Sermons and Biblical Studies

A good definition of envy, is a feeling of ill will or discontent or resentment because of anothers power, promotion or high position. It is one of the most vile emotions that can rise and surge in the soul of man (Proverbs 27:4). Envy is among the first recorded sins (Genesis 4:1-8). Rachel envied Leah … Continue reading “Envy Is As Rottenness Of The Bones – Bible Lessons”

From the beginning God established the home as foundation and assistance to everything He wanted to accomplish on earth. He intended that a man and woman would join together for life. Man, however, because of the hardness of his heart began to betray the wife of his youth and take other wives (Matthew 19:8). When … Continue reading “God Hates Divorce – Bible Lessons”

In Mark 15:1, the biblical record tells of the enemies of Christ binding Him in preparation for His trial before Pilate. Upon reading this text, our hearts are filled with sadness knowing our Lord was about to be crucified. Furthermore, it fills us with various degrees of righteous indignation, for surely we would have stood … Continue reading ““Binding The Hands Of Jesus” – Bible Lessons”

Over this issue of the CHRISTIAN WORKER, and the next, we have articles dealing with the eldership and with concerns, such as discipline, that immediately demand the attention of elders. We are not at all suggesting that congregations must have elders prior to carrying out disciplinary action or doing any other work that God expects … Continue reading “The New Testament Pattern Includes Elders – Bible Lessons”

The first of God’s institutions, the home, is foundational for society and for the church. If there are healthy homes there is a healthy society. If there are healthy homes in the church it is more likely that there is a healthy church. The opposite can be said for broken homes; the society and the … Continue reading “Dangers Facing the Home – Bible Lessons”

The verse that immediately came to my mind when thinking about Memorial Day was John 15:13, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” This verse is often quoted on Memorial Day and frequently applied (in most cases, correctly) to the men and women who have … Continue reading “Memorial Day – Bible Lessons”

Uzziah was a very powerful king of Judah; he reigned fifty-two years, the longest reign of any king in Israel. He was raised under the tutelage of Zechariah the prophet. He conquered the Philistines and the Arabians; the Ammonites brought him gifts. He built towers and dug wells and constructed vineyards. He commanded an elite … Continue reading “Similar Problems, Similar Questions, Similar Men, In Similar Circumstances – Bible Lessons”

How is your good eye? In Matthew 6:22 NIV the Lord said, The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. Without understanding the Hebraic context in which Jesus is speaking…we are missing His teaching. In case you are wondering whether or not … Continue reading “Vision Problems? – Bible Lessons”

The blood of Jesus should cause the Christian’s mind to focus on His “incarnation” (Philippians 2:8; cf. Hebrews 2:14-18; Hebrews 4:14-15). In thinking of Christ’s death, Christians should be motivated to (1) think about the atonement Christ made for all mankind through the shedding of His blood at the cross (cf. Hebrews 9:12-14) and (2) … Continue reading “The Importance Of The Blood Of Jesus in Pardon and Atonement – Bible Lessons”

In Matthew 6:9-13, our Lord presented the following model prayer to his disciples: “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts … Continue reading “The Three “P’s” In The Lord’s Model Prayer – Bible Lessons”