Category Archives: Expository Teaching

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 In Christ – Continued “Every spiritual blessing” is ours only “in Christ.” The Christian faith and the Christian life are all rooted and grounded in Jesus. This is what Paul is getting at in that difficult … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 Every Spiritual Blessing – Continued Assurance (verses 13-14) So then, in verses 13-14, Paul reminds his readers that this inheritance cannot be taken away. For, when we believed, we were “sealed with the Holy Spirit of … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 Every Spiritual Blessing – Continued Redemption (verse 7) In Jesus, Paul reminds us, we have “redemption through His blood.” Redemption is a slave-market term. In the ancient world, if a person desired to grant freedom to … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 Every Spiritual Blessing – Continued Predestination (verses 4-5) We are in the kingdom, we possess spiritual blessings, we are in Christ, Paul writes, not because we first chose God, but because “He chose us.” Nor did … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:3-14 “Blessing” is not an unfamiliar term for today’s Christians. If we look through the bestsellers at many Christian bookstores, or watch much Christian television, we are likely to find the word sprinkled quite liberally into sermons … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Continue in God’s Word – Continued Please read 2 Timothy 3:13-17 for background to this section. The Scriptures are profitable (verse 16b). They are “profitable for doctrine” (what is right), for “reproof” (what is not … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Continue in God’s Word – Continued Please read 2 Timothy 3:13-17 for background to this section. The Scriptures lead us to salvation (verse 15b). We are not saved by believing in the Bible, the book … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Continue in God’s Word Please read 2 Timothy 3:13-17 for background to this section. The only way to defeat Satan’s lies is with God’s truth. “Thus says the Lord!” is the final answer to every … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Follow Those Who Are True Please read 2 Timothy 3:10-12 for background to this section. Paul turned from the false leaders to remind Timothy that he (Paul) had been a faithful servant of God. It … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Turn Away from the False – Continued Please read 2 Timothy 3:1-9 for background to this section. Their converts (verses 6–7). The fact that Paul described “gullible women” does not suggest that all women are … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 Turn Away from the False – Continued Please read 2 Timothy 3:1-9 for background to this section. In place of the natural love that God has put into men and women and families, today we … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 The emphasis in this chapter is on knowledge and responsibility. Paul informed Timothy about the character of the last days, and then instructed him on how to respond. Action must be based on knowledge. Too … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Mark 3:7-35 A New Family – Continued Most people don’t want to be told they are helplessly held by Satan, but it is true nonetheless, and the Bible confirms it in other places, you are either a member … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Mark 3:7-35 A New Family – Continued From Last Lesson: Rumors haven’t only reached Jesus’ family; the news about Jesus’ activities is now seriously worrying the temple authorities. They have a policy in their files for dealing with … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Mark 3:7-35 Wanted: A New Family In Mark 3:20-35 we are introduced directly to the family of Jesus, the new family that He came to establish, that we become part of when we surrender to, and follow Him. … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Mark 3:7-35 The Call – Continued From Last Lesson: The disciple’s job will be to cover the ground in a way in which no single individual, no matter how powerful and persuasive, could ever do. This is the … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Mark 3:7-35 The Crowd – Continued Down by the lakeshore they find Jesus healing; the picture is that of a dense multitude, as people struggle to get close enough to touch Him so that they will be healed. … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Mark 3:7-35 In 1859 the great circus performer and tightrope walker whose name was Jean François Gravelet, came to Niagara Falls. I don’t know how he managed this, but he set up a rope 1,150 feet long that … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-3:6 Why Is He Breaking the Rules? – Continued Please read Mark 2:23-3:6 for the background to this section. From Last Lesson: Jesus’ response however will be forthright.  Jesus knows exactly what is at stake here; he … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Mark 2:1-3:6 Why Is He Breaking the Rules? – Continued Please read Mark 2:23-3:6 for the background to this section. From Last Lesson: The Sabbath was a gift from God. It was important, yes, keeping it special is … Continue reading →