Jeremiah 1-5

How does our sin relate to God?

I.       Intro:

a. Genesis 6:6

b. Our sin impacts God. It is not just some random action we commit, and it is not harmful to just us. Instead it is an affront to God. It hurts him and causes Him to grieve among other things. The point of this lesson is to look at Jeremiah 1:1-5 and see how their sin hurt God, and what applications we can derive from this. Read the rest of this entry »

Meditation

A.    Intro:

a.  Part of a series on building a closer relationship with God.

b.  Intentionally set before study, so that way when we study we see more of the need to study.

c. Meditate:

             i.  to focus one’s thoughts on : reflect on or ponder over  

             ii.  to plan or project in the mind : intend, purpose Read the rest of this entry »

The Resurrection

I. Introduction:

a.   What is the greatest event since the creation of the world? Some historians might argue that it had to do with a great battle that changed the tide of history. Others might discuss something like Alexander the Great’s drive to unify mankind. Others might say it was some great invention like the computer, steel, or frozen pizza.

b.   All such answers would be incorrect. The greatest event in history is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This miracle is the cornerstone to the entire Gospel Message. All the apostles now read and understood previous prophesy through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. All of His claims that He was God and had the power to forgive sins were proven by the very fact that He was risen from the dead just as he claimed to be. Read the rest of this entry »

Jeremiah 1-5

The Sins of the People

I. Intro

    A. First part of a series. Jeremiah 1-5 interchangeably talks about three phases: The Sins of the People, God’s Reaction to that Sin, and The Impending Judgment.

    B. This first lesson will talk about the Sins of the People.

    C. On a practical level, we can compare our lives with those of the people of Judah. Do we commit the same sins? If so, we can expect similar reactions and judgment. Read the rest of this entry »