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They Mystery of God's Hidden Wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:26-2:16)

Paul explains there are two types of wisdom: the world's wisdom and God's wisdom. He clarifies that while God's wisdom is greater by far, it is a mystery: something hidden from view that now has been revealed. May we embrace God's wisdom in our own lives and share it with others! Teaching Notes 1

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On Devotion to the Word of God: Three Parables

This lesson uses three parables to illustrate why it is so important for all Christians to be immersed in the Scriptures every day, and to study through the entire Bible (Old Testament as well as New Testament). The concepts presented here are simple, memorable, and have the power to transform our lives as well as

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The Message of the Cross (1 Corinthians 1:14-25)

Paul preached the message of Jesus' death on the cross, demonstrating both the wisdom and power of God. Why did so many in Paul’s day reject that message? And why do most churches today promote a very different gospel message? With the help of Paul and insights from early Christians, we return to the original gospel:

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Philippians in One Lesson

About ten years after planting the Philippian church, Paul writes his encouraging letter to them from a prison in Rome. In this single lesson overview of Paul's letter, we focus on his main themes: rejoicing in the face of suffering and unity produced by humility. Paul's personal example and practical instruction inspires and equips us for our

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Introduction and Disunity in the Church (1 Corinthians 1:1-13)

We begin this series by considering the background of the church in Corinth and why Paul wrote this letter. The more we understand the culture of ancient Corinth, the better we can appreciate how counter-cultural Paul's admonitions were! In this message we also tackle the first problem Paul addresses: disunity in the church. Although Jesus

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Jude in One Lesson

Jude is an extremely important book as it deals with evil men sneaking into the church and leading people astray. This doesn’t just happen in "those other churches”! As he addresses this, Jude exhorts us to “contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." Embracing this challenge can transform

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Exposing Satan's Role and Tactics

Jesus and the apostles spoke frequently about Satan and his active role in the world and the church. Why is it that so few teach what they taught? In this lesson we take a deep dive into the role and tactics of Satan, our enemy who seeks to destroy God's people. Understanding what the scriptures

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The End of the Road (Numbers 31-36)

In the defeat of the Midianites, we learn that Balaam, a casualty of the battle, was the one responsible for teaching the Midianites to entice the Israelite men into immorality and idolatry. Jesus will refer to that episode in addressing false teachers in the church. After the battle, the Lord gives instruction for purification by

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Psalm 22: They Pierced My Hands and Feet

Few Old Testament prophecies are as stunning as Psalm 22. Written by David over a thousand years before Jesus' crucifixion, it describes His passion in remarkable detail. Early Christian writer Justin Martyr made the case that the entire psalm is about Jesus. For Christians, this psalm can open our eyes to the suffering Christ, whose example we

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Offerings, Feasts and Oaths (Numbers 28-30)

The offerings and festivals of the old covenant provide rich foreshadowings of what would later be revealed through Jesus. They continue to offer practical insights for us today, even though we no longer are bound to observe the Law of Moses. We also consider what the Law said regarding oaths and swearing, which Jesus expanded

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