Introduction II Timothy 1:16-18 – Onesiphorus is only mentioned in three verses. III John 1:12 – Demetrius only gets a commendation in one…

Deuteronomy 23 Deuteronomy 23:1-8 – Those excluded from the assembly of the Lord It is not entirely clear what is meant by “assembly” here…

Last week Onesimus Runaway slave Converted by Paul Sent back Slavery in 1st Century Rome How one came into slavery Where slaves were…

Introduction Thank God for the book of Daniel! Let the liberals and skeptics be ashamed and hang their heads in disgrace for their attacks…

Introduction Mark 9:14-29 – Jesus heals a boy with an unclean spirit. “How long has this been happening to him?” Jesus is asking a question…

Introduction Luke 16:14-17 Matthew 23:23 Mark 7:9, 13 Brief overview of Jesus’ history with the Pharisees Luke 7:30 Luke 11:37, 45 Luke 12:…

Introduction Luke 24:45-47 Luke 15:7-10 Acts 20:21 Matthew 12:41 Jonah 3 – These people repented! Repentance is not a once-in-a-lifetime…

Deuteronomy 21 Deuteronomy 21:1-9 – Unsolved murders The people of the nearest town were to sacrifice an animal and swear that they had…

Introduction John 13:1 “His own” – compare Matthew 26:20; Mark 14:17; Luke 22:14 Jesus is referring to the apostles in this context. John 1…

Source material Why God Gave Man the Bible by Gene Taylor God has a purpose for everything that He does. Isaiah 55:8-11 To tell man he is…

Jesus was always the plan. Genesis 3:15 What Jesus did was a deathblow to Satan’s plans. Hebrews 2:14 I John 3:8 This was in God’s mind even…

Introduction Job 1:12; 2:6-10 Job 17:1 – Job was broken by what he’d gone through. How do we keep from getting overwhelmed when things pile…

Deuteronomy 18 Deuteronomy 18:1-8 – Levite portion The Levites would be supported by a portion of the offerings. This worked great as long…

Introduction “If I Were the Devil” by Paul Harvey, 1965 Questions What is the difference between gender and sex as it refers to the…

Questions about marriage, divorce, and remarriage What should happen in an unlawful marriage? Luke 16:18 I Corinthians 6:9 They must divorce…

Introduction Mark 6:17-19 This can be a very emotional topic! John 12:48 I Corinthians 6:9-10 – Fornication and adultery can keep us out of…

Deuteronomy 15 Deuteronomy 15:1-11 – Remission of debts every seven years. God instituted various ways to help the poor and keep them from…

Overview Without God, all is vanity. The book compares values with ultimate value. Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 There is a time for everything…

Introduction Philippians 3:7 Paul had changed masters. Galatians 1:1 Acts 9:1-2, 13 – Paul is using the authority of men. Acts 9:3-5, 1…

Deuteronomy 12 Deuteronomy 12:1-4 – Don’t worship like that. They were effectively cheating on God with false idols. Deuteronomy 12:5-3…

Excuses in the Bible Luke 14:15-24 Even when God offers blessings, we can come up with reasons not to accept them. Genesis 3:8-13 Excuses…

Introduction I Timothy 1:18-20 Keep brethren and sisters at arm’s length but get really close with others. Acts 2:42-47 – They wanted to be…

Review of the text John 6:9-11 John 6:22-27 Figures of speech in John Physical vs. spiritual John 3:3-7 John 4:13-14 John 4:31-34 John 7:3…

Deuteronomy 9 Deuteronomy 9:1-6 – Not due to Israel’s righteousness Deuteronomy 9:4-5 – They were allowed to take the land because of the…

What about David? Still young – mid 20s Saul still king David already anointed Goliath killed David on the run from Saul Saul had 85 priests…