Self Control: Day 1

Ask about self-control: What are some examples of having self-control?…Being calm instead of getting angry about something, doing what is right even when you have a temptation to do something wrong, being sober instead of being drunk, etc. Read Proverbs 25:28…Without walls a city is vulnerable to enemy attacks. Ask about …

Baptism Full Lesson

Ask about baptism: What is your understanding of baptism? Define baptism: Here is a general definition: “a rite of washing with water as a sign of religious purification and consecration (def. the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious)”. Talk about the definition: Basically, baptism is a …

Baptism Day 3

(3) Ask about baptism: why should we baptize people in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit? Why not just God, why all 3? Read John 14:6-7…Jesus is God in Flesh. He is a significant part of God. We must go through Jesus to get to God. Believe …

Baptism Day 2

Talk about Repentance: Baptism also shows God that we have repented of our sins to Him. What is repentance? What is the purpose? Do you repent often? Before being baptized or baptizing others, we must understand the importance of repentance. Read Acts 3:19 Read Matthew 28:19

Baptism Day 1

Ask about baptism: What is your understanding of baptism? Define baptism: Here is a general definition: “a rite of washing with water as a sign of religious purification and consecration (def. the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious)”. Talk about the definition: Basically, baptism is a …

Entitlement Full Version

Talk about a cultural problem: One of the many problems that have existed in cultures for centuries is entitlement. Define Entitlement: Entitlement is defined as the fact of having the right to something. In other words, with entitlement, you feel that you deserve something. Talk about Karma: It is almost …

Entitlement: Day 5

Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Theme: Verses 1-8: There is a time for everything. It is God’s decision on when. Not ours.   Summary Themes: Be in the world, not of the world. Don’t covet, love the things you have, or idolize anything other than God. Don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t judge others …

Entitlement: Day 4

Read Galatians 4:1-7, specifically 4 Theme: Verse 4: Be Patient. (“But when the time had finally come…”). You are not in control of the universe. God is.

Entitlement: Day 3

Read Romans 5:1-11, specifically 2,3-5, and 8

Themes

  • Verse 2: Glorify God because we know the hope of God: We have been saved by His grace.
  • Verses 3-5: Glorify God in our sufferings because they make us stronger.
  • Verse 8: The label of “sinner” has been wiped from us (those who put their faith in God). The new label that is on us is “Child of God”.
  • Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
  • Talk about answers: Sometimes we feel entitled to know the answers now, especially when it comes to prayers or answers about the future.
  • Ask about knowing: What do you feel entitled to know/wish you knew the answer to?

Entitlement: Day 2

Read John 14:1-14, specifically 6 Themes Verse 6: Remain in God. Without Him, we are worthless. With Him, we have a purpose. Difficulties with believing this: Sometimes it is difficult for us to live by this: “(Jesus) is the way, the truth, and the life.” We sometimes doubt that His ways are …