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2011-05-07 - Names of the Believers (part VII)
Believer scripture relating to being heirs:
  • Heirs of God - Romans 8:17; Galatians 4:7
  • Heirs of the grace of life - 1 Peter 3:7
  • Heirs of the kingdom - James 2:5
  • Heirs of promise - Hebrews 6:17; Galatians 3:29
  • Heirs of salvation - Hebrews 1:14


2011-07-03 - Mind of Christ - Relationship with God (part IV)
Oneness with the Father is a definable concept in the scriptures:

It means to live in the presence of the Father
  • John 14:10 - It is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work
  • John 8:38 - I am telling you what I have seen in the Father's presence
  • Philippians 1:21 - For to me, to live is Christ
  • Colossians 1:27 - Christ in you, the hope of glory
  • Colossians 3:4 - Christ, who is your life
  • Galatians 2:20 - Christ lives in me
It means to love and obey the Father
  • 1 John 2:3-6 - We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands.


2011-07-07 - Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part II)
Jesus employed at least five elements to accomplish this mission:

1. He gave himself totally to its fulfillment.
  • John 6:51 - This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
  • Galatians 1:4 - He gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age
  • Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live
  • Ephesians 5:2 - Christ loved us and gave himself up for us
  • Titus 2:14 - He gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness
  • 1 John 3:16 - Jesus Christ laid down his life for us
  • John 10:11 - I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
  • Philippians 2:7- He made himself nothing
  • Hebrews 7:27 - He sacrificed for their sins once for all


2011-07-10 - Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part V)
Paul employed at least five elements to accomplish this mission:

1. He gave himself totally to its fulfillment.
  • 1 Corinthians 9:19 - To become what he needed to become to win as many as possible
  • 1 Corinthians 9:12 - We put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ
  • 2 Timothy 2:10 - Endure everything for the sake of the elect
  • ~2 Corinthians 11:22-33 - Endured and worked harder than anyone
  • 2 Corinthians 12:15 - Gladly spends for you everything
2. He earnestly longed for the salvation of sinners.
  • Romans 9:1-3 - He wish he could paid the price for them
  • Romans 10:1 - My heart's desire for you to be saved
  • Galatians 4:19 - Was in pains of childbirth for their salvation


2011-07-16 - Mind of Christ - About Self (part II)
The self-centered life (continued):

3. His worship is direct toward himself
  • Luke 18:11 - Prayer: I thank you that I am not like other men
  • Philippians 3:19 - Their god is their stomach
  • 2 Timothy 3:2 - People will be lovers of themselves
4. His pleasure is to fulfill himself
  • 2 Timothy 3:4 - Lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God
  • Proverbs 21:17 - He who loves pleasure will become poor
  • 1 Timothy 5:6 - But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead
5. His sinful nature is expressed through the gratification of self
  • Galatians 5:16 - Live by the Spirit and not our sinful desires
  • Ephesians 4:19 - Lost all sensitivity


2011-07-24 - Mind of Christ - About Self (part VIII)

The self emptied life obtained:

A. The crucifixion of self:

  • Romans 6:6-7 - Old self was crucified with him
  • Luke 9:23 - We must deny our self
  • A threefold crucifixion:
    • Self interest: I have been crucified with Christ - Galatians 2:20
    • Sinful passion: Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified - Galatians 5:24
    • Worldly desires: The world has been crucified to me - Galatians 6:14

 



2011-07-27 - Mind of Christ - Servant (part III)
The nature of a servant (continued):

C. His mind is focused on the work and interest of his master
  • 2 Timothy 2:4 -Soldier don't get involved in civilian affairs
  • Colossians 1:10 - Live a life worthy of the Lord
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Live in order to please God
  • Matthew 16:23 - Peter, at this time, was not focus on the greater things of God
  • John 4:34, 5:30, 36, 6:38, 9:4, 17:4 - My foo is to do the will of him who sent me
D. He is motivated by his love for people.
  • Philippians 2:19-22, 25-30 - Timothy had a genuine interest in the welfare of others
  • Galatians 5:13-15 - Serve one another in love.
  • Mark 6:34 - He had compassion on the


