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  • Lessons from Geese
    • Proverbs 6:6-11
    • Matthew 6:26-29
    • Geese practice synergy.
      • Mark 6:7; Luke 10:1; Ecclesiastes 4:9 – The value of working together.
      • Geese benefit from mutual edification.
        • Hebrews 3:12-14; 10:24-25 – We benefit from the encouragement of fellow Christians.
        • Geese share the burden.
          • Ephesians 4:16 – We should all share in the work.
          • Geese encourage those that lead.
            • We must make sure that our honking is encouraging!
            • Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 4:6
            • Geese care for one another.
              • Ecclesiastes 4:10; Galatians 6:1-2 – We must stand with our fellow Christians when times are tough.
                • 30 min
              • Connecting to the Past, Part 2: Sacrifices for Sin
                • Hebrews 9-10
                • We have complete forgiveness of sins and freedom from guilt!
                  • Hebrews 10:1-17 – The old law and sacrifices did not allow for sins to be forgiven.
                  • Once forgiven, God no longer remembers our sins.
                  • Matthew 14:1-2
                  • Proverbs 28:1 – Living a guilty life is miserable!
                  • It motivates us to serve!
                    • Hebrews 9:1,11; 8:2; 9:12; 5:9; 9:13-14
                    • Hebrews 10:19-25; Titus 2:14
                    • Galatians 5:22-23
                    • Hebrews 10:26-27 – We must not reject Jesus’ sacrifice!
                      • 30 min
                    • The Work of Local Churches, Part 12
                      • Notice that in all 9 passages which have to do with a church providing material goods, the ones receiving those goods were needy Christians.
                        • To say it another way, in every instance of a church using the Lord’s money to relieve those who were poor, it was limited to Christians who were poor.
                        • Sometimes this is called “limited benevolence.”
                        • Consider some arguments which have been made:
                          • Acts 2:46 - “The early church broke bread from house to house.”
                            • Some argue that the early Christians were living in a communal fashion through the church treasury.
                            • This is not a valid conclusion. They could have simply been sharing meals with each other.
                            • James 1:27 - “Can’t the church practice pure and undefiled religion?”
                              • This verse is talking about individual responsibilities.
                              • Compare this verse to I Timothy 5:16.
                              • Luke 10:30-37 - “Jesus taught us to do the same as the good Samaritan.”
                                • This is directed to individuals, not churches.
                                • II Corinthians 9:13 - “Paul said the money went to ‘them’ (needy saints) and to ‘all’ (others).”
                                  • This interpretation conflicts with other passages where it is repeatedly stated that this money was for the saints.
                                    • 30 min
                                  • Fruit of the Spirit: Patience
                                    • God is the ultimate example of patience (Romans 2:4; I Peter 3:20). Imagine if God had absolutely no patience with us. How would that change things for us (II Peter 3:9,15)?
                                    • Regarding a number of qualities in the Bible, we receive the benefit from God and then are to turn around and exhibit that quality ourselves. For example, we are forgiven by God, and thus we turn around and forgive others (Matthew 18:21-35). Such is the case with patience. God is patient with us; we should be patient with others. You might say that Paul was a “product” of Christ’s patience (I Timothy 1:16). He turned around and became an example of patience to people like Timothy (II Timothy 3:10). The next time we’re having trouble being patient with someone, what should we call to mind?
                                    • I Thessalonians 5:14 – be patient with everyone. See also II Timothy 4:2.
                                    • Hebrews 6:11-15; James 5:7-11 – The people of old were great examples of longsuffering. What can we learn from them?
                                    • Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 1:11; 3:12-13 – commands to be patient.
                                    • What are the practical benefits or results of a Christian being truly longsuffering?
                                      • 30 min
                                    • Learning 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
                                                          • 30 min
                                                        • Christian 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
                                                                                                  • 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…