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Luke Lesson 12: “He Offers Salvation: Believe”

2012-05-14T00:00:00Z

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May 20, 2012
“He Offers Salvation: Believe”
Background: Luke 22:66 – 23:49
Lesson: Luke 23:32-49

Motivation: Jesus’ mission was to “seek and to save the lost” (19:10). God’s vehicle for salvation was the death of His Son (John 3:16). This account of His trial and crucifixion reminds us of the price paid for our forgiveness (Rom. 5:8).

2 Corinthians Lesson 4: 2 Corinthians 4:1 - 5:21

2012-04-05T00:00:00Z

2 Corinthians Lesson 4
2 Corinthians 4:1 - 5:21
Written about 65 AD

In lesson 3, we saw how Paul first recounted how he had gone through Troas (Troy) to Macedonia instead of through Corinth. After a profitable ministry there, he had gone on to Macedonia. There he had found Titus waiting for him after his trip to discover the true mind of the Corinthians. Paul then gave thanks for the way God had always allowed his ministry to spread the victory of the Cross in spite of his own weakness. This was only because he never relied on anything but the simple truth of the Word. He pointed out the superiority of the ministry of grace, which pointed the way to life. This was compared to the ministry of the Ten Commandments, which served to point out that all were sinners and spiritually dead. He pointed out that the Jews who were now trying to make the Law a means of salvation were blind to the purpose of the Law, because only in Christ, was the full purpose of the Law made known. Only those who lived their lives in the light of the life and love of Christ could reflect the glory of God and begin to be transformed into the likeness of the only one who kept the Law. The final verse from last week said as much: 2 Corinthians 3:18 “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”

2 Corinthians Lesson 3: 2 Corinthians 2:12 - 3:18

2012-04-02T00:00:00Z

2 Corinthians Lesson 3
2 Corinthians 2:12 - 3:18
Written about 65 AD

In lesson 2, we saw the introduction to the letter Paul had written to the Corinthians. He was evidently writing from Macedonia, after having ministered in the Roman Province of Asia. He informed the Corinthians of the great trials and dangers he and his companions were under daily, but assured them that God had been able to comfort and deliver them. He told them that one of his boasts was the character of the ministry that he had with them. He then explained to them the reason he had changed his current ministry itinerary from visiting them twice, both on the way to Macedonia, and on the way out. Evidently, one of the Corinthians, when Paul had announced his original plan had objected that Paul, who was a fugitive from a Roman warrant, would be endangering the Corinthians by coming to visit. Paul had cancelled his first visit while he sent Titus to enquire about their feelings. Titus evidently found that it was just one person who felt this way, and Paul thus maintained his plan to visit them on the way out of Macedonia. Evidently, when the rest of the Corinthians found that the one person had told Paul not to come, they shunned him. Paul told them to forgive him. He closed with these words:

2 Corinthians Lesson 2: 2 Corinthians 1:1 - 2:11 - Written about 65 AD

2012-03-29T00:00:00Z

2 Corinthians Lesson 2
2 Corinthians 1:1 - 2:11
Written about 65 AD

In our first session, the entire lesson was devoted to proving the proposition that 2 Corinthians was written about 65 AD, seven or eight years after the writing of 1 Corinthians. This lesson was necessary because that dating is not generally accepted. With the date established, we can begin the study of 2 Corinthians.

2 Corinthians Lesson 1: Proving the Dating of 2 Corinthians as 65 AD

2012-03-26T00:00:00Z

2 Corinthians Lesson 1
Proving the Dating of 2 Corinthians as 65 AD

Even Christians that read their Bibles regularly probably could not tell you when any of the Epistles of Paul were written with any more accuracy than “sometime in the middle of the 1^st Century.” For thirty of my fifty years as a Bible student I, myself, could not have told you closer than four or five years for most of the Paul’s Epistles. That ignorance did not prevent me from understanding and being blessed by what I read! Why then should I now worry at all about the precise dates the Epistles were written?

Luke Lesson 11: “He Voluntarily Suffered: Be Grateful”

2012-05-07T00:00:00Z

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May 13, 2012
“He Voluntarily Suffered: Be Grateful”
Background: Luke 19:28 – 22:65
Lesson: Luke 22:14-22, 39-46, 63-65

Motivation: Once again Jesus demonstrates His purity and authority. He is our source for truth and our sacrifice for sin.

Luke Lesson 10: “Christianity 106: Learn to Pray”

2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

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May 6, 2012
“Christianity 106: Learn to Pray”
Background: Luke 17:11-19:27
Lesson: Luke 18:1-14

Motivation: As Kingdom citizens, how should we then live? Jesus provides us several answers in this passage involving forgiveness, faith, servant hood and preparation for his return. (2 Pet. 2:18-21, 3:11-14)

Luke Lesson 9: “Christianity 105: Manage Money Well”

2012-04-23T00:00:00Z

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April 29, 2012
“Christianity 105: Manage Money Well”
Background: Luke 13:22-17:10
Lesson: Luke 16:13-15, 19-31

Motivation: Jesus challenges disciples to forsake all, die daily and follow Him (9:23; 14:27). In this passage, we find the call, the challenge and the cost of discipleship.

Luke Lesson 8: “Christianity 104: Be Good Neighbors”

2012-04-16T00:00:00Z

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April 22, 2012
“Christianity 104: Be Good Neighbors”
Background: Luke 9:51 – 13:21
Lesson: Luke 10:25-37

Motivation: How do we grow as Christians? Certain measurable results are biblical (evangelism, service, stewardship, discipleship, worship and prayer); yet, attitudes and motives must be pure as well. If we sometimes fail to “get it,” we are in the same company as the twelve Disciples.

Luke Lesson 7: "Christianity 103: Meet Needs"

2012-04-09T00:00:00Z

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April 15, 2012
“Christianity 103: Meet Needs”
Background: Luke 9:1-50
Lesson: Luke 9:10-17. 37-43a

Motivation: What does it take to gather, grow and give? We must have a foundation of faith; it should be characterized by discipline. Finally, our lifestyle must be crucified with Christ.