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Bible Text Studies
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Genesis — Selected Class StudiesThe following are teaching notes prepared for the Berea Class at the College church in Searcy, AR where I was part of the teaching rotation.
1 – Jacob Meets God at Bethel, Part 1: Jacob Dreams a Dream (or Stairway to Heaven) (Genesis 28.10–22) 2 – Jacob Meets God at Bethel, Part 2: God's Promise and Jacob's Response (Genesis 28.10–22) 3 – Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau (Genesis 32.1–21) 4 – Jacob Becomes Israel (Genesis 32.22–32) 5 – Esau and Jacob Are Reconciled (Genesis 33.1–17) 6 – A Crisis in Shechem (1) (Genesis 33.18—34.31) 7 – A Crisis in Shechem (2) (Genesis 34.1–31) 8 – Jacob's Story: The Final Act (Genesis 35.1–29) Studies in the PsalmsDesigned to facilitate personal study of the Psalms, this series presents a general introduction and overview of the book; identifies and gives examples of the its major theological themes; and then studies several psalms as examples of the different psalm-types.
1 - Getting the Know the Psalms 2 - Delight in the Midst of Chaos (Pss 1, 2, 19) 3 - "Vindicate Me, O God" (Pss 42–43) 4 - Maintaining Our Focus on God (Pss 49, 77) 5 - The Source of Jesus' Lament (Ps 22) 6 - Led By the Shepherd (Ps 23) 7 - Things to Know As You Approach the Temple (Ps 24) 8 - Developing Spiritual Depth (Pss 61 – 63) 9 - "I Am Weary with My Moaning" (Pss 6, 38, 51) 10 - Sometimes, the Problem Is Sin (Pss 6, 38) Isaiah 6 - Motivated for MinistryAfter Isaiah answered the call, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” with his enthusiastic, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isa 6:8 NIV), the Lord revealed that his service would be quite difficult. In fact, according to the standards for ministry success many use, Isaiah fell short; only a small remnant—“a tenth” (v. 13)—would accept his teaching (vv. 9-13). Steadfast commitment was required.
What motivated him to accept the challenge and persevere? The answer is found in his call, recorded in chapter 6. In these lessons, we study this chapter, drawing on Isaiah's experience as a means of finding motivation for our own service in difficult times. Contact me if interested in studying "Motivated for Ministry" in a one-day lesson series or similar format. 1 - The Glory of the Lord of Hosts: Seeing That Keeps Us Serving (Isaiah 6:1-13) - To what can we turn to sustain us when we face the difficulties of long-term service in a world that consistently and firmly resists God? We find the answer in the call of Isaiah who, before he was called to serve, was granted a magnificent vision of the glory of the Lord. 2 - "Woe Is Me! I Am Ruined!" - To be liberated from sin and restored to glory, we need a clearer view of ourselves and a more complete view of God. 3 - "Who Will Go for Us?" (Isaiah 6:8-13) - What difference are God's people to make in the world? Isaiah's mission orders, grounded in his vision of the Lord and reception of God's grace, show us who we need to be. Isaiah 40-45-The God of All Comfort
The chapters beginning in Isaiah 40 depict one of Judah's darkest times. Conquered by Babylon; Jerusalem destroyed; the majority of them deported. Where had God gone? How could mighty Babylon be overcome? What would become of them? Isaiah's message, announced well in advance of the events, was that God had been with them all along, was sovereign, would be with them in their exile, and see them through their despair. The prophet's focus on God and messages of hope are as helpful when we face despair as for Judah centuries ago.
1 - "Behold Your God!" (Isaiah 40:9) 2 - The Invincible Voice of Comfort (Isaiah 40:1-11) 3 - Comforting, But Not Comfortable (Isaiah 40:12-31) 4 - "Be Not Dismayed, for I Am Your God" (Isaiah 41:1-20) 5 - We Follow Because He Can (Isaiah 41:21-29) 6 - A Servant's Mission (Isaiah 42:1-7) 7 - Redeemed from the Depths (Isaiah 42:18-43:7) 8 - Why Can't We Extend the Season? (Isaiah 42:1-9) 9 - Giving as a Declaration of Praise (Isaiah 43:16-24) 10 - Equipped for God's Purpose (Isaiah 44:24-45:7) 11 - A Faith that Profits Nothing (Isaiah 44:6-22) 12 - Malleable Clay (Isaiah 45:9-13, 22-25) Matthew 5-7-Doing the Will of Jesus
Lessons from the Mountainside: the big ideas of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 4:12-7:27)
1 - Reform, and Follow the King (4:12-25) 2 - Let Your Blessings Show (5:1-16) 3 - Make Relationships Righteous (5:17-32) 4 - Do Right By Difficult People (5:33-48) 5 - Do Right Religion (6:1-18) 6 - A Prayer for All Time (6:9-13) 7 - God's Reign First: Focus (6:19-24) 8 - God's Reign First: Trust (6:25-34) 9 - "Don't Judge" - Not Ever? (7:1-5) 10 - Take Care of God's Pearls (7:1-11) 11 - It's a Little More Than Kindness (7:12) 12 - Practicing Jesus: Just Do It (7:13-27) Matthew 13 ParablesA five lesson series of studies on the parables recorded in Matthew 13.
