This lesson covers six eternal benefits from being in Christ, or in His church: every spiritual blessing, redemption or forgiveness of sins, eternal inheritance, eternal life, reconciliation to God and to each other, and access to God.
Marks Of A Faithful Church
The church in Philippi had been very faithful to the Lord, and Paul wanted it to remain that way, and so he reviewed with them the marks of a faithful church.
Faith, The Antidote For Sin
The deadly effects of sin are compounded by what is sometimes OUR LOVE OF SIN. But just as it is deadly for a diabetic to love certain foods, it is also deadly for us to love sin. Take courage: there is an antidote for the love of sin!
Simeon – Anna – Joseph
Prior to Jesus’ birth, some Jews were patiently and confidently waiting for the promised Christ. They had an image of what they thought He ought to be like, but He turned out to be quite different from what they expected. He turned out to be a Savior of of souls rather than a Protector of national boundaries. He turned out to be a humble servant, and not of a leader of troops. Therefore, most of His people saw no purpose for Him in their nation.
And yet there were 3 people who waited in hope—looking for a bright new day—when God would send His Anointed.
Posted in Anna, Jesus Birth, Jesus Kingdom, Joseph of Arimathea, Simeon
Tagged consolation, kingdom, looking, redemption, waiting
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Christians – Priests of God
Members of the Lord’s church bear a designation that is most honorable. The Father has given His children the title of Priest; collectively the church is a priesthood. So no longer is just a small segment among God’s people authorized to minister to the LORD. Today every Christian is a minister in the Temple of God where His presence resides (1 Cor 3:16).
Posted in Christian Priest, Spiritual Service, Worship
Tagged Called, Chosen, Living Sacrifice, Priesthood of believers, Purified, Sanctified
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Rejoice In The Lord
Words that indicate “joy” (rejoicing, gladness, blessed) occur over a thousand times in Scripture. And yet, an abiding joy is often missing in our lives as daily disciples of Jesus Christ the Lord and Savior. This year we will seek to prevent that from happening.
Congregational Theme: 2012
Posted in Happiness - Joy, Philippians
Tagged forgiveness of sins, God's people, God's purpose, Heaven, Rejoice in the Lord
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His Name Will Be Called … – Isaiah 9:6
A series of lessons based on Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the future Messiah who is Jesus the Christ.
Posted in Isaiah, Jesus Christ in Prophecy, Jesus Deity
Tagged Counselor, Everlasting Father, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Wonderful
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Another Generation Arose
Israel went into apostasy, renounced faith in the LORD God and abandoned all loyalty to Him just two generations removed from Joshua (Judges 2:10). This lesson will give three reasons for Israel’s departure as well as define four levels of failure on their part as a reminder that the same thing can happen and has happened to the church.
Posted in Apostasy, Elders, Joshua, Parental Duties
Tagged another generation arose, did not know the Lord, forsaking the Lord
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They Gave According To Their Ability
Ezra 2:69 – There are some lessons we can learn from this text about our own giving to the Lord for the work of the church, outlined in the New Testament.
Posted in Christian Steward, Church Collection, Giving
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The Power Of The Gospel
There is no text in the Bible that illustrates the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ better than (Acts 2:1-41). This scene was a life-altering, culture-changing, event for thousands of Jews. Why did it have such a powerful impact for change in their lives? Why should we want to know? We should want the gospel of Christ to have that same impact on us, and we should want to see others impacted by it too. What is it about the gospel that had such power to unalterably change the lives of those people?