The Elkvillefbc's Podcast : BIBLE STUDIES FOR LIFE

I. Not everyone listens to wise counsel. – 1 Samuel 2:22-26; 

II. Help others discern when God is speaking to them. – 1 Samuel 3:7-10; 

III. God’s Word, however painful it may be to hear, must be shared. – 1 Samuel 3:15-18. 

Help others discern ... more

I. Seek God’s direction in who will carry on after you. – Numbers 27:12-17; 

II. Disciple and empower the one you mentor. – Numbers 27:18-20; 

III. Publicly affirm God’s work in the life of the one you mentor. – Numbers 27:21-23. 

Mentor and di... more

I. Acknowledge where you see the hand of God at work. – Exodus 18:9-11; 

II. Offer constructive criticism. – Exodus 18:14-18.

III. Encourage with sound counsel. – Exodus 18:19-21.

Be ready to give and receive godly wisdom

AVOIDING A CRITICAL SPIRIT –

  I. Comparing yourself to others can lead to a critical spirit. -- Numbers 12:1-3;

II. Criticism of others can be a form of questioning God’s work. – Numbers 12:4-9;

III. Confess a critical spirit and return to God.... more

1. God does not tempt anyone to sin- James 1:13

2. Temptation begins with our own sin nature.- James 1:14-15

3. Everything good comes from God, including the word of truth.- James 1:16-18

We have no one to blame but ourselves when we fall into sin... more

I. I was desperate for help that no one could provide. – John 5:2-7; 

II. Jesus met my need in a far greater way than I ever expected. – John 5:8-11; 

III. Jesus was pleased to give me life. – John 5:19-21. 

Jesus restored what was broken in my... more

I. Jesus revealed a greater thirst in me. – John 4:7-14; 

II. Jesus revealed my sin. – John 4:15-18;

 III. Jesus revealed that He is the Messiah, the one to trust. – John 4:25-26. 

Only Jesus can truly satisfy my thirst.

I. We honor God when we share about the eternal life Christ offers. – John 17:1-3; 

II. We honor God when we continue the work He has given us. – John 17:4-5; 

III. We honor God when we pray and disciple others. – John 17:6-9. 

God’s voice always... more