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Day 0: Introduction | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Join Troy Spradlin in this series designed to help new Christians grow in faith and knowledge.
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Day 1: "What Must I Do After Baptism?" | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Does it matter what we do after we are baptized? Join Troy Spradlin as he looks at the Bible for the answer to this question in Lesson 1 of this 40-part series.
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Day 2: Every Christian Has a Responsibility | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
We all have responsibilities, to our families, to our jobs, to our friends. But what is our responsibility towards God? Join Troy Spradlin as he explores what our responsibility as a Christian is.
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Day 3: Characteristics of a Mature Christian (Part 1) | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
The Bible tells us we ought to grow into mature Christians. But what does a mature Christian look like? Join Troy Spradlin as he studies the characteristics of a mature Christian.
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Day 4: Characteristics of a Mature Christian (Part 2) | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
The Bible tells us we ought to grow into mature Christians. But what does a mature Christian look like? Join Troy Spradlin as he studies the characteristics of a mature Christian in part two of this lesson.
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Day 5: A Christian Must Bear Fruit | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
As a Christian becomes more mature it is their responsibility to bear fruit. Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses what it means to bear fruit as a Christian.
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Day 6: Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit (Part 1) | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Christian’s are called to bear fruit. But what does that fruit look like. Join Troy Spradlin as he looks at Galatians 5 and the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit.
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Day 7: Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit (Part 2) | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Christian’s are called to bear fruit. But what does that fruit look like. Join Troy Spradlin as he looks at Galatians 5 and the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit in part two of this lesson.
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Day 8: Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit (Part 3) Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Christian’s are called to bear fruit. But what does that fruit look like. Join Troy Spradlin as he looks at Galatians 5 and the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit in part three of this lesson.
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Day 9: You Must Add to Your Faith (Part 1) | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Scripture says that in order to not fall into temptation we must strengthen our faith. But how do we go about strengthening faith? Join Troy Spradlin as he studies 2 Peter 1 and how we can strengthen our faith.
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Day 10: You Must Add to Your Faith (Part 2) | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Scripture says that in order to not fall into temptation we must strengthen our faith. But how do we go about strengthening faith? Join Troy Spradlin as he studies 2 Peter 1 and how we can strengthen our faith in part two of this lesson.
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Day 11: Learning to Function Within the Body | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Division causes many problems in the Church. Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses what it means to maintain peace and unity in the body of Christ.
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Day 12: Where Is Jesus in This? | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Life is often fraught with difficult decisions. Thankfully, we have Jesus as our perfect example to follow. Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses what it means to imitate Jesus in our everyday lives.
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Day 13: Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Just as a runner in a race, Christians are to keep their eyes on the finish line. Join Troy Spradlin as he studies perseverance and keeping our eyes on Jesus.
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Day 14: The Importance of Authority | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Can we trust that the Bible is the word of God? How can we know that we are following God’s commandments? Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses the importance of authority and the Bible.
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Day 15: The Authority of the Bible | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Can we trust that the Bible is the word of God? How can we know that we are following God’s commandments? Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses the importance of authority and the Bible in part two of this lesson.
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Day 16: How We Got the Bible | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Have you ever wondered why there as so many different versions of the Bible? Join Troy Spradlin as he shares how we got the Bible.
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Day 17: Rightly Dividing the Word | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
The Bible is divided into two parts: The Old and New Testaments. Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses the differences between the two testaments of the Bible.
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Day 18: Why Do We Have the Old Testament | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Some people think that since we are no longer under the Old Testament it is not important. Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses the Old Testament and its importance in our lives today.
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Day 19: You Can Understand the Bible! | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Context is everything, it can completely change the meaning of a sentence. Join Troy Spradlin as he teaches the importance of context and looking at the sum of the Lord’s word.
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Day 20: How Do We Know the Bible Applies to Us? | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
The Bible has many commandments but do they all apply to us? Join Troy Spradlin as he examines direct commands, necessary inferences and how to discern what biblical commands apply to us today.
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Day 21: Identifying the Lord's One, True Church | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
There are so many different churches today, how can we recognize which one is the right one? Join Troy Spradlin as he talks about the characteristics of the Lord’s church and how to recognize it.
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Day 22: The Word Church | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Where did we get the word “Church”? Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses the origins of the word “Church”.
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Day 23: Why Are There So Many Churches? (Part 1) | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Join Troy Spradlin as he looks into the history of the Church and how denominations were formed.
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Day 24: Why Are There So Many Churches? (Part 2) | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Join Troy Spradlin as he looks into the history of the Church and how denominations were formed in part two of this lesson.
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Day 25: Why Are There So Many Churches? (Part 3) | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Join Troy Spradlin as he looks into the history of the Church and how denominations were formed in part three of this lesson.
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Day 26: The Kingdom Is Already Here | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Jesus spoke of establishing His kingdom, but many wonder when that kingdom is going to be established. Join Troy Spradlin as he looks at what scripture has to say about the kingdom and when it will come.
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Day 27: When and Where Did the Kingdom Come? | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
If the kingdom of God is already established, when and where did it start? Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses the beginning of the kingdom of God.
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Day 28: Who Is the Head of the Church? | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Every successful organization needs a leader, and the church is no exception. So what does the Bible say about who leads the church? Join Troy Spradlin as he looks at who is the head of the Lord’s church.
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Day 29: How Is the Church Organized? | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Every successful organization needs structure and leadership. So what does the Bible say about the different roles in the church? Join Troy Spradlin as he looks at the organization of the church.
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Day 30: The Mission and Work of the Church | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Man’s purpose is to glorify God. Join Troy Spradlin as he talks about the three kinds of works of the church and how they glorify God.
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Day 31: True Worship of the Church | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
God wants us to worship Him. Join Troy Spradlin as he gives an overview of the five acts of worship.
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Day 32: The Lord's Supper | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
What is the Lord’s Supper and why do we partake of it? Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses what the Lord’s Supper is and why it is so important.
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Day 33: Singing or Instruments in Worship? | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Many churches today use musical instruments but is that what God has commanded us to do in worship? Join Troy Spradlin as he looks at scripture for the answer.
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Day 34: Prayer | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Prayer is a wonderful blessing God has given us to allow us to communicate with Him. Join Troy Spradlin as he talks about the blessing of prayer.
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Day 35: The Offering | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
The Old Testament Jews were expected to tithe, but what are God’s expectations of us today? Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses giving to God.
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Day 36: Why Preach? | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
What is the purpose of preaching? What does a good sermon entail? Join Troy Spradlin as he examines the purpose of preaching and what it involves.
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Day 37: Is Attending Worship Necessary? | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Is attending worship services every week really necessary? Join Troy Spradlin as he talks about how worship benefits us and why it should be a priority for us to attend.
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Day 38: The Godhead | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and how they form the Godhead.
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Day 39: The Scheme of Redemption | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
The Bible is the story of God redeeming man back to Himself. Join Troy Spradlin as he discusses the Scheme of Redemption.
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Day 40: Much More to Learn! | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
In the concluding lesson of this series Troy Spradlin admonishes us to remain faithful and to continue to grow in our walk with Christ.
Day 28: Who Is the Head of the Church? | Your First Forty Days in the Wilderness
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Every successful organization needs a leader, and the church is no exception. So what does the Bible say about who leads the church? Join Troy Spradlin as he looks at who is the head of the Lord’s church.
