Teens Get the Truth about Sex
The youth will begin a new Bible Study "The Truth about Sex" by Doug Fields, the youth pastor at Saddleback church. We will also plan a game night date. The…
Everyday Conflicts Bible Study
We all have conflict. Think about the people you know. They may not be in the middle of a big blow up, but they certainly have tense conversations around the…
If You Abide, Day 16
Key Scripture:
John 15:7. “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
Key Idea:
Here is the difference between the branch of the natural and the branch of the spiritual Vine. The former abides by force of nature: the latter abides, not by force of will, but by a divine power given to the consent of the will. Such is the wonderful provision God has made that, what the power of nature does in the one case, the power of grace will do in the other. The branch can abide in the Vine. If ye abide in me…ask whatsoeve r…
— Murray
Pray for revelation:
Yes, Lord, the power to pray and the power to prevail must depend on this abiding in Thee. As Thou art the Vine, Thou art the divine Intercessor, who breathest Thy spirit in us. Oh, for grace to abide simply and wholly in Thee, and ask great things!
— Murray
Key words:
Abide,
Ask.
In this verse is the whole message of abiding. It is a two way street. As we commit to abide in Jesus, he also will abide in us. Abiding is not a demanding relationship, but one of mutual give and take.
As humans though, we are not plants, or branches. In nature, branches have no choice but to be what they are and they just grow, and produce, unless some outside force causes them to not remain with their vine.
We humans are animated. We have
Can Do Nothing, Day 13
Key Scripture: John 15:5c. ... for without Me you can do nothing. Key Idea: The one lesson of the parable is--as surely, as naturally as the branch abides in the…
You Are The Branches, Day 11.
Key Scripture: John 15:5a. "I am the vine, you are the branches. ... --NKJ Key Idea: Let us present ourselves before our Lord, until He speak to each of us…
Relationship101: In Search of…
Statistically, most people will become married in their lifetime. Being married is how we pass on the family name and traditions, and leave a legacy behind us. Before a person gets married though, it takes getting to know that special person to share in your lifestyle. Maybe you are reading this and in a relationship, that's a place to start.
The main purpose behind this writing today is for those who are not in a relationship, not dating anybody, and maybe have no clue about whether there is even anybody out there for you. No prospects at all, or know how to even get started in that direction.
You know who you are. You're not married? Not even dating, or in a relationship? But you want to be? No garantees but here's some tips and questions to ask yourself to help you focus.
Foundations of Marital Success. Ephesians 5:33
To be in a marriage is a matter of mutual love and respect. All through the preceding passage, from verse 21 through33, it talks to the husband more than the wife. Both are told to basically love and respect each other. It is one thing to have an attraction, or a passionate emotional love for another person. That love soon fades, and real love has to be worked toward.
The Purpose of a Marriage Defines It. Ephesians 5:31-32.
It's a mystery, but it happens every day. It's so natural, yet so strange. Some where today, right now, a man and a woman are meeting, becoming attracted to each other, leaving the security of their families and coming together to be on their own. It's the natural order, and design by God.
Goal of Marriage. Ephesians 5:27-28
The recurring theme of the passage from Ephesians 5:21-33 is that we need to model the marriage relationship after Christ. There is a direct comparason with Jesus as the head, and the body of Christians as his body. The husband is the head, with the wife as the body. Jesus holds the position of respect and honor while the body submits to doing as the head orders. The wife is the body that responds as the husband orders. Jesus loves the body, cares for it, cleans it, and provides to keep it healthy. The husband also needs to tend to the needs of his wife to keep her cared for, cleansed and healthy.