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- The People of GodPeople (made in the image of God)?
- Genesis 1:27; 5:1-3
- Genesis 9:6
- James 3:9
- In a sense, all people are people of God because He created us all. But God is looking for more than that!
… who descended from Abraham?- Genesis 12:1-3
- Exodus 19:5-6 – Among all the people, Israel would be His special nation. Through them, Jesus would come into the world.
- Galatians 3:16
- Matthew 3:9
… who knew what God says?- Luke 10:25-28 – Obedience is required!
- Romans 2:17-21 – Jews knew the law, but were they obeying it?
… who participate in acts of worship?- Isaiah 1:10-17
- Isaiah 29:13-14
- Hosea 6:6
- True worship is good, but many worship in vain.
… who avoid sin?- Matthew 25:24-30
- Luke 10:30-32 – The priest and Levite failed to love their neighbor when they had opportunity.
- I Thessalonians 5:22; 4:1
- Ephesians 5:15
Those who truly love God!More than simply being humans, God’s people are those who conform to His spiritual image.- Romans 8:29
- Colossians 3:9-11
- Ephesians 4:22
Regardless of lineage, God’s people are spiritual Jews.- Galatians 3:7-9
Deeper than external actions, God’s people are those who love Him and thus obey.- Deuteronomy 10:12-20
If I want to be one of the people of God, I need to give my heart and life completely to Him.
32 min - Relationships, Part 8Parent and child, continuedIntroduction
- God identifies Himself as our Father.
Exercise tender loveForgive- Isaiah 1:18; 59:1-2, 9, 15-16, 20 – When we were at our worst, God forgave us.
- Hebrews 10:29 – Sin is an insult to God. But even so, He offers us forgiveness.
- Should we not follow God’s example and be willing to forgive?
- We teach our children to own up to their mistakes and apologize, which is all part of the path to forgiveness.
- Acts 26:20
Encourage- I Thessalonians 2:5-12
- Parents should help and encourage their children.
- II Corinthians 7:16 – Would you say this to an unruly child?
- II Corinthians 8:7 – Paul is anticipating success!
- III John 1:1-4
- Look for ways to encourage your children!
39 min - Three Profound Facts About NoahIntroduction
- Genesis 6:9-13
Noah was different- Genesis 6:5; 7:1 – Noah was by himself in his righteousness, surrounded by a world of evil.
- Ezekiel 14:12-14 – Noah, Daniel, and Job stand out in the mind of God for their righteousness.
- II Peter 2:4-9
- Hebrews 11:7 – Noah’s obedience in building the ark condemned the world.
- It’s good to be different!
- II Corinthians 6:14-18
Noah built the ark before it rained- Genesis 6:8
Noah in GenesisUs in II PeterGenesis 6:8God extends grace!II Peter 3:9Genesis 6:13Judgment is coming!II Peter 3:10Genesis 6:14Prepare!II Peter 3:11Genesis 6:22Obedience and salvation!II Peter 3:14- Prepare before it’s too late!
- I Peter 3:18-22
- Matthew 24:36-39 – The people were surprised when the floods came. Everyone outside the ark had a moment when they realized it was too late.
- At judgment, all who are not saved will realize it is too late.
After everything, Noah worshiped God- Genesis 7:11; 8:13-14 – Noah and his family spent one year, ten days in the ark.
- Genesis 8:20 – Noah could have been bitter, but instead he worshiped God.
- Let bad things push you closer to God!
31 min - Hebrews, Part 10
- Hebrews 8:7-9:14
- In Hebrews 8, the writer is contrasting two covenants – not a covenant and a will. This is an important distinction.
- Hebrews 8:7 – If the first covenant could have accomplished everything God wanted, there would be no need for the new covenant (Romans 8:3). What the law could not do, God sent His Son to do. The law was not at fault in not doing what God wanted it to do. It was only at fault in not being able to do what Jesus alone could.
