Bible Study

Scriptures: Numbers 13:1-2, 17-25; 14:17-19, 30 Introduction A little girl was sitting on the lap of her grandfather. For the first time, the child was really giving her grandfather the once-over. She examined his wrinkled skin, and his gray hair. “Grandfather,” she asked him, “did God make you?” “Sure, sweetheart.” Then she looked at herself. … Continue reading “Numbers 13-14 – The High Cost of Leadership – Bible study”

Sermon series: Jesus’ Life and Ministry Sermon: God’s Great Mystery Revealed Sermon: The Rival and Real Kingdoms Sermon: The Prophet, Priest, and King of Miracles Sermon: Snakebite: The Judgment of Sin and the Cross of Christ Sermon: The Resurrection Changes Everything Scriptures: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-15 Connection to unit theme Jesus is the suffering Messiah, … Continue reading “Numbers 21:4-9 – Snakebite: The Judgment of Sin and the Cross of Christ – Bible study”

Sermon series: God, The Holy Spirit The Spirit’s Role: Helping Us See Jesus The Spirit’s Identity: A Person Who Is God The Spirit’s Work: From Start to Finish The Spirit Defined Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Matthew 28:19 Connection to unit theme While we are hard pressed to comprehend it, the Bible is clear that God is … Continue reading “Deuteronomy 6:4-5 – The Spirit Defined – Bible study”

Sermon series: Covenant People God Fulfills His Promises – Deuteronomy 7 God Gives the King We Need – 1 Samuel 16 A Voice to Our Story – Psalm 55 Do You Really Desire Wisdom – Proverbs 1, James 2 Scriptures: Deuteronomy 7:6-11 Connection to unit theme God’s promise to bless His people with land will … Continue reading “Deuteronomy 7 – God Fulfills His Promises – Bible study”

Sermon series: God Speaks – part 2 God Speaks … and We Disobey God Speaks … and Commands Total Obedience God Speaks … to Reveal Our Greatest Need God Speaks … and Promises a Savior Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:1, 6, 19-20 Connection to unit theme God is holy. In order to please Him, nothing less than … Continue reading “Deuteronomy 8 – God Speaks and Commands Total Obedience – Bible study”

Sermon series: God Speaks – part 2 God Speaks … and We Disobey God Speaks … and Commands Total Obedience God Speaks … to Reveal Our Greatest Need God Speaks … and Promises a Savior Scriptures: Deuteronomy 30 Connection to unit theme God spoke His law to His people in order to reveal His holy … Continue reading “Deuteronomy 30 – God Speaks and Reveals Our Greatest Need – Bible study”

As believers we should always be progressing on the spiritual journey. However, many times we stop short in receiving what God wants us to have. Israel stopped short when they failed to enter the Promised Land the first time. In their disobedience, they wandered in the wilderness instead of receiving what God had promised. Our … Continue reading “Joshua 1 – How to Get from There to Here – Bible study”

Scriptures: Joshua 3:1-17 Summary Obedience to Jesus is essential to finding purpose and meaning in life. Peter in Luke 4:42-5:11 understood this when he followed Jesus. Likewise, Joshua came to understand the importance of obedience when he led the children of Israel into the promise land. Both men found purpose in obedience. This sermon will … Continue reading “Joshua 3:1-7 – The ‘Before’ Principle – Bible study”

Scriptures: Joshua 3:2-14 Introduction The two spies had returned from Jericho, having followed Joshua’s orders to check out the land and the city. They had escaped discovery with Rahab’s help, and now they give their report to General Joshua. Their hearts were bursting with joy as they said the words of Joshua 2:24: “The LORD … Continue reading “Joshua 3:2-14 – Crossing Our Jordan – Bible study”

Scriptures: Joshua 4 Writer’s note: This sermon was delivered on the Sunday we consecrated the ground upon which new educational and fellowship facilities were to be constructed. We followed the example set in this passage by gathering 12 stones from the property, presented by charter members and other key leaders to be stacked together for … Continue reading “Joshua 4 – The Lesson of the Stones – Bible study”