1 - Stories for the Heart: Why Jesus Spoke in Parables 2 - Unqualified Discipleship (13:3-9, 18-23) 3 - Little Is Much When God Is In It (13:31-33) 4 - Look What I Found! (13:44-46) 5 - "Why Doesn't God Do Something?" (13:24-30, 36-43, 47-50) Mark Studies
1 - Introducing the Gospel of Mark
Who Jesus Thought He Was 2 - "What Sort of Man Is This?" (1:1-3) 3 - Introducing "The Son of Man" Seeking to Live Like Jesus (1:1-6:6) 4 - The One In Whom God Took Delight (1:9-15) 5 - An Example to Follow (1:16-34) 6 - Strength From a Desolate Place (1:35-39) 7 - What Sort of God Is This? (2:1-17) 8 - A Matter of Some Urgency (2:18-22) 9 - Lord Over the Sabbath (2:23-3:6) 10 - A Widening Ministry (3:7-19) 11 - "If You Only Knew What I Have Done" (3:20-35) 12 - Being Accepting People (4:1-9, 13-20) 13 - Stories for Disciples and Those Who Resist Them (4:10-12, 33-34) 14 - Using the Measure God Gives (4:21-32) 15 - "Have You Still No Faith?" (4:35-41) 16 - Face to Face with Jesus (5:1-20) 17 - Drawn to Jesus (5:21-43) 18 - The Day Jesus Scandalized the Neighbors (6:1-6; Luke 4:16-30) Out-Dying the World (6:7-9:1) 19 - Dying Must Be Learned (6:7-13; 8:31-38) 20 - The Tragic Death of a Holy Man (6:14-29) 21 - Amazed, But Uncomprehending (6:30-56) 22 - Upsetting the Customary (7:1-13) 23 - Toxic Thoughts (7:14-23) 24 - Unlikely Candidates for Acceptance (7:24-37) 25 - What If It's Not About the Bread? (8:1-21) 26 - The Opening of Blind Eyes (8:22-26) 27 - What Open Eyes Must See (8:22-26) 28 - Intent on the Things of God (8:27-9:1) 29 - Developing Disciples (8:31-35; 9:32-37; 10:32-45) 30 - Following Jesus On His Way (10:17-52) Studies in Service 31 - How To Be Number One (Mark 10:35-45) |
Romans 12-Transformed LivingPaul called believers who have been justified by grace to no longer "be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Rom 12:2). This lesson series briefly introduces the aim and teaching of Romans and then looks at specific areas where transformation should occur from chapter 12.
