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    Aaronic Priesthood Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024
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    Jesus, a High Priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek, doing away with human priesthood.

    A. INTRODUCTION We now enter a new section of the book. Chapters 5-7 – the subject is: Jesus, High Priest of an Everlasting Covenant, superior to the Aaronic Priesthood. Bear in mind that the Hebrews were reared in an atmosphere of smoking altars, and you can understand how welcome this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rest Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024
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    What is spiritual rest?

    1. What are the author’s warnings? Let us fear (v. 1); let us labor (v. 11), let us hold fast (v. 14), let us come boldly (v. 16). 2. How does the apostle indicate his concern that some have false assurance? Come short of the promise (v. 1). 3. What had been the trouble with the Israelites of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of Christ Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2024
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    The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked.

    1. What two phases of Christ’s work does the writer point out? Messenger and High Priest (Hebrews 3:1). 2. What other double titles of Christ do we have? Author, Finisher (12:2), Shepherd, Bishop (1 Peter 2:25), Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and End (Rev. 1:8). 3. While fully admitting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Humiliation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2024
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    The great unanswerable question in the New Testament?

    1. Why should these Hebrews not tamper with the truths which had been confirmed by the resurrection of Christ? Christ is their heir – lose Christ (v. 1, cf. 1:2). 2. When one has had the opportunity to witness unanswerable confirmations of truth, what must he do? “…take heed to yourself, and ...read more

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    Why Christ Is Better Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2024
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    Christ is superior to anything and all things that clamor for our loyalty.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Key word – better. a. To exceed prior expectations or standards. b. To have superior quality, is excellent. c. Better is comparative, why not use the word excellent? 2. Author: some say Paul but: a. Not his style or vocabulary, also did not identify self. b. Some say ...read more

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    Introduction Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024
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    How extensive is the creative power of Jesus Christ?

    A. WHAT IS THE KEY WORD … BETTER 1:4 – Christ – better than angels 7:19 – Bringing in of a better hope 7:22 – Surety of a better testament 8:6 – Mediator of a better covenant 9:23 – We are purified with better sacrifices 10:34 – We have in Heaven a better substance 11:16 – They desire a better ...read more

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    A Rich Fool Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024
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    Stewardship is the proper management of your time, talent, and treasure for the glory of God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 12:13-34 1. You should never call anyone a fool. “…whosoever shall say, ‘thou fool,’ shall be in danger of hell fire'” (Matthew 5:22). 2. Definition. Comes from aphron, “to be without mind; not the existence of a mind, but without the use of the mind.” ~Vines. “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of Ten Pounds Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024
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    God gives everyone a responsibility to serve Him.

    A. LUKE 19:12-26 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God trusts us with things He gives us. “A certain nobleman . . . called his ten servants and delivered them ten pounds” (19:12-13). ...read more

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    The Pharisees And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024
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    The foundation of character is a personal concern for one’s sin.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

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    The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
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    A parable is an earthly story with a Heavenly meaning.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:1-8 Jesus told the story of a persistent widow who continually asked an unjust judge for justice. He finally gave in because of her persistence. This is one of the few parables where Jesus gave its purpose before telling the story. “Me ought always to pray, and not to ...read more

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    The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
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    The main focus of this parable: It is about asking and receiving. “… how much more will your heavenly Father give” (v. 13).

    A. INTRODUCTION (Luke 11:1, 5-13) After seeing Jesus in prayer, a disciple asked, “teach us to pray.” Jesus taught them what to pray (the Lord’s Prayer) then how to pray (the importunate/persist friend). Because a friend arrived late, a second friend tried to borrow bread from a third friend, yet ...read more

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    The Prodigal Son Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
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    God is glorified not just by being recognized as the Father, but He wants you to rejoice with Him in His benefits.

    A. The Prodigal Son Prodigal, adj. (1) wasteful, reckless, or extravagant, (2) giving into desires or weaknesses, (3) spend resources unnecessarily, i.e., spend thrift ~Webster B. Picture of the Younger Son To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. The ...read more

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    The Good Samaritan Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
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    Part of our sacrifice for Christ is when we give up on time, energy, and resources to help others in need.

    A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN - LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” ...read more

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    Jesus Told Stories/Parables - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
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    Parables: One of Christ’s most popular forms of teaching.

    A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

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    Psalm 116 - Rejoicing In God's Mercy Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
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    Love is an attitude of gratitude.

    “I love you Lord because You heard my prayer, and answer my request, and inclined Yourself to me. Therefore, I will pray to You always. The threat of death scared me, the prospect of hell was real. I went through agony and sorrow. Then I prayed for Your deliverance. You were gracious to me, and ...read more

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