Manna Bible Lessons

Ephesians 4: 17-32 Vs 17-19 Before Christ, our minds were blind, our hearts were hard, our conscience was calloused, and we were dominated by our selfish desires so that we lived eternally empty lives. Vs 20-24 Following Jesus means stopping our old sinful behaviors, filling our mind with God’s word and living holy lives. Vs 25 God’s family must be truth tellers and promise keepers. Vs 26-27 Unresolved anger can give Satan an... Read more

Ephesians 4: 11-16 Vs 11-12 God uses gifted people to equip HIs saints to serve, so that His body is built up and made strong. Vs 13 A healthy church is united around the truth of God’s word, is growing in their relationship with Jesus, and is making measurable progress towards spiritual maturity. Vs 14-15 A healthy church has spiritual discernment and stability, and is motivated by love to speak the truth. Vs 16 A healthy church ... Read more

Ephesians 4: 1-10 Vs 1 When God’s people live together in loving unity, Jesus is made visible to a watching world. Vs 2-3 The ligaments of Christ’s love hold His body together, and we are commanded to preserve that unity with zeal and humility. Vs 4-6 The source of loving unity in the church is our common connection with God through faith in Christ. Vs 7-10 At salvation, Jesus graciously gives each of us a specific ability to serv... Read more

This week, Manna has a guest speaker – Pastor Monty Montana. After his lesson on Romans 2, Monty answers questions from the class. Some of the questions have been edited out for audio purposes. Monty is the college pastor at Valley Baptist Church. ••• Subscribe to listen each week as the Manna class learns and grows together through their in-depth study of God's Word. This comprehensive, expository series is taught by Brad... Read more

Ephesians 3: 1-13 Vs 1-5 We are not only saved by God’s grace, we are stewards of God’s grace; it’s a privilege to serve Jesus so that others can be saved. Vs 6 The church is the community of all true believers who are united with Christ and with each other. Vs 7-8 God’s grace works powerfully through people who make much of Him and little of themselves. Vs 9-10 The church on earth displays the wisdom of God, so that the angels in... Read more

Ephesians 2: 11-22 Vs 11-12 Before Christ, we were spiritually separated from God and socially separated from God’s people; we were hopelessly alone in the world. Vs 13-15 Differences often divide us, but Jesus makes peace between people by drawing them to Himself through the cross. Vs 16-18 Jesus reconciled our relationship and gave us access to God when He paid the penalty for our sin by dying in our place. Vs 19-22 When we have ... Read more

Ephesians 2: 1-10 Vs 1 Before Christ rescued us, our sins had separated us from God, and we were spiritually dead. Vs 2 Before Christ rescued us, we were enslaved by the world that pressured us, the devil who deceived us, and our flesh that enticed us to sin against God. Vs 3-7 Because He loved us, God made us alive in Christ in order to display His grace for all eternity. Vs 8-9 Salvation is the gift of God; it cannot be earned ... Read more

Ephesians 1: 7-14 Vs 7-8 Our greatest need and God’s greatest gift is forgiveness which became ours when Jesus paid the legal penalty for our crimes by dying in our place. Vs 9-10 God’s eternal purpose is to unite the entire creation under the authority of King Jesus. Vs 11-12 Jesus is our inheritance and our source for everything, and we are His inheritance whom He chooses and uses to fulfill His plan for planet earth. Vs 13-14 T... Read more

Ephesians 1:1-6 Vs 1 Saints are set free from sin and set apart for God through Christ’s work on the cross. Vs 3 God deserves our praise because He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing through our relationship with Christ. Vs 4 Before creation, our loving sovereign God chose by name each one He would save. Vs 5-6 Our salvation is assured because our gracious God adopted us into His forever family before we were born. •... Read more

2 Timothy 4:6-8 Vs 6 We will finish life well when we offer ourselves to God every day, and when we view our death as a departure, not a disaster. Vs 7 Following Jesus means fighting evil, however, victory is certain when we put on God’s armor, depend on His power, study His scripture, and walk by His Spirit. Vs 7 We will finish well when we stay focused on Jesus, and eliminate everything that keeps us from running well. Vs 7... Read more