2011-08-01 - Mind of Christ - Servant, Washing Feet (part II)
The washing of the disciples feet was illustrative of Christ’s life and ministry
  • Acts 10:38 - How he went around doing good and healing all
  • Mark 1:29-41, 6:30-56 - Taking care of the needs around him
  • 2 Corinthians 8:9 - Became poor so we could become rich
  • Philippians 2:6-8 - Taking on the nature of a servant
The washing of the disciples feet is illustrative of Christ’s death on the cross.
  • Isaiah 53 - He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows
  • Matthew 20:28 - Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve
  • Galatians 1:4, 2:20 - Gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age
  • Ephesians 5:2, 25 - Gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering
No calling we have received will make us more like Christ than that of being a servant

2011-08-08 - Daughter Needs - All-Male Dad (part I)
The All-Male Dad believes he raises only boy and the girls are raised by the mother
Perhaps he wanted her to be a boy and never got over the disappointment
He prefers to go to his son's baseball game rather than his daughter's ballet

There is no male vs female in Christ - Galatians 3:28
God created man and woman differently but there is not any difference in his love or attention toward them

Lot (Genesis 19) was the worst All-Male dad
In Sodom, when homosexuals mob appeared at Lot's door, he offered his tow daughters
Priority should have been on his daughters
If he had sons, there is a lot of doubt he would have made such an offer


2011-09-09 - Followup: Humility I (part II)
What humility is not:
  • Being wimpy and letting people walk over you: Jesus was no wimp - John 2:15
  • Have no opinions, become a spiritual robot: Paul pleased God not man - Galatians 1:10
What humility is:
  • Getting and applying input - Proverbs 19:20
  • Taking correction - Proverbs 12:1
Philippians 2:5-8
How was Jesus humble?
  • He was God but left heaven to become man (like you becoming an ant)
  • He gave up being a king to serve those who didn’t love or respect him.
  • He died for you and me.
Question: Is there anyone in your life difficult for you to be humble towards?
Question: What would Jesus advise you to do with that situation?

To be like Jesus is to be humble

2011-10-23 - Mind Change - Accept whatever comes

Accept whatever comes…with faith.

Disappointment? Faith
Unfairness? Faith.
Fear? Faith.
Temptation? Faith.
Opportunity? Faith.
Victory? Faith.

Galatians 5:6 - The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love
Hebrews 11:8,11, 13 - Abraham believed in a promise he could not see
1 John 5:4 - Faith is the conquering power that has conquered the world



2011-11-10 - Mind Change - Trouble
Trouble is often the ground where God cultivates some of his best crops.

No trouble is bigger than God.
No trouble is stronger than God.
No trouble overwhelms God.

Genesis 50:20 - God trouble helps save lives
Galatians 4:13 - Because of an illness that Paul preached to the Galatians
Philippians 1:12-14 - Christians were encouraged by Paul's chains

2011-11-17 - Mind Change - Never Quit
Never quit!

You may feel like quitting.

You may think there is no other option.

But there always is.

Decide now, and again and again, that you will never quit.

1 Corinthians 15:58 - Your labor is not in vain in the Lord
Galatians 6:9 - We must not grow weary in doing good
2 Corinthians 4:1,16 - We do not despair

2011-11-19 - Getting Started (part I)
The first few weeks of your new life as a disciple are crucial. Satan is angry because of his loss and God’s gain and he will make an effort to get you off-track as soon as possible. (Revelation 12:7-12) This study will help you get off to a fast start and help you have the right focus to stay close to God and keep the devil at a distance.

Remember what has just happened
  • Romans 6:1-4 - You have begun a brand new life; you were born again (John 3:1-5)
  • Acts 2:36-41 - Every one of your sins has been forgiven and forgotten (Jeremiah 31:31-34)
  • Galatians 3:26-28 - The blood of Christ you received at baptism now covers and protects you.
  • Ephesians 1:13-14 - You received the Holy Spirit who gives you power (Romans 8:5-11)
  • 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 - You have been added to the body; enjoy your new family
Remember what got you to this point
  • Ephesians 4:17~24 - You humbled yourself and let others teach and challenge you – keep it up
  • Acts 19:17-20 - You were completely open with your sins – keep it up
  • Romans 6:17-18 - You obeyed the Bible teaching when you saw it – keep it up
  • Hebrews 3:12-14 - You spent good quality time with other disciples - keep it up


2011-12-15 - Day 12 - Doing Good Things
Ephesians 2:10
  1. What has God created for us to do?
  2. Make a list of some good works that you could do.
1 Peter 4:8-11
  1. How does love cover over many sins?
  2. Have you been offering hospitality to other disciples?
  3. How can you improve in this?
  4. Why do you think God wants you to be giving to others?
Galatians 6:9-10
  1. Who does God want us to help?
  2. Who in your Bible talk has special needs right now that you could help?
APPLICATION: If you see needs you can meet, do it THIS WEEK.

