Hope Bible School

About Hope Bible School

Verse by Verse Bible Study through 1 John. I will be releasing new lessons every other week on Mondays at 12:00 Eastern. www.hopebibleschool.com (https://www.hopebibleschool.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Jeff M Newman

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religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

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No

First episode

2 Jan 2023

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

97 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Lesson 97 - 1 John 3:12 … And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous.

   (Photo by Tomáš Malík on Unsplash. Berean Standard Bible.) Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific. In Lesson 97, we are going to the second part of 1 John 3:12 (https://biblehub.com/1_john/3-12.htm). Let’s read the verse: 1 John 3:12 (https://biblehub.com/1_john/3-12.htm) …And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous. Let’s start with the definitions of the words. And (2532. kai (https://biblehub.com/greek/2532.htm)) why (5484. charin (https://biblehub.com/greek/5484.htm)) did Cain slay (4969. sphazó (https://biblehub.com/greek/4969.htm)) him? (846. autos (https://biblehub.com/greek/846.htm)) — means “and for what reason did Cain slaughter him?” The word “him” refers to Abel. Because (3754. hoti (https://biblehub.com/greek/3754.htm)) — introduces the explanation for why Cain killed Abel. His (846. autos (https://biblehub.com/greek/846.htm)) own (3588. ho, hé, to (https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm)) deeds (2041. ergon (https://biblehub.com/greek/2041.htm)) — refers to Cain’s actions or conduct. Were (1510. eimi (https://biblehub.com/greek/1510.htm)) evil (4190. ponéros (https://biblehub.com/greek/4190.htm)) — means that his deeds were evil, wicked or bad. In this context, John is describing Cain’s actions as morally evil. While (1161. de (https://biblehub.com/greek/1161.htm)) those (3588. ho, hé, to (https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm)) of (3588. ho, hé, to (https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm)) his (846. autos (https://biblehub.com/greek/846.htm)) brother (80. adelphos (https://biblehub.com/greek/80.htm)) — introduces the contrast between Cain’s deeds and those of his brother Abel. Were righteous (1342. dikaios (https://biblehub.com/greek/1342.htm)) means “just,” “upright,” or “right in God’s sight.” Here, it describes Abel’s conduct as being consistent with what God considers right, in contrast to Cain’s evil conduct. In other words, John is asking what motivated Cain to violently take Abel’s life. The answer was rooted in the difference between their conduct. Cain was living in a way that was wicked and morally wrong, while Abel was living in a way that was upright and pleasing to God. Cain’s evil conduct stood in direct contrast to Abel’s righteous conduct. In the previous lesson (https://www.hopebibleschool.com/p/lesson-96-1-john-312-do-not-be-like), we learned that we are not to be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. Now let’s gain a deeper understanding of why Cain did this and how we can use these lessons to grow in Christ. Let’s read through the passage from Genesis that shows us what happened between Cain and Abel. Genesis 4:1-8 (https://biblehub.com/genesis/4-1.htm) And Adam had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man,” she said. 2 (https://biblehub.com/genesis/4-2.htm) Later she gave birth to Cain’s brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, while Cain was a tiller of the soil. 3 (https://biblehub.com/genesis/4-3.htm) So in the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the LORD, 4 (https://biblehub.com/genesis/4-4.htm) while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5 (https://biblehub.com/genesis/4-5.htm) but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. 6 (https://biblehub.com/genesis/4-6.htm)“Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? 7 (https://biblehub.com/genesis/4-7.htm) If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.” 8 (https://biblehub.com/genesis/4-8.htm) Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. In this passage, we can see that Cain had a problem in his relationship with God. When God did not accept Cain’s offering, Cain became angry. Then God encouraged Cain to do what is right and warned him that if he refused to do what is right, sin was crouching at his door. God told him that he must master sin. This shows us that Cain was responding to God in rebellion and allowing sin to grow in his heart. This is also a warning to us that we have to be careful about what we allow to take root in our hearts. These sinful thoughts and desires can develop into sinful behavior and lead to destructive consequences. In James 1:14-15 (https://biblehub.com/james/1-14.htm), we read that each person is tempted when they are drawn away and enticed by their own desires. When those desires are conceived, they give birth to sin, and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. We see this same pattern in Cain’s life. He allowed his anger to grow, which eventually led to the murder of his brother. James 1:14-15 (https://biblehub.com/james/1-14.htm) But each one is tempted when by their own evil desires they are lured away and enticed. 