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- The First SinIntroduction
- Genesis 3:1-7
We must learn to be content with the blessings we have.- Genesis 2:9
- Even focused on the good in the sin.
- Genesis 2:8-18 – Look at where Adam and Eve lived! They had everything they needed! Why not be content with this?
- Philippians 4:11-13 – Paul learned to be content in whatever situation he was in.
We should be scared of sin’s consequences.- We don’t know how sin might hurt.
- Genesis 3:7-11 – They had a changed attitude about self (shame) and blamed each other.
- We don’t know who sin might hurt.
- Eve’s sin drew in Adam as well.
- We don’t know how long sin might hurt.
- Genesis 3:16-24 – The rest of their lives were changed!
God provides hope!- Genesis 3:9, 15 – God was alluding to the coming of Jesus.
- Galatians 4:4
27 min - Relationships, Part 2Boyfriend and girlfriend, continuedListen to people around you who are spiritually wise.
- Titus 2:3-5
- Philippians 3:17
- Proverbs 12:15; 13:10
- Psalms 119:97-99 – All human advice has the potential to be flawed.
- Leviticus 19:32
There’s no such thing as a soul mate.- If I start having trouble in my marriage and start doubting that my spouse is my soul mate, this line of thinking could cause me to seek another.
- Titus 2:3-4
- Ephesians 5:25
- Whoever I choose to be married to, I have to make it work!
- Romans 5:8
Beware of infatuation.Am I equating physical attraction with true love?- II Samuel 13:1-6, 11-17 – Amnon acts on his infatuation with Tamar. Any time we stray from God’s plan, we are setting ourselves up for trouble.
- Genesis 39:6-15, 20 – Potiphar’s wife is infatuated with Joseph.
Am I just in love with being in love?- I Kings 11:1-3; Ecclesiastes 2:8
42 min - 34 min
- 45 min
- 29 min
- Relationships, Part 1IntroductionLove your neighbor
- Matthew 22:39-40
- James 2:8-9; Luke 10:29, 33, 36
- I John 4:20-21
- Titus 2:4
- Titus 2:9-10
Our lives are full of relationships- Noah
- Job
Relationships are powerful- I Kings 21:25 – Jezebel incited Ahab to evil.
- I Peter 3:1-2 – Wives can be great influences on husbands.
Boyfriend and girlfriendListen to the objective truth of the Bible- Proverbs 1:1-7 – You need God!
- Judges 16:4-6, 15-17 – Samson loved her, but we have no evidence she loved him also! Her questions should have been red flags to him, but he did not pay attention because he was in love.
- Judges 14:16-18 – This had happened to Samson before!
- Hebrews 13:4
- I Peter 4:3
- Psalms 119:9-16
- Matthew 10:16 – This principle may also apply in the area of relationships.
41 min - What Tanner and I Learned from Teaching Your KidsIntroduction
- Matthew 19:13-15
Kids are extremely practical.- James 1:21-22, 25-27
- Acts 17:18, 21, 30-32
- Kids look for immediate applications of Bible principles.
Their prayers are eager, thankful, and detailed.- Mark 1:35; 6:46; 14:32
- Philippians 1:3-4
- I Thessalonians 5:17-18
- Matthew 6:9-13
- Kids can teach us a lot about how to pray!
They are sharp!- Matthew 21:14-16
- Hebrews 12:1, 11
- I Peter 5:8
- II Corinthians 7:8-9
We have excellent Bible class teachers here!- Acts 20:28
33 min - Hebrews, Part 1Introduction to the book
- The author is the Holy Spirit (I Corinthians 2:13-14)
- John 14:26; 16:13
- The Holy Spirit inspired men with the very words to speak.
- The writer could be Paul, but it is difficult to tell for sure.
- The Holy Spirit is the author, so determining the writer is not hugely important.
- The letter was written from Rome to Hebrew Christians.
- Hebrews 13:10
Overview of the book- Jesus is superior
- Jesus is a better spokesman than the prophets.
- Jesus has a better name than the prophets.
