His Child and Treasure
A Bible Study about the Rights, Privileges, and Obligations of Being a Child of God
Lesson 10: The Paradox
December 22, 2023 • Adam Davis • Galatians 4:4–7, Romans 6, Galatians 5:13–18, Matthew 11:28–30, John 15:15
How is it possible for believers to be both sons (children) and slaves of God? Is it even right for us to consider ourselves by the title slave (or servant) anymore? In this final lesson of the series we will tackle these and other important questions and see how the New Testament's slave terminology holds an important message about our new identity in Christ.
Lesson 9: The Problem of Suffering, Part 2
October 30, 2023 • Adam Davis • Hebrews 12:1–11
It's time to face some important facts: sometimes we suffer...and sometimes that suffering is our fault. While not always the case, sometimes the difficulties we face are due to bad decisions that we make. The author of Hebrews addresses this issue while also offering helpful principles for handling suffering in general. This lesson will explore these principles found in Hebrews chapter 12.
Lesson 8: The Problem of Suffering, Part 1
October 23, 2023 • Adam Davis • James 1, Job 1—2
No one likes to suffer, but even for believers trials are a reality we must be prepared for. Why do trials come and how are we supposed to respond when they do? We will turn to James chapter 1 for answers to these and other critical questions in this lesson.
Lesson 7: The Problem of Persecution
October 16, 2023 • Adam Davis • 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 2:19–23, John 15:18–22, 1 Peter 4:12–16, John 16:33
Up to this point we have been considering the many positive aspects of being a child of God, but we do have to face the reality that difficult times will come. In fact, that's actually another promise we find in God's Word. Suffering takes a few different forms which we will be discussing in the next few lessons, starting with persecution. Why do others dislike and attack us? How are we to respond in those cases? These are the questions we will answer in this lesson.
Lesson 6: The Promise of Prayer
October 9, 2023 • Adam Davis • James 1:5–8, Psalm 66:18, Matthew 6:9–13, Jeremiah 33:3, 1 John 5:14–15
One of the greatest privileges we have as God's children is the ability to pray to our Heavenly Father. What promises do we have to claim specifically related to prayer? Are there any limitations on what we can pray for? How should we pray and what should we pray for? We are answering a lot of questions related to this important topic in this lesson!
Lesson 5: The Promise of Peace
October 2, 2023 • Adam Davis • Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:14–15, Isaiah 26:3, John 16:33, Philippians 4:6–9
Is it possible to experience peace in a fallen world? How can someone have peace in the middle of difficult circumstances? These questions and more are answered in this lesson as we consider God's incredible gift of peace to His children.
Lesson 4: The Promise of Power
September 25, 2023 • Adam Davis • Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 1:6–8, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 3:10, Romans 6:11–13
As God's children we have access to His unlimited power; but what does that mean for my everyday life? In this lesson we consider some of the practical ways God's power can be experienced in our lives right now.
Lesson 3: The Promise of Provision
September 18, 2023 • Adam Davis • Philippians 4:19, Psalm 37, 2 Peter 1:2–4, Psalm 34:10, Matthew 6:25–34
"The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want..." Being God's child means that you have a Heavenly Father who will provide for all of your needs. What exactly does God mean when He says He will provide for us? How far did He go to prove it? And are there any conditions on a promise like this? These questions and more are explored in this lesson.
Lesson 2: The Promise of His Presence
September 11, 2023 • Adam Davis • Joshua 1:9, Psalm 139, Psalm 23, Psalm 46, Hebrews 13:5
One of the greatest promises a child of God can claim is the promise of His presence. How is it possible that God is always with us? And what should we take from such a promise?
Lesson 1: Children of God
September 4, 2023 • Adam Davis • 1 John 3:1–3, Romans 8:14–19, Ephesians 2:1–10, John 1:12–13, John 3:1–17
What does it mean to be a child of God? How does someone become a child of God? Are we all children of God from the moment we are born? This first lesson answers these and other questions as we dive into our study of the incredible privilege of being a child of God.