- Hebrews 8:8-12 – The quote here is from Jeremiah 31:31-34.
- Hebrews 8:10 – God’s people have His law in their hears and minds. That does not mean we walk in God’s law perfectly (I John 1:8-9). See Romans 4:12.
- Hebrews 8:12 – Once God forgives a sin, He no longer holds it against us.
- Hebrews 8:13 – When the new covenant came, the old covenant was no longer in effect and was ready to vanish away.
- Hebrews 9:1-5 – The old covenant required spiritual worship to be done in an earthly place (the tabernacle or temple). The new covenant prescribed spiritual service to be done in a holy place (the saved relationship). See Exodus 20:24.
- Hebrews 9:7 – See Leviticus 16:12-15 – rules for the day of atonement.
- Hebrews 9:13-14 – Christ’s blood is more effective for sanctification than the blood of bulls and goats.
46 min - What Should We Pray About Putin?Introduction
- I Timothy 2:1-3
It’s okay to pray for justice.- Genesis 9:3-6
- Exodus 20:13
- Exodus 21:12-17 – God does not condemn all killing. There is a distinction between murder, accidental killing, and capital punishment.
- Numbers 35:20-25
- Psalms 35; 58 – Imprecatory psalms, calling down curses on evil ones.
- Romans 13:3-4
- These passages don’t necessarily say that war is wrong. Governments should punish the evil and defend the innocent.
But what about…- Matthew 5:38-44?
- We must be willing to endure personal insults. But evil must still be stopped and punished.
- II Corinthians 10:3-6?
- Paul was not going to use physical weapons to fight a spiritual war.
Our deepest desire and prayer is salvation for all.- Ezekiel 18:20-23, 30-32
- II Peter 3:9
- I Timothy 2:3-4
33 min - Relationships, Part 7Parent and childTrain children to love God
- Matthew 22:36-40 – The ultimate goal we have for our children is for them to observe the two greatest commandments and love God and love others.
- I John 4:20
Love God yourself- Deuteronomy 6:1-9 – It starts with you! It can’t be a hypocritical thing.
- Proverbs 20:7 – It is a blessing to our children to walk in God’s way.
- Matthew 7:5 – Don’t be hypocritical! Be what you want your kids to be.
- II Timothy 1:5 – Timothy grew up with great spiritual influences in his mother and grandmother.
- Romans 2:24 – Try switching out the words “the Gentiles” for “your kids.” Don’t raise your children so that they harm the name of Christ.
- Hebrews 4:15; I Peter 2:21 – Christ left an example for us.
- Learning by example: Parents teach toddlers English by example – one of the most complex languages in the world! That’s how powerful teaching by example can be.
40 min - Partaking of the Lord's Supper Genuinely
Editor’s note: David has graciously allowed me to include a PDF version of the handout he mentions in this lesson. See the link under “Resource files for this lesson” above. Thanks, David! -MRW
Introduction- Mark 14:22-25
- I Corinthians 11:20-34 – It’s possible to partake of the Lord’s Supper incorrectly! This was happening in Corinth. We need to make sure we partake correctly.
HORROR at His pain- Matthew 26:27-28; 27:27-31; John 19:1
SORROW for my sin- Isaiah 53:5-6 – This is because of us!
GRATITUDE for salvation- Matthew 26:27-28
- I Corinthians 15:57
HONORED with fellowship- Matthew 26:29
- I Corinthians 10:14-22 – We have fellowship with God and with each other when we partake of the Lord’s Supper.
HOPE for the future- I Corinthians 11:26 – We will partake until the Lord comes again!
- Hebrews 9:28
31 min - Hebrews, Part 9
- Hebrews 7:4-8:7
- Hebrews 7:9-10 – This illustrates the greatness of Melchizedek. Even in Abraham’s time, his priesthood was greater than the priesthood of Levi, given that Levi in a sense gave tithes to Melchizedek, being still in the loins of Abraham.
