Pleasing God, 1 Thes 4:1
1 Thes 4:1 says, “Ye ought to walk and to please God.” This lesson is about pleasing God. And not just about pleasing God once but abounding more and more in pleasing God. You cannot please God and be a: Self-pleaser – Rom 15:3 – as in “do as you please.” Christ pleased not himself. […]
Saul’s Downfall, 1 Sam 15:17
King Saul had four problems that caused his downfall: pride, the fear of man, envy, and an evil spirit from the Lord. Three of these were his problems. The fourth was given to him by the Lord as a result of the first three. We’re going to study how these problems manifested themselves in Saul’s […]
Good Thoughts, Phil 4:8
After you are saved, you must develop good thoughts. Even if you are careful about what you are doing, or at least what other people see you doing, and you are yielded to the Holy Spirit so that he can conform you to the image of Jesus Christ, you must be careful with your thoughts. […]
Thanksgiving is the Key, Ps 95:2
Thanksgiving is the key to: Entering the presence of God, Ps 95:1-3, Ps 100:3-4 When you talk to God in your heart, you might sense that you are down here and God is way up there in heaven. We speak of God as our heavenly Father. The truth is that we are seated in Christ […]
Find A Man, Jer 5:1
In Jer 5:1 the Lord said, “see now… if ye can find a man”. It just takes a man. Israel had transgressed. The prophets prophesied lies. The whole nation had turned against God. But the Lord said that if they could just find one man the executed judgment and sought the truth, he would pardon […]
Folly, Ecc 10:1-15
In Ecc 10:1-15, Solomon elaborates on his wise understanding of folly. Folly in Reputation, v.1 Practically speaking, this is true. The ointment of the apothecary can have a sweet smell, as in Ex 30:34-35. But if a few flies die in the confection, the savor is going to stink with the smell of dead flies. […]
Then Will I Hear, 2 Chr 7:14
We have heard much preaching on 2 Chr 7:14. The part of the verse I like is… then will I hear. God said that, if they do four things, then will I hear. The four things are these: humble themselves, pray, seek my face and turn from their wicked ways. The verse is specifically aimed […]
Better Than Sacrifice, 1 Sam 15:22-23
To obey is better than sacrifice. In other words, do right the first time and you won’t have to sacrifice. Saul disobeyed God’s specific command and yet boasted that he had “performed the commandment of the Lord,” [1 Sam 15:13]. When Samuel challenged him [1 Sam 15:19], Saul proclaimed, “Yea, I have obeyed the voice […]
Favor by Righteousness, Prov 22:1
Obtaining favor with God should be one of our greatest concerns in our lives. Jesus, Mary, David, Daniel, Abraham, and Samuel all found favor with God. And we can, as well. We obtain favor by righteousness. Ps 5:12 says, "For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a […]
The Importance of Thanksgiving, Ps 100:4-5
The Importance of Thanksgiving Ps.100: 4-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This is the season of giving. Decorations for Christmas are on display and you have already begun shopping for loved ones and friends. In giving you will undoubtedly experience the blessing of which Paul spoke when he quoted Jesus in Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed […]