Download Lesson: 4.24.22 Class Notes – 2 Tim 1
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In these difficult days, it is important that we stand true to Christ and be willing to suffer for Him and not be ashamed. We may not be put into prison, as was Paul; but we suffer in other ways: the loss of friends, being bypassed for a promotion, loss of customers, being snubbed by people, etc. It is also important that we stand by God’s servants who are suffering for righteousness’ sake.
Download Lesson: 4.10.22 Class Notes – 1 Sam 7
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God wants confession of sin to accompany cries for help. He defines repentance as turning away from all substitutes for Him and turning in obedience to Him. Upon our confession of sin, what spiritual resolutions do you want to make at this point of your life? What obstacles stand in the way?
Download Lesson: 4.3.22 Class Notes – 1 Sam 6
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God defines repentance as turning away from all substitutes for him and turning in obedience to Him. Let’s always remember that God’s holiness should be revered in all that we say and do.
Download Lesson: 3.20.22 Class Notes – 1 Sam 4
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The elders rightly sensed they needed God’s help to win the battle. But they were wrong in the way they sought help. Instead of humbly repenting and seeking God, they decided to bring the Ark of the Covenant to the battle, without God’s divine leading, in hopes of guaranteeing their victory. But God never told them to do that. They only cared if it worked. We can be like the Israelites. We can create a false sense of assurance that God will bring us success when we have never invited Him to lead us. Let’s seek to do His will by faith in Christ Jesus and trust the outcome to Him.
Download Lesson: 3.13.22 Class Notes – 1 Sam 3
LOOK:
We can take comfort in the fact that God knows us by name. He speaks to each of us in a variety of ways and continues to speak to us. Would you recognize His voice? If you’re not sure, ask the Lord to make His voice clear to you so that it is unmistakable.