Urgent Matters

This 1996 series, Urgent Matters, speaks directly to the challenges believers face in the last days, reminding us of the need for spiritual vigilance and wholehearted commitment to God. Each class brings forward timely issues—personal discipleship, marriage, family life, spiritual renewal, and the sustaining power of scripture—calling listeners to rekindle the fire of early faith and prepare for the return of Christ. The lessons are practical and searching, urging self-examination, renewed dedication, and trust in God’s promises.

Where Is the Fire of Early Brethren?

The opening class reflects on the zeal of first-century disciples and of the pioneers of the modern faith. It asks why that sense of urgency has cooled and warns of the dangers of materialism, complacency, and lawlessness. The call is to revive our love and expectation of Christ’s coming, to live with readiness, and to watch and pray without ceasing, lest our faith grow cold in a distracted world.

The Spiritual Success of Marriage

This session emphasizes that marriage in the truth is not merely a human arrangement but a divine calling to unity and holiness. Drawing on Genesis and the teaching of Christ, the lecture shows how mutual love, honesty, and shared principles form the foundation of a successful marriage. The message is clear: the same godly character required in discipleship must shape the marriage bond, making it a reflection of Christ’s love for the ecclesia.

Countering the Threat to Family Life

Here the focus shifts to the home, highlighting how modern pressures and misplaced priorities can weaken family relationships. The exhortation encourages open communication, shared spiritual focus, and the guarding of marriages and families against both external and internal threats. The principle is simple but vital: seek first the kingdom of God, and allow His word to guide every aspect of family life.

Awake, Thou That Sleepest

This class calls believers to rise from spiritual drowsiness and let Christ’s light shine in their lives. Using imagery from Ephesians and the tabernacle, the speaker reminds listeners that they are children of light, called to reflect God’s glory in a dark world. The lesson challenges disciples to put away bitterness, impurity, and compromise, and instead to be kind, forgiving, and steadfast in their faith.

Exhortation on Psalm 107

The final exhortation draws on Psalm 107, with its vivid pictures of deliverance and thanksgiving. It reminds listeners of God’s steadfast love and saving power, urging them to cry to Him in their troubles and to offer sacrifices of praise. The Psalm’s call to remember God’s works becomes a personal call to gratitude, trust, and renewed consecration of life to His service.

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