Video Bible Study by David E. Pratte

The Kingdom that Cannot Be Shaken ======================= Haggai predicted a "shaking" that would remove the Mosaic system and replace it with a new covenant and new kingdom as explained in Hebrews 12. This is fulfilled in the church which is a spiritual temple. Unlike the first covenant which would be removed, the new covenant and new kingdom will never be removed but will remain. #Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

God Blesses Those Who Obey Him ===================== When the people responded by obeying God's message through Haggai, God promised to be with them. He was pleased with their effort even though the new temple was not as glorious as the one Solomon built. What does God require of us? Must we impress the world? Must we achieve as much as others? Or must we do the best we can with what we have? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Proper Spiritual Priorities vs. Procrastination and Making Excuses ======================================= Haggai rebuked the Jews who returned from captivity for building their own houses while neglecting the temple. What can we learn about neglecting God's service because of improper priorities, procrastination, and excuses? What do the Scriptures teach? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Guarding Our Security, Faithfulness, Endurance, and Eternal Salvation ========================================== Is it possible for a child of God to fall away and cease being faithful? If so, what has God provided to help us avoid falling? What guidance and instruction are offered by the Bible and other Christians? What about the power of prayer? How does God, by His love and grace, help us overcome temptation and avoid sin? This material is also available as an article at https://gospelway.com/christianlife/guard-security.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Introduction to the Prophecy of Haggai ======================== Who was Haggai and to whom did he prophesy? When did this occur in Bible history, and what was the historical background of God's people? What is the theme of Haggai's message and what problem did he address? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Making Restitution and Resolving Conflicts Between Christians ====================================== What is restitution and what does God require us to do to correct wrongs done to others? How does the case of Onesimus illustrate restitution? What can we learn from the letter to Philemon about resolving conflict between Christians? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Bible Teaching about Slavery ================== How did people become slaves? In what ways were slaves often mistreated, and how should masters properly treat slaves? What spiritual relationship should exist between slaves and freemen in Christ? Are all forms of slavery forbidden or sinful according to the Bible? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture #slavery #masters

More Than a Slave: a Beloved Brother ======================== Paul sent Onesimus back to Philemon. He was a runaway slave but was now a Christian. How can God use even evil to achieve good effects? How should disciples treat other disciples who have sinned? What sacrifices should we make to help others serve God? How should we treat repentant sinners in the church? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Conflict between Christians: Introduction to Philemon ================================ Introductory discussion of the book of Philemon. Background of Philemon and Onesimus. What kind of men were they? What caused conflict between them? How should problems between Christians be approached? What can we learn about resolving problems? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

How to Handle Divisive People in a Congregation ============================== What should a local church do about a member who causes strife, teaches false doctrine, or leads others into error? What does it mean to be factious or divisive? What is the significance of a first and second admonition and rejecting such a man? How does this compare to other church discipline passages? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture #division #faction #error #discipline

Heirs of Eternal Life: Maintain Good Works and Avoid Foolish Disputes ========================================== What reward does God have for those who are justified by grace? What should faithful teachers teach about the importance of good works? How do we know when a dispute is foolish, and what should we do about it? What should we do about people who cause division? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture #works #justification #disputes #division #heresy

What Is Eternal Life and How Can You Have It? ============================= The Bible says Jesus can offer us eternal life, but what is the nature of eternal life? What is the source of life and how can we obtain it? Can other religions or religious leaders provide eternal life? Must we meet conditions to receive it? Do you know Jesus and how to have eternal life? This material is available as a free Bible study article at https://gospelway.com/man/eternal-life.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture #eternal #life #salvation #forgiveness

Saved by the Washing of Regeneration ======================== What role do works have in our salvation? Are there different kinds of works? Are we saved by faith without obedience? What is regeneration and what is the washing of regeneration? What does baptism have to do with forgiveness of sins and the new birth? What role does the Holy Spirit have in our salvation? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture #salvation #obedience #baptism #faith

