The Desirability of Biblical Wisdom Prov. 3:13-26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Biblical wisdom comes from the Bible. There are several of its benefits described in Prov 3 which make it desirable. Wisdom is desirable because of its: Preciousness – Prov 3:13-15 – Biblical wisdom is more precious than rubies. We talk...
One Body in Christ Rom. 12:3-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The body of Christ is comprised of every person who is saved. Like our physical bodies, we are one body in Christ, though we are many members. In the body of Christ, members have: Different offices – Rom 12:3-5 – just...
Vision Prov. 29:18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Often the word vision in the Bible is a reference to something perceived in a dream or something supernaturally revealed to a prophet. According to Prov 29:18, the law is “vision” for us and those who keep the law are happy. We find the...
Sincerity 1 Peter 2:1-2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Sincere means: 1 without deceit, pretense [a false claim or profession], or hypocrisy; truthful; straightforward; honest 2 being the same in actual character as in outward appearance; genuine; real 3 not adulterated [Webster’s New World Dictionary]. I heard a preacher make reference to...
Their Souls Were Knit 1 Sam. 18:1 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David after the victory over Goliath and the Philistines. What knit their souls together? Their faith – 1 Sam 14:6, 10-12; 1 Sam 16:18; 1 Sam 17:45-47 – they...
Will of God Rom. 12:1-2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Rom 12:1-2 Paul writes about the will of God. The will of God is the same for every Christian and, as we will see, his will is specifically stated in the Bible. The plan of God, on the other hand, is different for each...
Straightening Out A Mess Ruth 1-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Elimelech’s name means “my God is king.” Naomi’s means “pleasant.” They lived in Bethlehemjudah [the house of bread in Judah]. They got off to a good start. Yet they had run to Moab to get away from a famine. You don’t...
A Fruitful Christian Life II Pet 1:1-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO All of us want to have a fruitful Christian life and this passage gives us the recipe. I like recipes because if you follow them you are sure that your meal is going to turn out right. Likewise, if...
Durable Riches Prov. 8 :18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Durable riches are riches that endure; they are long-lasting. Consider durable riches. Durable riches are not earthly treasures – Matt 6:19 – you know for certain that, if for no other reason than your death, you cannot hold on to them forever...
Israel’s Blindness and Salvation Rom.11:25-27 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The salvation of Israel is the third main doctrine in Romans 11 that we will study. Israel’s blindness – God gave Isaiah a commission in Is 6:9-10 – Make Israel’s heart fat; make Israel’s ears heavy; shut Israel’s eyes, lest they see and...
