Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

January 10, 2016

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  • Luke 16:1-31
  • Luke 16:1-13 – The parable of the unrighteous steward. God expects us to use our earthly goods wisely in serving Him. The steward was being fired but was still well spoken of by his master because of his shrewdness.
  • Luke 16:14-15 – The Pharisees scoffed because they loved money too much and Jesus rebuked them for it.
  • Luke 16:16-17 – See Hebrews 1:1-2; 2:1-4. Some claim that Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are part of the Old Covenant, but that is not true. Jesus is clearly stating that the gospel of the kingdom of God has now been preached.
  • Luke 16:18 – See Romans 7:1-4.
  • Luke 16:19-31 – The parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
    • There is a conscious existence beyond the grave (Luke 16:23-25).
    • You can’t change your eternal fate after death (Luke 16:25-26).
    • The Scripture is as capable of causing one to repent as one rising from the dead and delivering a message (Luke 16:31).
    • People know their fates as soon as they did, before Judgment Day (Luke 16:22-23).

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

January 06, 2016

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  • Galatians 3:1-14
  • Galatians 3:1 – The word “foolish” here means, “having poor judgment.”
  • Galatians 3:2 – See II Corinthians 3. Spirit here most likely means the work of the Holy Spirit, i.e., the gospel. Many take the view that this is talking about the personal indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which conflicts with other passages.
  • Galatians 3:10 – Those who were trying to find salvation by keeping the law of Moses were under a curse because they could not keep the law perfectly. The blood of Christ allows us to be saved even though we have sinned. Jesus came to redeem us from the curse of the law. See Joel 2:32.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

January 03, 2016

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  • Psalms 119:97-104
  • Try a different translation.
    • I Corinthians 2:12
  • Follow a new plan
    • Revelation 22:18-19
    • Just the New Testament
    • Just the New Testament in two translations
    • Daily genres
    • Master a few books
  • Use a new plan
    • Luke 4:16
    • Listen to an audio Bible.
    • Read it out loud.
    • Journal as you read.
  • Renew your motivation
    • What am I doing this?
      • So I can recall scripture when I am being tempted.
      • So I can teach and train.
        • II Timothy 3:14-17
      • So I can put myself in my place.
        • Hebrews 4:12
        • James 1:25
      • So I know the truth.
        • I John 4:20-5:3
      • Because this world is full of trash, and I need some treasure!

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

January 03, 2016

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  • Luke 13:18-15:32
  • Luke 13:18-21 – God’s Word is still around! It still permeates the whole world.
  • Luke 14:1-6 – Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, which angers the Pharisees. He recognizes this and points out their hypocrisy.
  • Luke 14:7-11 – Don’t be prideful and assume honor for yourself!
  • Luke 14:12-14 – Don’t only help those who can help you back.
  • Luke 14:15-24 – Don’t make excuses to not obey God!
  • Luke 14:25-33 – See Matthew 10:37. Jesus lays out our priorities. God must be first!
  • Luke 15:1-32 – The scribes and Pharisees were grumbling about Jesus spending time with sinners, so Jesus tells three parables about how valuable it is to God when a sinner returns. We should rejoice when a sinner repents!

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

December 30, 2015

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  • Galatians 2:11-3:2
  • Galatians 2:14 – We must be like Paul in standing up for the truth regardless of the opposition.
  • Galatians 2:16 – Note that the context here is the old law vs. the new law. Paul is making the point that we are not justified by works of the old law. Of course, man is not now nor has ever been justified by because no one has been able to keep either the old law or new law perfectly (except Jesus). Calvinists attempt to use this verse to argue that man’s actions have no bearing on our salvation, but that is not the point of this verse at all. We are justified by grace, but must obey God in order to take advantage of that grace.

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