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July 01, 2018

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I John 4:19-5:15
I John 5:3 – Some view God’s commands as burdensome. For the one who practices righteousness and has the big picture in mind, God’s commands are not a burden.
I John 5:6 – Jesus began His personal ministry by being baptized in water by John. He finished His work as a man by being crucified (shedding His blood). Now He serves as high priest in Heaven.
I John 5:11 – Compare Mark 10:29-30. This is a different meaning for “eternal life” – it’s talking about the quality of life, which is not necessarily the same as living forever. Compare the use of “eternal” in Jude 1:7. See also Philippians 3:20, which says our citizenship is in Heaven. It’s talking about a relationship now, not something that will happen after we die.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

June 27, 2018

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David, continued:
- I am nothing without forgiveness, continued:
  - II Samuel 11
  - II Samuel 12:1-14 – Nathan confronts David with his sin.
    - Trying to look at ourselves from an outside perspective can help us recognize our own sin.
  - Psalm 51 – David humbles himself and asks forgiveness. He speaks with sincerity.
- I find God’s favor through a devoted heart.
  - I Kings 15:3-5
  - II Samuel 24:10
  - I Chronicles 29:17
Elijah
- I might be called a troublemaker for doing what’s right.
  - I Kings 16:29-33; 21:25-26
  - I Kings 17:1-24 – Our introduction to Elijah. He announces the drought, then goes into hiding.
  - I Kings 18:1-2, 17-18 – Ahab blames Elijah for troubling Israel when in reality it was Ahab and Jezebel. The way to identify the real troublemaker in any situation is to see who isn’t loving God enough o obey His truth.