Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JS

April 16, 2014

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  • Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16
    • Psalm (Strong’s G5568) – striking or plucking; a song of praise
      • psalmos – “primarily denoting a striking or twitching with the fingers” (Vine’s)
      • Luke 20:42; I Corinthians 14:26
    • Hymn (Strong’s G5215) – denotes a “song of praise addressed to God” (Vine’s)
    • Spiritual songs (Strong’s G4152, G5603)
      • Spiritual (G4152)
        • pneumatikos – spiritual
        • I Corinthians 3:1
      • Song (G5603)
        • ode (oh-day) – “an ode, song” (Vine’s)
    • The emphasis in these verses is on behavior and disposition during worship – not the detailed mechanics of musical worship.
    • Ephesians 5:18 – the contrast is between being drunk with wine and being filled with the spirit
    • When this type of worship is performed:
      • Acting in the name of Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:17)
      • Dissipation is displaced (Ephesians 5:18)
      • Thanks are given to God (Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 3:16)
      • Teaching and admonition (Colossians 3:16)
    • Teaching and admonishing in Psalms:
      • Psalm 60
      • Psalm 15 – Description of a citizen of Zion
      • Psalm 1 – Meditate on God’s law and abide by it
      • Psalm 50
      • Psalm 91 – Trust in my God

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

April 13, 2014

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  • What “cross” are we to take up and bear?
  • The stake on which He died
    • Matthew 27:40
    • John 19:17
    • Luke 23:26
    • John 19:19
    • John 19:25
  • His death
    • Philippians 2:8
    • Colossians 1:20
    • Hebrews 12:2
  • The entire process of salvation
    • I Corinthians 1:17
    • I Corinthians 1:18
    • Galatians 5:11
    • Galatians 6:12
    • Galatians 6:14
    • Philippians 3:18
    • Colossians 2:14 – Nailing the law to the cross symbolically canceled it and made it of no effect.
  • Christ bore His own cross and each must bear his own cross to be saved.
    • Matthew 10:38
    • Luke 9:23
    • Luke 14:27
  • “What cross are we to take up and bear?” Let us look at Luke 9:23 again. If one comes to Jesus, he denies self, takes up his cross, and follows Jesus. Thus, one follows Jesus by denying self and following Jesus.

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Sermons - Benchley church of Christ

DW

April 13, 2014

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  • Deuteronomy 8
  • Proverbs 30:7-9 – Give me neither poverty nor riches.
  • In times of need … trust in God.
    • Deuteronomy 8:2-6
    • Numbers 11:1-6
    • There is value in living through the lean times and learning to appreciate all the small blessings from God.
    • Philippians 4:10-13 – This is the attitude we want to have! We should be content in whatever state we are in.
    • Philippians 1:12-14
    • It’s in the dark days that we fall in love with the light.
  • In times of plenty … do not forget God.
    • Deuteronomy 8:10-14
    • II Chronicles 12:1; 26:16 – The danger of gaining power and pride.
    • Proverbs 16:18
    • I Timothy 6:17-19 – Do not be conceited.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JJ

April 13, 2014

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  • Mark 9:49 – Everyone will face temptation and sin.
  • Mark 9:50 – We are to be properly seasoned as sacrifices to God.

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Classes - Benchley church of Christ

JS

April 09, 2014

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  • Lesson 5: Wisdom Psalms
    • Purpose
      • To teach and instruct; tell coming generations about God (Psalm 32:8; 49:3; 78:1,4)
      • Calls to action in Psalms
        • Psalm 37:8,27 – cease from anger and wrath; do not worry; depart from evil
        • Psalm 112:9 – give freely to the poor
        • Psalm 119:1 – be blameless; walk in the way of the Lord
        • Psalm 119:9 – keep your way pure; walk according to God’s word
      • Fearing God and keeping His commandments brings about blessings. Psalm 1:3; 73:24; 112:1
    • Structure
      • Wisdom psalms have a variety of structures, so we will look at the unique structure of Psalm 119.
      • Psalm 119 is an acrostic poem. It is divided into 22 sections of 8 lines each. Each section is named for a letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Each line in that section starts with the same letter.
      • Seven other psalms, Proverbs 31, Lamentations 1-4, and Nahum all contain at least partial acrostics.
      • God’s law is referenced in nearly every verse of Psalm 119.
    • Key features
      • Phrasing is similar in many passages, including:
        • Psalm 37:16 / Proverbs 15:16 – Better is … than …
        • Psalm 128:1 / Proverbs 3:13 – How blessed is …
        • Psalm 32:9 / Proverbs 25:8 – Do not … otherwise …
        • Psalm 49:1 / Proverbs 22:17 – Hear this …
        • All of these impart wisdom and try to show the importance and superiority of God’s way.
    • Example
      • Psalm 73
        • Psalm 73:1-9 – Complaint
        • Psalm 73:10-14 – Lament
        • Psalm 73:15-20 – Seeing the truth of the matter
        • Psalm 73:21-24 – God guides me
        • Psalm 73:25-28 – Rejoicing in a relationship with God

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