Download Lesson: 10.6.24 Class Notes – 1 Kings 1
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We learn from David and his son Adonijah that discipline is the means of protecting our children from the sin of selfish ambition. If Adonijah never learns self-control and is never told what something he is doing is wrong, then it is not hard to see why he is trying to exalt himself and seize the throne.
Download Lesson: 9.22.24 Class Notes – Col 3.18 – 4.18
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A husband who truly loves his wife will not behave harshly or try to throw his weight around in the home. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs” (1 Cor. 13:4–5, NIV).
A wife really has little difficulty submitting to a husband who loves her. She knows he seeks the very best for her, and that he will not do anything to harm her. The husband’s love for his wife is seen in his sacrifice for her, and the wife’s love for her husband is seen in her submission to him. Where there are sacrifice and submission in an atmosphere of love, you will find a happy home.
Where do we get the power to love and to submit? From the Lord. If we are wearing the “grace clothes” described earlier (Col. 3:5–14), and if we have our hearts filled with the peace of Christ and the Word of Christ, then we will contribute to the joy and harmony of the home. If we live to please Christ first, others second, and ourselves last, we will build strong marriages and spiritual homes.
Download Lesson: 9.15.24 Class Notes – Col 3.1-17
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As Christians, we bear the name of Christ. The word Christian is found only three times in the entire New Testament (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16). The name was given originally as a term of contempt, but gradually it became a name of honor. The name of Christ, then, means identification: we belong to Jesus Christ.
Accordingly, all that we say and do should be associated with the name of Jesus Christ. By our words and our works, we should glorify His name. If we permit anything into our lives that cannot be associated with the name of Jesus, then we are sinning. We must do and say everything on the authority of His name and for the honor of His name.
Download Lesson: 9.8.24 Class Notes – Col 2.9-23
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You and I share in His victory over the devil. We need not worry about the elemental forces that govern the planets and try to influence men’s lives. The satanic armies of principalities and powers are defeated and disgraced! As we claim the victory of Christ, use the equipment He has provided for us (Eph. 6:10ff), and trust Him, we are free from the influence of the devil. What a wonderful position and provision we have in Christ! Are we living up to it by faith?
Download Lesson: 9.1.24 Class Notes – Col 2.1-8
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We see how the growing Christian can easily defeat the enemy and not be led astray. If our spiritual roots are deep in Christ, we will not want any other soil. If Christ is our sure foundation, we have no need to move. If we’re studying and growing in the Word, we will not be easily enticed by false doctrine. And if our heart is overflowing with thanksgiving, we will not even consider turning from the fullness we have in Christ. A grounded, growing, grateful believer will not be led astray.