In 2 Tim 2:24-26 we are studying the seemingly unusual phrase, “those that oppose themselves.” When you read that phrase, it sounds like they are against themselves. However, to oppose means several things. In 2 Tim 2:25, to oppose means to set against; to put in opposition with a view...
Before we preach on the spiritual application in this verse, let’s examine its doctrinal interpretation. The treasure is Israel [Ex 19:5]. The field is the world [Matt 13:38]. The man is the Lord [Ezek 16:3-8]. The Lord hides after he finds the treasure [Deut 31:17; Ps 10:1]. Jesus sold all...
The companion passage to our text in Ps 69:2 is Jer 46:7-8. We’ll read both passages. In Jer 46:7-8 we see Egypt depicted as a flood determined to flood the earth. This flood represents the armies of Egypt that have attacked Nebuchadnezzar, trying to destroy Babylon. Oftentimes in the Bible...
In 1 Pet 2:11-17, Peter instructs us as Christians on how to conduct ourselves. Now that we are saved, we are “strangers and pilgrims,” [1 Pet 2:11] in the earth. We are “the people of God,” [1 Pet 2:10] citizens of “an holy nation,” [1 Pet 2:9]. Therefore, we are...
Wise Investing Acts 20:35 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible contains a lot of practical wisdom. That is, the Bible is not just a spiritual book. It is also a very practical book. Military leaders can learn practical war tactics in this book. Businessmen can learn practical business management in here. ...
In the last two weeks, we have seen the need to be ready to preach and to be ready for action. To be ready to preach, we must first be ready to listen and ready to answer. To be ready for action, we must be ready to pray, to give...
Jesus Christ is a stone according to the Bible. Jesus is a living stone – 1 Pet 2:4. Stones are inorganic; they are mineral; they are inanimate, meaning they are not endowed with life or spirit. Yet Jesus Christ is a living stone. The earth was without form and...
Our lesson today covers 1 Pet 2:4-10. In this passage we see the following: Jesus Christ is the living stone – this stone is Christ and he is surely alive. Christ, the rock, followed the Jews in the wilderness, keeping them alive with water [1 Cor 10:4]. Christ, the rock,...
Last week we saw the need for us to be ready to preach. In order to do that we must be ready to listen, ready to answer, and then ready to preach. Several of us had testimonies that affirmed the timeliness of that message. We had opportunities to preach and...
Jesus fulfilled the commandments of the Old Testament and then gave a new commandment. The new commandment is “That ye love one another,” [Jn 13:34]. It is simply stated, just like the ten commandments. People say that the Bible is hard to understand. There is nothing difficult to understand about,...
