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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October 05, 2022Solomon
Solomon
II Samuel 12:24 – First mention of Solomon.
II Samuel 3:2-5 – Sons born to David.
II Chronicles 2:5 – God is the one who chose Solomon to succeed David as king.
I Kings 1:5-6 – David never rebuked Adonijah for attempting to usurp the throne.
I Kings 3:10-14 – Solomon asks for wisdom from God. Solomon’s annual income in gold alone was 25 tons, worth about $1.2 billion in today’s money. Solomon’s net worth was estimated at about $2.1 trillion.
I Kings 10:23
I Kings 10:6-9 – The report of the queen of Sheba.
I Kings 9:4-9 – God’s warning to Solomon if he departs from God’s commandments.
Proverbs 22:6 – Is this 100% foolproof? No, it is a general guideline.
Proverbs 4:20-27
Proverbs 10:16
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
Proverbs 11:6-10 – Activities of the righteous vs. wicked.
Proverbs 5:1-6 – Warnings about forbidden women (adultery, etc.).
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39min
October 02, 2022Psalm 62
“He only is my rock and salvation.” (Psalms 62:1-8)
Daniel 4:28-33 – Shouldn’t we learn the same lesson of humility that Nebuchadnezzar did? Proverbs 3:5
I Timothy 6:17 – Riches are uncertain.
Nothing on earth is secure like God is!
Psalms 62:3-4 – David had enemies all around.
John 16:33
Psalms 62:8 – See I Peter 5:7.
“You recompense a man according to his work.” (Psalms 62:9-12)
Proverbs 1:10-19 – Do not go in the way with the evil man.
Psalms 62:11-12 – God will make things right in the end!
Do I ever stop and take a good look at my life?
Mark 9:20-24 – “Help me with my unbelief!”
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23min
October 02, 2022The New Testament Church, Part 8
Introduction
Colossians 3:17
Local churches are authorized to provide for worship and edification, continued
Notice that New Testament churches were focused on spiritual edification
Not any type of edification is a work of the church.
There is a difference between edification and what might be done simultaneously with it.
Acts 2:46-47
Matthew 9:11
Local churches are authorized to provide for needy Christians
God authorized churches to provide for needy saints.
Acts 2:44-45
Acts 5:4
Acts 4:32-35
Acts 5:2
Acts 22:3 – “at the feet of Gamaliel”
Acts 6:1-3
Acts 11:27-30 – Some use this verse to argue for the sponsoring church arrangement, but that is not the arrangement we see in scripture.
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44min
September 28, 2022Esther
Esther
Background
The book is set in the capital city of the Persian Empire, Susa, east of the promised land and covers a period of about ten years.
Main characters
Esther
Haman – son of Hammedatha the Agagite (King Agag who was supposed to have been killed by King Saul).
Mordecai
Ahasuerus / Xerxes
Persian Empire
492-490 B.C. – Darius makes an effort to conquer Greece
480-479 B.C. – Xerxes starts second Greece campaign
The history is primarily from Herodotus’ 440-430 B.C. writiings.
Four capital cities: Pasargadae, Babylon, Susa, and Ecbatana
The removal of Vashti (Esther 1)
The king’s anger was long-lasting. It was about four years before Esther took over as queen.
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39min
September 25, 2022We read the gospel of John last week!
Introduction
John 21:20-25
John is unique among the gospels, describing many things the other gospels do not.
The Last Conversation
John 13-17
“Wash one another’s feet” (John 13:14)
John 13:5, 12-17
Jesus gave them an example of humble service.
The apostles were about to be in a position of authority and they needed to be humble.
Acts 10:25
Don’t I also need to be a humble servant?
Proverbs 21:4
“Take courage” (John 16:33)
John 16:33
John 15:18-20
The apostles would not have an easy job!
John 17:14
We must also take courage because our Savior has overcome the world.
I John 2:17
“He will guide you into all the truth” (John 16:13)
John 14:16
John 15:26
John 16:13
The apostles would have everything they needed to spread the gospel without error.
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25min
September 25, 2022The New Testament Church, Part 7
Local churches are authorized to provide for worship and edification, continued
The local church is a group designed for mutual encouragement as we serve God together, continued
Praying
John 11:42
Acts 12:5, 12
Acts 4:18, 21-24, 29, 31 – After praying they spoke with boldness.
There is benefit to praying with others!
Singing
