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  • Luke 19:1-10
    Introduction
    • Luke 19:8 – Zaccheus made a radical turn toward God. This is a great story of repentance.
      • I may be misunderstanding repentance.
      I may thing it’s just a one-time thing.
      • Everybody who has sinned needs to repent – and we’ve all sinned!
      • Acts 8:13-22
      • Romans 1:7; 6:3
      • II Corinthians 7:8-9 – They needed to repent again!
      • Revelation 2:5, 16, 22; 3:3, 19
      • God offers grace, but we must repent!
        • I may not realize I need to grow.
        • Ephesians 4:1-3
        • John 8:11; Luke 22:32 – God told people to grow!
        • We can’t just say, “This is the way I am.”
        • Acts 17:30
        • I Corinthians 6:9-11 – These were hard changes to make!
          • I may not ever really commit.
          • Acts 26:19-20
          • Acts 2:41, 44 – Why didn’t they all obey?
          • John 3:5-10
            • 29 min
          • Hebrews, Part 5
            • Hebrews 4:15 – Jesus can be touched by our infirmities because He was tempted like we are, yet never sinned.
            • Hebrews 4:16 – Because Jesus endured temptation, we know that He understands us and can approach Him with confidence.
            • Hebrews 5:5 – Compare Acts 13:32-33. Thi sis referring to Jesus’ resurrection – not His birth.
            • Hebrews 5:6 – See Psalms 110:4.
            • Hebrews 5:7 – Jesus was clearly not praying that He would not die because it says His prayer was heard. The Father was able to save Him from physical death and Jesus was resurrected. Jesus was evidently praying that the time on the cross would be short, which it was (six hours rather than multiple days as was often the case for crucifixion). See Matthew 26:39-42; John 12:27; Acts 27:9; James 1:10.
              • 46 min
            • Relationships, Part 4
              Relationships affected by work
              Do you think work ethic has changed in America?
              • Galatians 2:20
              • Proverbs 30:8-9
                • How does a good, strong work ethic affect my relationships with others?
                • Genesis 2:15 – Work was part of God’s plan from the beginning!
                • Psalm 128:1-2
                • Ephesians 4:28 – Work so that you have something to share with others.
                • I Timothy 6:17-19
                  • What if I’m lazy and don’t work enough? How does that affect my relationships?
                  • II Thessalonians 3:6-12; II Thessalonians 2:2 – God expects us to work!
                  • I Timothy 5:8
                  • Proverbs 21:25-26
                    • What if I’m alcoholic or materialistic? How does that affect my relationships?
                    • Luke 3:10-14
                    • James 3:13-18
                    • I Timothy 6:9-11
                    • Proverbs 15:16-17
                      • 41 min
                    • Paul Was Not a Good Father
                      Introduction
                      • The Bible shows us the importance of good fathers.
                        • Paul
                        • Paul was not a father, but he was a tremendous servant to God.
                        • I Corinthians 7:32-34, 18-21
                        • I Corinthians 12:4-31
                        • Romans 12:3-5, 1
                          • Serving God vs. using my gifts
                          Serving God less
                          Serving God more
                          Using my gifts more
                          Distraction Galatians 1:14 Philippians 3:4-6 Saul before his conversion.
                          Desire I Corinthians 3:6, 10 Galatians 2:7-9 Paul planted, Apollos watered. Peter, the common man, was apostle for the Jews. Paul, the Jew of the Jews, was apostle for the Gentiles.
                          Using my gifts less
                          Drudgery Romans 7:21-24 Titus 3:3 Sin, selfish desires.
                          Disinterest, discipline II Corinthians 12:8 Thorn in the flesh.
                          • Philippians 3:14-17 – What should you do if your gifts are not fully developed for serving God? Find a mentor to help and grow it!
                          • Serving God is not so much about what we want as it is about what He has given us.
                          • Romans 12:9-21
                          • Matthew 25:15 – There was a five-talent man before he had five talents.
                          • I Corinthians 7:7, 18
                          • I Corinthians 14:12 – Whatever abilities you have, use them to serve God!
                            • Action items!
                            • Evaluate yourself
                              • Identify your strengths
                                • Clifton Strengthsfinder
                                • Isaiah 40:29-31
                                • Look for and make opportunities to use and build on your strengths.
                                • Shore up your weaknesses, do your best.
                                • Evaluate your actions
                                  • How are you using your gifts? Are you investing them or burying them?
                                  • Go ALL IN.
                                    • Conclusion
                                    • Paul was not a biological father, but he was a father figure to many people in a spiritual sense.
                                    • Ephesians 4:11
                                      • 49 min
                                    • Hebrews, Part 4
                                      • Hebrews 4:1-16
                                      • Hebrews 4:1-2 – We must be careful to live faithfully so we can take advantage of this rest.
                                      • Hebrews 4:3 – The writer compares lack of faith now to the lack of faith of the Israelites (Hebrews 3:7-14) that caused God to make them wander in the wilderness for forty years, rather than entering God’s rest.
                                      • Hebrews 4:6-7 – There remains a rest for those who will serve God faithfully.
                                      • Hebrews 4:8 – Joshua has a rest to give the people, but it was far inferior to the rest Jesus would offer.
