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  • I Corinthians 5:1-11 - This letter was written to correct a situation at Corinth.

  • II Thessalonians 3:6-15 - Paul instructed the Thessalonians to withdraw from one who was walking disorderly among them.

  • The issue was a man that would not work for himself.

  • They were to withdraw from him so he would be ashamed and admonish him.

  • Neither of these texts say anything about family members - that subject is covered in other passages.

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  • Judges 2:7
  • “There arose another generation” (Judges 2:10
    • They didn’t teach their kids!
      • They took for granted that their children would just grow up to be good Jews.
      • Deuteronomy 6:6-7 - We must deliberately teach our children.
      • I Samuel 2:12 - Eli’s sons did not know the Lord even though they were priests!
  • “You shall tear down their altars” (Judges 2:2
    • They didn’t purify their lives!
      • Joshua 23:6-13 - Joshua warned of the dangers of failing to purge the land of ungodliness.
      • Judges 2:1-3 - The idolatry in the land became a snare to them.
      • Mark 4:18-19
  • That they “might be taught war” (Judges 3:2
    • They didn’t fight for the Lord!
      • Joshua 23:10 - God tested the Israelites so they would learn to fight for God.
      • Judges 3:5-8 - Israel failed the test and lived among the people of the land.
      • II Corinthians 10:3-6 - We must be ready to fight for God!

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  • Ephesians 6:1-3 - Children must obey and honor their parents.

  • Genesis 20:12

  • Ephesians 6:1 - “in the Lord” means as far as you can while obeying the Lord.

  • Ephesians 6:4. Do not provoke children to anger.

  • Ephesians 6:5-9.

  • Ephesians 6:10 - Take a strong stand in the things of the Lord.

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  • Mark 11:20-21 - These fig trees produced immature fruit and leaves at the same time. If the tree had leaves and no fruit, it would not have fruit for the entire season.
  • Mark 11:22-24 - Jesus is not just giving the apostles a blank check to do whatever they want with God’s power. He is showing the importance of their faith.
  • Mark 11:25-26.

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  • John 4:19-24
  • Worship should be an overflow of one’s feelings toward God.
    • Jeremiah 20:8-9 - Jeremiah could not help but prophecy.
    • Matthew 14:32-36 - The disciples worship Jesus after His resurrection.
      • John 9:35-38 - The man healed of blindness worshiped Jesus.
    • Colossians 3:16 - Worship must be to God. Remember that God is the focus.
      • Hebrews 9:11 - This is who we are worshiping!
  • Worship should emanate from a righteous, spiritual life.
    • Malachi 2:13-14 - Sin in your life hinders your worship to God.
    • Romans 1:21
    • Matthew 15:3-9

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