Commands, Instructions, Closing, Heb 13

Heb 13 is very much like 1 Thes 5:12-28 and Rom 12:9-21, for instance.  Each of the verses from 1 to 17 are a succession of divers commands and instructions as Paul brings this letter to a close.  These “bullet points” are unlike the the former chapters.  Paul has finished...

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Be Not Afraid of Their Faces, Jer 1:8

Be Not Afraid of their Faces Jer 1:8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Jer 1:8 says, Be not afraid of their faces.  The Lord had a very important job for Jeremiah to do.  Jeremiah was called to be a prophet to the nations [Jer 1:5].  He was going to have to stand...

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Remedy for the Fear of Man, Eph 5:21

Remedy for the Fear of Man Eph 5:21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this lesson we are going to look in the Bible for a remedy for the fear of man.  I will tell you very simply what it is and then we will illustrate this since you have seen...

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Saul Wasn’t What He Pretended To Be

Saul was made king over Israel.  But he never became the king he pretended to be or the king that God wanted him to be.  He never lived up to the reputation he wanted to have.  He always wanted others to believe that he was a better king than he...

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What Motivates Cultists, Matt 23:15

What Motivates Cultists Matt. 23:15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A radio listener asked a great question concerning the zeal of cultists.  He was wondering what motivates cultists.  How can cultists, who do not believe the truth and who do not have the Holy Spirit, be so much more zealous in their...

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Motivated By Fear, 1 Kings 8:40

Motivated by Fear 1 Kings 8:40 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Motivated By Fear This lesson is on being motivated by fear.  Men have always used fear to motivate people.  And as long as the person is truly afraid of whatever you are scaring him with, you can move him to do...

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Fear of the Jews, Jn 7:13

In the Bible, you often see a historic truth that is at the same time prophetic.  For instance, during the earthly ministry of Jesus, the Jews attempted to stop his preaching. They oppressed his disciples to keep them from following him.  How the disciples responded to their fear of the...

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A Prophet Among Them, Ezek 2:1 – 3:3

We’re studying Ezek 2:1-3:3 in this lesson.  Ezek 2:5 says, “And they… shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.”  There are several things that we see in this passage concerning Ezekiel that are true of God’s prophets.   A prophet hears from God – Ezek 2:1-3 – God...

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Snares, 2 Tim 2:26

Snares 2 Tim 2:26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are a number of snares in the Bible of which you must be aware.  You can get hung in one of these and never get out.  Here are some snares for which to watch out: The snare of the devil – 1...

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The Praise of Men, Jn 12:43

The Praise of Men Jn.12-43 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The chief rulers loved the praise of men more than the praise of God and so, they didn’t confess Jesus.  Many Christians won’t confess Jesus today, for the same reason.  Now, if I were to ask you if you love the praise...

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