The church of Christ on McDermott Road

Being loyal to Jesus requires maintaining a commitment to the fundamental truth about his identity. Unfortunately, John’s audience had people who were “trying to deceive” them and lie to them about Jesus. There continue to be false teachers and “antichrists” today. Which is why the church must always be deeply rooted and grounded in the truth of the Gospel. (Scripture: 1 John 2:21-25)

Summer Series 2024 - Lesson 7

Loyalty to Jesus requires keeping his commandments, obeying his word, and walking in the same way in which he walked. This obedience is the the proof that we have really come to know him. Specifically, the commandments of Jesus are to love the brothers and not love the world. (Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6)

Summer Series 2024 - Lesson 6

John’s first stated purpose of this letter is that his readers “may have fellowship” with him and with the Lord. Presumably, in contrast to those who had fallen away and were no longer in fellowship. Are we committed to being in fellowship with one another and with the Lord? (Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4)

Summer Series 2024 - Lesson 5

The apostles are Jesus’ deputies, appointed to teach, instruct, and discipline followers of Jesus in “the way.” Therefore, being loyal to Jesus requires Christians to listen and follow the teachings of the apostles. What does it look like today to be committed to these teachings? (Scripture: Acts 2:42-47)

Summer Series 2024 - Lesson 4

Sometimes a destitute person or family loses valuable property, freedom or even their place in the family and an inheritance.  The Law provided in Leviticus 25:25, an expectation for the nearest relative of such a person or family to redeem or restore what was lost.  This person was known as a Kinsmen Redeemer.  As humans, we each find ourselves spiritually bankrupt, in bondage to sin and orphaned without our intended spiritual inheritance.  We desperately need a Kinsmen Redeemer to redeem and restore what we’ve lost, but no human relative can help us out of our destitute spiritual condition.  We have a God who was willing to become our human relative so that He could be our Kinsmen Redeemer and restore us.  Praise the Lord! (Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23)

Summer Series 2024 - Lesson 3