TEXT: MALACHI 1:1 – 4:6 The Fear of the Lord is connected to the blessings of God Malachi 1:6-14 The Nation of Israel failed to respect & honor God The God of Heaven rejected their worship of Him as God The Gentiles would understand the blessings of fearing the Lord When we do not…
Text: Exodus 15:1-21 Introduction: Genesis 31:42; Exodus 15:16; Exodus 23:27 The cause of this song of praise Exodus 15:1-5 Moses led God’s people in a song of praise to the Lord Moses led God’s people in a song of praise for God’s salvation Moses led God’s people in a song of praise for God’s…
TEXT: II Corinthians 12:1-10 The pleasure of prayers answered differently II Corinthians 12:1-6 Answered in accordance with God’s work in our lives Answered in a very personal way that was significant Answered in a way to bring God greater glory The pleasure of God’s sufficient grace II Corinthians 12:7-9 So that God…
TEXT: I Peter 4:12-19 God’s people should not be surprised by trials & suffering I Peter 4:12 God’s people suffer just like other people God’s people should not be surprised by trials God’s people should not think they should avoid suffering John 16:32-33 God’s people should rejoice in identifying with their Saviour …
TEXT: Deuteronomy 20:1-4 The fear of the Lord helps us to not fear man So that we can avoid that trap. The trap of: fear of man; fear of being manipulated by others; fear of being influenced toward sin; fear of peer pressure; fear of dishonoring the Lord So we can have confidence in obeying…
TEXT: Proverbs 12:10-15 Righteousness produces a better life than wickedness Proverbs 12:10 The righteous person cares for God’s creation like God does The righteous person adds to the life of them Proverbs 10:16; 11:30 Even the tender mercies of the wicked person are cruel I John 3:14-18 Working hard is more fruitful…
Text: 2 Corinthians 1:1-12 Introduction: 2 Corinthians 1:1,2 Comfort in tribulation in the Lord 2 Corinthians 1:3,4; Proverbs 31:28 Thanking God for His comfort in our troubles Thanking God for His ability to help us in our need Thanking God for helping us to help others Consolation in the result of tribulation 2 Corinthians 1:5-7…
The wrong fear can cause us to do wrong Fear can cause us to rebel against God Numbers 14:9 Fear can cause us not to obey God Numbers 21:34 Fear can cause us to be controlled by someone other than God Proverbs 29:22-27 Letting fear control us is very discouraging Deuteronomy 1:21 Living by the…
TEXT” James 1:1-12 Introduction: The things we have looked at regarding God’s lovingkindness even in suffering as found in: Isaiah 53; Matthew 5:10-12; Acts 5:33-42; Hebrews 2:7-12; Acts 7:54 – 8:8; Romans 5:1-5; Acts 16:19-40 The joy of God’s work in trials James 1:2-4 Consider the trial to be a cause for joy…
TEXT: Genesis 42:6-23