Preacher: Pastor Ray We live in the presence of sin, which means all of us, Christians included, have the potential to sin. However, for the believer, the power of sin has been broken and sin is therefore powerless over us. Discussion Questions I understand doctrinally that I am dead to sin and free in Christ […]
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Psalm 3: The Lord is My Shield and Salvation
Psalm 3 was a prayer written by David, a man after God’s heart, who seems to be losing his way. He committed murder and adultery and now he has hit rock bottom as Absalom, his own son, is trying to kill him. CORRECTION: Hushai was not someone who “flipped” to Absalom’s side. He was sent […]
Intro to the Psalms: Seeing Jesus in the OT
Moses went up the mountain to meet God. He was a real Christian. The rest were BS (Bottom of Sinai) Christians. The book of Psalm is divided up into 5 smaller books, which were not assembled in chronological order. For example, the first psalm chronologically is Psalm 90 (written by Moses). Psalm 1-41 – Book […]
Book of Habakkuk: Yet, I Will Quietly Wait and Rejoice
When we pray to the Lord, He may respond immediately, or He may take a long time to respond, or He may never give an answer. The life of Habakkuk demonstrates a life of prayer and how to dialogue with the Lord while waiting patiently and rejoicing in Him. Discussion Questions – What’s the goal […]
Acts 4: Should We Pray for Signs and Wonders?
In Acts 4:29-30, the early church prayed for 2 things: 1) boldness to preach and 2) that the Lord would stretch out His hand for healing, signs and wonders. Should the church today be praying this same prayer? Discussion Questions – Here are some ways to read the OT: 1) civil/ceremonial/moral laws – only the […]
Book of James: Two Types of Wisdom
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