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The Questions:  Why does God allow suffering?  Why do evil people prosper? And, Why does God not intervene? Are all answered in this lesson taken from Ecclesiastes 8:11-13.

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Judges 7 (Gideon’s Army and its selection) is used to illustrate the idea of our calling and choosing by God discussed in 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15.

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The Bible makes a very clear contrast between wise behavior, and the characteristics of foolish action.  Don’t be a fool!

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LAGNIAPPE. Don’t try to pronounce the word phonetically.  The correct pronunciation is: (LAN-yap).  It is  defined as “a little something extra,” and is originally taken from the Spanish (la ñapa) “the gift.” Long ago it became a common word in the French/Creole culture in Louisiana. If you have been to New Orleans during their celebrations, you may have heard the term.

Consider what Jesus said in Luke 18 in response to Peter’s declaration that they had left all to follow Him.  “So He said to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or parents or brothers or wife or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who shall not receive many times more in this present time, and in the age to come eternal life’” (Luke 18:29-30). Continue reading “Lagniappe” →

“Does God exist?  Who Cares? I’m not interested.”  How does this disinterest come to be, and what can we do to combat it!

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A discussion of the Two Tabernacles and the ordinances of divine service mentioned in Hebrews 9.

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An examination of Paul’s wonderful sermon preaching on Mars Hill in Acts 17.

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A discussion of Psalm 147, where the Psalmist proclaims “Praise the Lord” and then enumerates the reason He is worthy of our worship!

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A discussion of what the scriptures teach about the Lord’s church. A good lesson to show the error of denominationalism.

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The book of Esther is examined, noting the similarities to our day, such as immorality and oppression.  It is noted that God’s providence works in every age, and that one righteous person can make a difference in the world.

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The Noble Bereans (Acts 17:11) are examined to determine why their approach in examining Paul’s preaching was commended by God.  May be we noble like the Bereans!

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A discussion of extreme contrasts found in God’s word.  They show us the need to make choices that God’s commends rather than condemns.

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The key to esteeming each other is humility. If I am proud, my attention and interest is in myself. Pride associates with selfishness. However, If I am humble, my attention and interest typically will be in others. I see their value equal to, even exceeding my own. My humility makes me selfless.  At least, that is God’s intention.

We are not talking here about self-hatred or despair. It is the realization that the value of another equals my own, and therefore my duty is to positively impact their lives. If you consider it, such actions reciprocated benefit all. I look out for multiple others, and all of them (having the same values) look out for me!

Consider the example Paul gave, writing about the care shown by a husband to his wife. “So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself.  For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church” (Ephesians 5:28-29). The husband’s love is to be selfless. He esteems and values his wife and makes her welfare and happiness his work.  This is an example of esteeming that should be common in the disciple’s life. Continue reading “(9 of 13) Esteeming Each Other” →

A discussion of Discouragement and Despair, using Jesus as an example both in the experience and how to deal with it.

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A discussion of the hope a Christian has at death.

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