Malachi 3:14 

If You’re Going to Reap the Rewards of Serving Jesus:
1.	There Must Be A PERSONAL RETURN To God
Malachi 3:7-8; Psalm 50:12; 2 Corinthians 8:5, 12:14; Matthew 6:21; Leviticus 27:30
2.	There Must Be a TANGIBLE RELEASE To God
Malachi 3:8-10
3 Important Factors of Tangible Worship
a.	Tithe Has a Definite Proportion
Genesis 28:22; John 14:15; Romans 13:10
b.	Tithe Has a Designated Place
Malachi 3:10; 1 Corinthians 16:2
c.	The Tithe Has a Definite Purpose
Malachi 3:10; Ephesians 3:21
3.	There Must Be A SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
Malachi 3:11-12
The Three Renewals From Obedience
a.	A Renewed Faith
Malachi 3:10; Luke 16:11
b.	A Renewed Freedom
Malachi 3:11; John 10:10
c.	A Renewed Fruitfulness
Malachi 3:11; Luke 16:9; Philippians 4:17; Mark 8:36-37

It Pays To Serve Jesus Part 1

2 Timothy 2:1-6

1.	Attitude of a Child — We must ask daily for God’s gift of strength (2:1)
2.	Attitude of a Teacher — We need to multiply by discipling future disciplers (2:2)
3.	Attitude of a Soldier — We must view life as a spiritual battle and remain hyper-vigilant (2:3-4)
4.	Attitude of An Athlete — We are required to be self-disciplined and follow God’s rules (2:5)
5.	Attitude of a Farmer — We should see the Christian life as a great work with great reward (2:6)

Five Crucial Attitudes Of The Faithful And Fruitful Christian

2 Timothy 2:8-13

4 Spiritual Reasons To Never Give Up

1. The Resurrection of the God-man (2:8)
2. God’s Word Cannot be Stopped (2:9)
3. Suffering Faithfully Leads to the Salvation of Souls (2:10)
4. Belief and Unbelief have real blessings and consequences (2:11-13)

Spiritual Toughness Part 7 I Adult Bible Class

Part 7 - Don't Be Tasteless Salt
Luke 14:34-35

1. A precious Commodity
Luke 14:34; John 15:18

2. A squandered Opportunity
Luke 14:34

3. A dubious Uncertainty
Luke 14:34

4. A sad Reality
Luke 14:35; Romans 8:10

3 Basic Vital Signs of Spiritual Health
1) A visible heart beat
Proverbs 4:23
2) Breathing
James 3:10
3) Movement of the limbs
Proverbs 31:20
2 Corinthians 13:5

5. An imperative Responsibility
Luke 14:35; Matthew 13:15

4 Causes of the Dull of Hearing Disease
1) Mental distractions
James 1:19
2) Physical limitations
3) Emotional exaggeration
Mark 1:37-38
4) Spiritual deceptions
1 Corinthians 3:18

Answering the Masters Call Part 7 I AM Service

2 Timothy 2:14-19

Dealing With Doctrinal Strife in the Church

1. Refuse to engage in debates over teaching that leads to people’s 
destruction (2:14, 16-18)
2. Diligently work to please God and stay focused on the accurate 
study of God’s truth (2:15)
3. Trust God and Do Right (2:19)

Three Question Doctrine Test
1. Does it honor God and exalt Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord? (1 John 4:1-3)
2. Does it humble proud, fallen sinners? (Romans 3:10; James 4:6)
3. Does it promote holiness? (2 Timothy 2:19)

Spiritual Toughness Part 8 I Adult Bible Class

Part 1 - The Promise Of Greater Works 

Acts 10:38, Luke 4:1, 14, 18, 1 Corinthians 11:1, John 14:1,5,8,Exodus 33:18, John 14:9-11, John 5:19 , Matthew 1:18, John 14:12

Four Truths About The Holy Spirit's Greater Works Through Us 
1. The CAPACITY Of Greater Works
John 14:12 
Greater Works In Two Ways 
• In Permanence
• In Proportion

