Living and Working In A Bad Situation, Part 2 (Ephesians 6:5-9)

When he wrote his first letter to the Thessalonian Christians, Paul included a passage that serves as an excellent discipleship model. As we share the gospel, we must also share ourselves in authentic spirituality with the goal of real-life change. | Download Worksheet

A look at the structure of the Psalms and the five books that comprise the Psalter. The book's structure tells us something about the theological framework in which we interpret the imprecatory elements.

An introduction to the book of Psalms. We examine the themes, theology, structure, and method of interpreting the Psalms. This will establish the historical and theological framework for understanding the imprecatory elements in the Psalter.

Pastor Jim starts a new series on the Imprecatory Psalms with this lesson. This is a brief explanation of the issues surrounding imprecations (curses) in Scripture generally. The subject is introduced, and he previews the lessons in this series.

Suggested Resources

• The Psalms: Rejoice, the Lord is King (Preaching the Word) by James Johnston
• A Commentary on the Psalms: 3 Volume Set (Kregel Exegetical Library) by Allen Ross
• The Treasury of David (3 Volume Set) by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
• Psalms Two Volume Set: Evangelical Theological Commentary (EBTC) by James M. Hamilton Jr.

Five principles that govern how we are to live and work when we find ourselves in a bad situation.

1. Serve with integrity
2. Think eschatologically
3. Practice mutuality

Five principles that govern how we are to live and work when we find ourselves in a bad situation.

1. Change what you can.
2. Obey where you must.
3. Serve with integrity.

An introduction to the topic of slavery in the ancient world.

Paul’s three-fold approach to raising children to do right in a world that does wrong.

Paul’s three-fold approach to raising children to do right in a world that does wrong.

Fourteen characteristics of a husband's authority so that we might understand, appreciate, and exercise it in a Christ-honoring fashion in our homes and marriages.

11. A husband’s authority is illustrative.
12. A husband’s authority is evangelistic.
13 A husband’s authority is stabilizing.
14. A husband’s authority is attractive.