Text: Galatians 2:20
Crucified with Christ — We must die with Christ (Romans 6:3-5, 10-11)
It Is No Longer I Who Live — We must sacrifice our life for Him (Romans 12:1)
Christ Lives in Me — He dwells in our hearts by faith (Ephesians 3:17)
Live by Faith in the Son of God — Faith is essential, and [...]

Text: John 17
What did Jesus pray for?
Glorification (v. 1-5)
Faithfulness (v. 6-12)
Sanctification (v. 13-19)
Unity (v. 20-23)
Salvation (v. 24)
Love (v. 25)

Text: Ezekiel 16:49-50
There were certain conditions that gave rise to the exceeding wickedness among the people of Sodom
Arrogance (Proverbs 16:18)
Abundance (1 Timothy 6:17)
Laziness (Proverbs 6:6-8)
Selfishness (Matthew 22:39)
Read the article: The Fertile Fields of Sin in Sodom

Text: John 13:1-17
Jesus Knew His Place (v. 3)

God was His Father
All things had been given to Him
He had come from God
He was going back to God

Knowing His Place, He Washed the Disciples’ Feet (v. 4-5)

Jesus should have been the one being served
But He humbled Himself, took the form of a servant (cf. Philippians 2:5-8)

Peter’s Lesson [...]

Text: Matthew 5:20
The scribes and Pharisees were the religious leaders of the day. Yet Jesus said our righteousness must surpass theirs to enter heaven. We must do more than fit in with those that the world recognizes as religious. We follow a higher standard.
Murder (Matthew 5:21-24)

Generally understood: Murder is wrong, those who commit it will [...]

Text: Philippians 4:4
We are Commanded to Rejoice (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:16)
Wrong Reasons to Rejoice

Unrighteousness (1 Corinthians 13:6)
The death of the wicked (Ezekiel 33:11)
When bad things happen to others (Proverbs 24:17)

Right Reasons to Rejoice

When others rejoice (Romans 12:15)
When we are saved (Acts 8:39)
The faithfulness of others (3 John 4)
When sinners repent (Luke 15:10)
When brethren are united [...]