By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, December 28, 2008

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, December 28, 2008

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, December 24, 2008

• Jesus rebuked many more people than He complimented, but that was necessary for Him to do His work.
• John the Baptist (Matthew 11:11):  Courage
  • Matthew 11:7 - John was not a “reed shaken by the wind”.  He did not bow to social or political pressure.
  • Mark 6:17-18 - John’s stand before Herod.
• Nathaniel (John 1:47):  Purity
• Mark (Mark 14:8):  Service
  • “She’s done what she could.”
  • We must all do what we can do in service to God.
• Roman Centurion (Matthew 8:10):  Unusual faith
• Canaanite woman (Matthew 15:28):  Great faith
• Poor widow (Mark 12:43-44):  Sacrificial giving
• Leper (Luke 17:19):  Gratitude
• Mary (Luke 10:42):  Spiritual mindedness

By David Watson

Benchley, December 21, 2008

• Pray every day.
  • The Bible says we ought to pray.  Philippians 4:6; Romans 12:12; I Thessalonians 5:17
  • The Bible shows us what to pray for.  John 17:9; 17:21; I Timothy 2:1-2
  • The Bible tells us how NOT to pray.  Matthew 6:5
  • The Bible tells us how TO pray.  I Peter 3:7,12; Luke 18:1-14; I John 3:21-22; 5:14-15; James 1:5-8
  • Several things encourage us in prayer.  Romans 8:26; James 5:13-18; Colossians 4:12
  • How can we make sure to pray everyday?
• Read the Bible every week.
  • Why should we read the Bible on a regular basis?
    • I Timothy 4:13 - Because it pleases God.
    • Because it is God’s sole revelation of truth.  Psalms 119:105; Jude 3
    • Because we can understand it and learn from it.  Ephesians 3:4; Luke 10:26; Matthew 24:15; II Peter 3:16
    • Because it takes our minds off of other things.  Psalms 119:11
  • What are some helpful tips?
    • Use a plan (http://bibleclassmaterial.com)
    • Use an accurate, readable translation.
      • KJV, NKJV, NSB, ESV
    • Use an audio Bible.
• Invite one person per event.
  • Why would we want to have such a goal?
    • Because souls have great, eternal value.
    • Because God told us to.

By David Watson

Benchley, December 14, 2008

• I Corinthians 11:1
• Submission
  • Philippians 2:5; Hebrews 5:8 - Jesus submitted to the Father’s will.
    • Hebrews 12:2 - Jesus even submitted in sacrificing Himself.  Luke 22:44
  • Application
    • Ephesians 5:22-24 - wives to husbands, church to Christ
    • I Peter 5:5 - Be subject to those older than you and to God.  God is opposed to pride.
    • Philippians 2:3-4 - Look out for the interests of others.
• Sympathy
  • Hebrews 4:14-16 - Jesus knows about the temptation of sin.
  • Application:  Be sympathetic in helping others.
    • Galatians 6:1; Luke 7:44-48; I Timothy 1:15-16; Colossians 3:12
• Suffering
  • I Peter 2:21-24 - Jesus’ example of suffering
  • Hebrews 12:2 - Jesus endured the cross.

By David Watson

Benchley, December 14, 2008

• Acts 8:13-24 - Simon was saved, but committed sin and required forgiveness (Acts 8:22-24).
• Romans 11:11-23 - Branches of the tree could be cut off and lost (Romans 11:20-21).
• I Corinthians 9:19-27 - Run the race so as to remain saved.
• Galatians 5:4 - It is possible to fall from grace.  Galatians 1:6-7; 3:24
• Colossians 1:21-23 - We are blameless before God if we do not move away from the gospel.
• Hebrews 3:4-6 - Wea re the house of God if we hold fast.
  • Hebrews 3:12-23 - Why were these brethren warned about falling away if it wasn’t possible?
• Hebrews 6:4-6 - Saved people can fall away!
• James 5:12,19-20 - Turning a fallen Christian back to God saves a soul from death!
• II Peter 1:10-11 - Be careful to make your calling and election sure.
• Application:  Avoid having a false sense of security.  Jeremiah 37:17-19; I Corinthians 10:12

By Jady Stevens

Benchley, December 7, 2008

• Leviticus 10:1-3 - God must be glorified in the assembly.
• Colossians 3:17; John 4:23-24; I Corinthians 3:1; II Corinthians 10:4 - Worship in spirit and truth.
• I Corinthians 14:40,26 - Things are to be done decently and in order for edification.
• Galatians 4:13-15 - Paul’s presentation before them wasn’t flawless because of his infirmity, but that wasn’t important from a spiritual point of view.
• Singing
  • Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19-20 - for teaching, admonishing, and giving thanks.
  • The song leader should help lead the congregation in orderly worship.
  • The lyrics should be spiritually accurate and appropriate.
  • The songs should not be so difficult as to keep people from paying attention to the lyrics.
  • Things to watch out for:
    • I Corinthians 14:16-19 - The leader must be heard and understood.
    • Singing just because a soung sounds pretty.
    • Singing spiritually inaccurate lyrics.
• Preaching
  • II Timothy 4:5,2 - convince, rebuke, exhort
  • II Timothy 3:13-17 - teach from the scriptures.
  • Titus 2:1,11-15;3:1-2,8 - Paul’s instructions to Titus for preaching.
  • Things to watch out for:
    • Titus 3:9 - useless disputes should be avoided.
    • II Timothy 4:3-4 - changing the message because people don’t want to hear the old message
    • Matthew 15:9 - substituting ideas of man for doctrine from God
    • Not speaking up
    • Ephesians 4:11-15 - Fulfill the purpose and don’t just try to keep the audience entertained.
• Acts 17:26-27 - Our purpose is to seek God.

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, December 7, 2008