Mastering the New Testament – Page 18

Day 107

Memorize: Objections to false teachers Colossians 2 Key Verses: 3, 8, 9, 13, 17, 22 All the self-help books would stop being produced if people got a hold of the Truth in this section of Scripture. Wisdom and knowledge are found in Christ! This does not mean that when we become Jesus-followers we get God’sContinue reading “Day 107”

Day 106

Memorize: Hope produced by Christ Colossians 1 Key Verses: 10, 13, 15-20, 22, 27 Paul makes a direct connection between faith and fruit. When people have a living faith in Jesus their lives produce fresh fruit, fruit that satisfies the hungry people’s souls. The readers of this letter had grown in their faith and thereContinue reading “Day 106”

Colossians – Day 106.00

Colossians: Hope Acrostic Theme: HOPE Author: Paul Date Written: 61-63 A.D. Audience: The Church at Colossae facing four errors in understanding who Jesus is Key Verse: 2:9-10 Outline: Introduction (1:1-14) I. The Preeminence Of Christ (1:15-23) A. In Creation (1:15-17) B. In Redemption (1:18-23) II. The Apostle Of Christ (1:24-2:7) A. Paul’s Service (1:24-29) B.Continue reading “Colossians – Day 106.00”

Day 105

Memorize: Sufficiency of God’s provisions Philippians 4 Key Verses: 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 19, Do you sometimes have problems getting along with people in your church? Are there some who get on your nerves or with whom you disagree politically or theologically? Well, you are not alone. Paul specifically mentions two women with whomContinue reading “Day 105”

Day 104

Memorize: Yearning to know Christ Philippians 3 Key Verses: 2, 5, 8, 10, 14, 17, 20 Paul pulls no punches when he deals with those who would try to pull the freedom found in Christ out from under his feet. He used to live his life in the futile attempt to earn God’s favor throughContinue reading “Day 104”

Day 103

Memorize: Outward evidences of humility Philippians 2 Key Verses: 3, 4, 5-11, 13, 21 Some benefits of being a Jesus-follower we can feel, like encouragement, comfort, tenderness and compassion, and they are worth the struggles. Paul challenges us to remember the benefits and then step up and get along with each other. We must rememberContinue reading “Day 103”

Day 102

Memorize: Joy of Christian fellowship Philippians 1 Key Verses: 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 21, 29 Do you remember the last time you were filled with Joy? I mean the kind of joy that bubbles up and leaks out of your eyes joy. Paul is filled with joy as he remembered the believers in Philippi.Continue reading “Day 102”

Philippians – Day 102.00

Philippians: Joys Acrostic Theme: JOYS Author: Paul Date Written: 61-63 A.D. Audience: Believers in the city of Philippi Key Verse: 4:4 Outline: INTRODUCTION (1:1-11) I. THE SITUATION IN ROME (1:12-26) A. PAUL’S IMPRISONMENT AND OPPOSITION (1:12-18) B. PAUL’S EXPECTATION OF DELIVERANCE (1:19-26) II. EXHORTATION TO BEHAVIOR WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL (1:27-2:18) A. STAND FAST INContinue reading “Philippians – Day 102.00”

Day 101

Memorize: Help in spiritual warfare Ephesians 6 Key Verses: 1, 4, 5, 12, 13, 18, Everyone has a place in society, and everyone has their struggle connected with that place. Children have the tendency to rebel in their teen years. Fathers have the tendency to be too dictatorial. Subordinate and manager both must act inContinue reading “Day 101”

Day 100

Memorize: Christ’s example for marriage Ephesians 5 Key Verses: 3, 4, 8, 15-16, 19, 21, 33 Paul starts this chapter by saying that we need to follow God’s example and give ourselves up. This involves the way we live. Instead of feeding our sinful nature with activities that feed our selfishness, we ought to beContinue reading “Day 100”