Category Archives: Expository Teaching

Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 6

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Appreciating Just How Much Christ has Done The apostle John captured the essence of Christ’s mission when he recorded the words of Jesus to the Pharisees in an extended exchange over freedom and captivity when he … Continue reading →

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Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 5

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Grasping What We Used to Be – Continued From Last Lesson: Paul wants his readers to realize that we can only fully appreciate what we now are in Christ against the backdrop of remembering what we … Continue reading →

Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 4

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Knowing Who We Really Are – Continued From Last Lesson: Throughout the history of the church, it has often been the case that God’s professing people have been too eager to be identified by their own … Continue reading →

Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 3

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Knowing Who We Really Are – Continued As Paul stated in Ephesians 1:3, he says the same thing to the Galatians, but from a slightly different perspective when he states, “For you are all sons of … Continue reading →

Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 2

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 Knowing Who We Really Are The closing verses of chapter three draw together the major threads of what the apostle has been saying so far in this letter, and he does so in a way that … Continue reading →

Not Slaves; Sons and Heirs – 1

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Galatians 3:25-4:7 There was a series on British television called Heir Hunters that was all about teams who set out to trace individuals who have been named as beneficiaries in someone’s will, but are unaware of it. The … Continue reading →

My Strength and My Shield – 2

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Psalms 27-28 Psalm 28 begins with David’s lament, connecting it to verse 7 of Psalm 27, where we see he started his lament crying, “Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice!” and in Psalm 28:1 he … Continue reading →

My Strength and My Shield – 1

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Psalms 27-28 It’s not totally understood the occasion in which David wrote these psalms, but these two Psalms express confidence in the Lord’s salvation and justice as David’s enemies harass him. These two Psalms are very similar to … Continue reading →

Be Wise About . . . the Church Body – 8

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12-13 Maturity: The Graces of the Spirit Please review 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for background to this section. From Last Lesson: “Love “does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil.” … Continue reading →

Be Wise About . . . the Church Body – 7

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12-13 Maturity: The Graces of the Spirit Please review 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 for background to this section. It was Jonathan Swift, the satirical author of Gulliver’s Travels, who said, “We have just enough religion to make … Continue reading →

Be Wise About . . . the Church Body – 6

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12-13 Diversity: The Gifts of the Spirit – Continued Please review 1 Corinthians 12:14-31 for background to this section. The members promote unity as they discover their dependence on one another (verses 21-26) – continued. Paul … Continue reading →

Be Wise About . . . the Church Body – 5

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12-13 Diversity: The Gifts of the Spirit Please review 1 Corinthians 12:14-31 for background to this section. Unity without diversity would produce uniformity, and uniformity tends to produce stagnation and death. Life is a balance between … Continue reading →

Be Wise About . . . the Church Body – 4

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12-13 Unity: The Gift of the Spirit – Continued Please review 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 for background to this section. Some students have categorized the various gifts as the speaking gifts, the sign gifts, and the serving … Continue reading →

Be Wise About . . . the Church Body – 3

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12-13 Unity: The Gift of the Spirit – Continued Please review 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 for background to this section. From Last Lesson: We need to remember that God is sovereign and while the gifts named are … Continue reading →

Be Wise About . . . the Church Body – 2

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12-13 Unity: The Gift of the Spirit Please review 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 for background to this section. Since there was division in the Corinthian church, Paul began with an emphasis on the oneness of the church. … Continue reading →

Be Wise About . . . the Church Body – 1

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 12-13 Pastor’s Note: I was born-again in a Pentecostal Church, but as the Lord directed my wife and myself to serve where He leads, I followed less denominations and more closely to Charismatic theology. Over the … Continue reading →

The Battle Is the Lord’s – 7

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 2 Kings 6:8-7:20 5. The God Who Fulfills His Promises – Continued Please read 2 Kings 7:1-20 for the background to this section. From Last Lesson: When morning comes, the whole city will discover that the enemy has … Continue reading →

The Battle Is the Lord’s – 6

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 2 Kings 6:8-7:20 5. The God Who Fulfills His Promises – Continued Please read 2 Kings 7:1-20 for the background to this section. Good news from the Lord (verses 1-2). How fortunate it was for the kingdom of … Continue reading →

The Battle Is the Lord’s – 5

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 2 Kings 6:8-7:20 4. The God Who Keeps His Covenant – Continued Please read 2 Kings 6:24-33 for the background to this section. From Last Lesson: Joram’s father, Ahab, called Elijah “the one who troubled Israel” (1 Kings … Continue reading →

The Battle Is the Lord’s – 4

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: 2 Kings 6:8-7:20 4. The God Who Keeps His Covenant Please read 2 Kings 6:24-33 for the background to this section. The border raids stopped, but Ben Hadad II decided it was time again for war. Rulers have … Continue reading →