JJ

October 10, 2018

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  • Matthew 5:13-32
  • Matthew 5:13 – Salt is a physical preservative. Jesus is using it as a metaphor to refer to the saving influence of a Christian.
  • Matthew 5:14 – Christians light the way for other people to come to Christ.
  • Matthew 5:16 – See Ephesians 2:8 in reference to “good works.”
  • Matthew 5:19 – “Greatest” and “least” here could be used to mean “in reference to” the kingdom of heaven, rather than implying that one could annul the commandments of God, teach others to do the same, and still make it into heaven.
  • Matthew 5:24 – See Luke 13:3. Try to make things right with your brother, whether it is your fault or not.

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JS

October 07, 2018

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  • Introduction
    • Matthew 5:13 – Jesus commands His disciples to be different and let their light shine.
    • Ephesians 4:29
    • I Thessalonians 4:13-17 – The Bible uses euphemisms.
  • Do I use any of these euphemisms?
    • “Venting”
    • “Explaining”
    • “Teaching”
    • “Sharing examples”
    • “Truth”
    • II Corinthians 12:20; Colossians 3:8; I Peter 2:1
  • Major areas of temptation
    • School
      • Students, teachers, parents, administrators
      • “Love is kind” – I Corinthians 13:4
    • Work
      • Boss, underlings, fellow employees, former employees, former bosses
      • “Love your enemies” – Luke 6:27
    • Church
      • Sinners, former sinners, elders, elderships, preachers, elders/deacons/preachers’ wives/families, teachers, students. Local and elsewhere!
      • Proverbs 6:19 – “One who spreads strife among brothers is an abomination to the Lord.”
  • Is it I?
    • Romans 12:15
    • Ephesians 4:29; I Corinthians 6:6-8
    • What am I hoping for?
      • Proverbs 17:4
    • What do I do about it?
      • Do I only talk about it?
      • Luke 6:27-28, 35
    • What is my goal?
    • Does it motivate or demotivate me?
      • I Corinthians 13:6
    • Do I seek it or shy away from it?
    • What do others think of the people in my life?
    • What version of the story am I more likely to accept as true – negative or positive?
      • I Corinthians 13:7
    • Does it make me feel more self-righteous?
      • Luke 18:9-14
  • Strategies for success
    • Stop talking
      • Proverbs 10:19; James 1:19
    • Flee temptation
      • I Corinthians 10:13-14; Hebrews 12:13
    • Address the heart
      • Mark 7:20-22
    • Find interests, passion for profitable things
      • Proverbs 10:20
    • Put yourself in the situation
      • Matthew 7:12; Galatians 5:14; Ephesians 4:31
    • Accountability partner
    • Find an example
    • Don’t make excuses!
  • Summary
    • James 1:27; 3:8-12
    • If we are gossiping, we are not serving God correctly!
    • Psalms 15:1-3; 50:16, 20
    • Ephesians 4:29
    • Colossians 3:8, 12

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JJ

October 07, 2018

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  • Historical overview of perversions in church organization and leadership
    • Catholic church
    • 1849 – missionary societies
    • 1950s – sponsoring churches
  • Acts 2:42 – the start of the Lord’s church
  • Acts 11:30 – elders appointed in local churches
  • Acts 8:4 – Persecution scatters Christians, who go everywhere preaching the Word.
  • Titus 1:5 – This verse implies that a church can exist even without elders. A church should strive to develop men who are qualified to be elders so it can do the work God has assigned more effectively.
  • Congregational independence is effective.
    • Congregational independence is practical.

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JJ

October 03, 2018

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  • Matthew 5:1-12
  • Matthew 4:23 – Jesus came to proclaim the gospel. That is what He was doing in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).
  • Matthew 5:3 – He that is poor in spirit realizes that he needs salvation from God and will put his trust in the Lord. One cannot be a citizen of the kingdom until he becomes poor in spirit.
  • Matthew 5:4 – Those who mourn here are those who are poor in spirit and realize they are alienated from God by sin. They will be comforted by coming to God.
  • Matthew 5:5 – See Isaiah 11:9; Habakkuk 2:14; Psalms 37:11. “Inheriting the earth” here means that the gentle will be able to fill the earth with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord.
  • Matthew 5:6 – Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will seek after it and find it. See Romans 10:14.
  • Matthew 5:8 – The one that is pure in heart is the one that is forgiven. See James 4:8; John 3:3.
  • Matthew 5:9 – The peacemaker is one who brings peace with God. This can only be achieved by bringing the gospel to the world.
  • Matthew 5:10-11 – Jesus is the chief example of being persecuted for righteousness’ sake. See Philippians 3:8-11. We should rejoice to be counted worthy to suffer for Christ.

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RB

September 30, 2018

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  • Faithful men who endured great trials:
    • Abraham – Hebrews 11:17-19
    • Moses – Hebrews 11:24-26
    • Daniel – Daniel 6:16-23; 1:8
    • Others – Hebrews 11:36-38
  • Trials come through different approaches
    • Genesis 12:1-3; 22:3 – Direct commands from God
    • Job 1:12; 2:6 – God permitting others to try His children
    • Hebrews 11:24-26
    • Daniel 6:10, 16-24
  • The value of trials
    • Hebrews 12:6 – They manifest that we are God’s children
    • James 1:3 – Develop patience
      • Romans 5:3-6
    • Galatians 6:3-4 – They help us prove ourselves
      • II Corinthians 13:5
      • Things of value have to be tested and tried.
  • The proper attitude toward trials of faith should involve:
    • Knowing how to recognize a trial of faith
      • I Peter 4:15-16; Matthew 5:10-12; Psalms 119:172
    • Never murmuring or complaining when they come
      • I Peter 1:7; Romans 5:3; II Corinthians 12:10 – They are more precious than gold.
      • II Timothy 3:11-12; Hebrews 12:6-11 – The questionable time is when we do not have them.
    • Realizing that we are not exempted from trials of this life. I Corinthians 3:13
    • Never thinking that some “strange thing” happens to us when trials come. I Peter 4:12
    • Trials should encourage us to greater faith and devotion before God, prayerfully enduring them. Romans 5:3-6

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