While studying church organization and unity, this week, It is worthwhile for all of us to think about the role of government and our individual responsibility – not just secular government but church government as well. Former United States President Richard Nixon defended himself in the Watergate scandal, by telling one of the world’s most celebrated … Continue reading –>
Sunday’s study opens a plethora of hymns to worship our Lord: Hymn 6, “O Worship the Lord”, (Ps 29:2) Hymn 73 “Holy, Holy, Holy”, (Rev 4:8) Hymn 246, “Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb (Rev 5:12), naming just three. Hymn 533, “O for a Faith” encapsulates Monday’s study. We are told on Tuesday in Rev 14:6: “Go, … Continue reading –>
Unity in Worship. The Day of Pentecost had a tremendous effect on early members of the Christian church. Why do you think they were so eager to spend time together? What do you think they talked about? How do conversation and a spirit of thankfulness build a group of believers into “a spiritual house,” and a “holy priesthood”? … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Worship is an essential element of unity and fellowship. We can fail to experience oneness if we don’t continue in Bible study and prayer . December 15, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 14:9-11. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. Why … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The Bible gives us examples of how we can have good and close relationships with others, even in a world of sin. December 8, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Philemon 1:15-19. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What was the relationship … Continue reading –>
Strained relationships. Have you ever found yourself struggling with a strained relationship? Not getting along, with someone or several people you used to like but now it seems they just don’t seem to want to be your friend anymore? After you were converted to a life of friendship with God, did you sometimes find that … Continue reading –>
The hymn that asks the Lord to break down every idol or barrier to help us mend broken relationships is: Hymn 318, “Whiter Than Snow” To restore friendships (Sunday) we may sing: Hymn 480/481, “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” along with Hymn 588, “Lord of All Nations”. We ask the Lord in: Hymn 193, “Savior, … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The way we live and interact with others shows the reality of unity and proof of the character of God and His transforming power.. November 31, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
Our Sunday study of “Under the Cross of Jesus” is shown to us in: Hymn 303, “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”. The two points that are offered to us: Christ’s death in our behalf – Hymn 184, “Jesus Paid It All” with Hymn 159, “The Old Rugged Cross”, and Unity in Christ through baptism – Hymn … Continue reading –>
The church is a witness. If you’ve ever gone through a dispute or disagreement in your church, you know how despairing it can be. Do you think it’s possible to worship God in peace without disputing viewpoints we “know” are wrong? How did the early church deal with differences? What does God want us to do … Continue reading –>