2 Timothy 4: 1-4 Vs 1 In light of eternal judgment, there is no higher priority than proclaiming and obeying God’s word. Vs 2 Always be prepared to tell people what the Bible says, not what you think. Vs 2 Tell people God’s truth, and keep loving them as they struggle to live according to the truth they now know. Vs 3-4 Decisions are directional: when you stop listening to God’s truth, you will start believing lies. ••• Subscr... Read more

2 Timothy 3:16-17 Because the Bible is God’s word, it is completely true and absolutely trustworthy. What God’s Word is: Vs 16 The Bible is inspired; every word came from God. The Bible is infallible; it is incapable of failure. The Bible in inerrant; it is without error. What God’s Word does: Vs 15-16 The Bible tells us how to be saved, how to know what is right and what is not right, how to get right and how to stay right. (Wier... Read more

2 Timothy 1 I John 5: 11-12 “Know Jesus, know life; no Jesus, no life.” Vs 3-6 Keep doing what God has gifted you to do; what you don’t use, you will lose. Vs 7-11 Because we have been given God’s divine power, we should proclaim the gospel without fear or shame. Vs 12 The better we know Jesus, the more we will trust Him; the only safe place for your soul is in His hands. Vs 13-14 The greatest treasure in the world is God’s W... Read more

I Timothy 6 Vs 6-10 The love of money lures some people away from God, and they are then destroyed by their own desires. Vs 11 God’s people are called to flee from temptation. Vs 11 God’s people are called to follow after Godly character and good conduct. Vs 12 God’s people are called to fight for the truth while firmly grasping God’s promise of eternal life. Vs 13-14 God’s people are called to be faithful to God’s word... Read more

1 Timothy 5 Vs 1-2 Every member of God’s family should be treated with honor and respect. Vs 3-5 We are commanded to help godly widows in our church family who genuinely need our help. Vs 4,8,16 Charity really does begin at home: providing for your own family is one proof that your faith in God is real. Vs 11-15 ‘Help’ that encourages irresponsibility is harmful; some requests for ‘help’ should be refused. ••• Subscribe to lis... Read more

I Timothy 4 Vs 1 Satan uses weapons of deception in order to create doubt in God’s goodness, and to destroy faith in God’s word. Vs 2 Deliberately disobeying what you know is true deadens your conscience, and destroys your ability to discern right from wrong. Vs 3 False teachers fall away from Biblical truth into either legalism or license; they either forbid what God approves, or they indulge in what God forbids. Vs 4-5 God is... Read more

I Timothy 3 Vs 1 Godly leaders seek service, not status; they desire to exalt Jesus, edify His family, and evangelize the lost. Vs 2 Spiritual maturity is mandatory for those who oversee God’s people. Vs 4 Effectively leading your own family is a prerequisite for leading God’s family. Vs 6 Premature promotion often leads to pride, but testing over time can teach humility which is essential for spiritual leadership. ••• Subscri... Read more

1 Timothy 2 Vs 1 Prayer is the priority of the church because it is crucial in completing the Great Commission. Vs 2 Praying for those in authority often produces a peaceful environment that promotes the growth of the gospel. Vs 3-4 Prayer for the lost pleases God because He is passionate about saving people. Vs 5-6 Because God loved the world, He provided the mediator and paid the ransom to reconcile sinners to Himself. Vs 7-... Read more

1 Timothy 1 Vs 3-4 The primary purpose of every pastor is to faithfully teach the truth of God’s word without fear or favor. Vs 5 The brand mark of the believer is love; following Jesus means loving like Jesus loves. Vs 6-7 Rejecting Biblical truth makes you mentally foolish and spiritually fruitless. Vs 8-11 God’s law diagnoses our problem; everyone has sinned and is separated from God. The gospel provides our solution; Chris... Read more