TG II Lsn 2

The Greatest Among You II - Syllabus

Lesson 2

Have you ever wondered why there are so many standards of morality in the world? So many different religions? So much division, even in the Lord’s church?

There is one reason. They do not all accept the same authority or rule to go by. God’s standard for the Christian, the only standard He recognizes, is His Word, the New Testament. If we are to be true Christians we must accept the authority of the scriptures as our only guide, the only source of truth.

If We Do This We Will All Speak The Same Things

1. Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be ___ __________ among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. (1 Cor.1:10)

THE STANDARD FOR A FOOT

In our everyday lives, we all have certain standards in common. For example, we have all measured things in inches and feet. Because we have a standardized system, I know that if you measure an object to be one foot long, then it's twelve inches.

The foot was originally based on the length of a human foot. Imagine that! That's no standard at all. I suspect that lumber retailers and housebuilders with the longest feet did the best business.

There's a point about religion you need to consider here. Judges 17:6 of the Bible says, "Every man did that which was right in his own eyes." You see? No standard to follow. I suggest that today we have a standard for worship, for integrity, for family and for life. It's the Bible, and it's God's Word. 2 Timothy 3:16 says, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God might be complete, thoroughly furnished unto every good work." (adapted from an article written by Glenn Colley)

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The Word of God is like a road map. If we follow it carefully, we will not get lost. If we are on the right road, we will reach Heaven:

Lessons Learned From A Road Map

* It cannot assist until it is consulted.

* It will not help those who ignore what it says.

* It is composed by those who know its subject.

* It can be misread.

* It will yield the same directions for anyone who picks it up and properly uses it.

* It completely allows for the free will of the user.

* It is meant to be practical rather than abstract.

* It has helped many successfully reach their final destination.

* It is not meant to predict unexpected occurrences for the traveler while it is in use.

*It shows borders, boundaries, and what is both possible and impossible in travel.

Humanly made road maps, however, can become outdated, fail to reflect changes and problems, often show diverse routes to a single destination, and can contain incorrect data. Yet, in the ten ways listed above, it is much like Heaven's road map, the Bible, God’s Holy Scriptures. (cf. Ps. 119:105; Prov. 6:20-22; 12:28; 15:19; Jn. 14:6; 16:13; etc.). (Written by Neal Pollard)

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Have you ever heard the statement concerning all the different religions: We are all traveling different roads, but they all lead to the same place? This statement is not true. The New Testament Scriptures are only one Way (Roadmap) to Heaven.

2. Enter by the ________ gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. (Matthew 7:13)

3. Because narrow is the gate and ________ is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:14)

The Book of Mormon, The Baptist Manual, The Methodist Discipline, The Presbyterian Confession of Faith, The Thirty Nine Articles of Faith, The Augsburg Confession and in general, any denominational catechism do not have authority or power from God to save your soul. These Creeds and doctrines, may contain parts of the Word of God. Anything that is not the whole Word of God without anything added or subtracted is man made, rendered impotent to save.

4. Whoever transgressesand does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who ______ ___ the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. (2 John 9:9)

5. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, ___ ____ receive him into your house nor greet him; for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds. (2 John 9:10-11)

6. For the word of God is ______ _____ ________ , and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Heb.4:12)

The Gospel is the Power of God to Salvation

7. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,for it is the _______ of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Rom.1:16

8. Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the _________ _______ , which is able to save your souls. (James 1:21)

The Authority Of The Scriptures

The Scriptures are our standard for godly living. The Scriptures will bless our lives if we live by them. Let us consider some ways the Scripture can enrich our lives:

Those Who Walk In The Way Are Blessed

9. Blessed are the __________ in the way, who walk in the law

of the LORD! (Psalm 119:1)

10. Blessed are those who ________ His testimonies, Who seek Him with the _________ heart! ( Psalm 119:2)

The Faithful Are Not Ashamed When

They Look Into His Word

11. Oh, that my ways were directed To ______ Your statutes! ( Psalm 119:5)

12. Then I would not be ______ , when I look into all Your commandments. (Psalm 119:6)

His Word Can Keep The Young From Sinning

13. How can a young man _______ his way? By taking heed according to Your word. (Psalm 119:9)

14. Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not _____ _________ You. (Psalm 119:11)

His Word Is A Delight And A Counselor

15. Your testimonies also are my ________ and my _________ . (Psalm 119:24)

His Word Can Revive Us

16. My soul clings to the dust; _______ me according to Your word. Psalm 119:25

His Word Can Strengthen Us

17. Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I ______ on Your wonderful works. (Psalm 119:27)