If you don't know how you can help, ASK. REMEMBER: We need each other. We are family.

2012-01-06 - Day 34 - Taking Correction
Galatians 2:11-16
  1. What was Peter's sin?
  2. Why did Paul correct him publicly?
2 Corinthians 7:8-13
  1. Why did Paul correct and challenge the Corinthians?
  2. How does God want you to respond to correction?
  3. Has anyone corrected you lately?
  4. How did you respond?
  5. Were they encouraged by your response?
Galatians 6:1-5
  1. What obligation do we have to help one another?
  2. How can pride keep you from taking correction?
  3. Why is it dangerous to compare ourselves to others?
Proverbs 15:31-32 & Proverbs 16:18 - Which one describes you?

Application: Ask the person teaching you how you take correction. Do you need to repent?

2012-03-08 - Blessings In Christ (part IV)
Continue studying through the blessing of Jesus:

16. We have put on Christ - Galatians 3:27

17. We have eternal life - John 10:28

18. We have peace with God - John 14:27

19. We became a friend of God - John 15:15

20. We get in the Lamb's book of life - Revelation 21:27

2012-10-20 - Prayer of the Righeous - Singing to Me
Zephaniah 3:17
  • He has taken away our punishment
  • He has turned back our enemy
  • He is mighty to save
  • He rejoices over us with singing
The Lord rejoices when one sinner repents - Luke 15:10
Nature rejoices in God's presence - Psalms 98:7-8
God promises that nature will rejoice in our presence - Isaiah 55:12

Faithful servants are invited to come share in the master's happiness - Matthew 25:23

The very nature of heaven is to share the happiness of God for all of eternity

Joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22

Our prayer needs to be an outpouring of joy and thanksgiving before a joyful, singing God
He loves to hear us being happy
My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song - Psalms 28:7

2014-03-18 - Teach Them to Fear the Lord (part II)

The fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil - Proverbs 16:6

How one may avoid the snares of death - Proverbs 14:2

Fear of the Lord causes our other fears to go away

  • Wisdom, counsel, and understanding begin with the fear of the Lord - Proverbs 8:14
  • Wealth, honor, and fruitfulness follow the fear the Lord - Proverbs 8:17-19
  • The fruits of humility and a proper hatred of pride and evil from this fear - Proverbs 8:13

How blessed is the man who fears the LORD - Psalms 112:1-2

Prayerfully ask God to help us develop a strong fear of the Lord

Training them to fear the Lord sets them up to live with incredible wisdom and success:

  • He is omniscient and always watching them - Proverbs 15:3
  • They will reap what they sow - Galatians 6:7
  • He will judge them one day - Romans 14:12
  • He is a great rewarder of those who diligently seek Him and obey Him - Hebrews 11:6


2015-11-02 - Perfect Patience

God had mercy on me... his great patience with even the worst of sinners - 1 Timothy 1:16

Patience is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit - Galatians 5:22

Jesus was the most patient man who ever lived, beyond human understanding

  • He lovingly ministered to the worst of sinners
  • Dealt with cynicism of corrupt religous leaders
  • Shephered 12 often-clueless apostles
  • Those closest to him did not hear his words much less apply them

He corrected them but also patiently prepared them to take the reins after he returned to heaven

You can best learn patience by understanding that God daily extends his patience to you



2015-12-01 - Willing to Confront

When Peter came to Antioch, I had to oppose him to his face - Galatians 2:11

Uncorrected errors do multiply, you got to face them some day

Few of us enjoy confrontation:

  • Pointing out other's flaws
  • Having our flaws exposed

Spiritual health sometimes calls for loving confrontations

Petter had erred in refusing to dine with uncircumcised Gentiles Christians

Peter was clearly in the wrong and Paul confronted him directly

Paul modeled the importance of lving confrontation with regard to crucial issues of faith

If he let this error slide, bigger errors would soon bury the young church