Text: Galatians 3:21-25 Theme: Faith in Christ has freed us from prison to sin. Key Verses: “But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe. Before this faith came, we were held ...
Text: Galatians 3:15-20 Theme: God’s promise to Abraham trumps the Law Key verses: “Brothers, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can set aside or add to a human covenant that has been duy established, so it is in this case. The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his ...
Text: Galatians 3:10-14 Theme: Our faith in Christ connects us with Abraham’s promise. Key verses: “Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, ‘The righteous will live by faith\'” (v. 11). “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us…He redeemed us in order that the ...
Text: Galatians 3:1-9 Theme: Only faith justifies us like Abraham was. Key verses: “…Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh?” (v. 2-3). “Therefore know that only those ...
Text: Titus 3:12-15 Theme: As a family of faith, we must be ready and willing to meet other people’s urgent needs–not just our own. Key verses: “As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me…Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their ...
Text: Titus 3:8-12 Theme: Controversial discussions that don’t lead one to do what is good are foolish. Key verses: “…I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. But avoid ...
Text: Titus 3:1-8 Theme: Certain themes should take priority when we teach. Key verses: “Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men” (v.1-2). “…He saved ...
Text: Titus 2:15 Theme: Paul modeled authoritative teaching for church leaders. Key verses: “These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you” (v 15). What God said to me: Dwayne, an important part of leadership is your faithfulness and ability to encourage and rebuke ...
Text: Titus 2:11-14 Theme: Teaching that changes us requires understanding and embracing grace. Key verses: “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for ...
Text: Titus 2:1-10 Theme: Paul gave specific goals for teaching various groups. Key verses: “You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith…Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live…They they can train the ...
