What is the difference between when we obtain material wealth and obtain it with God's blessing? How does Proverbs contrast the experience of the righteous with that of the wicked? Can a person be intelligent or smart, but still be foolish and unwise? What are the rewards of doing the right thing? What should be our motivation to do right? How does God feel about hard work and laziness? How do our choices to do right or wrong impact people around us? In this week's lesson we explore how Proverbs illustrates the way in which we reap what we sow.
Topic: Christian Living
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This week we discuss Solomon's themes of law as it relates to light and life. How can God's law function as a light in our lives? What does it mean to have the law written on the heart? Does God really want us to tie commandments to our heads, hearts, necks, and hands? How should we interpret these passages of scripture? What does Solomon have to say about resisting temptation? In this study we explore Solomon's advice: including why one must resist the adulterous woman. What important lessons does Solomon focus on here and why are they so crucial?
In the book of Proverbs, Solomon often refers to the ears and the feet. What do these references mean? Why are the ears and feet so important? This week we explore Proverbs 4 - 6 looking at some of the wise counsels of Solomon on subjects such as obtaining wisdom, work, sexuality and family, friendship, avoiding the calamity of evil. Is Solomon's wisdom still valid today? In our post modern world, how might we apply this wisdom?
What does James suggest in preparation for the Harvest? What does he mean by patience and endurance? How does this manifest itself in the way Christians relate to one another? Is the Lord delaying His coming? Why did James use the imagery of the former and latter rain? What might this imagery mean for Christians? This week we study James' views on the Second Coming of Jesus and its implications for Christian living today.
What is the difference between worldly and heavenly wisdom? What forms the basis for both? What is the end goal of all true wisdom? How does worldly wisdom impact the church? Is there a difference between knowledge, understanding, and wisdom? How do we know who is wise and who isn't? This week we explore the true meaning of wisdom in the book of James, and what this wisdom means for us today.
What does the book of James teach about how we use our mouths? James seems to suggest that though the mouth is a small part of our body, it has a great influence. What spiritual implications might this hold for Christian believers today? How do our words impact one another? Is it OK for Christians to use foul language, even when talking with those who use it frequently? How can we do better at using our speech in more meaningful and edifying ways? Why is it so important that we be mindful of the things we say?
What is the relationship between works and faith? What does it mean to be doers and not hearers only? What are we expected to do? How can our faith be made practical? What does it mean to be unspotted from the world? Is what God expects of us really possible?
How are we led away from God and tempted to do evil? Who is to blame? Can the devil make us sin? What does it take to endure temptation? How can we overcome temptation? What method did Jesus use to combat temptation? What does this mean for us today? We will examine the first temptation in the Garden of Eden and how Jesus overcame temptation as we explore the implications for Christians today.
What were Jesus' brothers like? Did people in His household believe in His mission? What is the back story behind James? Which James wrote the book of James? Is there any way to be sure? How was the life of James transformed by Jesus? What message could that have for us today? Who was the Bishop of Jerusalem? This week we explore these fascinating mysteries delving into the life of James the Just.
What does it mean to live like Christ? How exactly did Jesus live and what motivated his actions? What does a Christ-like life look like today? Is it humanly possible? Can we truly learn to love one another the way that He loved us? This week we explore what it means to live like Christ.
How do we grow in Christ? What does it mean to abide in Him? What is the new birth experience all about? How does one know they've truly been born again? What transformation does a person go through? We explore the topic of the new life in Christ this week. Learn how the Holy Spirit transforms people's lives.
What will God's kingdom be like? Will there be potential for the sin problem to rise up again? What does God do in the lives imperfect people? Will the saved have to obey God's law throughout eternity? Is it even possible to obey God? What does the New Covenant tell us about the kingdom of God? This week we explore these topics.