Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Overcoming Evil in Various Forms James 4 James 4. As in the previous chapters, James now draws on another thread that he touched on in chapter 1. The temptations to sin that we face are really a result of being drawn away by our own lusts. Particularly it centers around the exhortation […]
ContentsIntroductionSaul the Son of KishImpatience (1 Samuel 13:8-14)Open Disobedience (1 Samuel 15:12)Envy and Bitterness (1 Samuel 18:6-11)The Power of Darkness (1 Sam. 28)Suicide (1 Sam. 31)Saul of TarsusSubmission and Obedience (Acts 9)HumilitySuffering and JoyThe End of the PathConclusion Introduction “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Having Humility and Contentment in Our Service Matthew 20:1-28 ContentsThe Parable of the Laborers of the Vineyard (vv.1-16)The Five Groups of Laborers Hired (vv.1-7)Rewards Given to the Laborers (vv.8-10)The Discontentedness of the Earliest Laborers (vv.11-12)The Master’s Response to the Discontent Laborers (vv.13-15)Conclusion (v.16)Humility in Service Determines Greatness in the Kingdom (vv.17-28)The Perfect Example […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Christ Our Pattern: Joy is a Result of Humility Philippians 2 Philippians 2 brings before us the graciousness of the Christian life. This quality is brought out by examples; Christ (vv.5-11) the supreme pattern, then Paul (vv.17-18), Timothy (vv.19-24) and Epaphroditus (vv.25-30). The great secret of collective unity is revealed: having a lowly […]
Bk Sec Outline Sec Bk Conduct of Elders and Closing Remarks 1 Peter 5 1 Peter 5. In this final chapter of the epistle, Peter gives some closing exhortations and salutations. Among them are exhortations concerning oversight in the assembly, and concerning the attacks of the devil. This chapter is full of immense practical value for believers, […]