The Expository Files

Discipleship - Following Jesus

 

Christ-like Attributes and Characteristics

Do Not Be Afraid...Fear God! God Consciousness Humility Maintaining Holiness 1 and 2 Timothy; Titus - Called To Teach
2 Peter 1:7b - Charity 2 Peter 1:7a - Brotherly Kindness 2 Peter 1:6c - Godliness 2 Peter 1:6b - Endurance 2 Peter 1:6a - Self Control
2 Peter 1:5c - Knowledge  2 Peter 1:5 - Virtue Mark 3:1-6 A Time to Speak Philippians 2:5-8 - A Demonstration of the Mind that Preserves Unity Mark 10:17-24 - Jesus Knew How To Love
Forgiveness, The Forgotten Command 2 Timothy 1:7 - Courage  1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - Self-Discipline Hosea 6:6 - Mercy 1 Peter 2:17 - Love the Brotherhood
Matthew 10:16  - Balancing Between Serpents and Doves  Heroes; Then There is The Hero Forgiveness Conferred By Humans 1 Corinthians 8:1 - The Considerate Christian 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 - Comfort, Received & Shared
John 13:4-7 - "You Shall Understand Hereafter"        

Faith

We Walk By Faith The Real Evidence Of Our Sincerity Hebrews 12:1-2 - A Great Cloud of Witnesses 1 John 3:23 - Active Faith In Christ 2 Peter 1:1-5a - The Christian Life Begins With Faith
James 2:14-26 - What Kind of Faith, James? Galatians 2:19,20 - Christ Lives In Me What the Bible Says About Faith Hebrews 11:8-12 -  A Simple Story About Simple Trust Galatians 3:23-29 - But Now That Faith Has Come
Colossians 2: 12 - Faith in the Working of God 2 Corinthians 5:7 - "We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight"  Habakkuk 2:4 - The Just Shall Live By Faith Hebrews 11:1 - Faith Described 1 Timothy 6:1-20 - To Timothy: How To Live By Faith In Any Century
Don't Worry, Be Happy Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust In The Lord 1 Kings 13:9 - Where's A Man of God When You Need One? Isaiah 40:30,31 - Waiting For The Lord Because I Believe
The Power of God and the Faith of Man (1 Peter 1:3-9) John 4 - Believe It Or Not Romans 8:1-39 - The Greatest Encouragement to the Christian Luke 18:1-8 - The Parable of Perseverance Faith Facts
Matthew 6:25 - "Whoever Loses His Life Shall Save It" Jeremiah 44 -Responding to Calamity Faith and Everyday Decisions 1 Timothy 4:8 - Godliness - Profitable For All Things Jude 24,25 -  Keep Yourself Where God Will Keep You
Will You Still Love Me In December?   Habakkuk 3:1-19- Habakkuk's Prayer   2 Corinthians 13:5 - In the Faith, Jesus in You Hebrews 11:8-10 - Just Passing Through "I'm Just A Poor, Wayfaring Stranger"
I Did It (Thy) Way Genesis 46:1-4 - I Will Go Down With You Into Egypt  Luke 2:25-35  A Good Old Man Promises That Only God's Son Can Keep Job 1:1-22 - What We Can Learn From God
 The Ruler and the Widow The Last to Know Romans 6:17 - At the Feet of the Master  Draw Near Unto God Titus 2:1-10 - Attention Men, Old & Young
Ezra 8:21-23 -  Ezra’s Shame A Great Cloud of Witnesses      

