I wish to look into a very familiar, well-known verse, and be as simplistic as I can be. I desire to be helpful to those who are lost, and a reminder to those who are saved. Therefore, it is my objective to take a new look at an old text.
My objective is to give you a biblical description on what it is to fear the Lord, and then extend to you some thoughts and a practical application.
Today is often recognized as the day of resurrection. It is the day when Jesus was raised from the dead. Because He has victory over death, we will have victory over death. Yes, one day we will have resurrected bodies. What will they be like? Let us consider the resurrected body.
Is it possible to believe the Bible and still be a witness for Jesus? It is my objective to expound our text, noting the responsibility of man while believing in the sovereignty of God.
Our text speaks of the natural man. I remind you that this in reference to an individual outside of Jesus Christ. It is then, my objective to consider the natural man.
Some of you have investigated the claims of Scripture but you have yet to believe. Why is that? Perhaps, you will learn from this account. My objective is to remind each one of us that we should recognize and accept the truth.
Every church body is made up of members. It is my objective to emphasize the lesson that all members are important, and it is necessary that every member participate.
Life is not an easy road to travel. It is my objective to look into this passage to discover the "thoughts and intents of Jacob's heart." I do so in the effort to glean from Jacob's experience and his handling of his dilemma.
Not everyone finds it easy to believe the Gospel. My objective is to address man's entrance into the Kingdom of God and to explain the manner in which a man may enter. My answer will be that which is described to us by Jesus.
I direct my words to those who hear, and to those who have heard, and once again, I extend a plea for you to take warning. In this passage I shall briefly notice the watchman, but I especially want to consider those who are warned.