Thhis lesson examines the biblical qualifications for bishops found in Titus and 1 Timothy, emphasizing that a man of God must be a faithful steward of the mysteries of God rather than merely managing material assets. It defines key traits such as being self-willed, not soon angry, just, holy, and temperate, using Proverbs to illustrate the necessity of moderation in all things. The preacher argues that spiritual maturity requires yielding personal will to God's will and maintaining sound doctrine to effectively exhort and convince opponents. Through analogies of tools and watches, the text stresses the importance of keeping biblical knowledge sharp and ready for use in ministry. Ultimately, the message calls believers to uphold these standards with humility, recognizing their responsibility to feed the flock as living examples.

Lord's Day 41 1. God's good design 2. Our good responsibility 3. The Spirit's empowerment

This sermon explores the tension between theological knowledge and Christian love, using 1 Corinthians 8 to address how mature believers should exercise their liberty. The preacher argues that while knowledge is valuable, it often leads to spiritual pride if not tempered by charity, which builds up others. By examining the Corinthian dilemma regarding meat offered to idols, the message highlights that true maturity is measured by love for weaker brethren rather than intellectual superiority. The central theme emphasizes that truth wrapped in love reflects Christ and prevents believers from becoming stumbling blocks to those with less understanding. Ultimately, the sermon calls for humility, urging listeners to prioritize edifying others over asserting their own rights or doctrinal correctness.

Paul gives Felix reasons why now is the time to get saved!

This week we continue in the 2nd Chapter of Ephesians. We see the profound state of our fallen condition. We are against God in every way. We look further into what scripture says about our nature before salvation. We look at the World's influence on us by the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, the boastful pride of life. We take look at a word lost to our culture, temperance; and its importance in dealing with the lust of the flesh, by the power of the Holy Spirit.

This sermon delivers a stern warning against the abuse of alcohol, using Proverbs 23 to illustrate the catastrophic consequences of drunkenness. The preacher clarifies that wine is a good gift from God intended for joyful celebration, but its misuse leads to physical harm, moral corruption, and spiritual destruction. By analysing the escalating poetry in the text, the message highlights how addiction enslaves the individual, distorting perception, and leading to self-destruction. The central theme emphasises the need for temperance and gratitude, urging believers to honour God by using His gifts according to their divine design rather than allowing them to become idols. Ultimately, the sermon calls for wisdom and redemption to avoid the devil's trap of destroying image bearers through the abuse of good things.

This continuation of our verse by verse study and the servant of the Lord in meekness ministering to those who are "opposing themselves". Also Reference: 1 Timothy 6:20, John 14:6, John 17:17, 2 Chronicles 36:16 https://bbfohio.com

Closing out a study in 2 Peter chapter three, Brother Jay presses the command to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, noting that grace is named first and must run ahead of head knowledge. He contrasts the self-help preaching that tells people to grow their name, status and self-esteem with what God actually commands, and warns against learning that produces pride, resentment and an imagined superiority over others. Drawing on Colossians 2, Ephesians 3, Matthew 15 and 2 Peter 1, he shows that believers are to walk in Christ as they received Him by faith, to be rooted and grounded in God-centered love, to root out what the Father never planted, and to add virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and charity to their faith. Memorizing a verse is not the same as learning it; a passage is learned when it is applied. The lesson closes with a set of questions for testing any teaching: is it causing growth in grace, in the knowledge of Christ, in faith, and in love?

This midweek meeting lesson examines Ecclesiastes 11:9 through 12:1 to emphasize that God holds all people, including the young, accountable for their actions. The lesson argues that while enjoyment of life is permissible within righteous boundaries, it must be tempered by the certainty of divine judgment. Young believers are urged to pursue spiritual maturity and cease childish vanity as they approach adulthood. The lesson stresses the urgency of serving the Lord with youthful strength rather than delaying obedience until old age. Ultimately, the text calls for immediate repentance and a life dedicated to glorifying God in light of the coming judgment.