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ScriptureStream

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ScriptureStream episodes

  • I Had Rather Be a Doorkeeper in the House of My God
    • Psalm 84:10 - Can you truly say that you would rather be a doorkeeper in the hosue of God than anything else?
    • To sincerely and objectively make this statement demands at least four things:
      • Knowledge
      • Discernment
        • Isaiah 47:3 - Laws about nakedness
        • A positive choice
        • Humility
          • 30 min
        • James 2:23-3:13
          • James 2:25
            • Rahab was commended for her faith in accepting and sending out the spies, not for lying. Note that she wasalso not commended for being a harlot.
              • 30 min
            • How to Fight Lions
              • Trust in God
                • Daniel 6:4-23 - Daniel was saved from the lions by his faith in God.
                • Daniel 3:17-18 - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego
                • Psalms 119:97-110
                • Use God’s strength
                  • Judges 14:5-6
                  • There are simple things we can each do to learn and understand God’s Word:
                    • Read the Bible
                    • Read the context
                    • Harmonize
                    • Compare several translations
                    • Use a Greek dictionary
                    • Humbly draw a conclusion
                    • Apply what you’ve learned
                    • Resist
                      • James 4:7
                        • 30 min
                      • Prayer
                        • Prayer is one of the greatest privileges God has given His children.
                        • He speaks to us through His Son (Hebrews 1:1-2.
                        • His children speak to Him through His Son (I Timothy 2:5.
                        • “The Man, Christ Jesus” made this possible.
                        • He is mediator of the New Covenant (Hebrews 8:6.
                        • Thus we have access to Deity by means of Jesus’ death.
                        • The right of prayer cost heaven a terrific price.
                        • Elements of acceptable prayer:
                          • To Deity (Colossians 1:3
                          • Through our mediator, the MAN Jesus (I Timothy 2:5
                          • In faith (James 1:6-7
                          • If it be God’s will (James 5:14
                          • With the spirit and understanding (I Corinthians 14:15
                          • With right motives (James 4:3
                          • Be forgiving (Mark 11:25-26
                          • Be a doer of His will
                          • Pray frequently
                            • Continue instant in prayer (Romans 12:12
                            • Pray always (Ephesians 6:18
                            • Pray without ceasing (I Thessalonians 5:17
                            • Be importunate in prayer (Luke 11:1-8
                            • But how and whose prayer is answered?
                              • How?
                                • We can only know that which is revealed.
                                • In spiritual things (Luke 23:34
                                • In physical things (James 5:17-18
                                • Whose?
                                  • I Peter 3:12: If one is not a Christian, he is void of all spiritual blessings, including the right of prayer and the hope of eternal life.
                                    • 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…