Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

January 11, 2015

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  • Hebrews 11:32-12:6
  • Hebrews 11:39 – These faithful people did not receive approval from men but from God. They died looking forward to the promise of the coming of Christ.
  • Hebrews 12:1 – The great cloud of witnesses is the many faithful people mentioned in Hebrews 11. See also I Corinthians 9:25-27.
  • Hebrews 12:2 – Jesus is the beginner and “ender” of our faith. It is difficult for us to even imagine the physical, mental, and emotional pain Jesus endured on the cross.
  • Hebrews 12:5-6 – God disciplines and corrects us now through His word.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

January 07, 2015

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  • Qualifications for elders, continued:
    • Not a new convert – I Timothy 3:6
      • Hebrews 5:12
    • Holding fast the faithful word – Titus 1:9
      • Note that the stated purpose of this requirement is so the man will hold fast to sound doctrine and be able to defend it.
    • Able to teach – I Timothy 3:2
      • There is no specification about whether this has to be public or private teaching.
    • The husband of one wife – I Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6
      • See also I Timothy 3:12
    • Manages his own household well – I Timothy 3:4-5
      • See II Corinthians 9:13
      • A man must be managing his household in such a manner that they respect him. How a man leads his family gives an idea of how he will tend to the church.
    • Having children who believe – Titus 1:6

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

January 04, 2014

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  • I Thessalonians 4:1,10
  • I Thessalonians 1:3, 6-10 – Paul compliments the Thessalonians on their faith.
  • I Thessalonians 2:13-19
  • II Thessalonians 3:4
  • I Thessalonians 4:1, 9-10 – Excel still more!
  • Take the initiative and stay busy!
    • I Thessalonians 5:14-18 – These are all things that we must be active in seeking out and doing. These tasks won’t just fall into our laps!
    • Titus 2:14
    • I Thessalonians 4:11; II Thessalonians 3:7-12
  • Demonstrate love for others!
    • I Thessalonians 3:11-13
    • I Thessalonians 4:13-18 – They were to comfort each other with these words.
    • I Thessalonians 5:11
  • Read God’s word and hold to it!
    • II Thessalonians 2:15-17; Exodus 24:7 – We must stick to what God has told us.
    • I Thessalonians 5:27 – Paul wanted his letters to be read – not just put on a shelf.
    • II Thessalonians 3:6,14-15 – Stay away from people who does not obey God’s commandments.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

January 04, 2015

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  • Hebrews 11:17-31
  • Hebrews 11:17 – Isaac was not Abraham’s only son – there was also Ishmael. “Only begotten son” here is referring to the preeminent position. Isaac was the only son Abraham had by Sarah, so in that sense he was the only son begotten of that relationship.
  • Hebrews 11:21 – See Genesis 48.
  • Hebrews 11:23 – See Exodus 2.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

DW

December 31, 2014

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  • Colossians 1:9-12
  • Pray
    • Colossians 4:2; I Thessalonians 5:17; Romans 12:12
    • Proverbs 30:8-9 – Prayer must be a sincere thing.
    • We must keep in mind our need for God.
    • Matthew 6:7-8 – Do not use meaningless repetition in your prayers.
    • Luke 6:12
    • Acts 1:14; 2:42
    • Acts 10:9
    • Suggestion: plan a special, focused prayer each day
      • Monday: leaders – I Timothy 2:2
      • Tuesday: praise – Psalm 8:1
      • Wednesday: Christians – Acts 12:5
      • Thursday: family – Ephesians 5:25
      • Friday: miscellaneous – Philippians 4:6
      • Saturday: myself – Psalms 19:14
    • Ways to do this:
      • Make a prayer list
      • Designate a time
      • Use an app (Prayer Notebook, Prayer Mate, etc.)
    • Read!
      • Hosea 4:1-6 – The importance of knowing God’s word
      • Deuteronomy 17:18-20 – the benefits of reading the word of God
      • Suggestion: choose a Bible reading plan for 2015
        • Nothing will give you an overarching understanding of the Bible story like reading the Bible itself.
        • Nothing will familiarize you with the Bible like reading it.
      • How to do this:
        • Choose a good translation: KJV, NKJV, ASV, NASB, ESV
        • Designate a time
        • Decide on a plan
          • The classic: just pick it up and read it
          • Use a special daily reading Bible
          • Use a daily reading plan
          • Use an app
            • YouVersion
            • OliveTree
            • Logos

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