Learn the negative attributes a Christian must "lay aside," and the positive attributes a Christian should "take on."
Malice
June 28, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake • 1 Peter 2:1–2, 2 Peter 1:5–8
The series of lessons called Neither Barren, Nor Unfruitful will look at things we should lay aside from 1 Peter 2:1-2, and things we should take on from 2 Peter 1:5-8, in order that we should be neither barren, nor unfruitful for our Master. This lesson looks at the idea of laying aside malice, and getting our mind right.
Guile
July 5, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake
Peter says to lay aside guile, but what is it? Christians should refrain from lying and deceit. Lying is the antithesis of God. How can we do better at refraining from lying and deceit?
Hypocrisies
July 12, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake
What is hypocrisy? Is hypocrisy condemned? We need to lay aside hypocrisy to others and to ourselves. How can we refrain from hypocrisy?
Envies
July 19, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake
What is envy? What are the problems with envy? How can we refrain from envy?
Evil Speakings
July 26, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake
What are different types of evil speakings? How can we avoid evil speakings?
Faith
August 2, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake
Faith is the foundation to which other attributes should be added. What kind of faith do we have? What happens when we don't add the attributes Peter talks about? What is the motivating factor to keep God's commandments?
Virtue
August 9, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake
Peter says to add to our faith, "virtue." What is virtue? How are we to feel about the change that is needed to become more Christ-like?
Knowledge
August 16, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake
We are to add knowledge to our virtue. This lesson looks at 1) Knowledge is Required, 2) Purposes of Knowledge, and 3) Common Obstacles to Knowledge.
Temperance
August 23, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake
What is temperance? How do we let what is right in the word take control?
Patience
August 30, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake
What is patience? Jesus said the plant that only endured for a time had no root. What can we be rooted in so that we can endure?
Godliness
September 6, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake
What is godliness? Is being godly the duty of a Christian? How can a Christian want to do what is right?
Brotherly Kindness
September 13, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake
What are the bonds that brethren share? What is the type of love brothers are to share? How can we practice brotherly kindness?
Charity
September 20, 2020 • Kendal Rasnake
What are two great loves? How can we show love to God and man?
