Text: Job 31 A Covenant was Made (Job 31:1) This requires understanding – knowing the difference between right & wrong We must make a decision – once we know what is right, we must choose to do it A covenant involves a long-term commitment – this is not a trend or a fad; our character [...]

Text: Colossians 1:9-10 Walk in Newness of Life (Romans 6:4) This follows baptism (Romans 6:3-4) — in baptism we become free from sin (Romans 6:17-18) We are to be different than the old self (Romans 6:6) — repentance We are to be different than the world (Romans 12:2) — live by a higher standard Walk [...]

Text: Leviticus 19 Chapter begins with a call for holiness (v. 2; cf. 1 Peter 1:15-16) — What will holiness look like? Honor God Keep My sabbaths (v. 3,30) — consistent, ongoing action; reminded them of God’s work in creation (Exodus 20:8-11) Revere My sanctuary (v. 30) — respect the place of worship; specifically for [...]

Text: Luke 16:19-31 Focused Only on This Life (v. 19) Nothing wrong with riches (1 Timothy 6:17) or enjoying life (Ecclesiastes 11:9) But wealth & enjoyment are not our ultimate goal (1 Timothy 6:9; Ecclesiastes 7:2-3) If we’re not careful, these can turn us away from God (Luke 8:14) This world is only temporary (1 [...]

Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18; Luke 9:23 The themes associated with Christ’s cross extend to ours as well. Love “God so loved the world…” (John 3:16) Jesus laid down His life for us (John 10:17-18) Our following Christ & enduring all things must be done in love (John 14:15; Matthew 22:36-40) Grace Man’s condition before the [...]

Text: Matthew 7:12 We Must Take the Initiative Don’t treat others as they treat you, but as you want them to treat you People may not treat us the way we would like (2 Timothy 3:12; Matthew 5:38-41) We must treat others as we would want them to treat us (Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 22:39-40) Why [...]

Text: Romans 8:28 What This Verse Does Not Say: This doesn’t guarantee material prosperity as a reward for faithfulness (Philippians 4:12) This doesn’t guarantee good health for the faithful (2 Timothy 4:20) This doesn’t mean that every coincidence we deem to be good is God’s direct working (Matthew 5:45) This doesn’t mean that if our [...]

Text: Micah 6:6-8 More Than Sacrifices (Amos 5:21-24; 1 Samuel 15:22) Do Justice (Matthew 7:12; James 2:1,9) Love Kindness (1 Thessalonians 5:14; 1 Corinthians 13:7; Galatians 6:10) Walk Humbly with Your God (Psalm 8:3-4; James 1:21)

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 — [...]

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)