Sept. 10 | The Old Testament and the Gospel
Isaiah 53:5, “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” The gospel, which is, the good news concerning God’s glory and humanity’s salvation by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, didn’t start…
Read MoreSept. 9 | Four Different Responses to the Gospel
Mark 4:14, “The farmer sows the word.” The four responses to the gospel are based on the four kinds of hearts Jesus mentioned in Mark 4:13-20, which are; (1) Rejection: from a hard unbelieving heart, (2) Backsliding: from a shallow heart, (3) Sinful: from a heart overwhelmed with sin and (4) Acceptance: from a believing and…
Read MoreSept. 8 | The God of the Gospel
Revelation 15:4, “Who will not fear you, Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.” The God of the gospel is both fully loving and completely holy. Some people choose to focus only on one attribute; however,…
Read MoreMark 1:16-20 (Part 4, Disciples vs Consumers)
MARK 1:16-20 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 18 At once they left their nets and followed him. 19…
Read MoreActs 2:1-41 (Part 4, Babylon vs Pentecost)
ACTS 2:1-17 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest…
Read MoreLesson 8: Stewards are to be Faithful.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Matthew 25:23, “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness.” Main Points GOD WILL JUDGE OUR FAITHFULNESS: Jesus…
Read MoreSept. 7 | How to Preach the Gospel
Matthew 4:23, “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.” The four main components of gospel preaching are; (1) God the Holy Spirit, (2) The Word of God, (3) The Preacher and (4) The Sinner. The most important aspect being…
Read MoreSept. 6 | The Methods of Sharing the Gospel
Mark 1:14-15, “14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news.” The gospel message will never change, but the methods in which it is shared can vary from…
Read MoreSept. 5 | The Four Main Parts of the Gospel
John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” The four main parts of the gospel are God, man, Jesus Christ and faith. (1) God: Created man (with free will possessing the power of “self-identity & freedom”)…
Read MoreSept. 4 | The Penalty of Not Sharing the Gospel
1 Corinthians 9:16, “For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel.” The penalty for not sharing the gospel is woe, intense sorrow and shame on the day Jesus judges His church. Paul, like Jesus, was a grace and truth…
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