Sunday Text and Thoughts for this week

Scriptures: James 1:19-25; 2:14, 18-26

Some thoughts for this week:

The Word of God is like a mirror, reflecting our true selves back at us so we can assess where we fall short in God's eyes. We are not to remain mired in guilt when He reveals our shortcomings, but move forward in faith, asking God to transform us more into Christ's likeness. This is a painful process. Hebrews 4:12-13 tells us that the Word is like a double-edged sword that pierces us down to the marrow of our bones – in effect, removing the facades we use to hide our faults and discovering the impurities within. Remember that our doing of God's Word is impossible under our own power. We must rely on God to enable us along this path of obedience.

Some questions to consider for this week:

1. Is anger a bad thing?
2. What does it mean to be swift to hear?
3. Verse 21. We sometimes see salvation as a one time transaction-something like setting up a reservation in heaven. How is being saved seen in this passage?
4. Verse 25. How does the law give freedom?
5. Do you think the world sees the law as the law who gives freedom?
6. Can you believe in God and go to hell? What all can you believe and still not make it into heaven?

Pray for our class, the leadership at our church and the many health issues plaguing people in our church this week.  Pray that God will speak through His word to us this Sunday in class and from the music and pulpit.

Mark 15 & 16 - Sunday School Text and Questions.

Sunday School Text and thoughts for this week.

1. Mark 15.1 - 15. Verse 1 says very early in the morning. What time did Jesus get up on the morning He was crucified?
   
2. What do you know about Pilate? 
3. Verse 3. What things did they accuse Jesus of?
   
4. Verse 5. Why do you think Jesus was silent?
   
5. Verse 6. What do you know about Barabbas? What is the story with him
6. Mark records one of Jesus seven sayings from the cross. What are the other six?
7. Mark 16.1 - 5. What do you know about each of these women?
   
8. Verse 4. Why was the stone moved?
   
9. Verse 6. What is a Nazarene? What is the significance of calling Jesus a Nazarene?
   
10. Verse 7. Why do you think it says, "and Peter"? What do we learn about God from this?

Sunday School Party at the Lee and Robin's Saturday

From Robin about Saturdays Party !!!

Hey Lee,

Many people have asked "what can I bring?"  please bring an appetizer or dessert to share...

Dress for cooler weather.  (Party is Outside)

Party is at 6pm Saturday.

Robin

This is why you need a calendar!

Judgment Day at Tenn Temple

The 15th Annual Walk-through Drama,

 

Judgement Day XV

"The Promise of Forever" 

 

to be held on the campus of

 

Tennessee Temple University.

 

Where: The 700 block of Orchard Knob in the old Elementary School building on the greens.

 

When: October 26, 27, and 31

 

Time: 7:00 PM until Midnight

 

Tickets: $7.00 each (Groups of 15 or more $5.00 each)

 

For more information about how to purchase group tickets and other discounts, please call 423-493-4100

The Lord's Supper - This Sunday, Please Read Exodus Chapter 12

Per the message from Pastor Doug, please read and pray about Exodus Chapter 12 in preparation for the Lord's Supper.

Sunday School Text and thoughts for this week (Mark 12)

The Core verses are Mark 12:13-40 but we need to cover th first 12 verses also. As you prepare consider the following.

1. What is a Parable?
2. What is the purpose of the parable Jesus is speaking of in verses Mark 12:1-12?
3. In verse Mark 12.13 - 17. How is this story a trap?
4. Matthew 12.18 - 27. What do we know about the Sadducees? What do we learn about heaven from this passage?
5. Mark 12.28 - 34. What are some things people worship today in place of God?
   
6. How do we express love to God with each of these: our heart, soul, mind, and strength?
7. Is Christian living hard?
8. What keeps us from loving others?
9. Verse 40. What did prayer mean to the Pharisees?

Also, don't forget to let Robin and Lee know via RSVP about the 10/24 Sunday School Party. 

October Sunday School Party Hosted by Lee and Robin Perry

Class

Lee and Robin would like to open their home up to our class for an October 24th Party at 6pm.

1. Their Home is at 29 Thoroughbred Lane in Cartersville. 
2. They will be providing the Chili and all the fixins and soft drinks.
3. Please bring a dish to share and your favorite bug spray. 
4. Please email back your RSVP ( RPerry@bartow.k12.ga.us ) so Lee and Robin will know how much chili to prepare. 

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day ........

I know its early but listen to the stirring words from Christian Artist "Casting Crowns" Peace on Earth Christmas CD. Extremely moving. The Truth in Song !!!

Re: Eight Habits to Be Spiritually Healthy (something to thing about)

If you have trusted God with your eternal life, shouldn't you trust Him with the details of your earthly life as well?

Let us learn to trust Him for who He is. 
Elisabeth Elliot

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 6, 2009, at 10:23 AM, Lee Daniel <ldaniel@hdins.com> wrote:

Eight Habits to Be Spiritually Healthy

Here is the question to ponder today, how hard is it to die when you have so much wealth? Consider this...

People who lay up treasures on earth spend their life backing away from their treasures. To them, death is loss.

People who lay up treasures in heaven look forward to eternity; they are moving daily toward their treasures. To them, death is gain.

Those who spend their life moving away from their treasures have more and more reasons to despair. Those who spend their life moving toward their treasures have more and more reasons to rejoice.

Is the passing of time causing you and me to despair or rejoice? God's ownership of everything is the reference point for all of us who serve the Lord.[1]

God's Word teaches us 8 habits that can keep us spiritually healthy until death. Wouldn't it be great to be in robust spiritual health, looking forward to Heaven? The habits recorded in Psalm 116 are not just for those who have one foot in the grave, they are actually good habits for all of our lives.

Here are the simple habits that make our death precious in the sight of the Lord. These are the marks of a healthy spiritual life that takes the sting out of death.

v. 1 Believe in Him that He is listening and watching and respond in love.
v. 2 Cry out to Him. Get used to talking to the Lord. Pour out your heart, your fears, your woes - share them with Him.
v. 9 Follow Him through your daily life. He is the Shepherd and we are His sheep.
v. 13 Drink Him. He is our cup of salvation. We thirst and He alone satisfies. Let Him into your life to meet your deepest needs!
v. 14 Obey Him. Do what He says. Give in and submit to Him.
v. 16 Serve Him. Tell Him that, say it aloud and offer it as an offering.
v. 17 Thank Him. Think through all the many blessings and benefits the Lord has heaped upon you. If you have troubles, listen to some children pray. They thank the Lord for eyes to see, warm "blankies" to sleep under, food to eat and all the other simple and sweet blessings of life.
v. 18-19 Live for Him. From now on live for His glory, talk of His blessings, come into His presence, worship and adore Him.

Do your plans and priorities for the rest of 2009 mirror what the Lord desires? His desires are clearly laid out in His Word.

by Dr. John Barnett

Dr. John S. Barnett has been teaching the Word of God for over thirty years. For five years he served as Associate Pastor to Dr. John MacArthur at Grace Community Church (Sun Valley, CA.)  He is now the teaching pastor at Calvary Bible Church of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Eight Habits to Be Spiritually Healthy (something to thing about)

Eight Habits to Be Spiritually Healthy

Here is the question to ponder today, how hard is it to die when you have so much wealth? Consider this...

People who lay up treasures on earth spend their life backing away from their treasures. To them, death is loss.

People who lay up treasures in heaven look forward to eternity; they are moving daily toward their treasures. To them, death is gain.

Those who spend their life moving away from their treasures have more and more reasons to despair. Those who spend their life moving toward their treasures have more and more reasons to rejoice.

Is the passing of time causing you and me to despair or rejoice? God's ownership of everything is the reference point for all of us who serve the Lord.[1]

God's Word teaches us 8 habits that can keep us spiritually healthy until death. Wouldn't it be great to be in robust spiritual health, looking forward to Heaven? The habits recorded in Psalm 116 are not just for those who have one foot in the grave, they are actually good habits for all of our lives.

Here are the simple habits that make our death precious in the sight of the Lord. These are the marks of a healthy spiritual life that takes the sting out of death.

v. 1 Believe in Him that He is listening and watching and respond in love.
v. 2 Cry out to Him. Get used to talking to the Lord. Pour out your heart, your fears, your woes - share them with Him.
v. 9 Follow Him through your daily life. He is the Shepherd and we are His sheep.
v. 13 Drink Him. He is our cup of salvation. We thirst and He alone satisfies. Let Him into your life to meet your deepest needs!
v. 14 Obey Him. Do what He says. Give in and submit to Him.
v. 16 Serve Him. Tell Him that, say it aloud and offer it as an offering.
v. 17 Thank Him. Think through all the many blessings and benefits the Lord has heaped upon you. If you have troubles, listen to some children pray. They thank the Lord for eyes to see, warm "blankies" to sleep under, food to eat and all the other simple and sweet blessings of life.
v. 18-19 Live for Him. From now on live for His glory, talk of His blessings, come into His presence, worship and adore Him.

Do your plans and priorities for the rest of 2009 mirror what the Lord desires? His desires are clearly laid out in His Word.

by Dr. John Barnett

Dr. John S. Barnett has been teaching the Word of God for over thirty years. For five years he served as Associate Pastor to Dr. John MacArthur at Grace Community Church (Sun Valley, CA.)  He is now the teaching pastor at Calvary Bible Church of Kalamazoo, Michigan.