment – to love your wife
What kind of love? Agapeo – social, spiritual love; seeks the best for the object of the love
John 3:16
Romans 5:8
I John 4:8
Same as in Luke 10:25-37 – Compassionate, complete, unqualified love
Maintained in Purpose
What is the purpose? - Ephesians 5:27
Husband as leader (head)
Wife is to be in subjection to her husband – Colossians 3:18
What is a subject?
What is a sovereign?
Is the Christ-Church relationship similar?
Privilege or responsibility?
Quotes from Kings (I Kings 14:15-16; 22:51-53; II Kings 3:1-3; 10:31)
God held them to account for their leadership
Good/Poor leadership vs Effective/Ineffective leadership
Respect is important to the process – Ephesians 5:33
Wife is to respect her husband
She will be encouraged by her husband’s respect
Mutual respect is more attainable and sustainable
Gentleness – I Peter 3:7
Example of leading gently – Psalm 23
Be the leader. Lead. Be an example. Lead with kindness, compassion, respect, and love. Submission and respect will almost surely follow.
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FAQs about ScriptureStream:

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The podcast currently has 3,209 episodes available.