Daily Living

Another Year Good Heart – Good Work A Thanksgiving Prayer The Events of September Eleventh The Hassles of Hope
The Right To Personal Opinion, No Excuse For Lazy Thinking Spiritual Guard Duty A New year in an Old World The Duty of Benevolence Abstinence
The Lure of the Fashionable
(Or, Duplicating Gruesome Reality)		 Fundamentalism is not a Bad Word The Danger Of Institutionalized Compassion The Stranger Diet: Lessons From Personal Experience
The Value of Suffering: Specific Benefits "Above Every Name" Total Commitment Boycotts and Christians 1 John 2:1- "That You May Not Sin"
The Religious Necessity of Visiting the Sick I Love You  
 Matthew 7:1-5 - "Righteous Judgment" 		Preparing For My New Job 1 Peter 4:7-19 - The Lord's Return and a New "Ten Commandments"
Are You Positive?  The Devil's Candy Acts 10 - Making The Application Ephesians 5:21 - "Submitting to One Another in the Fear of God"  2 Corinthians 5:9 - "Our Ambition"
The Name "Christian" "Even Science Says Religion Could Be Good For You!" Accepting Responsibility James 3:1-12 - Speech Patrol Ephesians 4:32 - "And Be Kind to One Another"
"We and They Come From One and the Same Mold" What The Bible Says About Being A Christian 1 Thessalonians. 4:9-12 - Concerning Brotherly Love Romans 8:28-30 - A Destiny of Glory Matthew 5:3 - Poor in Spirit or Rich in Pride
Psalm 119:44-47 - "So Shall I Keep Your Law Continually" Philippians 2:14 -  Performing & Complaining Ephesians 4:1-6 - United in Action, Attitude, Aim & Agreement Matthew 7:1-6 - "Judging": Do I Have This Problem? 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 - Sons of Day; Sons of Light
Romans 13:8-12 - Owe Nothing to Anyone Matthew 7:1 - "Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged." 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Working for The Lord 1 Peter 1:13-16 - "Be Holy, For I Am Holy" 1 Peter 2:11,12 - A Word About Abstinence For Sojourners and Pilgrims
Hebrews 2:1-4 - "Lest We Drift Away" Galatians 2:20 - Total Commitment! 2 Peter 1:8-11 - Qualities of Service  Matthew 13:7 The Crowded Heart Luke 14:26 - The Real Applications In Life
Jeremiah 1:5-10 - Before You Were Born Matthew 7:6 - Pearls and Pigs James 1-5 - Dealing With Temptations According To James Psalm 116 -  Something in Return Hebrews 10:22-26 - Obey, Remain & Consider
 Proverbs 1:7 - The Fear of the Lord Matthew - Jesus' Keys to Cope With Stress -- Expositions From Matthew 1 Peter 5:5-14 - Under The Mighty Hand of God Jeremiah 29:1-14 - Far From Home Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:9 Now, Isn't That Peculiar?
Romans 8:1-17 Walking According to the Spirit Mark 4:35-41 - Learning Childish Lessons Jude 20-25 - Standing Tall in an Ungodly World Numbers 6:22-27 - The Lord Bless and Keep You Revelation 7 - Who Is Able to Stand?
1 Peter 3:1-7 - Less than Ideal Situations -- Christians Can (must) Deal With! 1 John 3:7 - Doing, The Test of Being Matthew 10:24-39 - Take Up Your Cross Jeremiah 6:16 - "Stand in the Ways and See" Redemption of Time, Discovered In Purpose
Luke 10:38-42 - Martha's Discovery Of The One Necessary Thing 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 - Do Not Be Bound Together With Unbelievers  Acts 2:40-47 - If We Do What They Did Matthew 10:24-39 - The Demands of Disciples Ephesians 6:10-18 - The Whole Armor of God
1 Timothy 4:13 - Take Heed How You See Don't Worry, Be Happy Tuning To The Standard Matthew 12:36-37 - Giving Account of Every Careless Word A Christian's Carol
Our Pilgrim Status Ecclesiastes 10:18 - Maintenance Ecclesiastes 3:1 - Spiritual Balance A Guest Editorial 12.12 Romans 8:10-14 - Divine Obligations
Does Your Doctor Believe in God? 2 Peter 1:5-11- What Manner of Persons Ought We to Be? Early Morning Attitude Choices Jehovah's Advice on How To Be A Good Friend 1 Samuel 2:12-36 -  "For Those Who Honor Me, I Will Honor" 
