Lessons 1. Both history and prophecy point to secular people subscribing to the idea of God coming to earth with signs of power and demands of religious worship (Acts 14:8-13; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-9) 2. the agenda for God coming to the earth including: A. Helping humanity understand more fully who God is in character: full of grace and truth (John …
Bad things can happen to God People
Lessons 1. Although it is Biblically rare, God can redeem evil actions to set other good pathways to circumstances in motion. (Joseph: Genesis 37:7,8; 42:6; 50:20) 2. Most evil actions have no specific redeeming pathways or circumstances connected to them but are simply evil actions done by free people living in a fallen world (Mark 6:14-29′ Matthew 2:16-18) 3. Genuine …
Accountable for our Actions
Lessons 1. Evil and wicked people, despite their age are still accountable for what they do (2 Kings 2:23-25, Deuteronomy 21:18-21) 2. God may give out small punishments in hopes of repentance before giving out a big one (Leviticus 26:14-46) 3. Parent your kids well (1 Timothy 3:4, Titus 1:6)
Gender distinctions in the Bible
Lessons 1. Gender distinctions in the Bible are for the Christian family to be judged by, not the world. (1 Corinthians 5:12,13) 2. The Bible defines gender according to their reproductive anatomy. (Genesis 17:10-14, 1 Timothy 2:15) 3. It is a sin to embrace a deviation from the natural sexual ways male sand females were designed for. (Romans 1:24-28) 4. …
Restoration and Forgiveness
Lessons 1. Testing is a part of everyone’s faith (Hebrews 11, Revelations 2:10, Luke 22:31,32) 2. Restoration requires forgiveness, repentance, and full reconciliation (Luke 22:31-38, John 21:15-17) 3. Followers of Jesus will walk the same as Jesus in giving full restoration to the repentances (1 John 2:6, Luke 22:38)
Friendship with God PT.2
Lessons 1. obedience inside a relationship with God refers to the relational obligations needed to maintain that relationship. (Adam, Abraham, the disciples, Christians). 2. Abraham’s friendship and faith in God had to do with his trust and obedience to His way, as especially seen in leaving his family and country and in offering up his son as a sacrifice. (Hebrews …
Friendship with God Pt.1
Lessons 1. The limited revelation of God’s supernatural presence has no bearing in a perfect relationship with Him (Genesis 2&3) 2. Within the life routine of work, rest, play and building relationships, one’s solid relationship with God is unhindered (e.g. Adam’s life before the fall) 3. Obedience to God’s way reveals our tightness with God, not the supernatural revelation of …
The Role of Community
Lessons 1. The church should be our oasis form the week, where we look forward to seeing other believers face to face (1 Thess. 3:5,7, Heb 10:25) 2. Our primary characteristic should be love (1 Thess, Heb 13:1, 1 John 4:7 ) 3.No matter how much or how little you know about God, that is a reason to be thankful. …
Gods Financial Plan Pt.3
Malachi 3:8-10 Lessons 1. The Levites had no land in Israel but were given city homes and pasture lands in exchange for taking care of the temple service and for teaching God’s law to the people (Lev. 25:32-34) 2. there was a 3 tithe system in place for the Levites, festivals, and the poor (Lev. 27:30-34, Deut. 12:5,7, 14:22-27, 14:28,19;26:12) …