18. My soul ______ from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word. (Psalm 119:28)

His Word Will Keep Us From Lies

19. Remove from me the way of lying, And grant me Your law ________ . (Psalm 119:29)

20. I have chosen the way of________ ; Your judgments I have laid before me. (Psalm 119:30)

His Word Can Keep Us From Looking At Worthless Things

21. Incline my heart to Your_________ , and not to covetousness. (Psalm 119:36)

22. Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and _______ me in Your way. (Psalm 119:37)

Salvation Comes Through His Word

23. Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD-- Your salvation according to______ ______ . (Psalm 119:41)

His Word Helps Us To Answer Sinners

24. So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I _________ in Your word. (Psalm 119:42)

His Word Makes Us Free

25. And I will walk at________ , For I seek Your precepts. (Psalm 119:45)

His Word Gives Us Life

26. This is my comfort in my _____________ , for Your word has given me life. (Psalm 119:50)

His Word Comforts

27. I remembered Your judgments of old, O LORD, And have ___________ myself. (Psalm 119:52)

28. Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my _________ , according to Your word to Your servant. (Psalm 119:76)

29. Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my ___________ . (Psalm 119:143)

His Word Gives Us Song

30. Your __________ have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. (Psalm 119:54)

His Word Helps Us Make It Through The Night

31. I ___________ Your name in the night, O LORD, And I keep Your law. (Psalm 119:55)

32. At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous ______________ . (Psalm 119:62)

33. I rise before the dawning of the morning, And cry for _______ ; I hope in Your word. (Psalm 119:147)

34. My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may _________ on Your word. (Psalm 119:148)

His Law Is Better Than Gold Or Silver

35. The law of Your mouth is better to me Than _________ of coins of gold and silver. (Psalm 119:72)

36. Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than _____ gold! (Psalm 119:127)

37. I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great ________ . (Psalm 119:162)

38. I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in __ ________. (Psalm 119:14)

His Word Brings Hope

39.My soul_______ for Your salvation, But I hope in Your Word. (Psalm 119:81)

40.Remember the Word to Your servant, Upon which You have caused me to ______ . (Psalm 119:49)

His Word Keeps Us From Perishing

41. Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have ______ in my affliction. (Psalm 119:92)

42. I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have given me______ . (Psalm 119:93)

His Word Gives Us Wisdom And Understanding

43. You, through Your commandments, make me ______ than my enemies; For they are ever with me. (Psalm 119:98)

44. I have more _________ than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. (Psalm 119:99)

45. I understand more than the _________ , Because I keep Your precepts. (Psalm 119:100)

46. Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every _______ ______ . (Psalm 119:104)

47. Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to _____ _______ . (Psalm 119:169)

His Word Lights Our Path

48. Your word is a ______ to my feet And a _______ to my path. (Psalm 119:105)

His Word Enlightens

49. The _________ of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple. (Psalm 119:130)

His Word Defeats the Dominion of Iniquity

50. Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have _________ over me. (Psalm 119:133)

Those Who Love His Law Have Peace

51. Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to _______ . (Psalm 119:165)

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Below is a list of commandments. Please use the scripture to prove whether it is a commandment of God or a commandment of men.

NOTE: Some students aren’t as experienced with the computer as others are. Below is a step by step guideline for using Bible Gateway. If you are an experienced Bible Gateway user (or other Bible resource user) then you will want to skip down to the next black words.

(Gateway hint: Beside each commandment a keyword (k) and “search from” (sf) will be given. Just type in Gateway Bible in your Web Search box (click “go”) and then click on the top entry. Click on Keyword Search. Type in your Keyword or phrase where it says: Enter word or phrase. Scroll down. Select version. Scroll down. See Options. Find “search from”. Click on the small round circle. Now you can limit the books where your search will be taken from. For instance, if you know that the verse you want is in Acts, you can put Acts in both boxes and you will only get verses that contain your search word that are in Acts and not from the whole Bible.

52. Pray to God through Mary. (sf) John (k) ask in my name

53. Listen to the chorus sing praises to God. (sf) Ephesians (k) singing and melody

54. Preach the Word. (sf) 2 Timothy (k) preach the word

55. Confess your sins to an earthly priest. (sf) James – 1 John (k) confess sins

56. Partake of the Lord’s supper every Sunday. (sf) Acts (k) first day of the week

57. Do not forsake assembling together with the church. (sf) Hebrews (k)(assembling)

If you have no idea what book in the NT something is found, just put Matthew and Revelation in the box. We will do the next one this way:

58. A bishop should be the husband of one wife. (sf) Matthew- Revelation (k) one wife

Now try the last ones on your own:

59. Teach the young women to be keepers at home.

60. Children obey parents.

61. Pray a lot.

But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. (James 1:25)