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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July 04, 2021Experimenting With the All-in-the-Morning Format
Is this authorized?
Mark 16:9; John 20:19; Acts 2:1, 41; I Corinthians 16:1; Acts 20:7 – The importance of the first day of the week. Only one day is specified as a special day under the New Covenant – the first day of the week.
I Corinthians 14:15
Colossians 3:16
Acts 20:7-12 – Are assemblies limited to certain hours? No.
Is this helpful?
I Corinthians 10:31, 23-24
Our purpose should be to glorify God and edify each other.
I Corinthians 11:20-22 – The same two principles applied to worship.
I Corinthians 14:1-4, 12, 26 – Let all things be done for edification.
The change in schedule is not an allowance for laziness!
Acts 2:42; 19:9; I Peter 2:2; Psalms 1:2 – God’s people desired to be zealous in study and worship.
More convenience does not make worship sinful.
Colossians 2:20-23 – Paul preached against the idea of depriving yourself to attain holiness.
Is this going to work?
Maintain brotherly love.
I Corinthians 13:1-3
Philippians 2:2-4
Give yourself a chance to get used to it.
Use the breaks.
Voice any concern with love.
I Peter 5:1-3
If this doesn’t work, blame David.
Conclusion
Hebrews 10:23-25
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June 30, 2021Christian Attitudes, Part 16
Where does forgiveness come from?
Combination
Change of mind (repentance)
Request
Desire to reconcile (Romans 12:18; II Peter 3:9; Colossians 3:12-13; Matthew 5:23-24
Accessibility to the one forgiving (II Corinthians 5:18-20; Matthew 11:28-30; 23:37)
What it is not
Quid pro quo (Colossians 3:12-13)
How did Jesus forgive us?
What did it cost Him?
What did He want in return? (Acts 17:24-25)
He wants our hearts and our love. He doesn’t need anything from us!
Forgetting
We remember our own sins (who can forget?)
Learn (James 1:2-3)
Gain strength against repeats.
Put them behind us – press on! (Philippians 3:13-14; I Timothy 1:12-14(
Avoiding the offender
Consider Peter and Jesus
On the water (Matthew 14:26-31)
Night of betrayal (Matthew 26:69-75)
Attitude toward Gentile Christians (Galatians 2:11-14)
Jesus’ forgiveness foreseen and planned for (Luke 22:31-32)
Relationship continually renewed
No demotion
Confidence given
For us toward others
We are not better than Jesus
Forgiveness for mending, not separating (Matthew 5:23-24)
His desire should be our desire
Making excuses for the forgiven
Accountable for their actions (Luke 19:8-9)
If forgiveness needed, offense must have occurred.
The devil didn’t make me do it.
Our attitude
Our great desire
For our forgiveness
To forgive others
Forgiving brethren
Ephesians 4:32
We should be willing to out to others (I Peter 1:17-21; Ephesians 3:8-12)
Be accessible so others can receive forgiveness (Revelation 3:20)
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June 27, 2021 What Did Thomas Miss?
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June 27, 2021 Entitlement
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June 27, 2021 What I Owe This Congregation
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June 23, 2021 Christian Attitudes, Part 15
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June 20, 2021Drawn to Jesus
Introduction
John 12:32 – People would be drawn to Jesus at His crucifixion.
John 12:12-36 – Context.
The world has always been drawn to Jesus.
His person
The character of Jesus draws people to Him.
His character was sinless.
II Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 5:14
I Peter 1:22 – We must reach toward the bar set by Jesus.
His disposition was that of love.
His message was that of hope.
I John 4:8
Mark 2:15
Matthew 9:36
He had a personal acquaintance with God the Father.
John 14:10-11
John 10:30
His miracles
Matthew 4:24
Matthew 8:27
John 6:19
Matthew 14:21
Mark 5:22
John 20:30-31 – We don’t have record of all of Jesus’ miracles.
His teaching
It was different than what the teachers of the time taught. This difference drew people to Him.
Matthew 7:28-29
Matthew 13:1-2
Mark 2:1-2
Matthew 5:1-12 – Attitudes of moral character.
His faithfulness
Jesus is trustworthy!
Romans 5:6-8 – If Jesus would die for us, we can trust that He will do what he promised.
Matthew 26:36-44 – Jesus was faithful to His Father’s plan so that we can live.
Matthew 27:29-31
Luke 22:63
Mark 15:15
Philippians 2:8
His resurrection
He was raised and never died again.
I Corinthians 15:1-8 – People saw Jesus on earth after His resurrection.
His words
They were words of eternal life.
Matthew 19:16
John 6:62-66, 26-27, 67-70 – Jesus had the words of eternal life!
John 8:24
Luke 13:3
Matthew 10:32
Romans 10:10
John 3:3
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June 20, 2021Job and Ecclesiastes, Part 8
Ecclesiastes 2:12-3:22
Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 – Following wisdom itself is helpful, but and end unto itself. See Ecclesiastes 9:13-16.
Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 – Hard work is not the secret to life either. Eventually the fruits of that labor will be left to someone else.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 – See Jude 1:22-23. Different times call for different ways to help others. Compare Paul’s words in I Corinthians 5:5 and II Corinthians 2:7.
Ecclesiastes 3:10 – God has given us our work to be busy with.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 – God allows us to glimpse eternity, but not see the full picture from end-to-end.
Ecclesiastes 3:17 – See Ecclesiastes 11:9; 12:14. God will judge at the end.
Ecclesiastes 3:18-22 – How miserable life is without God! Earthly pursuits don’t bring fulfillment. We must learn from Solomon’s experiences.
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June 20, 2021Bible 101: Bible Translations
Introduction
There are over 100 English translations of the Bible!
God intended for us to read and understand His word.
Matthew 24:15 – “let the reader understand”
Luke 10:26 – “how does it read”
Ephesians 3:4
Translating isn’t as simple as it sounds
No translation is inspired or perfect.
Example: Exodus 20:14 typo in “The Wicked Bible”, 1631 – “thou shalt commit adultery”
Languages change over time.
When the King James Version first became available, some criticized it for being too easy to understand!
There is usually no word-for-word correspondence.
Example: “Como se llama?” in Spanish:
“How yourself call?”
“How do you call yourself?” (Translation philosophy similar to the NASB.)
“What’s your name?” (Translation philosophy similar to the NIV.)
Grammar and word order are different.
Example: John 3:16
Word-for-word
Thought-for-thought
KJV
CSB
NLT
NASB
NIV
NCV
NKJV
NET
GNT
ASV
NAB
CEV
ESV
NRSV
NIrV
Word-for-word translations aim to closely reflect the original.
Preserve the Holy Spirit’s phrasing
I Kings 2:10 – ASV vs. NLT
I Thessalonians 2:12 – NKJV vs. NLT
Make it easier to notice repetition
“immediately” in Mark
“abide” in I John (Compare I John 2:24 in NASB vs. NLT)
Let readers interpret for themselves
I Thessalonians 4:3
Thought-for-thought translations aim to interpret the meaning of the original.
These translations are generally more readable and natural.
Acts 27:17 – Compare ESV vs NIV vs NLT.
Matthew 23:5 – Compare NASB vs NIV vs NLT.
Psalms 23:5 – Compare ESV vs. GNB.
My recommendation: Use several word-for-word translations as your main Bibles
KJV, NASB, NKJV, ASV, ESV
Compare some thought-for-thought translations to prompt deeper looks … just know what you’re reading!
I Timothy 5:22
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June 16, 2021Christian Attitudes, Part 14
Notes on attitude
Not a class on compliance
No denial or need to comply – it’s necessary!
Seeking motivating attitudes
Propel actions
Meditation and consideration
Last class
Husband’s attitudes toward his wife
Rooted in:
Love
Purpose
Service
Steadfastness
Sacrifice
Jesus: the comparison and example (Ephesians 5:25-32)
John 3:13
Luke 9:21
I Timothy 2:5-6 – Jesus gave Himself for us.
Husband’s role
Leader of his family – Ephesians 5:23
Position as head
Implies a following
Wife’s attitude toward husband
Who is the best leader?
Great follower
In subjection to:
Government authority – Romans 13:1-5
Family leaders set over us – Luke 2:51
Fellow workers in Christ – I Corinthians 16:15-16; Ephesians 5:21 (Galatians 2:4-5)
Our employers – Titus 2:9-10
Relationships of this life not undone under Christ
Qualities of a good follower
Strives for excellence – I Peter 2:12; Proverbs 31:10
Willing and eager to work – Proverbs 31:13
Ready to help – Proverbs 31:11
Trusted adviser
Assistant, aide
Optimistic toward the future – Proverbs 31:25
Accepts responsibility
Teaches from her experience to others – Titus 2:3-5
Respectful – Ephesians 5:33
Respectful
Has purpose – I Peter 3:1-6
In action (I Peter 3:2)
In attitude (I Peter 3:4)
In speech (I Peter 3:5-6 – direct and indirect)
How is it shown?
Treatment of husband
Treatment of his family
Treatment of other people (reflects on husband)
Doctrinal conflict
Underlying principal – God as ultimate authority
Supersedes all other considerations
Abigail and Nabal – I Samuel 25
Book of Daniel (Daniel 1, 3, 6)
Peter and John – Acts 5:29
Work with authority where able
Sway by behavior – I Peter 3:1-2
Husbands – lead gently
No conversions at the point of the sword
Don’t abuse your authority
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FAQs about ScriptureStream:

How many episodes does ScriptureStream have?

The podcast currently has 3,202 episodes available.