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- 43 min
- Marriage MythsIntroduction
- Proverbs 23:23
- John 17:17
- Expectations about marriage are critically important.
Pessimistic – “Marriage is horrible.”- Genesis 1:26-31 – God’s creation is very good, including marriage!
- Genesis 29:20 – How good it feels to be in love!
- Proverbs 18:22; 19:14
- Ephesians 5:28, 33
Idealistic – “This will solve everything.”- You may still face money problems or depression.
- Your spouse is not your purpose in life.
- Acts 17:26-28 – God is our purpose in life.
- Luke 18:28-30
- Luke 20:34-36 – We can be happy in heaven without marriage.
- I Corinthians 7:1-9 – Being marriage won’t instantly cure lust and temptation.
- Romans 7:3 – Why is this verse here if marriage is the end of temptation?
- Ecclesiastes 5:10 – Getting a great job won’t necessarily solve your money problems.
- I Thessalonians 4:3
Materialistic – “Everything’s gotta look good.”- II Kings 9:30; I Kings 21:25 – Everything is not what it appears to be!
- Proverbs 31:30 – Fearing the Lord is what makes a good marriage.
- Proverbs 21:19
- John 2:1 – It’s about more than just the wedding.
- I Peter 3:3, 7-8
- Ephesians 5:25
Not a marriage myth: Optimistic – “Marriage takes work, but it’s a great relationship.”- Proverbs 31:10
32 min - Humility Practice, Part 9Notice your green grass
- Hebrews 13:5
- Luke 12:15-31
- Philippians 4:11-13 – Be content in whatever situation you find yourself in.
- Philippians 3:7-11
- What does contentment have to do with humility?
- I Timothy 6:6-11
- Exodus 20:17
- Colossians 3:5-6
- Hebrews 11:24-25
- Philippians 3:14
- Social media can be a breeding ground for discontentment.
- II Corinthians 12:9-10
Hold your tongue- James 3:2-12
- James 1:26
39 min - Church MembershipWhat is a church?
- A spiritual team working together in the things of Christ.
- Matthew 18:15-17
- Acts 4:32; 5:4
What about church membership?- I Corinthians 1:2; 5:1, 10, 12-13
- III John 1:9-10
- Acts 9:18, 26-28
- Acts 11:25-26
- Acts 13:1
- Acts 15:22
- What about college students? Join the church where you are while you’re there.
BenefitsObligationsEdification – Romans 1:11-12; 15:1-2; I Thessalonians 4:18; 5:11Teamwork – Ephesians 5:18-19Accountability – Titus 1:5, 9; I Peter 5:2; Hebrews 13:17Initiative – Romans 12:10; 15:1429 min - 43 min
- Love for SoulsIntroduction
- Matthew 22:35-40; 16:24-27 – Love your neighbor; there is nothing more valuable than a soul.
Every soul must be valuedThe saved – need edification- I Thessalonians 1:1-7
- II Thessalonians 1:1-4
- Why spend time writing to people who are already saved? Because they needed to continue to grow.
- I Thessalonians 4:1
- II John 1:1-2, 4-11 – Saved people need to be warned and encouraged.
- Acts 14:21-22
The straying – need restoration- James 5:19-20 – There’s no greater help we can give someone than to turn their soul back to God!
- Hebrews 3:7-13 – Don’t let this happen to you!
- Hebrews 4:2-3, 11
- Hebrews 10:24-25
The lost – need conversion- Romans 15:20
- Acts 8:4
- Acts 19:1-5 – These people were already spiritually minded, but didn’t have all the information yet.
Getting better at loving soulsOpen your eyes- John 4:35
Gladly spend and be spent- II Corinthians 12:14-15
Develop skills- Acts 11:22-23
- We may need to expand our spiritual skill set.
34 min - Humility Practice, Part 8Introduction
- Tonight, we’ll be continuing our study on humility, looking at Chapters 20-22 of Humility Practice.
Chapter 20: Let it GoExamples in the Bible- Letting go in our context refers to getting over minor frustrations and inconveniences.
Joseph treating his brothers kindly despite their behavior towards him:- Genesis 50:20–21
Esau greets Jacob warmly, despite previously having his birthright swindled away from him:- Genesis 33:1–9
Paul refuses to take John Mark at first, but later gladly works with him:- Acts 15:36–39
- 2 Timothy 4:9–11
Jesus teaches on forgiveness- Matthew 18:21–22
- Luke 17:3–4
- Matthew 6:12–15
- If Jesus commanded this liberality of forgiveness, how could we dare to hold onto outrage over small slights?
Why is this a sign of humility?Anger can be a selfish thing. We want to be right and show that the other person is wrong and needs to make things right.
Letting go can seem like we are giving up on the issue – saying it doesn’t matter. Or that our emotions don’t matter.
Letting things go does not mean that we refuse to label sinful things as sinful. Jesus commanded forgiveness when people repent of their wrongs.
But when a thing is a small slight, let it go. Don’t hold it over the person’s head and require them to repent for every little thing.