- Jesus is a better builder than Moses.
- Jesus gives a better rest than Joshua.
- Jesus is a better high priest than Aaron.
- A superior workman turns out a superior product. Thus, the New Covenant is superior to the Old Covenant.
- Hebrews 8:6
Notes on the text- Hebrews 1:4-7
- Jesus has a better position than the angels.
- Judges 13:20; Genesis 3
- Hebrews 1:8
- Daniel 2:44; Hebrews 12:28
- The kingdom of Jesus will never end.
- I Corinthians 15:25-28
- Hebrews 1:9
- John 1:1; Colossians 1:16
- Hebrews 1:13-14 – Some teach that all people have ministering angels that watch over them. This passage does not teach that, nor does it have anything to do with the functions of angels in the New Covenanent.
47 min - Humility Practice, Part 10Shine the spotlight on others
- Matthew 6:2, 5, 16 – The proud act is to bring attention to themselves.
- What if we don’t seek praise and people offer it anyway?
- Acts 3:12, 16 – Peter and John
- Acts 12:21-23 – King Herod
- Acts 14:11-14 – Paul and Barnabas
- I Corinthians 1:12-15; II Corinthians 12:9-10
- Revelation 4, 5 – Him who sits on the throne, and the Lamb
Wait- Matthew 4:1-11
- Satan appealed to pride in every one of his temptations.
- “If you are the Son of God…”
- Jesus waited
- He would miraculously create food on two recorded occasions – Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9; Matthew 15; Mark 8
- The angels did come and minister to Him (twice – here and in Gethsemane! Luke 22:43)
- He reigns as king over all the world.
- When is it hard to wait?
- Alternatives to waiting with humility
- Taking what we want now
- Waiting with complaining
- Who or what should we wait for?
- The Lord
- Each other
Waiting for each other- I Corinthians 11:33 – What is Paul talking about? How did pride factor into this situation?
- When do we have to?
- I Thessalonians 5:14 – with everyone
- II Timothy 2:24 – when arranged
- II Peter 3:9 – I need the Lord’s patience
Waiting on the Lord- Why can’t we wait on the Lord? Why do we get impatient?
- II Kings 6:33-7:2, 17 – Lack of faith
- Lamentations 3:24-26 – What if we waited instead?
- Psalms 25:2-3, 20-21
- Proverbs 20:22
- Isaiah 40:30-31
- I Peter 5:3-10
Conclusion- Some of the worst of the worst
- I Kings 21:27-29 – Ahab humbled himself
- II Chronicles 33:12-13 – Manasseh humbled himself
- Daniel 4:34-37 – Nebuchadnezzar
- Romans 12:3 – “sound judgment” is the same word as “sane”
41 min - The FaithIntroduction
- Galatians 2:20
- Romans 1:17
- The world is full of people who believe in Jesus, but don’t believe Jesus.
- John 6:35
- Ephesians 2:10
Paul’s saving faith- I Timothy 1:12 – Paul believed Jesus.
- Romans 4:12
- Genesis 22:1-12; Hebrews 11:17-18 – Abraham believed God.
Saving faith in the book of Romans- Romans 16:26
- Ezekiel 3:11 – God has no pleasure in the death of the wicked.
- I Timothy 2:4
- Luke 15 – Parables about the lost being saved.
- John 12:27
When Christ lives in me, I will teach what He taught, and do what He says.- Luke 6:48
- Ephesians 5:26-28
- II John 1:2
- Matthew 15:9
- Ephesians 2:10
- Acts 2:42
- I Timothy 2:8
- Acts 20:7
- Philippians 4:15-16
- Colossians 3:16
- Matthew 26:26-29
If Christ lives in me, I will teach others that the local church must do only the things Christ authorized it to do.- I Corinthians 7:2-14 – Preachers should be supported for their work.
- Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:2
- I Corinthians 5:1-8
If Christ lives in me, I will not teach that others can be saved without the Word of Jesus.- John 16:13
- Romans 10:17
- Matthew 10:32
Conclusion- Galatians 2:20
44 min
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