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02/15/2026

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Blessings of Obedience, Part 1

Throughout the Bible there are promises of blessings to those who obey the Word of God. Jesus said, “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them,” (John 13:17, NKJV). We do ourselves a favor when we obey God. Noah and his family were blessed because Noah obeyed God (Genesis 6:22). Because of Abraham’s obedience to God, he and many others were blessed (Genesis 12:1-4; cf. Hebrews 11:8).

Someone has said, “You do not have to obey God, but before you die you will wish that you had.”

Let us pray that God will give us the grace to trust and obey Him at all times and in all things, and let us stand on these words: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV).

Pastor-Teacher, Julius R. Malone

02/15/2026

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Blessings of Obedience, Part 2

Jesus said, “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them,” (John 13:17, NKJV).

One of the blessings of obedience is friendship with Jesus. Note these words of Jesus: “You are my friends if you do whatever I command you” (John 15:14). “No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you” (John 15:15, NKJV).

One of the reasons Abraham was called the friend of God was because of his obedience to God (2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; James 2:23).

Another blessing of obedience is the experience of the manifest presence of Jesus Who said: “He who has My commands and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him” (John 14:21, NKJV).

Let us pray that God will give us the grace to trust and obey Him at all times and in all things, and let us stand on these words: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV).

Pastor-Teacher, Julius R. Malone

02/15/2026

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Demonstrating Love for Jesus

One of the ways we demonstrate our love for Jesus is by our obedience to His commands. Jesus said: “If you love Me, keep My commands” (John 14:15, NKJV).

Some of the commands of Jesus that many of us are not obeying:
(1) The commandment to make and keep God as a priority in one’s life (Matthew 6:33).
(2) The command to forgive one another (Mark 11:25-26; Luke 17:3-4; cf. Ephesians 4:32).
(3) The command to love one another (John 13:34-35; 15:12, 17).
(4) The command to seek reconciliation (Matthew 5:23-24; 18:15-20).
(5) The command to treat others the way you want to be treated (Matthew 7:12).
(6) The command to make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20).
(7) The command to be baptized (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16).

Let us pray that God will give us the grace to trust and obey Him at all times and in all things, and let us stand on these words: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV).

Pastor-Teacher, Julius R. Malone

02/15/2026

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Some Consequences of Disobedience to the Word of God

Adam brought sin and death into the world because of his disobedience to God’s word: “Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sin” (Romans 5:12, NKJV).

Achan brought death to himself into his family because of his disobedience to God’s commands (Joshua 7:1, 25). When we disobey God, we hurt ourselves and others. Jonah caused problems for himself and for others because of his disobedience to God’s command (Jonah 1:1-17).

Disobedience to God’s Word can bring curses. In Deuteronomy 28, there is a list of blessings that follow obedience to God’s Word; and a list of curses resulting from disobedience to God’s Word. One of the ways of breaking curses is obedience to the Word of God. According to Proverbs 26:2, in the New Living Translation: “Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim.

Many weak marriages would be made strong, and many divorces would be avoided if couples would obey God’s commands regarding marriage in Ephesians chapters 4 and 5.
Many children suffer needlessly because of their disobedience to God’s commands in Ephesians 6:1-3.

Let us pray that God will give us the grace to trust and obey Him at all times and in all things, and let us stand on these words: “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them,” (John 13:17, NKJV). “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves (James 1:22, NKJV).

Pastor-Teacher, Julius R. Malone

02/15/2026

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02/09/2026

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Encouraging One Another, Part 2

In a previous study, we learned that we can encourage one another with our prayers and with our presence. In this study, we will examine four additional ways to encourage one another: First, we can encourage one another with our provisions. Paul encouraged by collecting finances for the churches that were in need (Acts 11:29-30; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8 & 9; Romans 15:23-28). Paul was also encouraged by receiving gifts from the church at Philippi (Philippians 4:10-19). We can all encourage others by meeting their material needs. When Elijah was discouraged, God first met his physical needs (1 Kings 19:1-8).

In the early church there was a man named “Joseph,” who was given the nickname “Barnabas,” which means “Son of Encouragement” (Acts 4:36). One of the ways Barnabas encouraged others was by meeting their material needs (Acts 4:34-37).

Participation is a second way in which we can encourage one another. In Philippians 1:5, “fellowship” in the King James Version translates the Greek noun κοινωνία (koinōnia), which is translated “participation” in the New American Standard Bible. Paul was thankful to God for the participation of the church at Philippi in the gospel with him. It is very encouraging to a pastor and the leaders of the church for the members to participate in the ministry. Max Lucado said: “No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.”

God gives gifted leaders to the church to equip the saints for the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12). Spiritual gifts are given for the edifying or building up of the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:7; 14:26; Ephesians 4:12-16). Everyone has at least one spiritual gift given at the moment of spiritual birth (1 Peter 4:10). Talents are gifts which are given at our natural birth.

The spiritual gifts are listed in Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4; and 1 Peter 4.

Proclamation is a third way we can encourage one another. Paul encouraged with the preaching of the gospel (Romans 1:15-16). Paul encouraged with words. Observe some of Paul’s encouraging words to the Romans recorded in Romans 3:23, 24; 5:1, 8; 8:1, 11, 18, 26, 28-31, 38-39; 10:1-4, 9-10; 11:33; 12:19.

Assignment: Observe some of the things that the book of Proverbs has to say about words, speech, and the tongue. For example, Proverbs 15:1; 18:21; 25:11).