15 (https://biblehub.com/james/1-15.htm) Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Just like God warned Cain, He is warning us about the temptation to sin in our lives. Don’t ignore it. Listen to God closely and respond to His Word. Ask yourself, “where could this desire lead to if I continue to allow it to grow?” Cain and Abel were both bringing offerings to God. However, God did not accept Cain’s offering. This shows us that serving God is more than just doing Christian activities. God is concerned not only with what we do on the outside, but also with what is happening in our hearts. We can serve, teach, attend church and sing worship songs while pride, jealousy and bitterness are growing inside of us. Ask yourself, “Am I just doing outward religious activities, or am I walking with God in faith and obedience?” In Matthew 23:27–28 (https://biblehub.com/matthew/23-27.htm), we read about Jesus calling out the religious leaders for their hypocrisy. He said that they looked beautiful on the outside, but on the inside they were full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. They appeared righteous on the outside, but their hearts were full of hypocrisy and wickedness. Matthew 23:27–28 (https://biblehub.com/matthew/23-27.htm) Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. 28 (https://biblehub.com/matthew/23-28.htm) In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. This part of the verse shows us a contrast between Cain and Abel. Cain’s deeds were evil, while Abel’s deeds were righteous. Cain made a choice. Instead of responding to God in repentance, he allowed his anger and hatred to grow until they led him to murder his brother. Instead of responding to God’s warning and mastering his sin, Cain allowed his sin to master him. His actions showed that he was walking in darkness rather than walking in the light. In 1 Samual 16:7 (https://biblehub.com/1_samuel/16-7.htm), we learn that the LORD does not look at the outward appearance, but at the heart. Cain was outwardly bringing an offering to God, but his actions revealed that his heart was not right with God. 1 Samual 16:7 (https://biblehub.com/1_samuel/16-7.htm) But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” In John 3:19-20 (https://biblehub.com/john/3-19.htm), Jesus explains that the Light has come into the world. However, people loved the darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil. They did not come into the light because they did not want their deeds to be exposed. We see a similar contrast between Cain and Abel. Abel’s righteous deeds highlighted the difference between their lives, while Cain’s evil deeds revealed what was happening in his heart. John 3:19-20 (https://biblehub.com/john/3-19.htm) And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. 20 (https://biblehub.com/john/3-20.htm) Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. In Hebrews 11:4 (https://biblehub.com/hebrews/11-4.htm), we read that Abel offered a better sacrifice than Cain did. Abel offered his sacrifice by faith, and God testified that he was righteous. This shows us that we are to serve God by faith. Our service to God should flow from a heart that trusts Him and responds to His Word. Hebrews 11:4 (https://biblehub.com/hebrews/11-4.htm) By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. In Jude 1:11 (https://biblehub.com/jude/1-11.htm), we see that Cain’s story became an example of someone who refused to respond to God in the right way. Jude refers to this as going “the way of Cain.” Cain refused to respond to God’s warning and instead allowed sin to control his actions. Jude 1:11 (https://biblehub.com/jude/1-11.htm) Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain In conclusion, pay attention to what is happening in your heart. Do you have sinful attitudes that are leading to sinful behaviors? Remember, sin can grow and lead to increasingly destructive behavior. When God reveals something in your life that needs to change, don’t ignore His warning. Listen closely to His Word and respond in obedience. Don’t allow sinful desires, anger, bitterness, jealousy or pride to take root in your heart. Also remember that serving God is more than just doing Christian activities. We can serve, teach, attend church and sing worship songs while sinful attitudes are growing inside of us. God is not just looking at what we do on the outside. He looks at the heart. Cain was outwardly bringing an offering to God, but his actions revealed that his heart was not right with God. Abel, however, offered his sacrifice by faith, and his faith was demonstrated through his actions. So ask yourself, “Am I simply doing outward religious activities, or am I walking with God in faith and obedience?” Pay attention to what God is revealing to you. Confess your sinful desires, attitudes and behaviors, and bring them into the Light. Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you to walk by faith, obedience and love. Here is a prayer to respond to today’s lesson. Father, help me to pay attention to what is happening in my heart. Show me any sinful attitudes or desires that I am allowing to grow. Help me to listen to Your Word, respond in obedience and bring everything into the Light. Holy Spirit, empower me to walk by faith and follow You. Help me to put away anger, bitterness, jealousy and pride, and to grow in love for others. Help me to walk with Christ each day. In Jesus’ name, amen. Let’s read this part of the verse one more time. 1 John 3:12 (https://biblehub.com/1_john/3-12.htm) …And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous. If you’ve been blessed by Hope Bible School, please share it with others. Listen to these lessons over and over again. Meditate on God’s Word throughout the day. Pray continually. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. If you have any prayer requests, please share them in the comments. Thank you and God bless you. Jeff M Newman Thanks for reading Hope Bible School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hopebibleschool.com (https://www.hopebibleschool.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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   21 Sept 2026

   Lesson 96 - 1 John 3:12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother...

   (Photo by VIJENDRA SINGH on Unsplash. Berean Standard Bible.) Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific. In Lesson 96, we are going to study the first part of 1 John 3:12. Let’s read this part of the verse: 1 John 3:12 (https://biblehub.com/1_john/3-12.htm) Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother... Let’s start with the definitions of the words. Do not be (3756. ou, ouk, ouch (https://biblehub.com/greek/3756.htm)) like (2531. kathos (https://biblehub.com/greek/2531.htm)) — means do not conduct yourself in the manner of. Cain (2535. Kain (https://biblehub.com/greek/2535.htm)) — This is the first son of Adam and Eve and brother of Abel. Who belonged to (1510. eimi (https://biblehub.com/greek/1510.htm)) the (3588. ho, hé, to (https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm)) evil one (4190. ponéros (https://biblehub.com/greek/4190.htm)) — means “was of the evil one,” referring to Satan. Cain's actions showed that he was aligned with the evil one. And murdered (4969. sphazó (https://biblehub.com/greek/4969.htm)) — means “to slaughter,” “to kill,” or “to slay violently.” In this context, it refers to Cain’s deliberate and violent murder of Abel. His (846. autos (https://biblehub.com/greek/846.htm)) brother (80. adelphos (https://biblehub.com/greek/80.htm)) — means “his male sibling.” Here it refers to Abel, Cain’s brother. In other words, do not conduct yourself in the manner of Cain, the first son of Adam and Eve and brother of Abel, who was of the wicked one, or Satan, and whose character and conduct were aligned with the evil one as he violently killed his brother Abel. In context, John makes a clear distinction between the children of God and the children of the devil. He explains that this distinction is seen in a person’s practice of righteousness and love for fellow believers. In 1 John 3:11 (https://biblehub.com/1_john/3-11.htm), the previous verse John says, “For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.” Then in 1 John 3:12 (https://biblehub.com/1_john/3-12.htm), John gives us the opposite example. He tells us not to be like Cain, who did not love his brother but hated him, and that hatred ultimately led to murder. Therefore, Cain is a negative example of what John has just told us to do. Instead of loving his brother, Cain hated him, and that hatred ultimately led to murder. Cain’s actions demonstrated a pattern of sin and rebellion against God that ultimately led to murder. His example is a serious warning to us not to allow sinful attitudes and behaviors to take root in our lives. John tells us that Cain belonged to the evil one, or was of the evil one, referring to the devil or Satan. Being “of the evil one” means that Cain’s character and conduct were aligned with the evil one. His actions reflected the character of Satan. It does not mean that Cain was literally Satan’s son. This connects directly to what John said earlier in 1 John 3:8 (https://biblehub.com/1_john/3-8.htm). 1 John 3:8 (https://biblehub.com/1_john/3-8.htm) The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. John is not saying that every time a Christian commits a sin, that person becomes “of the devil.” The context is speaking about a person whose life is characterized by the habitual practice of sin. Cain acted in a manner that was aligned with the devil's character. He allowed his sinful anger and hatred toward his brother to lead him to murder Abel. In John 8:44 (https://biblehub.com/john/8-44.htm), Jesus told the religious leaders who were rejecting Him that they were “of your father the devil” and that they wanted to carry out their father’s desires. He then told them that the devil “was a murderer from the beginning.” This helps us understand the connection John is making between Cain and the evil one or the devil. Cain acted in a manner that was aligned with the devil’s character. He allowed his sinful anger and hatred toward his brother to lead him to murder Abel. John 8:44 (https://biblehub.com/john/8-44.htm) You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him… In the book of Genesis, we can learn more about Cain and what led to the murder of his brother. Cain became angry because God accepted Abel’s offering but did not accept his offering. In Genesis 4:6-7 (https://biblehub.com/genesis/4-6.htm), we see that God warned Cain before he committed murder. God asked Cain why he was angry and told him that sin was crouching at his door. God warned Cain that sin desired him, but that he needed to rule over it or master it. Genesis 4:6–7 (https://biblehub.com/genesis/4-6.htm) “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? 