1. When you commit to something, follow through. 2. God is the source of all good gifts. 3. We must be mindful of widows and orphans. 4. Disciples of Christ are "easy to be entreated." 5. If you overcome lust, you can resist temptation. 6. Prayers matter.
Hebrews 7-13: “An High Priest of Good Things to Come” (November 6-12)
Lessons from the second half of Hebrews: 1. Jesus can help us purge our "dead works." 2. It's important to stay true to our convictions. 3. We receive some blessings only after we exercise faith. 4. When we do what is right, we are not alone.
Hebrews 1-6: “Jesus Christ, ‘the Author of Eternal Salvation'” (October 30-November 5)
Lessons from Hebrews: 1. Jesus can succor us because of His mortal experiences. 2. Prophets lead us to Jesus Christ. 3. We will find God's grace if we seek it. 4. God's word can inspire us to productive action. 5. God's blessings usually come gradually.
1 and 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon: “Be Thou an Example of the Believers” (October 23-29)
Paul expressed love for Timothy and Titus, calling them his "sons." He taught them that church leaders must be self-disciplined and loving, that we should not suppress our righteous feelings, and that Jesus is our personal Mediator with the Father.
1 and 2 Thessalonians: “Perfect That Which Is Lacking in Your Faith” (October 16-22)
Lessons from the 1 & 2 Thessalonians: 1. We can teach with both the word and the power of the gospel. 2. We should render all the gratitude we can, even though it's not enough. 3. Be prayerful, humble, responsive to promptings, joyful, and grateful.
Philippians; Colossians: “I Can Do All Things through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me” (October 9-15)
Lessons from Philippians and Colossians: 1. Disciples of Jesus Christ feel compassion for others deeply and intensely. 2. God saves us by empowering us. 3. Jesus submitted His body to the will of His spirit. 4. We should seek after all good things.
Ephesians: “For the Perfecting of the Saints” (October 2-8)
Lessons from the Epistle to the Ephesians: 1. Participation in the church is vital for our spiritual growth. 2. Parents should teach their children with love and gentleness. 3. Jesus gained power over all things by descending beneath all things.
Galatians: “Walk in the Spirit” (September 25-October 1)
Simplify your life! That's Paul's core message to the Galatians. Don't constrain your discipleship with unnecessary rules and expectations. Live by faith. Follow the Spirit. Strive for unity. Love others. Don't throw away the freedom God has given you!
2 Corinthians 8-13: “God Loveth a Cheerful Giver” (September 18-24)
1. God wants us to be generous and happy. 2. We can be clever and thoughtful in sharing the gospel without being deceitful or manipulative. 3. The Savior lovingly shows us the ways we need to improve, and He helps us turn those weaknesses into strengths.
2 Corinthians 1-7: “Be Ye Reconciled to God”
Four lessons from the first half of 2 Corinthians: 1. We need to open our heart so God can teach us. 2. Disciples of Christ seek reconciliation with others. 3. The time to repent is now. 4. Godly sorrow motivates repentance.