A fourth way we can encourage one another is with the promises of God (Romans 12:19). Paul encouraged with the promises of God (Romans 8:28, 31, 38, 39; 10:9-10; 12:19). Paul is still encouraging today with the promises of God (1 Corinthians 10:13; Galatians 5:16; 6:9; Ephesians 2:8-9; 3:20; Philippians 1:6; 4:6-7, 13, 19; Colossians 1:13-14; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 5:9-11, 23-24. The Bible is filled with encouraging promises (Psalm 30:5; 34:19; Proverbs 3:5-6; Ecclesiastes 11:1; Isaiah 26:3; 40:31; 43:1-2; Hebrews 13:5; 1 John 3:2).

Let us remember that one day we will all need encouragement, and let us stand on these words: “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days” (Ecclesiastes 11:1).

Pastor-Teacher, Julius R. Malone

02/08/2026

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02/08/2026

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02/08/2026

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Encouraging One Another, Part 1

Hebrews 10:25 reads “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.” “Exhorting” translates the present, active, plural, Greek verb παρακαλέω (parakaleō), which means “to encourage, to comfort.”

We all need encouragement from time to time because we are all fighting the same battle. We all have three common enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil (1 John 2:15-17; James 1:27; 4:4; Galatians 5:16-17; Ephesians 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8).

Some of the ways we can encourage one another: First, we can encourage others with our prayers. Paul encouraged with his prayers (Romans 1:8-9). Paul encouraged others by informing them that he was praying for them (Romans 1:8-9; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Ephesians 1:15-23; Philippians 1:3-11; Colossians 1:3-14; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3; 2:13; 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 11). We can all encourage others by praying for them and by informing them that we are praying for them as we are commanded to do in Ephesians 6:18; James 5:16. We can pray on the phone when we cannot be present personally.

A second way we can encourage others is by our presence. Paul encouraged with his presence (Romans 1:10-12; Acts 15:23; 19:21). Sometimes the most encouraging thing that you can do is just be present. Job’s three friends encouraged him by their presence (Job 2:11-13).

We are commanded not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together (Hebrews 10:24-25).

On one occasion Paul was encouraged by the presence of Titus (2 Corinthians 7:6).
When it is not possible to be present, we can write a letter, send a card, text, email, make a phone call, and send a message.

Let us remember that one day we will all need encouragement, and let us stand on these words: “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days” (Ecclesiastes 11:1).

Pastor-Teacher, Julius R. Malone

02/07/2026

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02/07/2026

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Edifying One Another

One of the biblical reasons we attend church is to edify one another. Edify means to build up, to strengthen, and to encourage. According to Ephesians 4:11-16, God gives gifted leaders to the church to equip the saints to do the work of ministry, which is the edifying of the church. Peter said, “Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good servants of God’s various gifts of grace” (1 Peter 4:10, New Century Version). Paul said, “A spiritual gift is given to each of us as a means of helping the entire church” ( 1 Corinthians 12:7, New Living Translation).

Let us use the gift or gifts God has given to us to edify the local church to which we belong, and let us continue to obey these commands: “Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another” (Romans 14:19). “Let all things be done unto edifying” (1 Corinthians 14:26b).

Pastor – Teacher Julius R. Malone

02/06/2026

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Considering One Another

Hebrews 10:24, which reads: “And Let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.” “Consider” translates the present, active, subjunctive Greek verb κατανοέω (katanoeō) which means, “to be concerned about, to notice, to observe, to think about.”

“Provoke” translates the Greek noun παροξυσμός (paroxusmos). Paroxusmos occurs in only two places in the Greek New Testament – Acts 15:39 where it is used negatively meaning “the stirring up of anger.” Paroxusmos is translated “contention” by the King James Version, and it is translated “a sharp disagreement” by the New American Standard Bible.

The only other occurrence of paroxusmos is in Hebrews 10:24 where it is used positively meaning, “an encouragement” or “stimulation to do good deeds.” The translation in the New American Standard Bible is “And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good works.”

“Love” translates the Greek noun ἀγάπη (agapē), which is supernatural, sacrificial, and superior to all other loves (John 3:16; 13:34-35; 15:13; Romans 5:5, 8; 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 13; Galatians 5:22; 1 John 3:14; 4:7, 12, 13).

Some of the reasons for stimulating one another to love: (1) Jesus said that the commands to love God and others were two of the greatest commands in all of the law (Matthew 22:37-40). (2) Agapē is evidence that one is a disciple of Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:34-35). (3) Agapē is evidence that one is saved. John said, “We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death” (1 John 3:14). (4) Agapē is evidence that one is filled with the Holy Spirit of God. The filling of the Holy Spirit produces the fruit of the Holy Spirit, and the first on the list of fruits produced by the Holy Spirit is love. Paul said, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith” (Galatians 5:22).

Let us stimulate one another to do good works because good works can glorify God. Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).

Another reason for stimulating one another to do good works is that good works are rewarded in heaven. Jesus said, “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be” (Revelation 22:12). On numerous occasions, the good works of Jesus resulted in the glorification of God (Matthew 9:8; 15:31; Mark 2:12; Luke 5:26; 7:16; 13:13; 17:15; 23:47).

Let us continue to attend church regularly, and let us obey these words in Hebrews 10:24: “And Let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.” The New Living Translation has, “Think of ways to encourage one another to outburst of love and good works.” The New Century Version has, “Let us think about each other and help each other to show love and good deeds.” The Contemporary English Version has, “We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things.”

Pastor – Teacher Julius R. Malone

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