7 (https://biblehub.com/genesis/4-7.htm) If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.” This shows us that sin often begins with a thought, desire, or attitude in the heart. If we continue to entertain it rather than dealing with it, our thought or desire can lead to sinful behavior and destructive consequences. Jesus warns us about sin in our hearts and teaches us to deal with it at the heart level. What happens in the heart can eventually affect our actions. Look at these two verses where Jesus addresses anger and lust: Matthew 5:22 (https://biblehub.com/matthew/5-22.htm) But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Matthew 5:28 (https://biblehub.com/matthew/5-28.htm) But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Sin can progress. What begins as a sinful thought, desire, or attitude can grow into sinful behavior and eventually produce destructive consequences. Here are some possible sin progressions. * Anger can lead to hatred and eventually to murder. * Lust can lead to sexual sin, including adultery and fornication. * Coveting can lead to greed and eventually to stealing. * Pride can lead to self-exaltation and eventually to rebellion. Because of this we need to guard our hearts. In Proverbs 4:23 (https://biblehub.com/proverbs/4-23.htm), we are called to guard our hearts carefully, like a soldier guarding a fortress against an enemy. What we allow to take root in our hearts matters because what is happening in our hearts can eventually affect how we live. Proverbs 4:23 (https://biblehub.com/proverbs/4-23.htm) Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. In conclusion, we are not to be like Cain. He allowed sinful anger and hatred to grow in his heart. God warned him, but Cain did not listen. His sinful attitude eventually led him to murder his brother. Remember this: sin can take you further than you intended to go. Listen carefully to God’s Word. Deal with sin in your heart before it grows, and do not give the enemy room to lead you further into sin. But be encouraged. When you put your faith in Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live within you. He helps you understand God’s Word, guides you in the way you should go, and gives you strength to overcome sin. When God reveals sin in your heart, don’t ignore it. Ask Him to help you deal with it and give you the strength to overcome it. Here is a prayer to respond to today’s lesson. Lord, help me not to be like Cain. Help me guard my heart and recognize sin before it grows. When You show me anger, jealousy, pride, lust, or any other sinful attitude in my heart, help me deal with it and not give it room to grow. Help me listen to Your Word, obey Your warnings, and choose righteousness and love. Give me the strength to overcome sin and follow You. Make me more like Jesus and help me love others as You have commanded. In Jesus’ name, amen. If you’ve been blessed by Hope Bible School, please share it with others. Listen to these lessons over and over again. Meditate on God’s Word throughout the day. Pray continually. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. If you have any prayer requests, please share them in the comments. Thank you and God bless you. Jeff M Newman Thanks for reading Hope Bible School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hopebibleschool.com (https://www.hopebibleschool.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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   7 Sept 2026

