Suffering as a Christian, 1 Pet 4:12-19
Peter deals with Christian suffering in 1 Pet 4:12-19. We’ll study, from this passage, the reasons for suffering and our responses to suffering. Reasons for suffering. You’ll suffer: The fiery trial – 1 Pet 4:12-13 – this fiery trial could be literal like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Dan 3:6-30. It could be like the […]
Shame, Prov 3:35
Shame Prov. 3:35 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO To shame others is to cause them to feel the pain of having lost the respect of others because of improper behavior. It is dishonor or disgrace. In the Bible we find many different examples of this which should help us to understand when it is appropriate and […]
Rebuilding
Rebuilding Neh. 1:1-2:9 Introduction: General account of Nehemiah and the rebuilding of the wall after captivity of Israel Takes place after 70 years of captivity Ezra chapter one – Cyrus king of Persia started to build the House of God Ezra commissioned to build the temple in the 7th year of Artaxerxes Nehemiah sent to build […]
How Will They Remember You Prov. 10: 6-7
How Will They Remember You Prov. 10: 6-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage we find two ways that people are remembered. The memory of the just is blessed and the name of the wicked shall rot. A good name is rather to be chosen Prov 22:1; Ecc 7:1 Blessed people Abraham – Gen 14:19 […]
Mature Joy, Jn 17:13
Mature Joy John 17:13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Mature joy comes from sacrificial service, bearing reproach, finishing a job and anticipating the Lord’s return. Sacrificial service produces maturejoy in knowing that the will of the Lord has been done. The performing of a service in which there is no visible reward from the world is […]