Author: Bryan Gibson

Weekly Bulletin
February 10, 2019

Learn From Others’ Mistakes
by Bryan Gibson
“Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Here’s hoping we learn something from Bible history—that we don’t make the same mistakes these people did.
Learn from Adam and Eve, to never blame anyone else for your sins (Genesis 3:12-13).
Learn from King Saul, that envy will eat you alive (1 Samuel 18:5-9).
Learn from King Ahab, to not surround yourself with people who only tell you what you want to hear (1 Kings 22:1-8).
Learn from Lot, to be careful where you “pitch your tent” (Genesis 13:12-13; 19:1-38).
Learn from Korah and his cohorts, to not rebel against authority (Numbers 16:1-35).
Learn from the people of Sodom and Gomorrah, to not give yourself over to sexual immorality (Genesis 19:1-11; Jude 1:7).
Learn from Eli, that the results can be disastrous if you don’t restrain your children (1 Samuel 3:13).
Learn from King Herod, to not enter into an unlawful marriage (Mark 6:18).
Learn from King David, that it would be wise to be like Job and make a covenant with your eyes (2 Samuel 11:1-5; Job 31:1).
Learn from Demas, to not love the world or the things in the world (2 Timothy 4:10; 1 John 2:15-17).
Learn from the rulers of the synagogue, that you should not give in to peer pressure (John 12:42-43).
Learn from Nadab and Ahihu, to not act without authority when it comes to religious matters (Leviticus 10:1-2).
Learn from Naaman, to never try to come up with a better plan than the one God has given (2 Kings 5:9-12).
Learn from David and his fellow-Israelites, that God is not pleased when we fail to consult Him about the proper order (1 Chronicles 15:13).
Learn from Diotrephes, that only One has preeminence, and it’s not me or you (3 John 1:9-10; Colossians 1:18).
Learn from the Christians in Laodicea, that lukewarmness is disgusting to God (Revelation 3:14-22).
Learn from Balaam and from Achan, to not let greed get the best of you (Numbers 22-24; 2 Peter 2:15-16; Jude 1:11; Joshua 7:10-26).
Learn from Jacob, to not show partiality among your children (Genesis 37:3-4).
Learn from Ananias and Sapphira, that a lie cannot be hidden from God (Acts 5:1-11).
Learn from King Nebuchadnezzar, to give God the glory and not yourself (Daniel 4:28-33).
Learn from Jephthah, to not make a rash vow or promise (Judges 11:29-40).
Learn from Felix, to not wait for a convenient time to obey the gospel (Acts 24:24-27).
Know any others we can add to the list?

“Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.”
(Hebrews 4:11)

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The Prattmont Church of Christ is just what the name suggests, a church that belongs to Christ. We are not a denomination; we are simply a group of Christians trying very hard to practice the teachings of our Head, Jesus Christ. The New Testament offers a complete pattern for what each local church should be like—its organization, its worship, its work, etc. We are committed to following that pattern. We cordially invite you to attend our services. We would also welcome any comments or questions about this bulletin.

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Bible Study 9:00 A.M.
Worship……….10:00 A.M.
Training Class 5:00 P.M.
Worship 6:00 P.M.
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