   Lesson 95 - 1 John 3:11 This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.

   (Photo by Simon Spring on Unsplash. Berean Standard Bible.) Welcome to the Hope Bible School verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. This is Jeff M Newman. Get a new lesson every other week on Mondays at 12:00 PM Pacific. In Lesson 95, we are going to study 1 John 3:11 (https://biblehub.com/1_john/3-11.htm). Let’s read the verse: 1 John 3:11 (https://biblehub.com/1_john/3-11.htm) This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another. Let’s go over the definitions of the words. This (3778. houtos, hauté, touto (https://biblehub.com/greek/3778.htm)) is (1510. eimi (https://biblehub.com/greek/1510.htm)) the (3588. ho, hé, to (https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm)) message (31. aggelia (https://biblehub.com/greek/31.htm)) — means the specific announcement being communicated. You have heard (191. akouó (https://biblehub.com/greek/191.htm)) — means to hear, listen to, and understand what is being communicated. From (575. apo (https://biblehub.com/greek/575.htm)) the beginning (746. arché (https://biblehub.com/greek/746.htm)) — means from the beginning or initial point of their instruction. We should love (25. agapaó (https://biblehub.com/greek/25.htm)) one another (240. allélón (https://biblehub.com/greek/240.htm)) — means to deliberately and selflessly seek the good and well-being of one another, following the example of Christ. In other words, this is the specific message you heard and understood from the beginning: that we should deliberately and selflessly seek the well-being of one another, following Christ as our example. In Lesson 93 (https://www.hopebibleschool.com/p/1-john-310-by-this-the-children-of) and Lesson 94 (https://www.hopebibleschool.com/p/lesson-94-1-john-310nor-is-anyone), we learned that children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil. Children of God practice righteousness and love their brothers and sisters in Christ. Those who do not practice righteousness and do not love their fellow believers show that they are not of God. As children of God, we are called to love one another. John is reminding his readers that they have already heard this message from the beginning. Because we still have a sinful nature, we need to be continually reminded to love like Christ. We must rely on God to love with Christlike love rather than simply follow our natural feelings. It can be easy to forget or neglect what God has commanded. Just as John is reminding us to love our brothers and sisters, we should do the same. Encourage a fellow Christian today to love others. Loving one another is foundational to the Christian life. No matter how difficult or unlovable someone may be, we are called to love our brothers and sisters in Christ. Look to Jesus and the way He loved, and follow His example. Ask God to increase your love for fellow believers. In John 15:12-13 (https://biblehub.com/john/15-12.htm), we read that Jesus commands us to love one another as He has loved us. Jesus is not only telling us to love one another, He gives us His own love as the example we are to follow. John 15:12-13 (https://biblehub.com/john/15-12.htm) (NLT) This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. 13 (https://biblehub.com/john/15-13.htm) There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Let’s look at some practical ways we can love our fellow believers and the verses that support these biblical commands. * Look out for the interests of others. We are to look beyond ourselves and care about the needs, interests, and well-being of others rather than focusing only on ourselves. Philippians 2:3-4 (https://biblehub.com/philippians/2-3.htm) Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. 4 (https://biblehub.com/philippians/2-4.htm) Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. * Forgive one another. Just as Christ has forgiven us, we are called to forgive others. This can be difficult when someone has hurt you. When it is difficult to forgive, look to what Christ has done for you and remember how much He has forgiven you. This can help us extend that same forgiveness to others. Ephesians 4:32 (https://biblehub.com/ephesians/4-32.htm) Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. * Build others up with gracious words. Your words are powerful. They can either build someone up or tear them down. Look for ways to bring grace into the lives of others through your words. Avoid words that unnecessarily tear people down, and look for opportunities to encourage, strengthen and speak graciously to others. Ephesians 4:29 (https://biblehub.com/ephesians/4-29.htm) Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. * Pray for one another. When you are around other believers, ask them how you can pray for them. Write down their prayer requests and pray for them regularly. Make this a regular practice in your life. As you pray, you will have the privilege of seeing God work in the lives of others. Praying for others is a powerful way to show them that you love and care for them. Ephesians 6:18 (https://biblehub.com/ephesians/6-18.htm) Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. In conclusion, we are called to love one another. It is easy to forget this command and become focused on ourselves. Take time each day to remind yourself of this command, and encourage other believers to love one another. We covered four practical ways to do this. Let’s review what we learned. * Look out for the interests of of others. Look beyond yourself and find ways to help, encourage and build up other believers. Consider others more important than yourself (Philippians 2:3-4 (https://biblehub.com/philippians/2-3.htm)). * Forgive one another. When someone hurts you, it can be difficult to forgive. But instead of holding on to bitterness, look at what Christ has done for you. Remember how He has forgiven you, and extend that forgiveness to others (Ephesians 4:32 (https://biblehub.com/ephesians/4-32.htm)). * Build others up with gracious words. Use your words to speak God’s grace into people’s lives. Always look for ways to encourage and build others up with your words (Ephesians 4:29 (https://biblehub.com/ephesians/4-29.htm)). * Pray for one another. Find ways to pray for other believers. Regularly ask them how you can pray for them, and pray for them when they share a need. When appropriate, pray for people on the spot rather than simply telling them you will pray for them later (Ephesians 6:18 (https://biblehub.com/ephesians/6-18.htm)). As a believer, God dwells in you through His Spirit, and His love has been poured into your heart through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5 (https://biblehub.com/romans/5-5.htm)). As you walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16 (https://biblehub.com/galatians/5-16.htm)) and yield yourself to Him, He enables you to love the people around you. Surrender yourself to Him and ask Him to empower you to love others as He has loved you. Remember, this is not something we accomplish through our own strength. We depend on God and allow His Spirit to work in and through our lives. Here’s a prayer to help you respond to today’s lesson. Father, thank You for loving me through Jesus Christ. Help me to love my brothers and sisters as Christ has loved me. Help me to forgive, encourage, build others up and pray for one another. Give me the strength to obey Your command and walk by Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, amen. If you’ve been blessed by Hope Bible School, please share it with others. Listen to these lessons over and over again. Meditate on God’s Word throughout the day. Pray continually. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. If you have any prayer requests, please share them in the comments. Thank you and God bless you. Jeff M Newman Thanks for reading Hope Bible School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hopebibleschool.com (https://www.hopebibleschool.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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