1 - A Letter of Introduction: What Romans Aims To Do 2 - Paul Explains the Gospel: What Romans Aims To Teach 3 - It's Always Time for Change (Romans 12:1-2) 4 - Transformed Esteem (Romans 12:3) 5 - Transformed Identity (Romans 12:4-5) 6 - Transformed Gifts (Romans 12:6-8) 7 - Transformed Speaking (Romans 12:6-8) 8 - Transformed Service (1) (Romans 12:7-8) 9 - Transformed Service (2) (Romans 12:8) 10 - Transformed Society (Romans 12:9-21) 11 - Transformed Love (Romans 12:9-10) 12 - Transformed Commitment (Romans 12:11-13) 13 - Transformed Resistance (Romans 12:14-13:14) 14 - Transformed Empathy (Romans 12:15-16) 15 - Transformed Retaliation (1) (Romans 12:14, 17–18) 16 - Transformed Retaliation (2) (Romans 12:19-21) Philippians, Selected Studies1 - A Strong Church from Unlikely Beginnings (Acts 16:6–40)
2 - All In It Together (Philippians 1:1–2) 3 - Good Works, Good Memories (Philippians 1:3–8) 4 - A Prayer for Eternity (Philippians 1:9–11) 5 - When Bad Things Turn Out Well (Philippians 1:12–18) 6 - "To Live is Christ" (Philippians 1:18–26) 7 - "Worthy of the Gospel of Christ" (Philippians 1:27–30) 8 - Doctrine Is Practical (Philippians 2:1–16) 9 - The Joy of Unity (Philippians 2:1–4) 10 - The Humility Project (Philippians 2:5–11) 11 - Celebrating Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:5–11) 12 - When Christians Collide (Philippians 2.1–18) Colossians Studies1 - "To the Saints at Colossae"
2 - Reasons to Give Thanks (Colossians 1:3-8) 3 - A Different Kind of Prayer (Colossians 1:9-14) 4 - Our Capable Redeemer (Colossians 1:15-23) 5 - Continue in the Faith (Colossians 1:23 - 2:7) 6 - The Dangerous Teaching at Colossae (Colossians 2:6-23) 7 - A True Walk (Colossians 2:6-15) 8 - Baptism Reconsidered (Colossians 2:11-13) 9 - Baptism and the Working of God (Colossians 2:11-13) 10 - Baptism and Circumcision (Colossians 2:11-13) 11 - Living Like Dead People (Colossians 3:1-11) 12 - Remember Who You Are (Colossians 3:12-13) 13 - Bound by Love, Ruled by Peace, Dwelling in the Word (Colossians 3.14-17) 14 - Teaching for Families in a Hostile Culture (Colossians 3.18 - 4.1) 15 - Opening Doors for the Word (Colossians 4.2-6) James-Double-Minded No More
The epistle of James - practical, direct, and demanding - calls God's people to make an unwavering, decisive choice for God.
1 - Do This and Do That (A Tour of James) 2 - Humbly Influential (James 1:1) 3 - Always Steadfast (James 1:2-25) 4 - Is He Serious? (James 1:2-4) 5 - On Course for Victory (James 1:5-12) 6 - The Trouble with Me Is . . . (James 1:12-18) 7 - "God Is Great, God Is Good" (James 1:12-18) 8 - Take a Breath (James 1:19-21) 9 - So You Say You Believe the Bible? (James 1:22-25) 10 - "Blessed Are the Poor" (Background Study) 11 - So You Think You're Religious? (James 1:26-27) 12 - So You Say You Love Your Neighbor? (James 2:1-13) 13 - So You Say You Have Faith? (James 2:14-26) 14 - Real Faith (Thoughts from Paul and James) 15 - I Wish He Hadn't Said That (James 3:1-4:12) 16 - Let's Talk About Words (James 3:1-12) 17 - A Command Taken Too Seriously? (James 3:1-2) 18 - "Where Is the One Who Is Wise?" (Background Study) 19 - He Is Our Wisdom (Background Study) 20 - Wisdom: A Matter of Control (James 3:13) 21 - Wisdom: Check Your Heart (James 3:14-16) 22 - Submitting to Wisdom (James 3:17-18) 23 - Peacemakers (James 3:18) 24 - What's Your Pleasure? (James 4:1-6) 25 - How To Beat the Devil (James 4:7-10) 26 - When Christians Play God (James 4:11-12) 27 - Giving Rumors a Rest 28 - Putting a Kink in the Grapevine 29 - Those Who Trust - and Some Who Don't (James 4:13-5:11) 30 - Who's In Charge Here? (James 4:13-17) 31 - You Better Enjoy It Now (James 5:1-16) 32 - "Waiting for the Light to Shine" (James 5:7-11) 33 - "Lord, Give Me Patience" (James 5:9-11) 34 - Living in the Last Days (James 5:7-11) 35 - He Stands Just Outside the Door (James 5:7-8) 36 - Yes or No Should Do (James 5:12) 37 - "Let Us Pray" (James 5:13) 38 - Sickness and the Prayer of Faith (James 5:14-15) 39 - Elders Anointing While They Pray (James 5:14) 40 - Confession: Good for the Soul (James 5:16) 41 - Confession: Good for the Church (James 5:16) 42 - Letting Prayer Go to Work (James 5:16-18) 43 - Keeping the Saved Saved (James 5:19-20) 44 - Reflecting on James |