Text: Psalm 1
The Righteous Man is Blessed (v. 1-3)

He does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly – following their thinking/advice
He does not stand in the path of sinners – putting himself in a position to encounter them
He does not sit in the seat of scoffers – among those who grumble and complain
He delights [...]

Text: Ephesians 5:15-21
Understand the Will of God
Do Not Get Drunk with Wine
Be Filled with the Spirit
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Give Thanks to God
Be Subject to One Another

Text: 2 Samuel 11:1
War is a Reality – Matthew 10:34-37; Ephesians 6:12
We Follow the Command of Our King – Matthew 28:18; John 18:36-37
Make Preparations – Ephesians 6:10-17
Be On Guard – 1 Peter 5:8; 2 Peter 3:17
We Must Fight Valiantly When the Time Comes – 1 Timothy 1:18; 6:12

Text: Acts 17:11
What Is an Eager Hearer?

More than just wanting to listen
Readiness or willingness of mind – James 1:21

Preaching to Eager Hearers

This is the audience the truth teacher wants
The false teacher cannot face the scrutiny of eager hearers

What Do Eager Hearers Make?

Disciples – Acts 17:12
Unity – Acts 17:12
Persecution – Acts 17:13

[Sermon delivered by Ross Conley]
Blessed are they who…
Read & Hear – Revelation 1:3
Are Called – Revelation 19:9
Keep the Sayings – Revelation 22:9
Have a Part in the First Resurrection – Revelation 20:6
Die in the Lord – Revelation 14:13

Methods some people use to avoid having to study the Bible:
Use your own common sense – Jeremiah 10:23; Proverbs 14:12
Follow the majority – Matthew 7:13-14
Believe what your family believes – Matthew 10:34-37; Luke 16:27-28
Do what you’ve always done – Matthew 15:1-9
Follow well-known / well-respected preachers – 1 Corinthians 4:6; Acts 17:11
How we must study the [...]