King's Business - 1954-08

GLENN O'NEAL, M.A., Instructor, Dept, of Speech, Biola Bible College

Study, Lesson and Sermon Helps

To Know Christ Philippians 3:10

1. He goes to suffering helpless hu­ manity, v. 6. 2. The failures of this man touch His heart, v. 7. b. The challenging Christ. 1. Do you really want a better life, v. 8. 2. There is a better life for each of us, v. 9. c. The commanding Christ. 1. The impossible becomes possible through power of Christ, v. 11. 2. The value of obedience, v. 13. d. The conquering Christ. 1. Man goes his way rejoicing and takes his place in society, v. 15. 2. Lives a life glorifying God, v. 16. S. E. N. Contending for the Faith Jude 17:23 a. By giving heed to the W ord of God, w . 17-20a. b. By praying in the H oly Ghost, v. 20b. c. By keeping a •close communion with God, v. 21. d. By having compassion on lost souls, W h y Should W e Praise the Lord ? Psalm 92 He does great works for us, w . 4-6. a. They should make us glad. b. T h ey are great works. c. The wicked do not understand His works. He vindicates the righteous, w . 7-9. a. The wicked may flourish now, but destruction is coming. b. God is eternal, so their destruction is guaranteed. He makes the righteous flourish, w . 10-14. a. W e w ill see the end of our enemies. b. W e w ill prosper in the things of the Lord. c. It w ill be a continuous prosperity. He provides a solid foundation, v. 15. D. C. A Threefold Responsibility 2 Timothy 2:1-4 a. Be strong in grace, v. 1. b. Be a reproducer, v. 2. c. Be a good soldier, w . 3, 4. H. W .

b. Those who are saved hear H im only. c. A n y may enter b y Him. Abundant life, w . 10-12. a. He gives life; others give death and destruction. b. He gives abundant life through His death. Fellowship, w . 13-15. a. Others do not care for their charges. b. Christ knows His own. c. His own know Him. d. The same relationship exists between H im and the Father. D. C. The miracle Christ performs in the life of every sinner who comes to H im is seen in: The need for salvation, v. 11. a. Unprofitable in present state. b. Sin was committed against his Mas­ ter. The experience'of salvation, v. 10. a. Paul the instrument. ■b. A complete change. The outcome of salvation, v. 11. a. Profitable in new life. b. Sought restitution. R. K. The Formula for P rayer Psalm 143 A perfect prayer should be asking God to: Cause me to hear His loving-kindness, v. 8. a. In the morning draw nigh to God. b. Because I trust in thee. Cause me to know the way, v. 8. a. The way in which I should walk. b. Because I lift up m y soul unto thee. Teach me to do T h y w ill, v. 10. Steps of Salvation Philemon 1-25

a. Power of His resurrection. b. Fellowship of His sufferings. c. Conform ity to His death.

L. B.

The Song of the Redeemed Psalm 66 W e can rejoice as the Israelites did in the salvation of the Lord because of: Power of God, w . 1-11. a. Power over man, v. 3. b. Power over nature, w . 5-7. c. Power over, circumstances, w . 8-11. Provision of God, w . 8-12. a. Provision against falling, v. 9. b. Provision for testing, v. 10. c. Provision for deliverance, w . 11,12. 1. From taskmasters, v. 12a. 2. T o the promised land, v. 12b. 3. W ith great abundance, v. 12b. Presence of God, w . 13-20. a. He is present when I offer sacrifice, v. 13. b. He is present when I speak for Him, w . 14-17. c. He is present when I pray to Him, w . 18-20. E. J. Behold the Glory of the Lord Isaiah 6:1-8 a. Realize own unworthiness, v. 5. b. Experience God’s perfecting, w . 6, 7. c. Be prepared for God’s service, v. 8. J. T. The Goodness of God Psalm 34 Some things in life we can be sure of: a. God’s goodness, v. 8. 1. What God did for the writer, v. 4. 2. What God did for others, w . 5, 6. b. The nearness of God, w . 15,18. 1. The angel of the Lord. 2. This was written in the springtime of life— but in the winter of life we hear H im again, “ The Lord is m y shepherd, etc. . .” c. God is not limited to any one age. 1. He w ill help you and stay, by your side through the dark valleys of life. 2. God is sufficient when all else fails, w . 9,10. S. E. N.

a. Thou art m y God. b. T h y Spirit is good.

R. K.

Not Ashamed Romans 1:16,17 Why was Paul not ashamed of the Gospel?

a. It is an effectual gospel. b. It is a universal gospel. c. It is a unique gospel. d. It is a revealing gospel.

R. B.

Purification of the Temple John 2:13-21 a. Jesus’ discovery, v. 14. b. Jesus’ action, v. 15. c. Jesus’ command, v. 16. d. Jesus’ authority, w . 17-21. R. J.

The Good Shepherd John 10:7-15

The Challenge of the Conquering Christ John 5:1-16

As a shepherd, Jesus provides: The door to salvation, w . 7-9. a. He is the only door — others are thieves and robbers.

Four views of Christ, a. The compassionate Christ.

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