Text: Jeremiah 29:11 People often wonder what God’s plan is for their lives. We can only know what God reveals (1 Corinthians 2:10-12), but the Bible does address this issue. We sometimes get caught up in details & ignore the big picture. God Desires for You to be in Heaven with Him Jesus told His [...]

Text: Leviticus 23 This lesson takes a brief look at several feasts & observances from the Law of Moses and some of the lessons they provide for us today. Weekly Sabbath (v. 3) Creation — Sabbath patterned after Creation week (Exodus 20:11); reminds us that He is all-powerful (Romans 1:20) & the only true & [...]

Word of God (Psalm 19:10; 119:72) Valuable because it comes from God (2 Timothy 3:16) — He Himself is more valuable than gold (Job 22:24-25) Addresses the biggest problem in the history of man — sin (Romans 3:23; 6:23) — and provides the only solution (Acts 4:12) It will never become outdated (Jude 3; Galatians [...]

Text: James 5:14 Pray to God The suffering are to pray (James 5:13) and can have others pray on their behalf (James 5:14) It’s possible that one may not regain health, despite fervent, ongoing prayer (1 John 5:14-15) Pray also has other benefits — reminds us of our reliance upon God (Matthew 6:7-8), peace of [...]

Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Forget What Lies Behind Our old lives of sin (Romans 6:6) Evil companions (2 Corinthians 6:14-17) Hopelessness (Ephesians 2:12) Lack of direction (Jeremiah 10:23) Reach Forward to What Lies Ahead Maturity (Hebrews 6:1) Wisdom (Ephesians 5:15-18) Hope (Hebrews 6:18-20) Press On Toward the Goal We need to have endurance (Hebrews 12:1) Stay [...]

Text: Colossians 3:17 Why Should We Give Thanks? The Creation (Genesis 1:31) His care for us (Psalm 8:3-4) The scheme of redemption (Ephesians 3:11) The sacrifice of Christ (John 3:16) The church (Ephesians 1:22-23) The word of God (1 Corinthians 2:10-11,16) The hope of heaven (1 Peter 1:4) How Do We Give Thanks? Verbal expressing [...]

Text: Psalm 122:1 Why Should We Be Glad to Go to the Assembly Opportunity to Worship God (John 4:21-24) Opportunity to Study His Word (Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 14:26) Opportunity to Assemble with Brethren (Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:16) Opportunity to Escape Troubles of This Life (Revelation 21:4) Opportunity to Be Reminded of the Joys of [...]

Text: Philippians 1:21-24 To Live is Christ Similar point in Galatians 2:20 We must be crucified with Christ (Romans 6:3-6) Fruitful labor (Philippians 1:22) Help others (Philippians 1:24) Live worthy of the gospel (Philippians 1:27) To Die is Gain Nothing wrong with enjoying the blessings of this life (Ecclesiastes 11:8) — but keep things in [...]

Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Judgment Belongs to the Lord He will judge perfectly (Psalm 19:9) He will judge righteously (Psalm 19:9) He will judge fairly (Acts 10:34-35) He will judge according to His divine standard (John 12:48) Not All Will Be Saved (Matthew 7:13-14) Who Will Be Lost? Those who do not know God (2 [...]

Those in heaven are depicted as singing to God (Revelation 5:9; 14:3) Singing is the only act done in assembly that will also be done in heaven Lord’s Supper only to be done until the Lord returns Giving unnecessary — no more work to have to give to support; no more need Prayer unnecessary — [...]