Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

September 23, 2018

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  • God chose Israel to be His special people through which Jesus would come.
  • We do also read of God’s dealings with the Gentiles. They were not under the Law of Moses. God spoke to the Gentiles through the prophets.
  • God’s law for Gentiles in the Old Testament
    • Numbers 22:13, 18, 20, 28; 23:12, 20; 24:13, 15 – Balaam and Balak. This is an example of God speaking to Gentiles. When Gentiles obeyed God, they were blessed. When they disobeyed, they were punished.
    • Daniel 4:1-2, 37 – God spoke to Nebuchadnezzar through the prophet Daniel.
    • Daniel 5 – God spoke to Belshazzar through Daniel.
    • Jonah 1-4 – Jonah took God’s message to Ninevah.
    • Jeremiah 48:1-8 – God pronounces judgment on Moab.
    • Amos 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 13; 2:1 – Amos brings God’s pronouncements to various countries.
  • Romans 1:22-32 – God did have laws for Gentiles, but many violated those laws. Those who did so were worthy of spiritual death.
  • Gentiles have always been under God’s law, both in Old Testament times and New Testament times.
  • John 8:21; Isaiah 59:1-2
  • Some say that Gentiles were not amenable to God’s marriage law and so draw the conclusion that alien sinners are not amenable to God’s marriage law.
    • Genesis 2; Matthew 19:6 – God’s marriage law goes all the way back to the beginning. It was for Adam and his descendants.
    • I Corinthians 5:11-13
    • I Corinthians 6:9-10 – These people were under God’s marriage law.
  • God’s law for Gentiles in the New Testament
    • Acts 10; 1:8 – How did God hear Cornelius’ prayer? He was serving God under God’s law for the Gentiles and so was acceptable to God. When Peter came to Cornelius with the gospel, Cornelius could no longer be acceptable to God until he obeyed and was baptized.

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JJ

September 19, 2018

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

September 16, 2018

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  • One’s attitude regulates one’s life. We must have the right attitude toward God and all men.
  • What is sin?
    • I John 3:4
    • James 4:17
    • I John 5:17
  • Sin is a terrible thing
    • Many people blame God for the terrible things in this world, but these terrible things are caused by sin.
    • Genesis 1-3 – The fall of man. Suffering is caused by separation from God and the tree of life. This is caused by sin.
  • Sin separates us from God
    • Matthew 25:46
    • Hebrews 10:1
    • Jesus’ sacrifice was the only thing that could reunite us with God. Thus, sin should not be taken lightly. Sin should be hated!
  • Wrong attitudes about sin
    • Many people love sin when they should hate it
      • Psalms 52:3
      • Micah 3:1-2
      • Many in the world today have the same attitude.
      • Isaiah 5:20
    • Approving of sin
      • Romans 3:8
      • Anyone who tries to justify wrongdoing by showing what good comes from it is guilty of this attitude.
    • Indifference toward sin
      • Overlooking sins in your family. Overlooking filthy entertainment.
    • Condemn certain sins and condone others
      • Romans 2:1-2, 21
      • It’s easy to be inconsistent when it’s your own sin.
  • The right attitude toward sin.
    • Hate evil and love good!
      • Psalms 119:4, 128
      • Proverbs 6:16-19
      • Matthew 5:16
      • II Corinthians 7:10
    • Desire to be released from the guilt of sin by obeying the gospel of Christ.
      • Help others do the same.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

