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Paul Brought Before the Sanhedrin, and Felix (Acts 23-24)

In Jerusalem, Paul wisely divides the Sanhedrin by bringing up the doctrine of the bodily resurrection of the dead, a belief which still remains controversial. After being transferred to Caesarea, Paul frightens the Roman governor when speaking to him about “righteousness, self-control and the judgement to come”. We close by exploring the meaning of “righteousness”, […]

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Sexual Purity and Pornography

Sexual temptation has been a favorite strategy of Satan to destroy God’s people through the ages. In exchange for a little short-term pleasure of the flesh, this road leads to spiritual enslavement and death. In our time, the internet has made pornography so easily accessible that many believers, especially men, have become enslaved to this […]

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Burnt Offerings and Grain Offerings (Leviticus 1-2)

How did Jesus see the Law of Moses? Did he consider it to be a burden, a long list of technical rules, or even as something impossible for people to follow? We begin this lesson by looking at the Law through the eyes of Jesus, who accused Israel of missing the main point, and "majoring […]

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Psalm 4 - Be Angry and Do Not Sin

In this psalm we see David's confidence that God hears his prayers. How can we be as confident that God hears our prayers? Also, David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, tells us to "be angry and do not sin," a passage later quoted by the apostle Paul. What does that mean? Is it always a sin to be angry? […]

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Introduction to the Psalms; Psalm 1 - Meditating on the Word

Many Christians turn to the Psalms for comfort when facing hard times. However, if we consider how Jesus and the apostles used the Psalms, we see many more ways we can benefit from them. We begin this series with a study of Psalm 1, which provides simple, profound and practical lessons for us today. Putting […]

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Persecuted for Righteousness; Hades and Baptism (1 Peter 3:13-22)

Peter begins by giving us guidance for when we face suffering, including persecution. Yet, are we really being persecuted for the sake of righteousness? Peter then explains that Jesus "preached to the spirits in prison" after His death. We examine how early Christians understood this puzzling passage, and how it sheds light on what happens […]

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A Friend of God (Exodus 33:7-11)

Moses pitched his tent outside the camp, and would go there to speak with the Lord. It says the Lord "spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend." Do you speak to God "as with a friend"? Are we supposed to speak with God like this? Is that kind of […]

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Laws on Social Justice

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Birth and Early Life of Moses: the First 40 Years (Exodus 2)

This lesson covers Moses’ life as a prince in Egypt, from his birth and famous rescue from the Nile River through fleeing Egypt at age forty after murdering an Egyptian. He then helps Midianite strangers, and gains a wife. We consider two key aspects of Moses’ character that are held up in the New Testament, […]

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This is the Love of God (1 John 5:1-5)

John tells us that the acid test of whether we love God is if we keep His commands. Yet over the centuries, Christians have invented many ways to try to get around this plain teaching. This lesson includes a significant portion of an 18th century sermon by John Wesley entitled Holiness is Not Legalism. Wesley tackles this […]

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