The Freed-Hardeman lectureship was February 5-9, 2023 and here are the quotes from the lessons that stood out to us:

“When we are restored by the blood of Christ we are put together with something more valuable than us.” – David Shannon

“We will never focus on our home if we believe we are already home.” – David Shannon

“Wickedness wants to hold you captive.” – Matt Miller

“I can’t sit down and talk with world leaders, but I can pray and that is powerful.” – Sarah Dutton

“Instead of binge watching television, maybe we should try binge reading the Bible.” – Andy Robison

“Is the Bible relevant? Galatians 5 ‘Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred…’ and that’s just Netflix.” – Andy Robison

“Christians aren’t saved to say look what the world is coming to, but to say look at what is coming to the world.” – Hiram Kemp

“The church needs more than Sunday Christians.” – Chris McCurley

“We are children of the King, but we are not the King. We are children of God, but we are not God.” – Jeff Jenkins

“Embrace the good word of God and watch Him do good things through good people.” – B.J. Clarke

“Where there is no fear of the Lord there is no holiness for the Lord.” – Eric Owens

“You can talk about climate control until you’re blue in the face, but I know Who controls the climate.” – Dan Winkler

“If we stand for the truth we will upset people.” – Lacy Crowell

“Esther was not a fairy princess.” – Kathy Moore

“We need dreamers, but we need doers.” – Neal Pollard

“Just because God’s name is not mentioned doesn’t mean that He is absent.” – Andrew Itson

“Your individuality won’t get you into heaven. Your accomplishments won’t get you into heaven. Your Christian character will get you into heaven.” – John DeBerry

“God wants first place in your life and it’s the only place He will accept.” – John DeBerry

“It’s not enough to not do evil, we’ve got to do good.” – Matt Vega

“They didn’t just sing songs, they went to work.” – Nadine McNeal

“If God is love, His children should look like love.” – T.J. Kirk

“God wants our very best, but He wants it willingly.” – Nancy Wheat