- Hebrews 7:11-12 – Perfection could not be found under the Law of Moses, so there must necessarily be a change of law and priesthood.
- Hebrews 7:13-14 – For Jesus to serve as high priest, he had to operate under a new law and a new priesthood. Jesus was from the tribe of Judah – not Levi.
- Hebrews 7:16 – Jesus was a high priest after the order of Melchizedek not based on family descent but based on His indestructible life. This may imply that Melchizedek was a heavenly being taking the form of a man on earth.
- Hebrews 7:23-25 – Unlike human priests under the Law of Moses, Jesus serves as a high priest permanently.
- Hebrews 7:26 – Jesus is the best possible high priest – holy, innocent, and exalted.
- Hebrews 8:1-2 – Jesus serves as a high priest and ministers in the new tabernacle – the saved relationship. See Exodus 20:24. God recorded His name in the tabernacle and then the temple. Today, He records His name in the saved relationship, which is the new temple.
44 min - Four Qualities Displayed by DanielThe prophet Daniel
- Daniel obtained prominence and power – Daniel 1:3-6
- Preeminence among the wise men of Babylon – Daniel 1:17-20
- Power over all of Babylon – Daniel 2:48-49; 5:29
- Power over Medo-Persian empire – Daniel 6:1-3, 28
- How could he do this as a Jew in a pagan kingdom?
- Retaining his faith
- Doing so without compromise
Four qualities of DanielA man of purpose- “Daniel purposed in heart” – Daniel 1:8
- Young boy in a strange land
- Challenged to violate God’s law
- His purpose was to remain faithful to God
- God rewarded him with favor in sight of others – Daniel 1:9
- Much like He did for Joseph – Genesis 39:1-4, 21
- We all need to be people of purpose – Matthew 6:33
- Seek God’s will and live it in our lives
- We will have sufficiency in all things
A man of principle- Refused to compromise his convictions
- Young man – Daniel 1:8
- Refused to eat king’s meat
- Refused to drink his wine
- Older man, refused Belshazzar’s gifts – Daniel 5:13-17
- Refused to obey decree of Darius against God – Daniel 6:10
- Such people usually admired
- Outwardly admire
- Know who they can trust
- God accepts such people – Psalms 15:1-5
A man of purity- No fault found in him by his opponents
- Looked at his governmental affairs
- Found to be faithful, without negligence or corruption – Daniel 6:1-4
- Christians also must maintain purity of conduct
- I Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:6-8
- Young or old
- Must be examples of believers
- Regardless of status – Titus 2:9-10
A man of prayer- Devotion was well known – Daniel 6:5
- Its hallmark was his continued praying – Daniel 6:10
- Demonstrated humility – took to his knees
- Gave thanks – in face of persecution
- Was his custom over time
- Continued along with his success
- Christians should follow his example
- Always and with thanks – I Thessalonians 5:17-18
- Devotedly with thanks – Colossians 4:2
Daniel – an example for us- Do we live lives of:
- Purpose
- Principle
- Purity
- Prayer
41 min - The Rich Man and LazarusIntroduction
- The rich man and Lazarus: Luke 16:19-31
God expects us to take the opportunity to help others- Romans 2:6-8; Matthew 22:37-40 – What was the rich man seeking? Was he loving his neighbor?
- Galatians 6:9-10 – Don’t grow weary doing good.
- Matthew 25:14-30 – Our reward will depend on our use of the talents God has given us.
- Matthew 25:31-46 – Helping others is helping Christ.
God expects us to have compassion- Compassion is “suffering with one another.”
- Without compassion, it’s hard to see opportunities.
- Examples of God’s compassion: Psalms 86:15; 111:4; 145:8-9; 78:37-38
- Examples of Jesus’ compassion:
- Spiritual needs: Matthew 9:36; James 5:19-20
- Physical needs: Matthew 15:32; 20:34; I John 3:16-17; James 5:13-16
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