Celebrating the Birth, or Death of Jesus?
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Salvation, Ecclesiastes, Matthew, Luke
This lesson, as presented, contained a lot of scripture reading. An effort was made to let the text do most of the talking. To that end, the PowerPoint visual is very limited. Over all, it is a comparison of how we typically view birth and death- illustrated by how we view the birth vs. the death of Jesus.
Spiritual Legacy: Leaving Something of Value Behind
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Choices, Commitment, Family, Genesis, Ecclesiastes
The financial turmoil of past few weeks brings to mind a pertinent question: "What if everything of value you own and planned to leave for your spouse, children, and grandchildren, was suddenly worth $00.00? What then could you leave behind that would have lasting value?
Marriage God’s Way, Part 5: Love’s Support System
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Choices, Commitment, Marriage God's Way, Genesis, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, 1 Corinthians, 1 Peter
Is love, even biblical love, enough alone to make a marriage work? The short answer is "no." There are other factors that must be either possessed "going in" to the marriage, or very quickly developed (with regard to a few of them) for the marriage to in any way be considered successful by God's standards. Such things as Character, Maturity, Independence, Suitable Disposition, and Common Interests must all be contributors to love for the marriage to be pleasing to God and us. This lesson examines the relationship between all of these and love, as the foundation upon which successful marriages are built.
Fear
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Trust, Ecclesiastes, Matthew
When we are young, a lot of things scare us. We fear "monsters" in every dark corner- or are just fearful of the dark itself. But then as we mature, confidence becomes more a part of our nature, and in some cases, the "good sense" to be afraid of some things leaves us! Then, as old age comes around the bend, the bell-shaped curve of our fears increases again. As the bravado days of our days of strength fade, some become ever more fearful....and fearful of ever more things. Some even return to the illogical fears of youth. One of the great comforts of Christianity is the oft-repeated refrain of Jesus, "Do not fear..." In this lesson, let's simply take a look at some things and times that Jesus reassured His disciples (then and now) with regard to their fears- whether real or imagined.
Immorality 6
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Choices, Immorality, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, Ecclesiastes, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, 2 Timothy
This is the sixth entry to the series. The subject is "virginity"- but it is treated with delicacy and appropriateness. The lesson biblically defines the subject, examines the importance God placed upon it, and concludes ith what our attitude should be regarding it.
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