Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

November 22, 2015

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  • Luke 9:28-10:16
  • Luke 9:28-36 – Jesus is transfigured. This must have greatly increased the faith of Peter, John, and James. See II Peter 1:16-18.
  • Luke 9:37-42 – Jesus casts out a demon that the disciples could not. See Matthew 17:20. The disciples did not have enough faith.
  • Luke 9:43-45 – The disciples again fail to understand what was going to happen to Jesus.
  • Luke 9:46-56 – The disciples argue about who is the greatest.
    • Luke 9:50 – See also Mark 9:38-40.
  • Luke 9:57-62 – Jesus could read hearts and did not accept excuses. What excuses could we possibly hope to use on the day of judgment?!
  • Luke 10:1-16 – Jesus sends out the 70 in pairs to teach.
    • Luke 10:1 – Some old manuscripts read 72 here. We cannot tell which one is correct, but either way it makes no doctrinal difference.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

November 18, 2015

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  • Lesson 8:
    • Introduction
      • When one obeys the gospel, he is added by the Lord to the church (Acts 2:47). He is then a “lively stone” (I Peter 2:5) in the “whole building fitly framed together unto the Lord” (Ephesians 2:21). He should then become a member of a local church (Acts 9:26). He then has certain responsibilities to the local church, and the local church has certain responsibilities to him.
    • Procedure by which one becomes a member of a local church:
      • The Lord does not add one to a local church.
      • One becomes a member by choice, i.e., by joining the local fellowship (Acts 9:26).
    • The purpose of a local church membership:
      • It is God’s arrangement for saints to have fellowship in the things Christ has authorized them to do together. (Acts 20:28; Philippians 1:1)
      • In it, members are to work and worship together in the things of Christ so that:
        • God will be glorified (I Corinthians 10:31; Ephesians 3:21)
        • Saints will be edified (Acts 20:28, 32; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19)
        • Sinners will be taught (Philippians 4:15-16)
        • Destitute saints will be relieved (Acts 4:32-35; 11:27-30)
        • Under some circumstances, to practice discipline on unruly members.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

LS

November 15, 2015

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  • Joshua 7:1-15 – Israel is defeated by Ai.
  • Joshua was born as a slave in Egypt, but led the Israelites in their first battle after leaving Egypt. Joshua eventually led the people into the promised land.
  • Joshua 9:1-16 – Joshua and the Israelites are tricked into peace with the Gibeonites because they did not consult God.
  • Strength and weakness are a part of the human condition.
  • True strength does not come from within.
  • We need to deal with our weaknesses with prayer.
  • I Peter 5:6
  • Ephesians 6:18-20 – Find strength in prayer.
  • Ephesians 6:14-17 – the armor of God
  • Recognize your weakness and look for strength.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

November 15, 2015

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  • I Peter 3:1-2
  • Follow the good examples written in the Bible.
    • 3 John 1:11
    • I John 2:6 – Jesus is our ultimate example.
    • I Peter 2:21-22
    • John 15:12
    • James 5:10-11
  • Find and follow a good example.
    • Philippians 3:15-19
    • I Peter 5:3
    • Matthew 23:3
    • II Chronicles 17:3 – No example except Christ is perfect. We must follow the good parts of whatever example we find.
    • I Corinthians 11:1
  • Be a good example.
    • “I’m still following examples myself.”
      • I Thessalonians 3:7-9; I Thessalonians 1:6-8
    • “I don’t want to show off.”
      • Matthew 6:1-2; 5:16; I Peter 2:12
    • “I’ve made plenty of mistakes.”
      • I Timothy 1:15-16
    • “I’m too young.”
      • I Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:6-8
    • “I’m too old.”
      • Titus 2:2-5
    • “It’s not my job.”
      • I Corinthians 8:9

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

November 15, 2015

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  • Luke 8:16-9:27
  • Luke 8:16-18 – Parable of the lamp.
  • Luke 8:19-21 – Jesus emphasizes the importance of spiritual relationships.
  • Luke 8:22-25 – Jesus stills the sea.
  • Luke 8:26-39 – Jesus cures a demon-possessed man. Many people were afraid of Jesus after He performed this miracles, but the man who was cured wanted to follow Jesus!
  • Luke 8:40-56 – Jesus raises Jairus’ daughter from the dead.
  • Luke 9:1-6 – Jesus commands the twelve to go out and preach. Their job would not be easy, even with the miracles they were able to do.
  • Luke 9:7-9 – Herod tries to find out about Jesus.
  • Luke 9:10-17 – Jesus feeds 5000 men.
  • Luke 9:18-22 – The apostles show that they understand Jesus’ identity, even though they are still unclear about His mission.
  • Luke 9:23-26 – We must forsake our earthly lives to follow Jesus. Great courage is required to follow Jesus!
  • Luke 9:27 – “Kingdom” here can also be translated “reign” or “rule.” This shows that God’s kingdom definitely came in the lifetime of those assembled there.
    • Colossians 1:13; Revelation 1:9; Acts 2:29-36; 17:6-7 – The kingdom of God already exists!

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