Current Status

On December 11, 2009, the “Houses Of Worship” opinion section of The Wall Street Journal contained an article by Stephen Prothero entitled “A Hint of This, a Pinch of That.”

Mr. Prothero, a professor of religion at Boston University, is critical of the current cafeteria style approach.

Enduring Reality

Sacred Scripture frequently refers to Jehovah as “a jealous God” (Exod. 20:5; 34:14; Deut. 4:24; 5:9; 6:15; Josh. 24:19).

This reality has various ramifications, which we shall consider in this lesson.

Jehovah is a Jealous God

This reality forbids false religion (Exod. 20:4-6; 34:11-17; Deut. 4:21-24; 5:8-10; 6:10-15).

This reality forbids false doctrine (2 Cor. 11:1-15; Gal. 4:11-20).

This reality forbids false behavior (James 4:1-10; cf. 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 6:18-20).

Conclusion A proper understanding of God’s

character is cause for sober concern and a source of sublime comfort. Requiring a choice on our part

(Josh. 24:14-28; John 6:66-71).Resulting in blessing on God’s part

(Zech. 1:12-17; 8:1-3). Accordingly, are you prepared for the

Lord’s coming (2 Cor. 4:13-18; 11:1-2; Eph. 5:25-27)?