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By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, May 13, 2012
- James is the writer, but God is the author of the book. We do not know for sure which James is the writer.
- James 1:1 – There are differing views on exactly who this book is written to. It could have een written to either Jews or Jews and Gentiles. This book contains general instruction for everyday life as a Christian.
- James 1:15 – When one is tempted and decides to sin, he has sinned even if circumstances prevent him from carrying out his intention.
- James 1:17 – God will consistently bless those who do His will just as He punishes those who sin against Him.
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By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, April 29, 2012
- Hebrews 13:2 – This happened to Lot when he entertained angels that had the form of men.
- Hebrews 13:4 – Marriage is the grandest of all eartly relationships. It is the one that patterned after Christ and the church.
- Hebrews 13:6 – Don’t be afraid of physical harm to the extent that you will forsake God to escape from harm.
- Hebrews 13:7-9 – Jesus and His teaching does not change over time, so we should study the old teachings and not be led away by strange, new teachings.
- Hebrews 13:13 – The writer is admonishing his audience to go outside the “camp” of the Old Law to serve Jesus.
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By David Watson
Benchley, April 18, 2012
- If we keep the right perspective and do not act selfishly, we will not have a problem with grumbling and complaining like the Israelites did. We must remember and have faith that God will provide for us.
- Numbers 20:6 – Moses and Aaron show great reverance in falling on their faces. See also Numbers 14:5; 16:4,22,45
- Luke 18:9-13 – The tax collector shows humility while the Pharisee shows pride.
- II Corinthians 12:7-8 – Paul prays three times that his thorn be removed. When God does not remove the thorn, Paul is content with his state.
- When we have a legitimate need, we should ask God in humility.
- II Chronicles 33:9,12-13 – Manasseh shows humility and God is touched by his prayer even though Manasseh has been a very evil king.
- Numbers 20:9-10 – See Psalms 106:32-33. Moses sinned in speaking rashly with his lips, not just with his actions in striking the rock.
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By David Watson
Benchley, April 11, 2012
- Numbers 20:1-13
- Numbers 20:3-5 – The people reacted to a lack of water by grumbling and complaining. They should have just brought their need to God with a humble attitude.
- Exodus 15:22-27 – God makes the water drinkable at Marah.
- Exodus 17 – God provides water at Rephidim.
- Matthew 6:31-32 – Our Father knows everything that we need.
- Lack of faith can cause people (either the Israelites or people today) to graumble or complain when faced with a need. We must have faith and remember that God will take care of us.
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By David Watson
Benchley, April 11, 2012
- How can all of these qualities combined in one person be used to help someone caught in sin? (continued from last class)
- Kindness
- John 4:7-26 – Jesus speaks with the woman of Samaria
- There is a kind way to help those who are struggling with sin.
- Goodness
- Faithfulness
- II Peter 3:10 – Our faithfulness can make an impression on people as we remind them of the judgment to come.
- Gentleness
- Galatians 6:1 – We are specifically told to restore the lost in a spirit of gentleness.
- Self-control
- Titus 1:7-8 – Elders must specifically have self-control, but we should all work to have this quality.
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By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, March 25, 2012
- Jude 10-11
- The way of:
- Human opinion substituted for the way of the faith (Romans 10:17; II John 9)
- Envy, hate, and intolerance toward those who adhere strictly to God’s Word
- Willful contempt for divine authority (I John 3:12)
- Divine condemnation (Genesis 4:11)
- Eternal regret
- It is a disastrous thing to walk in the way of Cain.
- The way of Abel
- Let us walk in the way of divine approval and eternal glory!
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By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, March 25, 2012
- Hebrews 11:30 – The faith that caused the walls to fall down was an obedient faith on the part of Joshua and the Israelites.
- Hebrews 11:34 – When we are weak, we are made strong in God because we put our faith in Him.
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By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, March 18, 2012
- Rmans 4:1-12 – If a man is saved, it will be because of his faith which reaches out to grab the grace and forgiveness that God offers.
- Lessons from aforetime:
- The results of a positive faith:
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By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, March 18, 2012
- Hebrews 11:12 – The descendants of Abraham and Sarah became innumerable in both the physical and spiritual senses.
- Hebrews 11:24-25 – None of us will have to give up as many physical things as Moses did because we don’t have as many physical blessings as he did growing up in Pharaoh’s house.
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By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, March 11, 2012
- Hebrews 11:3 – The world was created by God speaking it into existence.
- Hebrews 11:4 – Abel offered a sacrifice from his flock while Cain offered a sacrifice from the field. The only reason Abel’s sacrifice was aceptable was because he offered it in faith. Cain offered his sacrifice at his own discretion – not through faith. God must have given Cain and Abel some instruction with regard to acceptable sacrifice in order for Abel to offer a sacrifice through faith. This also shows that there is such a thing as unacceptable worship.
- Hebrews 11:5 – What an amazing compliment – to be pleasing to God. The only other person we have record of that was taken up by God is Elijah.
- Hebrews 11:6 – We must believe that God is the first cause of all things.
- Hebrews 11:7 – When Noah built the ark and people refused to go in it, the people were condemned. It is the same as when we teach God’s word and they reject it.