Just imagine the scene—a great multitude hears that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, not to an official gathering of leaders, but rather a great number of common people—thousands “took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ The King of Israel!” (John 12:13-14). Contemplating this magnificent scene and wonder, what will it be like when the saints are delivered up to the Father? What will it be like to see the face of God? What will it be like to see the glories of Heaven? What will it be like to see Jesus on that Day?
From the book of Philemon we will learn about Human Relations. We all have common goals in Christ, and this world does cause strain on our relationships. The world we live in has primed us to look out for number one, lookout for self. As Christians we have more that we can be doing with our lives, we can look out and see that others need Christ. In Philemon at verse seven we read, “For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the [f]hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother” (v.7). From here let us consider the relationships we have with one another and learn to work together toward the hope of Heaven…
In this lesson brother Matt will help us learn how not to sin. His premise it that when we do sin, one of two conditions exist. Either we know what we are doing is wrong, and we lie to ourselves thinking it is ok, therefore our sin is willful, or we don’t know what we did was wrong, but it is still sin. But most often the later is the case. Listen as he outlines examples from the scriptures and offers directions to help us all live godly lives…
Paul has a formula for every child of God that will truly enable us to “shine as lights in the world”: Consider these 5 points: Work out our own salvation – Phil. 2:12, Do so with “fear and trembling” – Phil. 2:12, Allow God to work in you – Phil. 2:13, Do all things without “murmuring and disputing” – Phil. 2:14 and Be children of God without fault, by being “blameless and harmless” – Phil. 2:15
Often times we read these two words in our bibles, “many” and “Jews”. This almost always points to one of two situations. Either many of the Jews are seeking to kill Jesus of one of His followers, or many of the Jews became followers of Jesus. Such is the case recorded in John chapter 12 verses 9-11. But note that regardless of which scenario, it is all proof of the power of one. The Lord’s one message, and the one message of His followers saves some, condemns others.
From John chapter 12 we read of three, Mary, Lazarus and Martha, all who in their own way honor Jesus in their house. In this lesson we will discuss each of the three ways that we might adapt them and in our own homes honor Jesus even more…
Luke records Jesus just after the resurrection walking and talking with two disciples on the Road to Emmaus. The discussion they have opens the eye’s and hearts of the disciples and changes their lives forever as they remember that Jesus is risen! When they finally understand that the risen Savior is the One speaking to them, “they said to one another, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32). This is what we need to do, “remember” as we think about this account…
A messenger was sent to tell Jesus that the brother of Mary and Martha is sick, near death. Jesus after hearing waits two day before He and His disciples leave for Bethany. Lazarus dies, by we soon learn this was done, “…for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it” (John 11:4). We learn of the humanity of Jesus as He “wept” , and we learn that Jesus is divine having power over death, and regeneration even of rotting flesh. Jesus is indeed the “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live” (John 11:25).
From Isaiah 53 in this lesson we will be looking at three things concerning Jesus the Son of God. 1) Power, 2) Grief and 3) Mercy. I hope you will appreciate this study as I have…