Galatians 6:1-10 - A Commentary on Galatians 6:1-10 Matthew 18:15-17 - The Lord’s Conflict Resolution Plan 1 Chronicles 29:1-21 - "So Far as I Was Able" How Do You See Yourself? Ever Grab a Dog's Ears?
Matthew 20:1-16 - It's Not About Seniority!  Reflections on a New Year 1 Corinthians 10:1-13- Training From Israelite History 2 Chronicles 25:2 - Doing Right, But Not With a Whole Heart Galatians 6:12 - "Simply That They May Not be Persecuted for the Cross of Christ"
Zephaniah 1:1-13 - A Powerful Lesson from Zephaniah Directions for Discipleship in a Fallen World  2 Corinthians 10 - Our Warfare Proverbs - Solomon on Money - part 1  The Discipline Of Apologizing
Proverbs - Solomon on Money - part 2  Notorious Noise Noted Where Are You In The Sermon On The Mount? Proverbs - Solomon on Money - part 3  Philippians 4:2 - Come On Sisters, Get It Worked Out Quickly!
Psalm 77 - Is it Right to Complain to God?  Philippians 2:1-4 - The Central Place of Attitude Luke 18:1 -  Don't Quit Praying! Philippians 3:4-"Confidence In The Flesh" Matthew 7:24-29 - Foundation: Rock or Sand?
Matthew 6:25 - "Whoever Loses His Life Shall Save It"  Colossians 3 - True Religion Defined 1 Timothy 6:17 - A Warning to Rich People Like Us Life: Collaborative Effort, With God In Control Colossians 2:1-4 -  Paul's Urgent Concern For Colossae
 Luke 12:16-21 - A Certain Rich Man: What Was The Problem? Deuteronomy 10:12-13 - What God Wants Us to Do Heartfelt; Heart Thought; Heart Purposed  Genesis 33:4 - Ending Two Grudges We Are Christians First
I Corinthians 3:16 - The Temple of God John 6:1-14   - ”I Don't See How It's Going to Work..." John 8:31  - If You Abide In My Word  Deuteronomy 13:6-18 - The Power of Influence Tittle-Tattle
Five Things We Need To Remember This Year What is Prayer to You?  Luke 6:35  - Want to Learn Something Vital About Giving? Directions for Discipleship in a Fallen World Numbers 32:1-27 - Shall I Sit Here While Others Fight?
Visible Virtues The Value Of Quiet Benevolence Hebrews 12:28-29 - Reverence - The Summation of Hebrews  2 Timothy 2:21 - Useful for the Master Godliness Makes The Difference
Psalm 22:3 - Spiritual Correctness  We Need A Generation Proverbs 12:15 - Advice  Ephesians 5:14-18  - Paul's Wake-up Call Matthew 6:34 - Today
Six Ways to Handle Tough Times Nehemiah 1:5-11 Nehemiah’s Prayer  Worry – Finding That Eight Percent! 1 Timothy 4:15,16 - Absorbed in the Faith Luke 14:25-33 - “Going Along” With Jesus 
James 1:19-27 -  Listening and Living: A Vital Connection 1 John 1:5-10 - God is Light Holy Restlessness Hebrews 13:1-6 - Instruction With Promise Proverbs 6:6  - Learning from the Ants
Jeremiah 29:1-14 -  Our Seventy Years in Babylon   The Plow Is Manual, Not Remote Or Automatic! Proverbs 3:27,28 - Come Back Tomorrow?  1 John 3:19-24 -  “God Is Greater Than Our Heart” You Haven’t Stop Pressing Have You?
1 John 3:9-13 - Love and Hate  The Foundation of Spirituality - Honesty  So What About Ezekiel Bread?  The Power of the Non-verbal   John 14:11,12  - The Days of My Years
Colossians 1:1-8 - The Epaphras Effect  1 Peter 2:24 - Living For Righteousness 2 Timothy 2:3,4  - Weekend Warriors   John 8:31 -   “If You Abide in My Word, You are My Disciples  Philippians 4:6-7 - The Peace of God
Lamentations 5:19-22 -  Living With the Unanswered Question Romans 1:14-17 -   Paul’s Passion In His Words Psalm 139:23, 24  - Put to the Test Joy In Tribulation Psalm 63 - Thirsting For Righteousness
1 Corinthians 7 - How to Give Good Advice “Let Your Speech Be Always With Grace” Psalm 37 - The Path of the Righteous Hebrews 12:1-11 - Encouragement in Running the Race Romans 12 
Philippians 3:17 - Follow the Pattern Barnabas, A Good Man Jeremiah 8:18-22  - The Heart Of The Prophet 1 Chronicles 4:10 - Not The Prayer of Jabez Matthew 5:3-10 - Beautiful Attitudes
John 8:12-20  - “You Judge According To The Flesh” Part Time Christians The Cards You Were Dealt Matthew 5:13 - The Salt of the Earth

