Abigail’s Good Understanding 1 Sam 25:2-38
1 Sam 25 2-38 Abigail’s Good Understanding CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 25, we read about Abigail. She is described in 1 Sam 25:3 as “a woman of good understanding and of a beautiful countenance.” Before we consider how her good understanding was manifested in this chapter, let’s look at whom she married. Nabal […]
Contrasts Between God and Man 1 Cor 2:1-16
1 Cor 2 1-16 A Comparison Between God and Man CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Paul came to the Corinthians to declare the testimony of God [1 Cor 2:1], he simply preached “Jesus Christ, and him crucified,” [1 Cor 2:2]. He didn’t try to impress them with his wisdom; rather he tried to establish them in […]
The Preaching of the Cross 1 Cor 1:18-31
18-04-29 1 Cor 1 18-31 The Preaching of the Cross CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the remainder of 1 Corinthians 1, Paul contrasts the response of the saved and the lost to the preaching of the cross. Unto us which are saved, the preaching of the cross is: The power of God – 18-20, 24 […]
Discretion Prov 1:4
Discretion Prov. 1: 4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Discretion is “the quality of having or showing discernment or good judgment: the quality of being discreet: circumspection: ability to make responsible decisions,” Merriam-Webster dictionary. Paul writes about circumspection in Eph 5:16-17. You need discretion to: Make wise decisions in youth – Young adults must learn discretion [Prov […]
Wise Men Matt 2:1-12
Wise Men Matt. 2:1-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The wise men who came to Israel looking for the king of the Jews were men who would have known about the birth of the Messiah from the prophecies of Daniel and from their interest in astrology. Kings in Babylon and in Egypt were advised by astrologers. […]
Wisdom Is Profitable To Direct Ecc 10:8-10
Wisdom is Profitable To Direct Eccl. 10: 8-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Wisdom is profitable to direct because: Wisdom considers the best and safest way in every decision. A man that digs a pit can fall in. So, crews place steel bunkers inside holes they dig to protect the men in the pit and safety netting […]
Don’t Get Swindled, Col 2:1-5
Don’t Get Swindled Colossians 2:1-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Stick Together – v.2 – “knit together in love” – walk in groups for safety; get into and stay in a good Bible-believing church and learn to love the folks that are there. You are most vulnerable right after you get saved or right after you get upset […]
Plumbline Amos 7:7-8
Plumbline Amos 7: 7- 8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Lord shows Amos a plumbline. The context is the Lord speaking of future judgement of Israel. Amos was just a “herdsman”, a regular guy. The Lord uses regular guys, his disciples for example, to get things done. He also uses common illustrations. This illustration of a […]
The Remedy for Being Heady II Tim. 3:1-5
The Remedy for Being Heady II Tim. 3:1-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We studied 2 Tim 3:1-5 in Sunday school this morning. One of the characteristics of the perilous times in the last days is that men are heady [2 Tim 3:4]. Heady means rash, willful, impetuous. Impetuous means controlled by emotion rather than thought. Today, […]
Rejoice with Trembling Ps. 2:11
Rejoice with Trembling Ps. 2:11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Ps 2:11 says, Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. How do you rejoice with trembling? I understand serving with fear but to rejoice with trembling doesn’t seem to make sense. If we could see God’s glory [Ex 33:18-23; Ex 40:35; 1 Ki 8:11], or […]