Bible Study

Joel 1:1-4 When Nature Attacks Joel was a prophet called to preach in a difficult people. I am going for forego an introduction and settle for a message and a conclusion. I. \#Joel 1:1-4\ Mother Nature Seems Angry A. A plague of locusts had come upon Israel. B. \#4\ The names of four bugs are … Continue reading “Joel 1:1-4 – When Nature Attacks – Bible study”

Joel 2:12-17 Fleeing Opportunities This is the last weekend of the year 2020, meaning this is the last Sunday morning that I will preach. As we approach a new year, I am sometimes asked, "What word does God have for us as we finish the old and welcome the new?" It is a good question, … Continue reading “Joel 2:12-17 – Fleeing Opportunities – Bible study”

Obadiah 1:10-15 How It Will End We are spending a good bit of time studying prophecy and the end times. The reason why is because we are so close to them. Much of our understanding of end times comes from the New Testament, Scriptures like Matt 25 and Revelation. However, there is much end time … Continue reading “Obadiah 1:10-15 – How It Will End – Bible study”

Jonah 1:1-3 When Christians Sin What happens when a Christian sins? I am talking about deliberately, intentionally sins. Sadly, we all have; but some still are. Some with purpose, consideration, and deliberation are living in a state of willful sin against God. Such deliberate sin has a high cost. When I think of deliberate sin, … Continue reading “Jonah 1:1-3 – When Christians Sin – Bible study”

Micah 2:7-11 In Desperate Days If you turn to an Old Testament prophetical book, chances are it is going to be a message of condemnation. God is a good God, a merciful God, a gracious God, but He does not often send out prophets to say "Good job." If God is sending a prophet, it … Continue reading “Micah 2:7-11 – In Desperate Days – Bible study”

Micah 6:7-8 What God Wants If I were to ask you want you believe God wants from you, what would your answer be? Some might say, "Be saved. That would be right but is that all? Another might start to list so many things that we would have to get a notepad to remember them … Continue reading “Micah 6:7-8 – What God Wants – Bible study”

Habakkuk 1:1-6 Its Sooner than We Think This morning, I preached some thoughts as to why I believe the coming of Jesus is not only imminent but soon. No, the Bible does not say that Jesus is coming soon. That is what I think and what I believe. I listed several reasons this morning. 1. … Continue reading “Habakkuk 1:1-6 – It’s Sooner Than We Think – Bible study”

Zechariah 3:1-10 A Dirty Christian Do you ever see yourself in the Bible? 1. Maybe as Peter who seemed to constantly be opening his mouth and putting his foot in it? 2. Or as Paul who did not recognize the high priest and rebuked him? 3. Or perhaps as Esther who had been given a … Continue reading “Zechariah 3:1-10 – A Dirty Christian – Bible study”

Malachi 1:1-4 A Disappointed God This is an unusual passage to which I have given an unfortunate title. At this time of year when we are typically making our list of potential presents which we think we make us happy, this passage deals with the question, "What would make God happy?" I think that is … Continue reading “Malachi 1:1-4 – A Disappointed God – Bible study”

Malachi 2:11-15 Making A Marriage Very few things in this world are more difficult to accomplish, more rewarding if you are successful, or more painful if you fall than making a marriage. Now, herein is the difficulty for the Christian. The Bible does not have a book of marriage. I wish it did. It would … Continue reading “Malachi 2:11-14 – Making A Good Marriage – Bible study”