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6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. 7 Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that…

1 Peter 2:18-25 – Practicing Submission – Part 2 Central Idea: Christ as the lowly servant provides us with the perfect example to practice submission. I. Submission is required in the workplace (18-20) A. Submission to your boss (18) B. Finding favor with God (19) C. Suffering unjustly (20) II. Your…

“The practice of holy living” – 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Central Idea: The genuineness of your pursuit of holiness is revealed in your relationship with other believers. I. Genuine love for your fellow believers (1:22) A. Obedience leads to purity (22a) B. Purity produces love (22b) C. Love your fellow believer…

Mark 10:1-31 The Question of divorce. v1-12 In any group discussion on this subject it is well to be aware that possibly, someone within the group has been through a divorce themselves; certainly most people have experience in their close family circle. Unwise and unloving remarks can cause deep hurt…

1 Peter 2:4-8 – Man’s rejection of the Corner Stone. Central Idea: Christ is the chief corner stone upon which the magnificent church is being built. I. The rejected stone (4-5) A. Christ was and is rejected by men (4) B. Christ is chosen by God (4) C. Construction can begin (5) II. Following the Chosen…

1 Peter 1:17-21 – “The Purchase Price” Central Idea: Our holy living is motivated by understanding the cost of redemption. I. The actions of the redeemed (17) A. As obedient children (17) B. God as our Father and Judge (17) C. Live like you are redeemed (17) II. The cost of your redemption (18-19) A.…

1 Peter 1:1-2 – Introduction to 1 Peter Central Idea: Peter’s primary message is to trust the Lord, live obediently no matter your circumstances, and keep your hope fixed on God’s ultimate promise of deliverance. I. The man Christ named Peter A. Leader of the Apostles B. Peter’s life as a disciple C.…

1 Peter 2:9-12 – “A people of God’s own possession.” Central Idea: The life of every believer must shine godliness against the dark background of a sin stained world. I. Called with a purpose (9) A. Urging your response to your calling (9) B. Understanding your relationship with God (9) C. Upholding…

Title: 1 Peter 1:6-12 – Live joyfully to bring glory to God Central Idea: Trials should drive us to God not away from Him. I. Finding joy in the midst of Trials (6) A. The foundation of joy during trials B. Our response to trials C. The likelihood of trials in your life II. The purpose of enduring trails…

1 Peter 1:13-16 – “Live to be Holy” Central Idea: As children of God we need to keep moving toward holiness. I. Prepare for action (13) A. Be ready – Mentally B. Be self-controlled – Emotionally C. Be confident – in your Salvation II. Be obedient Children of God (14) A. Your inherited nature B. Act as…

D.A. Carson, Showing the Spirit, A Theological Exposition of I Corinthians 12-14, Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1987 Xenoglossia = speaking in unlearned human languages. Glossolalia = speaking verbal patterns that cannot be identified with any human language. p, 79 Noncognitive utterance = without…