Moses wrote concerning future kings, “And it shall be with him, and he shall read it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God and be careful to observe all the words of this law and these statutes” (Deut. 17:19). What was it that would be read all the days of his life, the book of the Law! In the days of kings the word of God was to be read and observed as it it today, the word of God is to be read and observed by all God’s children. This two part lesson will build on the teaching that God’s people are people of the book.

Paul said, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” (Gal. 2:20). Are you keeping Jesus at arms length? Are you willing to totally give up the fight? God is there, He wants to help, but often times help never comes because we choose to handle it ourselves. Many people cast their cares upon Jesus. But too often we tend to leave out the most important word, “ALL”. The instruction is to cast all your cares upon Jesus (1 Pet. 5:7). Only when we give up trying to handle it on our own, can He move in and take control.

“Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem” (Acts 9:1-2). But Jesus intervenes and in the end, Saul is converted and spends the rest of his life preaching the same Jesus he tried to destroy. It’s an amazing story of the power of God’s word, and of the ultimate truth that everyone can be saved.

Will life on earth end in 10 years, will there be a flood like in the days of Noah as some predict? Is it true, we shouldn’t bring children into this world knowing that the end is coming soon, that this world will be inhabitable. Many have made these claims, but their not alone. These end of the world predictions are as old as the dirt we walk on. Yet none have every come to pass. The Lord Himself, Who created everything, said “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.” (John 1:3; Heb. 1:2; Matt. 24:36). Fact is, that God is still in charge and we only need trust in Him.

When we ask what is it that really made Job Great? In the first three verses we read that Job had seven sons and three daughters, he had so many possessions, he had his health. But these can’t be what made Job great because latter we read that he lost all these things. What made Job great was that he kept his faith in God throughout all the losses, trials, and suffering. This lesson hits the point that Job was not the only great man, there were others, and even today there are great men because of their faith.

According to the scripture there are many things we “Must” Do. “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God” (Acts 14:22). “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ…” (2 Cor. 5:10). “as Christ forgave you, so you also must do” (Col. 3:13). We must believe that He is, and “diligently seek Him” (Heb. 11:6). In this lesson I want to suggest five “Musts” (1.) You Must Live / Be Born. (2.) You Must Accept the Gospel to Be Saved. (3.) You Must Die. (4.) You Must Be at the Resurrection, and (5.) You Must Face Judgement.

Jesus is now in Heaven, seated at the right hand of the throne of God (Heb. 12:2). Jesus is coming back! (1 Thess. 4:15-17). But until He does come, and He is coming, what must both the Christian and the unbeliever be doing?

Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). • (Mark 16:16) Baptism: Commandment! • (John 13:34) Love: Commandment! • (Heb 10:25) Assemblies: Commandment! • (2 Tim 2:15) Rightly Divide: Commandment! • (Mark 11:25) Forgive: Commandment! • Pray, Be Salt and Light, Fear God, Honor your father and mother, all commands. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16, we have a command which is just as binding upon Christians as any you can find in the Word of God: “Rejoice always”! Question is are we?