1 Chronicles 29:9-17 - God’s Stewards
1 Peter 4:10-11 -  As The Utterances of God Ecclesiastes 3:1-8  - In His Time Whatever Happened to Justus? Ecclesiastes 7:8-10 - What Is Better? Philippians 4:4-9 - An Attitude Well Pleasing to God
Is There A Spiritual Cliff In Your Near Future? Mark 8:34-38 - Discipleship Zombies – A Simple Reality Check  Mark 14:3-9 - The Anointing At Bethany Colossians 3:1-2 - Think on Heavenly Things
1 Timothy 4:7,8 - Godliness
  1 Corinthians 12:1-11 - What Can We Learn From The Spiritual Gift Passage? Daniel 1:8 - Daniel’s Decision: To Sanctify Himself Ecclesiastes 12:13  - Does Your Life have a Purpose? Jesus is Able to Make Us Stand
Mark 4:35-41 - Beauty Through Adversity 2 Corinthians 8:10-11 - Finish The Doing Of It! Proverbs 16:18 - Humility Malachi 3:16 - The Unity of the Remnant 1 Timothy 2:8-10  - Could Modesty Be This Simple?
No Partiality With God Never Judge A Book By Its Movie  Luke 9:23 - Take Up Your Cross Daily  John 1:43-49 - Nathanael’s Pride and Prejudice Sound
Philippians 1:27 - Worthy of the Gospel  Knowing the Difference Five Ways to Win Today's Battle Jeremiah 5:1-5 - Where Are They? 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 - An Abundance For Every Good Deed
Psalm 3:1-8 - Faith Despite Hostility  Micah 6:1-8 - Micah: What Does the Lord Require? “Each According to His Ability” “Don’t Do Your Alms to be Seen of Men” Galatians 5:22-23 - The Fruit of the Spirit 
You Titus 2:14 - The Redeemer's People      

Marriage and Family

The Worth Of Children Highly Recommended Activities for Young Families What is Marriage? Fathers A Good Home
1 Thessalonians 4:3,4 - What Paul Taught the Thessalonians About Sex Our Children - A Lost Generation? Message, Methods & Maturity In Training Our Children Ephesians 6:4 - The Role of a Father Exodus 12:26 - Do You Remember? Will They Remember?
Course: Pre-marital Education 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 - How To Save Your Marriage  Matthew 19:9 - The Reaction to Jesus' Teaching on Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19:1-13 - At The Beginning: A Study of Marriage  Malachi 2:13-16 - God's Plan for Marriage
Divorce and Remarriage Homewreckers What The Bible Says About Marriage 1 Corinthians 7 - Maintaining Marital Purity Genesis 2:24 - "They Shall Be One Flesh"
What is Marriage? Proverbs 31:10 - A Valuable Woman  The Effects Of The Disease - A Poem Shared Practical Ways Fathers Can Connect With Their Children Jesus, the Law, and the Gospel of the Kingdom  (Matthew 5:17-42)
1 Peter 3:7 - Marital Hermeneutics Parents & Priorities Indoctrination  (Ephesians 6:4) Go and Find 1 Peter 3:1-7 - The Most Beautiful Woman In The Bible 
Ephesians  6:1-4 - An Interview With The Apostle Paul 1 Corinthians 4:1-5  - Whose Judgment Matters? Ephesians 6:1-4 - A Word About Parents And Children  Children Teaching Parents Exodus 20:12 - “Honor Your Father and Mother”
Psalm 45:16 - The Succession of Life Ephesians 5:31 - What God's Law on Marriage Means Philippians 1:3-11 - Gratitude The Lord Looks Upon the Heart  

