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Material on Noah's Ark for children church

The following lesson activities will help a Sunday school teacher plan a lesson using Noah's ark for a Children's church activity.

3D model of Noah's Ark - Scale model 130:1 includes artwork of Noah, his wife and the animals.

Worksheet and Lesson Plan - Guided discussion on Noah's Ark and the flood.

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How is a believer’s spiritual gift developed?

How is a believer’s spiritual gift developed?

Enrolling in the right school is essential to developing spiritual gift. The only accredited school is the school of God. All classes are integrated into the local assembly, although many involve private tutoring. 1 Corinthians 12:7," TARGET="_blank">1 Corinthians 12:7, while speaking of spiritual gifts, refers to "the manifestation of the Spirit." A believer’s gift is not only the result of what the Spirit of God gives at conversion, but of what the Spirit of God does in the life. As a believer yields to the Spirit, increasing evidence of His work will be manifested or "appear" (related word in 1 Timothy 4:15)." TARGET="_blank">1 Timothy 4:15). Before Paul encourages Timothy to develop his gift by using it (1 Timothy 4:14)," TARGET="_blank">1 Timothy 4:14), he first emphasizes exemplary living (verse 12) and training in godliness (verse 7).

Development of gift is a two sided responsibility, the assembly’s and the individual’s. The assembly is God’s training ground; elders look for and encourage the Spirit’s manifestation in a believer’s life. For example, they lead in gospel outreach, involving younger, exercised believers in teaching children, either in the Sunday School or in assembly children’s work in locations apart from the assembly’s building. Barnabas’ relationship with Paul illustrates this (Acts 11:25" TARGET="_blank">Acts 11:25 - 15:35).

Whether or not others fulfill their responsibility, the believer is responsible before the Lord to fulfill his. Without asserting himself, he can wait on God, diligently do what the Lord gives him to do, pray for a deeper burden for those within his care, apply himself to the Word of God so as to serve effectively, and humbly submit to God’s dealings in his life.

D. Oliver

If overseers entrust deacon work to a person who is not "blameless," what can other believers do?

If a believer knows of something that disqualifies an individual from doing a work entrusted to him, tell the elders courteously. They may not be aware of what others have observed.

Elders are fallible humans, as is the individual who thinks they are mistaken. If that individual knows facts of which the elders are not aware, he should graciously inform them. He must also recognize that self-seeking may cloud his perception.

Otherwise, the examples of Saul and David help us. Samuel anointed Saul, an unprofitable leader. Saul reflected the condition of a people who wanted to imitate other nations and valued stature and strength above spirituality. Saul’s leadership was detrimental to Israel and to David personally. Psalm 12" TARGET="_blank">Psalm 12 expresses David’s sorrow due to such unrighteous rule. The response therefore of godly believers to perceived mistakes in recognizing elders is two-fold: self-searching (recognizing that everyone in an assembly shares some responsibility for its faulty spiritual condition)and supplication (God is their only recourse).

Every person who assumes leadership will answer to God for that responsibility. David did not rebel against Saul nor did he count it proper to harm or embarrass Saul. God will deal with the wrong man in leadership. Meanwhile, David trusted the Lord his God (1 Samuel 30: 6)" TARGET="_blank">1 Samuel 30: 6) when the path of God’s purpose for him seemed hopelessly delayed (27:1). David was not the king until God united His people to make him king (2 Samuel 2:4)." TARGET="_blank">2 Samuel 2:4). Until that time, God was at work in David.

The biblical response in these circumstances is waiting on God and submitting to Him and to the individuals God holds accountable for leadership (Hebrews 13:17)." TARGET="_blank">Hebrews 13:17).

Having fulfilled his responsibility regarding the overseers’ decision, the dissenting believer should further fulfill his responsibility to submit to his guides (Hebrews 13:8)." TARGET="_blank">Hebrews 13:8).

D. Olive

Is the title, "Morning Star" the same as the "Day Star"?

Is the title, "Morning Star" (Revelation 22:16)" TARGET="_blank">Revelation 22:16) the same as the "Day Star" (2 Peter 1:19)" TARGET="_blank">2 Peter 1:19)?

As our brother Harold Paisley pointed out in Words in Season recently (p. 163, July, 2006), the "Day Star" is our Lord Jesus Christ. Several translations (e.g. JND, ESV, NASB), however, use "Morning Star" here. The Greek word is "phosphoros," and means "light bearing" (Strong, WEV), "light bringing" (Thayer), or the specific name of Venus (Liddell & Scott). The two Greek words used in Revelation 22" TARGET="_blank">Revelation 22: translate directly as "Morning Star." The word Peter uses, then, has a different emphasis from John’s two words. In Peter, the emphasis is on His coming to the earth, but in Revelation 22" TARGET="_blank">Revelation 22 on His coming to the air for the Church.

In the one passage (2 Peter 1:16-21)," TARGET="_blank">2 Peter 1:16-21), the Spirit of God, through Peter, emphasizes the certainty of the Lord’s coming to earth in glory. The brightness of the Morning Star ("the light bringer") captures their (and our) attention and gives assurance of the coming day, when the "Sun of Righteousness shall arise" (Malachi 4:2)." TARGET="_blank">Malachi 4:2). In the Bible’s last chapter, the bright ("radiant": Strong) Morning Star captures the affection of the churches and stirs anticipation of His personal coming to the air for His Bride. The Spirit and Bride unite in calling for Him to come.

D. Oliver

How can I help to make our assembly Bible Readings edifying?

How can I help to make our assembly Bible Readings edifying?

