In Luke 17 Jesus taught his disciples about living in times that are lacking faith.  Jesus is coming again, but we too live in times where the “world” does not have faith.  Have we been forgotten?  How should we live in these difficult times?  Jesus said that we should pray and not faint!   In our daily life we should always look for God and what you can learn about Him.  

Listen, Learn, and Live.  Repetition is necessary for learning.  Deuteronomy is the “giving of the law” the second time.  Time has gone by and now 40 years later Moses wants the people to remember.  

God gave Israel everything they needed to enjoy blessing and be protected from Satan’s deceit.  God had given Adam and Eve all they needed to be protected from Satan’s deceit.  God has given us everything we need to be protected from Satan’s deceit, but the path is always the same:  Listen, Learn, and Live!

Philippians chapter 2 begins with the plea, “work together” for the sake of the goal and mission. “Remember how your life has changed and why!”  Many Christians are discouraged, perhaps you are one of them.  Possibly the fear of the unknown, or changes in your plans, or people who have disappointed you have caused you to lose your joy.  Philippians 2 is a listing of examples who are worthy of following.  In this portion of chapter 2 Paul focuses on two men, two ordinary men who were living above their disappointments.  They were "working out their salvation," their purpose for living and it brought them joy.

True joy comes when we invest our lives in what cannot be taken away. Find your current role and keep your eyes on the goal remembering your mission.  Be an example of good examples in your life.

1Thessalonians ends each chapter with the thought that Jesus is coming.  After we are removed from the earth at the rapture and while the earth is going through the tribulation, two great events take place with our Lord:  The bema (judgement) seat of Christ and the marriage supper of the lamb.  This study focuses on what the Bible teaches about Rewards and this Judgment seat of Christ.

Luke 19:9-14 we see that there is a right and a wrong way to come to God.  Jesus states how you can come to God and how you cannot come to God.  The simplicity of the gospel is often offensive because it addresses our pride.  Salvation is by God's grace alone.  Anything else is a mistrust / distrust of God and His Word.

It is so easy to be distracted that we miss the most important events.  Matthew records the fulfillment of a 4000 year old promise.  A fulfilled prophecy that was announced and promised many times through the Old Testament.  Prophecy that was known and could be quoted was missed by the very men who were relied upon to give answers.  Don't miss the Messiah.

What pleases God most?  What activity would you rate as most important.  Exodus 30 sheds light what is important. 

What is important to you?  What you want determines what brings  you joy.  In this section of Scripture Paul tells the Philippian believers that he thinks of them often and that their ministry together has cemented them in his heart.  His prayers include requests for their spiritual maturity, discernment and for their blessing.  The very thought of them brings him joy.   Circumstances could not rob his joy, because he was not living for circumstances.  Paul was living to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and he loved his fellow servants.    

These verses remind us that we need to focus on what is important to us.  If you are living for ease you will be disappointed.  If you are living for perfect circumstances you will be disappointed.  If you focus on the fellowship you can have with other believers and allow that relationship to drive your life purpose you can have joy.  

This bible study begins in Luke 17:20 and Jesus answers the question about when the Kingdom of God will come.  When will God rule the entire earth?  When will these Gentile rulers predicted in Isaiah, Jeremiah and especially Daniel finally come to an end?  When will our deliverance truly come?

This is the beginning of a study of the book of Philippians.  This book does not try to convince us that everything is going to go well.  It tells us the mind we need to have to experience joy in a world filled with trouble.  In these first two verses Paul describes two important gifts from God that enable us to live in a troubled world.