Growing and Transforming

True Comfort Is Leaving The Familiar The Gospel's Power At The End of the Day What's A Trip Without Detours? 1 Peter 2:11,12 - Sojourners and Pilgrims
Philippians 2:15 - Lights in the World James 1:26,27 -  Keeping Yourself Unspotted From The World 3 John 11 - Imitation In The Right Direction 1 Timothy 3:14,15 - Getting Serious About Our Daily Behavior Hebrews 6:1-8 - The Peril of Not Progressing
Philippians 3:12-16 - Onward & Upward 2 Corinthians 5:10 - Are You Waiting or Just Passing Time? James 1:19-22 - Guidelines to Application 2 Corinthians 7:11 - The Benefits Of Repentance 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - Run in Such a Way That You May Win
Romans 12:1-2 - "Christian Living" Romans 12:1,2 - Prove What The Will Of God Is Hebrews 5:11-14 - Responding To Opportunities To Grow Romans 12:1-5 - Living Sacrifices To God  Romans 12:1-2 - A Living & Holy Sacrifice
Philippians 4:8,9 - From Calculation to Conduct Colossians 3 - Become What You Are 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 - Obligated By The Facts 1 John 4:17-18 - The Victory Of Love Over Fear 1 Peter 1:13-21 - Imperatives Based on Blessings!!
Colossians 3:8-10 - Re-repentance 2 Timothy 3:16,17  - Making The Man of God Complete Matthew 5:4 - The Process & The Fruit 1 Peter 3:14-16 - Sanctify Christ as Lord in Your Hearts What is Spirituality?
Spending Time Doing What? 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 - Leaders Needed Philippians 4:13 - "I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Psalm 71 - They Will Still Yield Fruit in Old Age Colossians 3:9-10 - The Old Man and the New
James 3:17,18 - Wisdom That Is From Above James 1:19 - "Quick To Hear"  Should God Wait? Double-minded Philippians 2:14-15 - Complaining and Disputing
Sixty Years ~ Milestone or Millstone? Ephesians 4:17-24 - Out With The Old and In With The New   2 Peter 1:1-11  - Grace and Works, Knowledge and Salvation Who Me? You Can Be Better
Matthew 12:43-45 - A Demon’s Journey 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6 - Glory Seekers James 1:19-20 - Effective Communication  The Greatest of These is Love  

Good Examples

Remembering Glen Rogers Barzillai Jesus: The Reason for Every Season To Trust in Jesus "And She Waited On Them"
Jeremiah's Talking Helped Keep Him Walking "By Faith Abraham Obeyed..." Jeremiah's Perseverance Jeremiah Would Have Run Them Out of the Country Paul's Soliloquy
 Whatever Happened To Chaperons? Genesis 4:1-10 - The Example of Abel 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 -  The Prayer of Jabez Job 1 & Luke 22 - Comparing Job And Peter Daniel 6 - Daniel's Faith And God's Providence At Work
1 Corinthians 9:19-23 - For The Gospel's Sake Proverbs 30:24-28 - Four Small, Wise Creatures Judges 3:31; 10:1-5; 12:8-15 - Major Lessons From the "Minor Judges" Philippians 1:3-11 - Paul's Thanksgiving, Assurance, & Prayer Hebrews 11:23-26 - Weighing Both the Positives and the Negatives
2 Timothy 2:15 - Reputation vs. Recognition Elijah: Are You Listening? Luke 16:1-13 - The Parable of the Unjust Steward The Passing Of Bill Sexton; Tribute by the Editors of Expository Files Hosea 6:6 - Mercy
2 Corinthians 11:27 - Hunger And Thirst?  Two Things I Learned From W.R. Jones An Apostle Named John The Coat Hanger at Morrilton Silas ... Our Faithful Brother
Philippians 2:19-24  - A Good Young Man Habakkuk – A Man Transformed By God's Word Epaphroditus - Philippi’s Apostle and Minister Paul, The Apostle Dorcas and Her Good Works
Our Message: Jesus is The Way! Nehemiah: A Cupbearer for the Lord Caleb: Following the Lord Fully Philip, The Evangelist John Mark: "Useful For Service"
 Mary Magdalene: The First "Apostle" of the Good News of the Resurrection Exodus 2:1-24 -  God's Choice of Moses Nehemiah 1-13 - Nehemiah Tribute To Robert Goodman  

Preaching and Teaching and Learning

How To Prepare For a Bible Class Preaching In Acts 2 Keeping Up With The Times Prove It! One of God's Unpopular Prohibitions
A Sturdy Independence (Without "The Preacher") Need A Personal Tune-Up?
Lower the Volume and Listen 		Uploading the Gospel "The Rise of Christianity"    1 Peter 4:7-11 - Working at the End
Can You See This? The Preachers of My Youth The Effect of Religious Faith on our Nation's Founding Ephesians. 4:15 - Speaking The Truth In Love Two New Books
Thoughts On Censorship In Cyberspace Course of Study Recommended Jude 3 - Contender For The Faith Ecclesiastes 7:2-4 - The House of Mourning Acts 8:1-13 - The Gospel in Samaria
Acts 8:4 - "Preaching the Word" Titus 1:1-3 - The Truth Which is According to Godliness Matthew 28:19,20 - Recipe For Making Disciples 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 - As A Wise Master Builder Ephesians 4:15 - Speaking the Truth in Love
Jeremiah 26 - Thus Says The Lord: Stand and Speak "Preach To The People" Acts 5:42 - "They Did Not Cease Teaching & Preaching Jesus As The Christ" A Warning To Preachers:
Comments on Crisis-Preaching & Culture-Preaching		 Today's Neglect Tomorrow's Emergency
Start Today 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 - Paul's Good Life And Clear Writings  2 Corinthians 6:1 - Working Together With Him The Sower and the Souls Top Ten Nevers For Preachers
Jeremiah 7 - Preaching In Jeremiah 7 Philippians 3:1  Writing the Same Things Matthew 6:9-13 - The Teacher Teaches Us to Pray  A Word to Preachers and Teachers  Acts 13:6-13 - A Tough Act to Follow
1 Timothy 4:12-16 - Sharing the Gospel
Conveying the Message 
 
 		 Focusing on Focus  
1 Thessalonians 2:1-6 - Can God trust You With His Gospel?
 
 Acts 14:21-23  What Paul and Barnabas Did on Their Return Trip
Preventive Teaching & Remedial Teaching The BBQ Preacher Ephesians 6:4 - Indoctrination Opening the Preacher's Door  .   Acts 7:1-53 - Stephen’s Life, Sermon & Death
2 Corinthians 11:3-8  Building Up 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 -   “He Will Suffer Loss; But He Himself Will be Saved” Ezra 7:10 - Holding Fast the Word of Life Acts 18:24-28 - Apollos: Helping Those who had Believed Crisis Evangelism: Are We Ready?
Acts 11:19-20 - Preaching The Gospel In Antioch 1 Timothy-4-12-16 - Paul’s Counsel For Timothy & All Evangelists Co-workers, not Competitors 1 Thessalonians 5:14   “Be Patient With Them All” Exhortation – What We Do With It!
2 Timothy 2:2 - Our Commitment 1 Timothy 5:1-8 - The Evangelist & People Ephesians 4:15 - Truth Speak With Love The Whole Counsel of God Matthew 9:35-10:7 - Ask the Lord of Harvest
Matthew 7:28-29 - His Teaching  When You Discover Value Matthew 7:6 - Spiritual Discernment    

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