How can we apply this ourselves?The golden rule- Matthew 7:12
Treat others with loveMatthew 22:37–40
Aim to see the best in others, assume the best about their intentions until you have reason not to, and above all, show love.
Humble yourself and leave room for God’s justice.
Remember all the times you have wronged others and appreciated it when they let it go, whether you knew about it or not!
Chapter 21: Deflect a ComplimentExamples in the BibleJoseph giving credit to God for interpretation of dreams- Genesis 41:15–16
Daniel crediting God for interpretation of dreams- Daniel 2:27–30
Peter points to God as the source of the healing power- Acts 3:12–16
Peter refuses worship- Acts 10:24–26
Paul points to God’s power- 1 Corinthians 2:1–5
Why is this a sign of humility?When offered a compliment, we selfishly want to revel in it. It feels good to get a compliment!
It is a good thing to give compliments genuinely and to receive them from others, but it can also make us prideful. This is something God hates! Proverbs 6:16–19
It shows humility to deal with a compliment gracefully and then immediately get back on an even keel. Don’t allow yourself to become prideful and revel in it. It’s easy to want to swim around in compliments like Scrooge McDuck!
How can we apply this ourselves?Do what the title of the chapter says: deflect the compliment!
Accept the compliment gracefully but remember the others who have been involved or helped in some way.
Remember who is ultimately responsible – God!
Find a way to be thankful and express humility instead of pride.
Chapter 22: WorshipExamples in the BibleIn the days of the Law of Moses, the Jews had a prescribed method of worship, which involved animal sacrifices and worship at the temple.
Today, we are governed by the New Covenant, in which Christians worship by singing praise to God, praying, observing the Lord’s Supper, and studying God’s word.
In worship, we are kneeling before God.- Psalm 95:6–7
David showed a great example of the right attitude to take in worship before God:- Psalm 8:1–4
Our worship is an offering to God- Romans 12:1
We worship God because He commands it and because it is good for us. God does not suffer without our worship:- Acts 17:24–25
Why is this a sign of humility?We are taking time to expressly put our focus on God – not ourselves.
Worship is not something that we do to entertain ourselves. It is a service to God.
In taking time to voluntarily worship God (He commands it, but does not force us to do it), we are resetting our perspective to be God-centered, not self-centered.
How can we apply this ourselves?Focus during worship. Think about what you are really doing. Focus on the words of the songs and the scriptures. Take the sermon to heart and see where you can improve your service to God.
Don’t use vain repetition. Matthew 6:7
Try to see things from God’s perspective.
Humble your heart. Remember that your worship is an offering to God.
38 min - Jesus Walking on WaterIntroduction
- Colossians 1:16-20
The miracle itself- John 6:15-21; Matthew 14:22-33
- This was an actual miracle, not just a dubious sighting. One of the witnesses even participated in the miracle!
- Jesus is worthy of our worship.
- Matthew 2:11; 28:9 – Jesus was worshiped from the beginning to the end of His life.
- Matthew 27:50-54 – Jesus is the Son of God!
- Revelation 1:5-7
The need to grow- Mark 6:45-52 – The disciples were astonished but had not learned from the miraculous feeding of the five thousand.
- John 6:12-15 – They still misunderstood the nature of the kingdom.
- Matthew 14:29
- The Bible shows us how inadequate we are. This should motivate us to do better!
- Matthew 15:2-3, 30
- Matthew 16:21
- We need to grow!
The priority of prayer- Mark 6:32-34, 42, 44-46 – Jesus sent them away so He could pray.
- Do I make prayer a priority like Jesus did?
- Romans 12:12
- Is what you are doing more important than what Jesus was doing?
- Matthew 6:7-9
- Don’t try to justify your lack of prayer with some bad excuse!
30 min - 46 min
- How Do I Help My Kids Develop Faith?Introduction
- I Peter 2:6
Get them in the Word- Romans 10:17 – Faith comes from hearing the Word.
- Psalms 102:25-27
- Proverbs 1:7 – We must always be learning!
- James 4:4 – There is a conflict between God and the world.
- These things come from the Bible, and it is our job to pass it on!
- Things you can do:
- Bring children to worship.
- Read the Bible to them. Help them read themselves.
Keep God front and center.- Mark 4:18-19 – Parents have to make God the priority.
- II Timothy 4:9-10 – We don’t want our children to desert God like Demas deserted Paul.
- Great youth groups don’t necessarily create faith.
- II Timothy 3:10-11 – It was good for Timothy to spend time with Paul, a veteran in God’s work.
- Psalms 95:1-3 – Values are communicated through joy. What are we joyful about?
Demonstrate genuine faith.- I Corinthians 4:14-17 – Be an example of faith!
- Confess your sins – James 5:16
- Enforce rules – Ephesians 6:1-3; Mark 10:21-22; Proverbs 3:12
- Making someone upset doesn’t mean you don’t love them.
- Who will teach our kids right from wrong, if not us?
- Be thankful – Colossians 3:15-16
Conclusion- Kids must develop their own faith. We can help them.
35 min
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