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- I Timothy 6:1-15
- I Timothy 6:1 - Perform an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay.
- I Timothy 6:2 are to be honorable in their dealings with each other.
- I Timothy 6:5 - Be careful of those who consider earthly gain to be godliness or that thing being godly is a way to physical gain.
- I Timothy 6:7 and Job’s response when his wife tells him to curse God and die.
- I Timothy 6:8
- I Timothy 6:1.
30 min - Mark 2:25-3:29
- Mark 2:25-26
- I Samuel 21:1-6
- Explanation 1: David sinned, and Jesus is exposing the inconsistency of the Pharisees for approving David but condemning Him.
- Explanation 2: David was innocent, and is a case in point that God’s laws should not be applied beyond what God intended.
- Either way, Jesus was pointing out the inconsistency of the Pharisees.
- Mark 3:1-5 - Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath. Jesus is grieved and angered by the hardness of heart of the Pharisees.
- Mark 3:13-19 - Jesus selects the 12 apostles.
- Mark 3:22-29 - The scribes accuse Jesus of using the power of Satan to cast out demons.
- Mark 3:28-29 - Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
30 min - Imputed Righteousness
- All have sinned. Romans 3:10-12
- This leaves us with four possibilities:
- No escape - not compatible witht he love of God
- Saved in sin - not compatible with the justice of God
- Lived so righteously that merits forgiveness - not possible
- God imputes righteousness - Romans 4:6-8
- This has two possibilities:
- God imputes righteousness without respect to what one does.
- God imputes righteousness with respect to what one does.
- This leaves two possibilities:
- Man lives so good that God counts him righteous because he has merited forgiveness.
- Because of man’s faith in Christ, God forgives him, i.e. imputes righteousness, to him. Romans 4:6-8
- This has two possibilities:
- God counts man righteous even though he is not truly righteous.
- God counts man righteous because God imputes righteousness unto him, forgives him, does not impute sin unto him.
- This leaves us one possibility:
- Man is not saved by his own righteousness, but by the mercy of God.
- Imputed righteousness does not mean that Christ’s personal righteousness is accounted as mine. It does mean that my unrighteousness has been seen and forgiven, as made possible by the sinless life and death of Christ and by my complete trust and reliance upon Him!
- Thus, God’s amazing grace is seen:
- In giving the gospel
- In His continued forgiveness to those who walk in the light (I John 1:7
- If we walk in the steps of that faith of Abraham, God will not impute sin unto us; rather He will forgive us - impute righteousness unto us. And being forgiven, we will be righteous by the grace of God.
30 min - Undeserved Love in a Marriage
- Defining “undeserved” love
- I Corinthians 13:4-8
- I John 3:16
- Romans 5:8 - God sent Jesus to die for us even though He had no reason to love us.
- Practicing undeserved love yourself
- Ephesians 5:25-27 - Jesus is the example of the kind of love husbands should show.
- It’s not about what’s fair! It’s about what’s loving.
- I Thessalonians 5:15 - Don’t repay evil for evil.
- Matthew 7:12 - the “golden rule”
- The effect of undeserved love on your spouse.
- I Peter 3:1-2
- Control the half of your marriage that you can control.
30 min - I Timothy 5:11-6:3
- All obligations grow out of relationships.
- The church’s obligation to widows
- The church is to be charged only if no family is available to care for her.
- Elders who rule well are to be honored.
- I Timothy 5:18 - Elders can be supported by the church if necessary.
- I Timothy 5:19-22, the elder can be removed from service.
- We are not to be partial toward elders.
- I Timothy 5:22
30 min - The "Walks" of Ephesians
- “Walk” defined
- [Peripateo] - physically in the gospels except for Mark 7:5
- Figuratively, signifying the whole round of activities of life
- Ephesians 2:2
- The condition of those outside of Christ based on their “walk”
- Ephesians 2:1 - dead
- Ephesians 2:3 - fulfilling own desire
- I John 2:16
- To “walk” as others showsa self-determination
- Proverbs 16:25 - There’s a way that seems right.
- Judges 17:6 - We are not to make our own decisions.
- Matthew 15:9 - Not following doctrines of men.
- Is our “walk” in accordance with God’s will, or our self-imposed righteousness?
- Are you “walking” in hopelessness?
- Ephesians 2:10
- The condition of those who have made a change in their “walk” unto that ordained, and worthy.
- Ephesians 2:8-9 - God’s grace recognized, and their own lack of power recognized.
- II Corinthians 5:17 - Have become a new creation in Christ
- Philippians 3:14 - And as Paul, have a new focus
- I John 4:5 - Not as the world, but called out of the world.
- Is your “walk” one that looks like the world, or is it distinct?
- Galatians 5:19-23 - Works of the flesh vs. works of the spirit
- Are we worthy to be called a Christian?
- Ephesians 5:2
- The “walk” above the baseness of life, as children of light
- Romans 12:1-2 - As Christ gave, we are to give - our time, resources, and love.
- Galatians 2:20 - Christ lives in the actions of His children
- Colossians 1:27 - They show forth the hope of glory
- Matthew 13:10-17 - They have the light - God’s word
- Do we show forth our light?
- Ephesians 5:15-16
- We are to walk circumspectly - [akribos] - accurately
- Colossians 3:17 - In accordance with God’s will
- II Timothy 2:15 - Handling aright the word
- Colossians 3:5-10 - Making proper application in life
- We are to walk in wisdom, not as fools - [asophos] - unwise
- I Peter 3:15 - Making preparation for the now
- II Peter 3:10-14 - Making preparation for the future
- How is your “walk”?
