The Word of God from Scripture preached at the Venice church of Christ, Los Angeles, California. All lessons by Ethan R. Longhenry unless otherwise noted.
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We gather in a building...an old building. But Central Avenue Church is far more than brick, wood, and glass. We are a group of people from different backgrounds, ethnicities, denominations, and ages, who believe that being a church should be about more than having a list of things we disagree with. Also, we think Jesus is pretty cool. In fact, we think Jesus is the hope of the world. On Sunday mornings, we come together to grow, to learn, to worship, to love, and to seek God alongside one a ...
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What difficulties attend to drugs and their use? How should Christians approach drugs in light of what God has made known in Christ? Drugs | Chemical Temptations Outline | Conversation Photo by Myriam Zilles on Unsplash
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What does the Bible have to say about alcohol? When does alcohol become a problem? Should Christians make a blanket condemnation of any and all consumption of alcohol? Alcohol | Chemical Temptations Outline | Conversation
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What is 1 Samuel about? What was the promise, and the ultimate tragedy, of the reign of Saul? The First Letter of Samuel | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation
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Peace Upon the Israel of God | Galatians 6:1-18
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How can we best walk according to the Spirit as we relate toward one another? How can we be part of the Israel of God? Peace Upon the Israel of God | Galatians 6:1-18 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentlen…
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How could Jesus liberate us to serve one another in love? How can Paul speak of loving neighbor as oneself as the fulfillment of the Law? Called to Freedom | Galatians 5:1-26 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery. Listen! I, Pa…
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What is the book of Ruth all about? What made Ruth's story of life and faith so extraordinary? Ruth | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation
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From what did Jesus liberate all of us? In what controversial and shocking ways did Paul characterize the Law of Moses and the old covenant? Children of Freedom | Galatians 4:1-5:1 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation Now I mean that the heir, as long as he is a minor, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of every…
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What does it mean for all Christians to be clothed with Christ and equal in Him? How did Paul well demonstrate how the Law of Moses was not applicable to Gentile Christians? Clothed With Christ | Galatians 3:1-29 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation You foolish Galatians! Who has cast a spell on you? Before your eyes Jesus Christ…
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How did Paul demonstrate the consistency of the Gospel between himself and those in Jerusalem? What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Crucified With Christ | Galatians 2:1-21 | Paul's Letter to the Galatians Outline | Conversation Then after fourteen years I went up to Jerusalem again with Barnabas, taking Titus along too. I went there beca…
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What can we know about Paul's letter to the Galatians? Why was Paul so frustrated with the Galatian Christians? Why did Paul insist so strenuously on having received the Gospel by revelation? A Different Gospel | Galatians 1:1-24 Outline | Conversation From Paul, an apostle (not from men, nor by human agency, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father …
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What is the book of Judges all about? How well did it go for Israel as twelve autonomous tribes ruled over by YHWH? Judges | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation
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Why are Americans so interested in ancestry and genealogy? How can we root ourselves in God and His people? Finding Our Roots Outline | Conversation Photo by Zoltan Tasi on Unsplash
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What is the book of Joshua about? How did God prove faithful to His promises in Joshua? Joshua | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation
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How can the people of God do better when it comes to treating people with disabilities? How can we make sense of the treatment of the disabled and ill in the Old Testament? What hope can animate us regarding disability and faith? Disability and Faith Outline | Conversation
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How can disability exist if God made all things well? How do we all experience disability and limitation? What hope can we cherish regarding disability in the resurrection? Theology and Disability | Disability and Faith Outline | Conversation
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What makes the prosperity gospel so pernicious? Why does the prosperity gospel show up in strange places? How can we resist the siren song of the prosperity gospel in all its forms? The Prosperity Gospel | Disability and Faith Outline | Conversation
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What is Deuteronomy all about? Why did Moses rehearse the Law again for Israel? What can we gain from Deuteronomy? Deuteronomy | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation
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What is grief? Why must we grieve? How can we best support those who grieve? Grief | Death and Grief Outline | Conversation
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Why do we die? How have we become so death afraid and avoidant? How can we live in the face of death? Death | Death and Grief Outline | Conversation
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Which promises has God fulfilled in Jesus? Which promises have yet to find their fulfillment? Can we have confidence God will do what He has promised? The Promise in Christ | The Promise Outline | Conversation
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How did Israel maintain faith in YHWH despite the existential crisis of exile? What promises did YHWH make to Israel? How did YHWH accomplish the restoration promised to Israel? The Promise to Israel | The Promise Outline | Conversation
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What did YHWH promise to David? How did it seem the promise failed? How would the promise find its fulfillment? The Promise to David | The Promise Outline | Conversation
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What did God promise to Abraham? How did God prove faithful to His promises to Abraham? By what means has God blessed the nations through the Descendant of Abraham? The Promise to Abraham | The Promise Outline | Conversation
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What is Numbers all about? How can we maintain strong faith in God in times of difficulty? Numbers | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation
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What can we learn from how people in the Scriptures responded to God's call? How can we best respond to God's call? Responding to God's Call | Salvation Outline | Conversation
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What is involved in conversion? How should our lives in faith be continually shaped by conversion and repentance? Conversion | Salvation Outline | Conversation
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What is Leviticus all about? Is Leviticus just boring? Are there important things for Christians to understand in Leviticus? Leviticus | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation
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What happened to Nineveh, Assyria, and Nahum? How was Nineveh a prostitute, and how would later cities imitate her? Nineveh the Prostitute | Nahum 3:1-19 | The Vision of Nahum Outline | Conversation Woe to the city guilty of bloodshed! She is full of lies; she is filled with plunder; she has hoarded her spoil! The chariot drivers will crack their w…
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How was Nineveh's fall just deserts for Assyria? How does Nahum provide assurance regarding the prophetic word? Nineveh's Downfall | Nahum 2:1-13 | The Vision of Nahum Outline | Conversation “An enemy who will scatter you, Nineveh, has advanced against you!” “Guard the rampart! Watch the road! Prepare yourselves for battle! Muster your mighty stren…
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What is Nahum about? How could the God of Jonah speak thus about Nineveh? Why should we grapple with YHWH the Avenger? YHWH the Avenger | Nahum 1:1-15 | The Vision of Nahum Outline | Conversation This is an oracle about Nineveh; the book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite: YHWH is a zealous and avenging God; YHWH is avenging and very angry. YHWH …
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What is Exodus all about? How did God deliver Israel? Why is there such emphasis on laws and building a tent? Exodus | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation
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