Sept. 2 | The Nature of the Gospel
Romans 1:16, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” The nature of the gospel is the power of God for everyone’s salvation, both for the Jew and Gentile (non-Jew). The power of the…
Read MoreActs 2:1-41 (Part 3, 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 MoreSept. 1 | The Gospel Defined
Romans 1:17, “For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed— a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” The Greek word for “gospel” in the New Testament is, “euaggelion,” which means, “good news.” The gospel is the “good news” concerning God’s…
Read MoreAugust 31 | How Do I Discover God’s Will For My Life?
Proverbs 25:2, “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.” You will discover God’s will for your life as you spend time in prayer every day (asking and listening) and by reading your Bible to confirm the directions you believe God gives you. Jesus…
Read MoreLesson 7: Stewards are to be Fruitful.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading John 15:5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” Main Points GOD IS THE SOURCE OF ALL BLESSINGS: Jesus taught…
Read MoreAugust 30 | What Will Eternity Be Like?
1 Corinthians 2:9, “However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” — the things God has prepared for those who love him.” Eternity will be spent with Jesus upon the new earth in unimaginable bliss. The Bible teaches that we will see…
Read MoreAugust 29 | Are We Living in the End Times?
Matthew 24:42, “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.” According to the Bible we have been living in the end times since the Day of Pentecost (approximately 33 AD). Peter made this clear when he preached his first sermon that day, from the prophecy of Joel found in…
Read MoreAugust 28 | What Does the Bible Teach About Physical Health?
1 Corinthians 6:19-20, “19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” The Bible teaches us to treat our bodies as the temple…
Read MoreAugust 27 | How Can I Overcome Setbacks?
Romans 8:37, “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” We overcome our setbacks in the Christian life by trusting in God’s promises, relying on the Holy Spirit and finding comfort in His love for us. Tests and trials shouldn’t be strange or come as a surprise to the…
Read MoreAugust 26 | What Kind of Friends Should I Have?
Proverbs 18:24, “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” You should choose godly friends that truly love you and are reliable. The Bible warns that choosing the wrong kind of friends can lead to trouble. King Solomon wrote in Proverbs 13:20, “a companion…
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