2. The COVENANT Of Greater Works 
John 14:12
John 7:39
John 16:7 

3. The COMMISSION Of Greater Works 
John 14:12
Luke 10:17-20
1 Peter 1:12 
Revelation 14:6
Ephesians 2:12
John 14:13-14


4. The CONCEIVABILITY Of Greater Works 
John 14:14
Luke 24:49
1 Corinthians 6:19
Isaiah 44:3

The Anointed Life Part 1

2 Timothy 2:20-26

The Defining List on How To Be Useful To God
1. Flee, Follow, Fellowship (2:22)
2. Avoid Unnecessary Strife (2:23)
3. Be a Gentle, Patient, Humble, and 
Skilled Teacher then leave people in God’s Hands (2:24-26)

Spiritual Toughness Part 9 I Adult Bible Class

Spiritual Toughness Part 10 I Adult Bible Class

Proverbs 6:20-23

Three Positive Attributes Of Family Rules
1.	They GUIDE Us
Proverbs 6:22
Proverbs 29:15
1 Kings 1:5-6
2.	They GUARD Us
Proverbs 6:22
Acts 24:16
1 John 2:2 
3.	They GOAD Us
Proverbs 6:23
Hebrews 10:24
Proverbs 6:22


Family Rules Must Be 
1.	Religious
Verse 20
1 Samuel 3:19
2.	Related
Verse 20
3.	Repeated
Verse 21
Psalm 119:164

15 Suggested Family Rules

1.	Love Jesus
2.	Read Your Bible
3.	Do Right
4.	Go To Church
5.	Love Each Other
6.	Have A Plan
7.	Work Hard
8.	Speak Kind 
9.	Be A Blessing
10.	Keep Your Promises
11.	Be Respectful
12.	Have Manners
13.	Obey Your Parents
14.	Smile
15.	Tell Others About Christ

A Godly Constitution for the Home

2 Timothy – Lesson 11

7 Qualities of a Great Example 
2 Timothy 3:10-11

1.	Doctrine
2.	Manner of Life
3.	Purpose 
4.	Faith 
5.	Long-suffering
6.	Love
7.	Perseverance

Put this up in your house:
“Out of them all the Lord delivered me”

Spiritual Toughness Part 11 I Adult Bible Class

Part 3 – The Glorious Name For The Holy Spirit

John 3:8; Acts 10:38

Seven Major Names Of The Holy Spirit
1.	The Spirit
a.	The Holy Spirit As “Breath”
John 20:22
Genesis 2:7
b.	The Holy Spirit As “Wind”
John 3:8
Four Aspects Of The Spirit As Wind
i.	The Spirit Like The Wind Is Unlimited
3:8
ii.	The Spirit Like The Wind Is Unseeable
John 3:8
Job 4:15
iii.	The Spirit Like The Wind Is Unexplainable
John 3:8
Romans 11:33
iv.	The Spirit Like The Wind Is Unavoidable
John 3:5
John 6:63
Ezekiel 37:10

2.	The Spirit Of The Living God
2 Corinthians 3:3
John 6:63
1 Corinthians 2:10, 13
3.	The Spirit Of Christ As The Name
Romans 8:9
Two Reasons The Holy Spirit Is Called The Spirit Of Christ
●	The Work Of The Holy Spirit Is To Declare Christ To Us
John 15:26
●	The Work Of The Holy Spirit Is To Design Christ In Us
Ephesians 3:16-17
4. The Holy Spirit
John 11:13
Romans 1:4
1 Peter 1:2
John 16:8
5. The Spirit Of Truth
John 16:13
2 Timothy 1:7
6. The Oil Of Gladness
Hebrews 1:9
Acts 10:38
Galatians 5:22
1 Thessalonians 1:6
Ephesians 5:18
7. The Comforter
John 14:26
1 John 2:1
Romans 8:26
Acts 8:29
1 Corinthians 2:4
Acts 7:55

It Pays To Serve Jesus Part 1

The Home Church of Lodi

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