What We Used to Be vs. What We Should Be =========================== Before we became followers of Christ we were disobedient, deceived, serving lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy and hate. According to the gospel of Christ, what should we become regarding submitting to rulers, doing good works, avoiding evil speech, and being peaceable, meek, and humble? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Remind Them to Do Good ================ Teachers of God's word should remind God's people of proper conduct. What authority do preachers have? What is our responsibility toward civil rulers? How important are good works? What principles should guide our speech about other people? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture #rulers #speech #works #obedience #preachers

What Does Grace Teach Us? ================= What does #grace teach about #godliness, worldly lusts, and righteous living? How does grace relate to the #hope of Jesus' return? What is #redemption, and what does it involve? If Jesus gave Himself for us, what is our relationship to Him and what should we do as are a result? How important are good #works? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Introduction to the Grace of God ==================== What is God's #grace and to whom does it offer #salvation? How do we learn what grace does and how we can receive its benefits? Must we meet #conditions to receive the benefits of salvation by grace or is it #unconditional? Do we have a choice in accepting grace? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Principles for Judging Righteous Judgment ========================== Not all #judging is wrong, but it can be done properly or improperly. Proper rebukes must be based on the #truth of the #Bible, not on human doctrines, personal #opinions, or outward appearances. We should not #criticize others when we ourselves are guilty. We should not speak from improper #motives such as #envy, #pride, #anger, or desire for #vengeance or personal #gain. We should criticize only to help people please God and have eternal life. Read this material as a free Bible study article at https://gospelway.com/teaching/rebuking_sin.php See free PowerPoint slides at https://biblestudylessons.com/powerpoint/index.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #gospel #Scripture

Instructions for Young Men and Servants ========================= Young men should learn to be sober-minded and set #examples of good works. They should #teach with #integrity and #respect for God and His word, with wholesome #speech. Instructions for #servants show that #workers should obey and please their masters by diligent work on the #job. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Guidance for Young Women - Part 2 ====================== Young women should learn to be #good in many acts of #service to others including caring for the needy, hospitality, worshiping God, Bible study and teaching. She should also learn the skills involved in #homemaking including caring for her husband, managing the #household, and training the children. This is an honorable and challenging career not to be demeaned as many try to do. The husband has a different role as provider and leader. The wife should also learn to be subject to him. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Wholesome Guidance for Young Women - part 1 ============================= Young women should be taught to #love their #husbands and #children. Contrary to much of our society, #women should value their #family relations as their primary realm of service. They should also be #discreet, learning good judgment. And they should be #chaste, learning to be morally pure and upright. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Wholesome Teaching for Older Women ======================== Older #women should be taught to be reverent toward #God in their conduct, to avoid #slander and hurtful #speech, to avoid the dangers of #alcoholic beverages, and to #teach good things especially to young women. Emphasis on passages describing the value of women teachers. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Sound Teaching for Older Men ================== Instructions for various groups of people beginning with older men. They should learn to have sober judgment, reverent #respect for God and His word, and temperance (self-control) to practice what is good. They also need sound or wholesome #faith, #love, and #patience. Class discussion of when a person becomes a "older" man or woman. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

They Profess to Know God but by Works They Deny Him ================================== Paul continued describing #false #teachers. They should be rebuked sharply because they turn from the #truth teaching fables and commandments of men. Their mind and #conscience are #defiled. They profess to know God but deny Him by their #works. Those who are #pure must resist #evil influences. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #gospel #Scripture

Should We Criticize Religious Error? ====================== Some say we should not #judge or object to what other people teach or practice, but should be #tolerant, encourage #diversity, and #Political #Correctness. Did Jesus and His apostles #criticize others? What does the #Bible teach about #rebuking error? What do #love and a #Christlike spirit teach us? Should we "preach the #gospel but let others alone?" What is the reason people object to error being opposed? This material is also available to read as an article at https://gospelway.com/teaching/rebuking_sin.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #Scripture