John says that if we ask anything according to God’s will, He we will have what we ask for. So, why am I not receiving the things I pray for? In this message we wrestle with that tough question in the light of this and other Scriptures on prayer. We also consider John’s puzzling statements
Answered Prayer and Sin Leading to Death (1 John 5:14-21) View Lesson
Answered Prayer and Sin Leading to Death (1 John 5:14-21) View Lesson
On Saturday evening of our 2019 Retreat, several brothers taught on different topics in a session entitled The Spirit of Wisdom. In the second session, Timothy Adams asked whether our times with God equip, strengthen, and refresh us. He then shared many practical lessons from his own spiritual journey that have helped him deepen his
The Spirit of Wisdom: Sustaining Prayer and Bible Study View Lesson
The Spirit of Wisdom: Sustaining Prayer and Bible Study View Lesson
In this third of three foundational lessons on the Holy Spirit, we build upon Old Testament stories (introduced in the previous lesson) to explore what it means to live a life that is led by the Spirit today. We review the Spirit’s role in leading the apostles to “all truth” and inspiring the Scriptures; and
The Holy Spirit (Pt. 3 of 3): Walking in the Spirit View Lesson
The Holy Spirit (Pt. 3 of 3): Walking in the Spirit View Lesson
Jesus, the Son of God, through whom the universe was made, opens the door in John 15 for everyone to become His friend. But what does it mean to be Jesus' friend? What blessings did Jesus promise to give His friends? And what did Jesus say was required to be His friend? This lesson answers
In this lesson we take a deep look at the relationship of the Father and the Son, addressing misunderstandings and providing analogies used by the early Church to help us understand the mystery of the trinity. We also consider what Jesus might have meant when He promises we will do greater works than Him, a
One of the secrets of the Kingdom life is to work diligently on our hearts and inner life. During this talk at our retreat in Pennsylvania, David Bercot makes the case that a strong devotional life is the key to living a strong Kingdom life. With humor and candor, David shares lessons from his own
Developing a Strong Devotional Life - David Bercot (2018 Retreat) View Lesson
Developing a Strong Devotional Life - David Bercot (2018 Retreat) View Lesson
If you feel like you are under spiritual assault, maybe it is because you are. In this practical lesson we pull back the curtain on the unseen spiritual battle for our souls, being waged by the forces of evil. Coming out of Ephesians chapter 6, we look at the spiritual war: the forces of evil
After cheating his twin brother of his birthright and blessing twenty years earlier, Jacob finds himself in big trouble. He learns that Esau (who had previously wanted to kill him) is approaching Jacob's family with 400 men. What kind of man has our deceptive, conniving Jacob become over the past two decades? How will he
In this story, the Syrian army surrounds the city to take Elisha. There with his servant, Elisha works a tremendous miracle with an unexpected twist. This lesson looks at the theme of spiritual blindness and the love God has for his enemies. Teaching Notes Elisha, Pt. 7: The Blind See (2 Kings 6:8-23) -
The Scriptures teach that no person has ever seen God. Yet in Genesis 18 we learn that Abraham spoke with, washed the feet of, and fed God. What does this mean? This story also provides wonderful examples for us today in the life and character of Sarah, in Abraham's pleading with God for the people
Unusual House Guests for Abraham and Lot (Genesis 18-19:3) View Lesson
Unusual House Guests for Abraham and Lot (Genesis 18-19:3) View Lesson