- Each day leads us closer to eternity.
- Each day places us closer or further from God.
- Each day we make a decision.
- What “walk” will you take?
30 min - The Anointed One
- Jesus the Christ (anointed) of prophecy
- Definition of anoint: Daniel 10:1
- Second definition: chrio
- More limited in use - Acts 10:38
- Used of Christ and of kings and priests
- Jesus the Christ (anointed) of fact
- It was testified that He was anointed - Acts 4:27
- The questions are:
- In what way did God anoint Jesus with the Holy Spirit?
- What effect did this have on Jesus?
- Remember the definition: I Samuel 9:15-16
- The anointing of Jesus as Son
- Fact: Jesus is the son of God - Luke 1:26-35
- Mary knew this because she was told - Luke 1:28-35
- How did others come to know that Jesus was the Son of God?
- Matthew 3:13-17 - Jesus is baptized by John
- John recognized purity - Matthew 3:13-14
- Jesus said that they must fulfill all righteousness - Matthew 3:15
- The Father of heaven breaks silence, and announces to all.
- When Jesus did this, heaven’s silence could not be constrained.
- The anointing of Jesus as lawgiver and prophet.
- Fact: Jesus is the great lawgiver and prophet - Deuteronomy 18:18-19
- Matthew 17:1-5 - Jesus is transfigured
- His appearance was changed, showing His anointing.
- Moses and Elijah were with Him.
- Present at this time was the lawgiver of God’s law, Moses. Exodus 20
- Also present, the prophet who fought against evil, Elijah - I Kings 18:21-f
- But the greatest of all was with them
- Peter speaks
- God breaks His silence once again.
- Jesus received nothing more than what He already was.
- God’s statement shows the authority in Christ.
- When Jesus did this, God’s silence would not be contained.
- The anointing of Jesus as the King
- Fact: Jesus is King - Jeremiah 23:5-6
- John 12:12-32 - Jesus enters Jerusalem as King
- Jesus is worshipped as King - John 12:12-13
- This was done in fulfillment of prophecy - John 12:14-16
- Jesus speaks of His death and resurrection.
- Jesus calls upon God to glorify His name. Heaven’s silence is broken again. John 12:38
- Jesus reveals this wasn’t done for Him.
- Jesus was anointed for what He already was.
- Jesus is the anointed of God
- Though men may say Jesus was just a man:
- God confirmed He was more on three occasions.
- Jesus confirmed it Himself. John 8:24
- Though men may say He was without power:
- God confirmed authority is in Him.
- Jesus confirmed it Himself. Matthew 11:27
30 min - The Account of David and Nathan
- II Samuel 11 - David’s sin
- II Samuel 12 - Nathan confronts David
- This lesson is not about the sinner or the sinner’s reaction.
- Nathan’s duty and desire
- Nathan had to confront the king of Israel.
- God is not a respecter of persons. Acts 10:34
- Nathan confronted one that needed the truth.
- As Paul confronted Agrippa - Acts 26:27
- Know this: Nathan is not the only one sent to speak truth.
- Some would say, “I’m not sticking my nose in their business” - I Thessalonians 4:11
- But this is a misapplication of the text - Note Ezekiel 33:7-9
- Our Nathan-like duty and desire
- Love one another - I Peter 1:22, in what way?
- The prodigal’s father showed great love - Luke 15:11-32
- Consider one another - Hebrews 10:24
- “Take careful note of each other’s spiritual welfare. It denotes attentive, continuous care.” - Vincent
- Provoke unto love and to good works - Hebrews 10:24
- “With a view to incitement, to stimulate…” - Vincent
- Warn the unruly - I Thessalonians 5:14
- Comfort the feebleminded (“fainthearted … those of little heart” - Vincent)
- Support the weak (“sustain the weak” - Vincent)
- Be patient to all - Galatians 6:1-10
- But - we are not to partake in their sins by allowance - I Timothy 5:22
- Mark the unruly - Romans 16:17
- Mark the faithful - Philippians 3:17
- Conclusion
- Everyone needs a Nathan
- Paul was a Nathan to Peter - Galatians 2:11-f
- Are you a Nathan?
30 min - 30 min
- The Gospel is For All
- The gospel is for all personalities
- Driver: Peter - Matthew 16:16
- Analytical: Paul - Romans 6:15-18; 7:15-f
- Expressive: Jude - Jude 1:11-18
- Amiable
- John - I John 2:10
- Philip - Acts 8:30
- The wisdom of man goes too far
- Man says truth is not absolute.
- Truth is based on each individual’s perspective. What may be truth for one is not for another. I Samuel 15:15-28
- Pilate held to this wisdom. John 18:38
- There is absolute truth. John 8:32
- There is a reason that truth is absolute.
- Jeremiah 10:23
- The truth concerning salvation
- Faith is a must. It is the truth from God. Romans 1:16-17
- Repentance is required. It is the truth from God. Luke 13:1-5
- Confession must be made. It is the truth from God. Romans 10:9-10
- Baptism is not an option. It is the truth from God. Acts 2:38
- The truth: you can’t be saved without it!
- The truth converning living our lives as a Christian
- Some have come to the point that organizational relationship places one in Christ.
- II Timothy 2:15
- The church saves no one. Acts 2:47
- Family lineage saves no one. Ezekiel 18:20
- Having our names in the directory does not place us in Christ. Hebrews 12:23
- The child of God is in Christ by truth. Colossians 1:21-23
- Conclusion
- The gospel is for all. I John 4:4
- The gospel can save all. I Timothy 2:4
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