Colossians 3:16
Assembling
Hebrews 10:24-25
Notice that New Testament churches were focused on spiritual edification.
Acts 20:32
I Corinthians 14:11-19 – People should understand what is going on in a worship service. It should be organized and not just chaos.
I Corinthians 11:26
II Timothy 4:2
Worship is not entertainment.
Ephesians 4:11-16
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42min
September 25, 2022Being a Welcoming Church
Introduction
I Corinthians 14:22-26
This starts with our attitude.
I Timothy 2:3-4; II Peter 3:9 – Do I have the same attitude as God that I want everyone to be saved?
Acts 26:24-29 – Paul doesn’t get offended at the insult and maintains a good attitude.
John 1:35-37; 3:26-30 – John was a good example. Christians are not in competition with each other. We’re all just trying to lead people to Jesus.
“This person has an eternal soul.” (John 5:28-29)
“I should take the initiative in loving my neighbor.” (Romans 5:8)
“I want to be an expert at love – just like my Father.” (I John 4:7-12)
What this looks like.
Be happy when people come!
Acts 11:13-14; 10:24; Luke 5:27-29 – Cornelius and Levi both invited others to meet Christ. We should have the same attitude!
Be kind!
II Timothy 2:24-26
Absorb inconveniences.
I Corinthians 9:19-22 – Paul’s attitude was that he would bend over backwards to help people learn the gospel.
Look at people the way God does.
Acts 9:11-16
Welcoming has its limits.
Colossians 3:9-10
Galatians 1:6-8; 4:16 – Paul would not change the gospel. His approach would change for different audiences, but not the underlying message.
Matthew 7:28-29
Titus 2:14-15 – This is always what our preaching should be.
Conclusion
I Corinthians 14:25 – Will our services honor God and edify us?
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33min
September 21, 2022Deborah
Deborah
She was a judge of Israel and prophetess, as well as military leader. She is one of the very few female prophets we read of.
She correctly prophesied the outcome of the battle between Israel and Sisera’s army.
Deborah and Barak then sang a song rejoicing in the deliverance God had granted them over Sisera and his army.
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39min
September 18, 2022Let's read the gospel of John this week!
What?
Three chapters a day for seven days, starting today.
John 1:1
Why?
Because Bible reading is really important and this can be a great way to give ourselves a jumpstart!
Deuteronomy 17:14-20 – Kings were to write a copy of God’s law and then read it!
Luke 4:16
I Timothy 4:13
Where?
At home.
Colossians 4:16
In a private Facebook group if you want.
Read the text first and then go to the group.
Who?
All of us
Psalms 119:18, 38, 72, 97-105
Get the kids involved!
Joshua 4:6-7 – Every child that saw this would ask about it and be reminded.
II Timothy 3:14
When?
Reading schedule:
Sunday: John 1-3
Monday: John 4-6
Tuesday: John 7-9
Wednesday: John 10-12
Thursday: John 13-15
Friday: John 16-18
Saturday: John 19-21
Luke 8:14 – The busy-ness of life can get in the way!
Luke 10:38-42
How?
Just John
Acts 17:11
Read only the text! Do not read commentaries or other people’s comments on the text.
“How does it read to you?”
Luke 10:25 – This is something we can understand.
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27min
September 18, 2022The New Testament Church, Part 6
Local churches are authorized to provide for the preaching of the gospel, continued
Observation: The gospel was taught.
II Corinthians 11:7
I Corinthians 15:1-5
Matthew 4:23
II Thessalonians 1:8
I Peter 4:17
Matthew 28:18 – Compare Mark 16:15-16.
It’s possible to think of the gospel as less than it is or more than it is. Many today see the church as a kind of community improvement project.
Romans 1:13
We have the joy of spreading God’s message to others.
Observation: Encouragement of preachers was important (not just money).
Acts 13:1, 2; 14:26-28
Local churches are authorized to provide for worship and edification
The local church is a group designed for mutual encouragement as we serve God together.
The benefit of a group.
I Corinthians 14:3-6, 12, 17, 26, 31
Atheist mega-churches?
Lord’s Supper
Acts 20:7, 16, 6 – Paul made extra effort to be with them.
Studying/preaching
I Corinthians 14:26
I Timothy 4:6, 16; II Timothy 4:1-5
Giving
I Corinthians 16:1-2; II Corinthians 8:1-7; 9:1-2
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45min

FAQs about ScriptureStream:

How many episodes does ScriptureStream have?

The podcast currently has 3,201 episodes available.