                                      • Hebrews 4:11-13 – The word of God can see through us like no one on earth can. God can see our disobedience even if it is hidden from men. “Division of soul and spirit” means dividing soul and dividing spirit – not separating them from each other.
                                      • Hebrews 4:14-16 – The incredible (Romans 7:25; 8:26-34) nature of our high priest, Jesus, is all the more reason to hold fast to our faith.
                                        • 46 min
                                      • Give Us a King
                                        Introduction
                                        • Why have churches departed from the pattern we see in scripture?
                                          • Drifting from God’s word
                                          • I Samuel 8:1-4 – The people recognized a need for improvement. They looked around and saw nations with kings that appeared to be thriving.
                                          • Why did Alexander Campbell push for the American Christian Missionary Society? He thought he perceived a need that was not being addressed.
                                          • But why was Israel week and oppressed? Not because they didn’t have a king, but because they were not obeying God. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.
                                            • Characteristics
                                            Also the Pattern in Scripture
                                            Authority
                                            II Timothy 2:2 – giving diligence Hebrews 5:14 – constant practice
                                            Name/description
                                            John 13:35 – identified as Christ’s by love for one another Philippians 4:1 – loving and longing for each other
                                            Man’s part in obtaining salvation
                                            Romans 3:23-24 – acknowledge sin and recognize grace as a gift Romans 10:1 – salvation of the lost is our heart’s desire and prayer
                                            Manner of worship and activities of the assembly
                                            Acts 2:42 – continued devotion Hebrews 12:28 – grateful worship, with reverence and awe
                                            Work
                                            I Thessalonians 1:8 – sounding forth the word Acts 2:44-45 – selling and sharing Matthew 18:15 – discipline to gain the brother
                                            Organization
                                            Hebrews 13:17 – obey those watching over our souls Acts 2:46 – breaking bread from house to house
                                            32 min
                                          • Relationships, Part 3
                                            Boyfriend and girlfriend, continued:
                                            Look for someone who loves God and others
                                            • Matthew 22:36-40
                                              • Respects God’s word enough to actually obey it
                                              • I John 5:2-3
                                              • Luke 6:46-49
                                              • Mark 10:11-12
                                                • Grows and works on weaknesses
                                                • I John 1:8
                                                • How do you handle weaknesses and sin?
                                                • Acts 5:29 – Peter showed tremendous growth.
                                                • Acts 9:20 – Paul was a great example of positive change and spiritual growth.
                                                • II Timothy 4:7
                                                  • Treats people well
                                                  • Luke 10:33-35 – The example of the good Samaritan.
                                                  • Ephesians 4:31-32
                                                  • Galatian 5:22
                                                    • Demonstrates humility
                                                    • Psalms 51:16-17
                                                    • Ephesians 5:22-27 – A husband should be prepared to sacrifice himself for the spiritual betterment of his wife.
                                                    • Colossians 3:12-14
                                                      • Communicates well
                                                      • James 1:19
                                                      • Proverbs 15:1-2, 28
                                                      • Proverbs 12:18 – Good can come from talking!
                                                      • Proverbs 17:27 – Restraining your words can also be good!
                                                        • 41 min
                                                      • Love for Souls, Part 2
                                                        Introduction
                                                        • James 5:19-20
                                                          • Notice!
                                                          • Philippians 2:4-7
                                                          • We need to get out of our own busy schedules and notice others who may need help.
                                                          • II Corinthians 11:28-29 – Do I have intense concern for those led into sin?
                                                          • Luke 15 – The end goal is to help sinners repent!
                                                          • Attendance: Hebrews 10:25
                                                          • Observation: Acts 15:36
                                                          • Do this: Scroll through the directory this week.
                                                            • Encourage!
                                                            • Acts 14:1-3
                                                            • I Thessalonians 5:14
                                                            • Do this: Contact a member and encourage them.
                                                            • Three ways to encourage:
                                                              • God’s people: Romans 1:12; I Corinthians 16:5-7; III John 1:14
                                                              • God’s worship: Acts 2:42; Ephesians 5:19
                                                              • God’s word: Mark 6:34; Romans 10:17
                                                                • 29 min
                                                              • Hebrews, Part 3
                                                                • Hebrews 3:1-6 – Jesus is a better keeper of God’s house than Moses was.
                                                                  • Hebrews 3:3-4 – God built the house. See John 1:1.
                                                                  • Hebrews 3:5 – Moses was a faithful servant to God. See Hebrews 10:1-10. Part of his service was testifying about the things that would come later (Jesus and the New Covenant).
                                                                  • Hebrews 3:6 – Moses kept God’s house as a servant, but Jesus kept God’s house as a son.
                                                                  • Hebrews 3:7-11 – If we harden our hearts and do not believe, we will also not enter the promised land.
                                                                  • Hebrews 3:12-13 – We must be careful not to let an unbelieving heart lead us to fall away from Christ.
                                                                  • Hebrews 3:14-15 – To hear God and do what He says is to not harden your heart to God.
                                                                  • Hebrews 3:18-19 – See Matthew 7:21; Acts 22:16. Paul called on the name of the Lord by doing what He said. The Israelites could not enter Canaan because of unbelief.
                                                                    • 45 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…