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works" (2 Timothy 3:16-17)." TARGET="_blank">2 Timothy 3:16-17). This text should be the evaluator of all our Bible Readings. Each believer in assembly fellowship is committed to the profit of the assembly. May I suggest three things to help the character of our Bible Readings:

   1. For all: pray daily for brethren responsible to teach the Word; also, become acquainted revealed in the with the passage to be considered.
   2. For those responsible: learn the context of the passage by repetitive reading and prayer. Teaching the meaning and sense is true edification and, when applied to the need, will produce scriptural, intelligent action.
   3. For overseers: distribute the responsibility of opening the discussion. This encourages responsibility and development. It also enables responsible brethren to discern potential ability (2 Timothy 2:2)." TARGET="_blank">2 Timothy 2:2). This avoids a stagnation of exercise fostered by one man's monopoly.

Bible Readings are a pasture for the flock. Shepherds who learn to feed as did the Chief Shepherd will edify a happy, healthy flock being led in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

J. N. Smith

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Should I forgive my brother if he refuses to repent?

In light of Matthew 18:21-22" TARGET="_blank">Matthew 18:21-22 and Luke 17:3, 4," TARGET="_blank">Luke 17:3, 4, is a Christian bound to forgive another Christian only if he repents?

Every offended Christian ought to be willing to forgive another Christian whether or not the offender repents. God loves to forgive. Being followers of God (Ephesians 5:1)," TARGET="_blank">Ephesians 5:1), we ought to be ready to forgive, too. Psalm 86:5" TARGET="_blank">Psalm 86:5 states, "For Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive."

An unforgiving spirit produces bitterness and ruins Christian life. The apostle Paul exhorted, "Let all bitterness ... be put away from you...: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you" (Ephesians 4:31, 32)." TARGET="_blank">Ephesians 4:31, 32).

When a believer recognizes that he has offended another, he should attempt to restore the enjoyment of fellowship with his offended brother. Sometimes, however, a Christian may not even be aware or feel - that he has offended another. In such a case, a spirit of forgiveness on the part of the Christian who has been hurt will enable him to lay aside the hurt without ever raising the matter. Love "thinketh no evil" (1 Corinthians 13:5)" TARGET="_blank">1 Corinthians 13:5) means love keeps no record of evil; thus, Christian love will lay a matter to rest - and forget it - without raising the issue or demanding repentance (1 Peter 4:8)." TARGET="_blank">1 Peter 4:8).

J. Beattie

Must discipleship be "radical"?

Must discipleship be "radical"?

Yes. The world, the flesh, and the devil unitedly oppose total commitment to Christ. Devotion that consistently follows Christ, learns of Him, and produces likeness to Him must be all or nothing. Mary’s alabaster box of spikenard was broken; no part of its precious contents could be retained for any other use (Mark 14:3)." TARGET="_blank">Mark 14:3). "Whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be My disciple" (Luke 14:33)." TARGET="_blank">Luke 14:33). On at least two other occasions, Luke points out that discipleship involves "forsaking all" (Luke 5:11;" TARGET="_blank">Luke 5:11; Luke 18:28)." TARGET="_blank">Luke 18:28). Discipleship is immediate, total submission to Christ. Anything less robs the Lord of deserved honor and produces partial obedience at best.

Consider, however, Paul’s charging the Thessalonians to be occupied with their job, work diligently, and provide for their necessities (1 Thessalonians 4:11, 12)." TARGET="_blank">1 Thessalonians 4:11, 12). Radical obedience is not irresponsibility. It does not produce an irrational lifestyle. We express this radical obedience by consistent, wholehearted submission to all the claims of Christ.

D. Oliver

Is there a connection between the resurrection and the timing of the Levitical offerings?

Is there a connection to the Levitical offerings?

We are familiar with the truth that the Lord rose from the dead as the Firstfruit (1Co 15:23)." TARGET="_blank">1Co 15:23). This fulfilled the Feast of Firstfruits (Lev 23:10)." TARGET="_blank">Lev 23:10). On the exact day that feast was fulfilled by Christ’s resurrection, the citizens of Jerusalem saw people alive whom they knew had died. These who came back from death were not part of the "harvest" of which Christ is the Firstfruits. He is unique as the Firstfruit. These returned to death. They are a reminder of that Feast of Firstfruits and its promise of a coming harvest: this sheaf of wheat is a first fruit, and other sheaves will follow. Just as that first fruit was especially for God, so our resurrected Lord has precedence over all others. Those who have part in the first resurrection (Rev 20:5)," TARGET="_blank">Rev 20:5), like Christ, will never die again.

D. Oliver

Do worshippers offer animal sacrifices during the Millennial reign?

Do worshippers offer animal sacrifices during the Millennial reign?

Yes. At the end of Ezekiel 39," TARGET="_blank">Ezekiel 39, God speaks of gathering His people from the lands of their enemies and pouring out His Spirit on them (vv 25-29). The last nine chapters, from 40 to 48, picture the Millennial temple and city. Seven of those nine chapters refer to offerings and to the priests who offer them. The city and the temple are literal, for the rebuilding of the city (40:2-3) and the return of the glory of God (43:2) are linked with the literal destruction of the city (40:1) and the departure of God’s glory (43:3). Therefore we must also interpret the priests and the sacrifices literally.

D. Oliver
Which of the offerings will be offered? (Zechariah 14:21)" TARGET="_blank">Zechariah 14:21)

The last nine chapters of Ezekiel include references to all five of the major offerings. The sin offering is mentioned 14 times, the trespass offering four times. Eighteen times Ezekiel refers to the burnt offering(s), and 14 times to the meal offering(s). "The sacrifice" is mentioned three times, twice in conjunction with the burnt offering; the other time the priests are boiling it - not burning it - in preparation for eating. This would refer to the peace offering.

D. Oliver