We see here how Christian service is defined, described, and displayed. Scriptures for Study: Who is God calling “my servant” in Numbers 12:7 and 2 Samuel 7:8, and then “a servant” in Philippians 2:7? Continue

The precedent in John 15:13, the principle in our text, and the practice of this principle. Scriptures for Study: What do these Scriptures add to our study: Romans 12:9–10; 13:9–10; 1 Peter 3:8; 4:8.   Continue

The precedent in John 15:13, the principle in our text, and the practice of this principle. Scriptures for Study: What practical illustration does John offer of how to express our love for others in 3:17–18? Continue

The precedent in John 15:13, the principle in our text, and the practice of this principle. Scriptures for Study: A striking illustration of the operation of love for the brethren appears in Acts 11. What observations can you make? Continue

Trust in the Lord expresses our confidence, with all thine heart demonstrates our commitment, in all thy ways acknowledge him emphasizes our concession, and he shall direct thy paths accepts God’s control. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses encourage: Job 13:15; Proverbs 3:7; 28:6, 26? Continue

Chosen out of the world, still in the world, not of the world, and sent into the world. Scriptures for Study: How do the following verses encourage you: John 15:18–21 1 John 3:1–3? Continue

Achan “saw,” the step of discovery, he “coveted,” the step of desire, he “took,” the step of disobedience, and he “hid,” the step of deceit. Scriptures for Study: How do the following verses warn us: Numbers 32:23; Eccl. 12:14; Jeremiah 23:24; Amos 9:3? Continue

Loving the world is spiritual adultery, spiritual antagonism, and spiritual adversity.  Scriptures for Study: What will be the world’s attitude toward the godly Christian according to John 15:19 and 17:14? Continue

Satan’s three strategies: the flesh, the eyes, and pride. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say about our relationship with the world: 1 John 5:4–5; Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:1–2? Continue

We see here we see Demas’ desertion, defection, and departure. Scriptures for Study: What do these verses indicate about dedication: Luke 9:61–62; 14:26; 14:27; 14:33; 16:13; 17:32; and Philippians 2:21? Continue