Claim OwnershipThe Elkvillefbc's Podcast : BIBLE STUDIES FOR LIFE
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A weekly podcast of Elkville First Baptist Church discussing how the Bible changes your life. Join Steve Foster as he teaches from God's Word each Sunday Morning.
You can follow along with the content of this podcast by purchasing quarterly Bible Studies for Life Sunday School literature from Lifeway @ https://biblestudiesforlife.com/
You can follow along with the content of this podcast by purchasing quarterly Bible Studies for Life Sunday School literature from Lifeway @ https://biblestudiesforlife.com/
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I. Simeon was promised he would not die before seeing the Messiah. – Luke 2:25-27a; II. Simeon prophesied Jesus would bring light to unbelievers. – Luke 2:27b-32;III. Simeon prophesied that Jesus’ life and death would change the world. – Luke 2:33-35. Jesus reveals God’s glory and love.
1. Don't take matters into your own hands: Genesis 16:1-52. Do what God expects of you: Genesis 17:1-33. God seeks a covenant relationshipwith us: Genesis17:4-9Trust God to redeem your failures.
I. Not everyone listens to wise counsel. – 1 Samuel 2:22-26; II. Help others discern when God is speaking to them. – 1 Samuel 3:7-10; III. God’s Word, however painful it may be to hear, must be shared. – 1 Samuel 3:15-18. Help others discern the voice of God.
I. Seek God’s direction in who will carry on after you. – Numbers 27:12-17; II. Disciple and empower the one you mentor. – Numbers 27:18-20; III. Publicly affirm God’s work in the life of the one you mentor. – Numbers 27:21-23. Mentor and disciple those who will be here after you.
I. Acknowledge where you see the hand of God at work. – Exodus 18:9-11; II. Offer constructive criticism. – Exodus 18:14-18. III. Encourage with sound counsel. – Exodus 18:19-21. Be ready to give and receive godly wisdom
AVOIDING A CRITICAL SPIRIT – I. Comparing yourself to others can lead to a critical spirit. -- Numbers 12:1-3; II. Criticism of others can be a form of questioning God’s work. – Numbers 12:4-9; III. Confess a critical spirit and return to God. – Numbers 12:10-15.
THE STRENGTH TO STAND AGAINST TEMPTATION. I. Standing against temptation is a spiritual battle. – Ephesians 6:10-13; II. Standing against temptation necessitates God-given equipment. – Ephesians 6:14-16; III. Standing against temptation requires God’s Word and prayer. – Ephesians 6:17-18. God equips us to stand our ground against temptation
DEALING WITH TEMPTATION – RECOVERING FROM A FALL INTO TEMPTATION. I. Joy and blessing flow from God’s forgiveness. – Psalm 32:1-2; II. There is no forgiveness without confession of sin. – Psalm 32: 3-4; III. Living in a restored relationship with God helps us avoid future sin and temptation: - Psalm 32:6-7. There is greater joy in uncovering our sin and finding forgiveness than in trying to cover it up
DEALING WITH TEMPTATION – THE TEMPTATION TO PLACE SOMETHING ELSE BEFORE GOD. I. We can be tempted to worship things other than God. – Matthew 4:8-11; II. Never forget that it is God who is at work in your life. – Deuteronomy 6:10-12; III. When we worship God and follow Him, we will do that which pleases Him and blesses us. – Deuteronomy 6:13-15. The greatest joy comes from exalting God.
I. We can be tempted to test God for our own purposes. – Matthew 4:5-7; II. We have no reason to test God when we trust and obey His Word. – Deuteronomy 6:16-19; III. We experience God’s goodness and faithfulness as we obey His Word. – Deuteronomy 6:20-25. We can trust God without putting Him to the test
DEALING WITH TEMPTATION – THE TEMPTATION TO RELY ON MYSELF INSTEAD OF GOD. I. We are often tempted to satisfy God-given desires in the wrong way. – Matt. 4:1-4; II. We can be tempted not to trust God’s provision. – Deut. 8:2-5; III. God provides when we trust and obey Him. – Deut. 8:6-10. God’s provision is always better than what we try to get for ourselves
1. God does not tempt anyone to sin- James 1:132. Temptation begins with our own sin nature.- James 1:14-153. Everything good comes from God, including the word of truth.- James 1:16-18We have no one to blame but ourselves when we fall into sin.
I. I had broken God’s law and deserved punishment. – John 8: 2-6a; II. All of us are guilty of sinning against God. – John 8:6b-9; III. Jesus showed me grace and forgave me. – John 8:10-11. Jesus took my guilt and set me free
I. I was desperate for help that no one could provide. – John 5:2-7; II. Jesus met my need in a far greater way than I ever expected. – John 5:8-11; III. Jesus was pleased to give me life. – John 5:19-21. Jesus restored what was broken in my life
I. Jesus revealed a greater thirst in me. – John 4:7-14; II. Jesus revealed my sin. – John 4:15-18; III. Jesus revealed that He is the Messiah, the one to trust. – John 4:25-26. Only Jesus can truly satisfy my thirst.
I. God’s voice draws our thoughts to the things of God. – Col. 3:1-4; II. God’s voice draws us to put to death the earthly nature. – Col. 3:5-9; III. God’s voice draws us to cultivate godly character. – Col. 3:10-14. God’s desire is to conform us to the image of Christ
I. We honor God when we share about the eternal life Christ offers. – John 17:1-3; II. We honor God when we continue the work He has given us. – John 17:4-5; III. We honor God when we pray and disciple others. – John 17:6-9. God’s voice always leads us to glorify Him and accomplish His purposes.
I. God is holy and established a convenantal relationship with His children. – Exodus 34:1-5; II. God’s character is perfect and unchanging. – Exodus 34:6-7; III. Our response to God’s holy character is to repent and worship Him. – Exodus 34:8-9. God never calls us to do something that is outside His character
I. Faith leads us to believe and rely on God. – Hebrews 11:1-3; II. Faith responds with obedience that pleases God. – Hebrews 11:4-6; III. Faith stays focused on God’s Word and promises. – Hebrews 11:13-16
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