Video Bible Study by David E. Pratte

You Can Be Victorious Through Jesus ======================= We are involved in a great spiritual #battle with the forces of #evil. Jesus won this battle, and we can #conquer through Him. He was #victorious over #sin, #temptation, evil, and even #death. We can win these same #victories through the #weapons He supplies. Don't you want to be on His side and win the victory? You can also read this material as a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/christianlife/victory-jesus.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Qualifications of Elders: Blameless, Husband of One Wife ================================== Class discussion of characteristics men must have to serve as #elders or #bishops. Some qualities are absolute but others are matters of #degree. The church must consider whether a man possesses the latter sufficient to do the work. The class discusses the meaning and application of "blameless" and "husband of one wife." Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Word of God Is Not Chained - Christians may suffer #persecution and #opposition for teaching God's word. People may seek to #censor the #truth, but the message will continue. If we suffer for Jesus, we will be blessed; but if we deny Him, He will deny us. God is #faithful to His word. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Appointing Elders =========== Paul instructed Titus about #elders. Are elders different from #bishops or #pastors? What are the responsibilities of these men: #Teaching? #Supervising? Caring for souls? What are the limits on their #leadership? May one man alone rule a #congregation or must there be more than one? What are the responsibilities of other members to the elders? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Fleeing from the Presence of the Lord: Jonah tried to escape from #obeying the command of #God. God send a great storm that endangered the ship. When the sailors learned the problem, he said to throw him overboard. Then the tempest ceased. #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #Christianity #faith #truth #Scripture

A Servant of the Lord Must Be Able to Teach - Instruction about the attitude and #manner we should demonstrate when we #correct people who are in #error. We should not #quarrel but be #humble and #patient, always remembering that our goal is to lead them to the #truth so they can #repent and escape the power of sin. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Like the care that should exist in a family, #love for our spiritual #brothers should teach us to never harm them, but appreciate them, help them, encourage them to do right, and reconcile our differences. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Hold Fast the Pattern - Paul urges Timothy and us to continue to teach and obey the #gospel despite opposition and hardship. The blessings of God's grace, the knowledge of #God, and the assurance of eternal life should lead us to not be #ashamed but to hold fast. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Measuring Up to God's #Standard: God shows Amos #visions of impending doom on Israel because they do not follow His #pattern. A false #prophet opposes Amos' message, but Amos insists he speaks a message from #God. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Rejoice in the Lord Always =================== The Christian's #joy is not based on physical circumstances or human relationships. We can #rejoice even as we #suffer in these physical ways. Our joy is based on #spiritual circumstances: #forgiveness of sins, our #fellowship with #God, and the #blessings of serving Him and the #hope of eternal life. Read this material as a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/christianlife/rejoice.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.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

Glory and Honor Belong to the Lord Our God! =========================== Why should you serve #God? Why does God deserve #glory and #honor? Should we honor God for His #majesty, #character, and #works? Do we honor God in our #worship, #obedience, and #service? Read this material as a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/christianlife/glorify-god.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Abortion, the Bible, and Government ======================== Should abortion be legal to the moment of birth? Does abortion constitute killing an innocent human individual? Is abortion simply a family matter that should not involve government? What about the rights of the parents of a minor girl or the father of the baby? Should separation of church and state eliminate religious views from consideration? This material is also available as a free article here: https://gospelway.com/morality/abortion-laws.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Day of the Lord Is at Hand =================== God inspired Zephaniah to warn the rulers and people of Judah that #punishment was coming because of their #sins, especially #idolatry. Some had turned away from following God, but others claimed to follow God yet still participated in false #worship. God would punish the rulers and the pagan priests who led the people into error, but He would also punish the people themselves. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Let Everyone Turn from His Evil Way - When Jonah preached to Nineveh, the king and all the people grieved, #repented, and #prayed to #God. So God spared the city. #Repentance requires #faith in God, acknowledging error, deciding to change, and then correcting our conduct. What a blessing if the rulers and people of America would do this today. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Lord Stood with Me and Strengthened Me =========================== Paul trusted God to help him in his trials in Rome. Paul spoke the #truth even in time of #persecution and #opposition. He concludes his last letter by encouraging Timothy to be #faithful and continue faithful #service. #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #Scripture www.gospelway.com

Let Your Light Shine So Men May See Your Good Works ================================= Jesus taught His disciples to set an #example of good works so people would give glory to the Father in heaven. Everyone has #influence. Our influence is shown by our #works, not just our words. Evil conduct leads people to dishonor God, but good works lead people to glorify God. Is your light shining for God's glory? This material is also available as an article at https://www.gospelway.com/teaching/influence.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Perilous Times in the Last Days - An understanding of "the last days" helps us recognize the dangers of #sin and #evil #attitudes that surround us. A study of #ungodly characteristics of people who #love themselves, #money, and #pleasure more than they love #God. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Behold, Your King Is Coming! =================== Zechariah predicted the coming of Zion’s King. This was fulfilled in Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. He would come riding on a donkey, a sign of humility showing He would not be an earthly king like the Jews expected. He would be a spiritual king over His spiritual kingdom, the church under the New Covenant. He would save and protect His people and defeat their enemies. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Faithful men will be able to teach others: Paul taught Timothy the pattern that those who are taught the #gospel must in turn learn to #teach others. Like a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer, we must #work diligently and be willing to #suffer #hardship to spread the message of the #gospel despite #persecution and #opposition. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Is Spiritual Truth Determined by Consensus or Majority of People? ============================ Many people think right or wrong in #morals and #religion can be determined according to the #majority or #mainstream especially of #experts or #scholars. Did faithful servants of God in #Scripture decide God's will from following the majority or following God's #revelation? How do we know #truth today? Read this material as a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/bible/consensus.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Prepare to meet your God! Israel emphasized #materialism and #pleasure but oppressed the #poor. God sent hardships and #punishments to move them to #repent, but they refused to listen. So God determined to remove them as a nation. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

What Is the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit? ========================== The gospel says the Spirit of God dwells in every child of God. This is not the same as miracles and spiritual gifts, so what is it? The word also says the Father and the Son dwell in us and in one another and we dwell in them! When we understand how they dwell in us, we will understand how the Holy Spirit dwells in us. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

"They Shall Fall and Never Rise Again." God causes #nations to rise, and when they decline into evil, He causes them to fall. So Israel would fall and go into #captivity. God observes all that people do. No one can hide or escape from #punishment. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

“Not Pleasing Men, but God” ================== When conflict exists between what God wants and what people want, what choice should we make? What about obeying government when civil rulers require us to disobey the Bible? Or what about family members or business employers or even church leaders or members who expect us to do what is sinful? This material is available as a free Bible study article here: https://gospelway.com/christianlife/pleasing-men.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture