Linder Road Church Of Christ

This lesson, in the continuing study of Knowing Jesus, explores important traits of Jesus’ mission and ministry to learn from his example.  The main topics covered are: (1) dealing with temptations, (2) training his followers, (3) touching the untouchable, and (4) teaching people to believe in him.  The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the message.   Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho ********************************** For more information about our full schedule of classes and the Linder Road church of Christ in Meridian, ID, please visit http://www.linderroad.com .

Trusting God and Peace This lesson looks at the relationship between “the cycle of trust in God”, peace, and righteousness.  This brief survey of some of the scriptural references to peace reveals several patterns: (1) we are to strive for peace with all men, (2) righteousness, holiness, and peace are intertwined in the Christian life, (3) the pattern of peace in contrast to discord is comparable to heavenly wisdom versus earthly wisdom, and (4) being a peace seeker produces a harvest of righteousness which is noticed by God.  The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the message. Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho ********************************** For more information about our full schedule of classes and the Linder Road church of Christ in Meridian, ID, please visit http://www.linderroad.com .

Knowing Jesus - His Body This lesson, in the continuing study of Knowing Jesus, uses the book of Ephesians to explore truths regarding knowing and loving his body, the church.  The lesson covers three areas of responsibility, as follows: (1) expressing positivity here, (2) expecting power humbly, and (3) embracing purpose heroically.  The lesson concludes with the question “Are you submitting to Christ?” Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho ********************************** For more information about our full schedule of classes and the Linder Road church of Christ in Meridian, ID, please visit http://www.linderroad.com .

Knowing Jesus - The Master This lesson, in the continuing series on Knowing Jesus, explores his role as Master over all by looking at the 7 signs recorded in the gospel of John. These actual, specific events done by Jesus are intended to create belief in the person, and are as follows: (1) turning water into wine; (2) healing the noble’s son; (3) healing the lame man at the Bethesda pool; (4) feeding the five thousand; (5) walking on water; (6) healing the man born blind; and (7) raising Lazarus from death.  The lesson concludes with the question, “Is Jesus the Master of your life?”

Knowing Jesus - Our Great High Priest This lesson looks at the characteristics of Jesus as our Great High Priest, using the book of Hebrews and related scriptures to understand the authority, power, and role of arbiter that Jesus uniquely fills.  The lesson topics cover: (1) comparisons of Jesus’ supremacy over angels, humans, and Moses; (2) the true picture of Jesus, our High Priest; and (3) the blessings of our Great High Priest.  The lesson concludes with the question “ Do you know Jesus as your Great High Priest?” Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho ********************************** For more information about our full schedule of classes and the Linder Road church of Christ in Meridian, ID, please visit http://www.linderroad.com .

This lesson, in the continuing series on Knowing Jesus through the gospel of John’s perspective, explores the Lamb of God aspect of Jesus’ person.  Several specific areas covered in the lesson are: (1) the witness of John the Baptist, (2) the Lamb of God announced, (3) what people thought about when the Lamb was announced, and (4) reasons for his death.  The lesson concludes with an invitation to come to know the Lamb of God today.

This lesson explores Jesus as the true light that is able to deliver us from sin and as an ever present reality.  From Isaiah 7:1-14 to Matthew 1:18-23, the lesson reviews the history of God’s ever present care of his people and highlights several foundational truths of Emmanuel “God with us”, as follows: (1) salvation defined as being saved from our sin; (2) God will never leave, fail, or forsake his people; and (3) in Emmanuel there is no reason to fear because Jesus brought God within hugging distance.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to find rest in Jesus. Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho ********************************** For more information about our full schedule of classes and the Linder Road church of Christ in Meridian, ID, please visit http://www.linderroad.com .

This lesson, based on John 1:1-18, looks closely at Jesus, the pre-existent one, as John reveals him. John establishes the deity of Christ in five ways: (1) the Son of God in eternity, (2) the Son of God at creation, (3) the Son of God on earth, (4) the Son of God incarnate, and (5) the Son of God who explains the Father.  The lesson on Jesus, the unique Son, concludes with an invitation to respond to his message and accept eternal life in Him. Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho ********************************** For more information about our full schedule of classes and the Linder Road church of Christ in Meridian, ID, please visit http://www.linderroad.com .

This lesson in the series “Knowing Jesus” presents an overview of the gospel of John, which was written to cause belief in Jesus and life through him.  The lesson covers: (1) the background of John’s book, (2) the thematic approach, (3) some reasons for four gospels, and (4) John’s timeless, universal view of Jesus’ deity.  The lesson concludes with an invitation to begin a personal, experiential relationship with Jesus.

Knowing Jesus This lesson is the first in a series entitled Knowing Jesus, the only one who can give abundant and eternal life.  Several ideas are explored, including: (1) do you know who Jesus is, (2) what is the difference between knowing about and knowing him, and (3) encountering Jesus in a relationship and in deeper intimacy.  The lesson concludes by asking the question, do you know Jesus personally? Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho ********************************** For more information about our full schedule of classes and the Linder Road church of Christ in Meridian, ID, please visit http://www.linderroad.com .

This lesson, based on Luke 13:6-9 and John 15:1-8, discusses the purpose and the priorities of the Christian life, and sets forth four areas of action to consider, as follows: (1) keep first things first, (2) personal soul winning, (3) reconciliation with others, and (4) investing in eternal things.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to trust in Jesus in this uncertain life and with an invitation to respond to the Gospel. Linder Road church of Christ - Meridian, Idaho ********************************** For more information about our full schedule of classes and the Linder Road church of Christ in Meridian, ID, please visit http://www.linderroad.com .

Gift Giving  What can you give God that he doesn’t already have?  This lesson on giving gifts to God explores the answer to this question in detail, beginning in Proverbs 23:26 “My son, give me your heart…”.  The lesson breaks down into several sections, as follows: (1) give God your heart, (2) what is your heart, and (3) ways to give God your heart fully.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to love God with all your heart and respond to the lesson.

This lesson in the “Returning to our Roots” series, explores Ephesians 4:11-16 to glean keys to mending and maintaining the “ligaments” in the Body of Christ.  The mending components discussed include: (1) the menders, (2) mending for service, and (3) mending for growth.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to grow up into the fullness of Christ.

  This lesson, in the series on “Returning to Our Roots”, focuses on the attributes of the new man we become in Christ.  Based on Ephesians 4:17-24 and related scriptures, the lesson uses a compare and contrast format to demonstrate the transformation that results when we put off the “old man” and become “the new man”, clothed in Christ and living as a child of the King.  The lesson concludes with the invitation to claim your inheritance and respond to the lesson.

In this continuing series on Returning to Our Roots, this lesson explores the importance of reinforcing our fellowship and protecting it from threats that disrupt it.  The three primary threats discussed are: (1) external opposition, (2) hypocrisy, and (3) dissension.  The lesson concludes with the encouragement to maintain the unity and the joy of our fellowship, and to respond to the message.

This lesson explores the concept of how people try to hide from God in various ways, by delving into the encounter Jesus had with Nicodemus from John 3:1-15. Topics covered include: (1) who is Nicodemus, (2) why he met with Jesus at night, (3) Jesus’ challenge to be “born again”, and (4) the big decision he (and we) must make.  The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the message.

This lesson focuses on the crucial role fathers have in raising their children to have faith in Jesus.  Stephen’s testimony in Acts 7 is used in a character study of four Old Testament fathers to discover some valuable attributes.  They are: (1) Abraham, who stepped out in faith, (2) Joseph, who courageously rose up through hard times, (3) Moses, who persevered through disappointments to leave a legacy of meekness, and (4) David, a faithful man who made mistakes, and received grace and forgiveness.  The lesson concludes with an invitation to come to God, the greatest father.

This lesson continues to explore the idea of singing as one form of expressing worship for God.  Psalm 100 is used as a framework to explore several aspects of worship, including: (1) the various words used to describe worship, (2) worship is not limited to a particular place or time, and (3) worshiping together as God’s household.  The lesson concludes with an invitation to respond to the message.