September 16, 2018

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  • Israelites were taken into captivity in three deportations:
    • 1st: Jeremiah 25:11-12 – 605 BC
    • 2nd: Ezekiel captured! – 597 BC
    • 3rd: II Chronicles 36:21 – 586 BC
  • Interesting things in Ezekiel:
    • Three lengthy visions
      • Glory of God (Ezekiel 1-3)
      • Journey to Jerusalem (Ezekiel 8-11)
      • A glorious temple (Ezekiel 40-48)
    • Ezekiel acts out scenes using props
      • Ezekiel 4:1
      • Ezekiel 5:1-2
      • Ezekiel 12:3-16
      • Ezekiel 12:17-20
      • Ezekiel 24:15-27
    • Vivid imagery and parables
      • Ezekiel 16
      • Ezekiel 23
    • “They will know that I am the Lord” (63 times)
      • Ezekiel 6:10, 13
  • You are being punished for your sins (Ezekiel 1-33)
    • Judah (Ezekiel 1-24)
    • Other nations (Ezekiel 25-32) – Ammon, Moab, Edom, Philistines, Tyre, Sidon, Egypt
    • Ezekiel 3:4-17
    • Ezekiel 9:9
    • Ezekiel 10:18-19; 11:22-25
    • God definitely punishes, so we must repent (II Peter 3:9).
    • Ezekiel 18:30-32
    • Ezekiel 33:10-11
  • There is hope for the future (Ezekiel 34-48)
    • Ezekiel 33:21
    • “David” = Jesus – Ezekiel 34:23-24; 37:24-25
      • Matthew 1:1
      • Luke 1:32
      • Acts 13:34
    • Ezekiel 34 – Shepherds
    • Ezekiel 37 – Valley of dry bones, two sticks (God restoring Israel, spiritual unity in the New Covenant)
      • Ezekiel 37:11-19
      • Ezekiel 37:16, 24-28 – The two sticks: Mormons claim one stick is the Bible and one is the Book of Mormon. However, no books are in the context.
        • II Corinthians 6:16
      • Ezekiel 38-39 – Victory over “Gog” in battle (God’s New Covenant kingdom will be invincible)
      • Ezekiel 40-48 – Temple (God’s fellowship with His people; Acts 15:15-18; Ephesians 2:19-22; I Peter 2:5)

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

September 16, 2018

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  • Creation and people begin to sin (Genesis 1-11)
    • Exodus 20:9 – The Earth was created in 6 days – not eons.
    • Genesis 3:14-19 – Man sins and was cursed.
    • Hebrews 2:14
    • I Corinthians 15:54
    • Genesis 6:17 – God brings a worldwide flood to destroy the corrupt, violent people.
    • God is in charge. Man’s great dilemma is sin.
  • Abraham and 3 promises (Genesis 12-50)
    • Genesis 12:1-7 – God makes three promises to Abraham
      • Descendants to become a great nation
      • Descendants to inherit the land of Canaan
      • Through Abraham all the nations would be blessed
  • Deliverance from Egypt, Law of Moses, Canaan (Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua)
    • Exodus 1:1-9; 12:37 – The first promise if fulfilled – Israel is a great nation!
    • Joshua 21:43; 23:14 – The second promise if fulfilled – Israel takes the promised land.
  • United and Divided Kingdom (Judges, I & II Samuel, I & II Kings, I & II Chronicles)
    • No righteous kings in Israel. Assyrian captivity after 200 years.
    • A few righteous kings in Judah. Babylonian captivity after 350 years.
    • God sends many prophets to both kingdoms to try to get them to turn back.
  • Captivity, return, and rebuilding (Ezra and Nehemiah)
    • Three waves of deportations followed by three waves of returning exiles.
    • 400 years of silence before the events of the New Testament begin.
  • Jesus and the Good News! (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John)
    • Acts 3:25-26 – Final promise to Abraham fulfilled in Jesus. Jesus’ earthly parents came through Abraham’s line of descendants and through Him, all mankind would be blessed.
    • Jesus is crucified and buried. On the third day, He is resurrected, appears to many, and then ascends to Heaven where He reigns today.
  • The New Covenant begins (Acts)
    • Acts 1:8
  • The Bible as a whole tells the story of sin, our greatest problem, and how God worked His plan over thousands of years to bring a Savior to the world. Now we can all unite and obey that Savior so that we can glorify God and go to Heaven in the end!

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