Bible Study

The Power of Praying in God’s Name Calling on God’s Name Make a Name for Yourself What’s in a Name? For His Name’s Sake Praise His Name He Is Lord He Is Personal The Definitive God Misusing God’s Name The God We Call Father In the Name of Jesus My Favorite Name Sermon series: God’s … Continue reading “2 Samuel 7:18-29 – Make a Name for Yourself – Bible study”

Scriptures: 2 Samuel 9 Introduction A king expressed one of the most beautiful acts of kindness to an outcast. For years the half-crazed lunatic Saul had obsessively hunted David like big game. Now that Saul was dead David had been crowned king of Israel. It was common practice in those days to exterminate all members … Continue reading “2 Samuel 9 – The Unexpected Response – Bible study”

Scriptures: 2 Sam. 12:1-4; Psalm 51 Introduction The NY Times reported something unusual that happened at 112 West 44th Street in Manhattan last year. Two women, Laura Barnett and Sandra Spannan, dressed in white, beckoned people to unburden their souls. Mrs. Barnett would silently flag the attention of someone passing by, and point them to … Continue reading “2 Samuel 12 – When You Have Sinned – Bible study”

Sermon series: Living Beyond Yourself May I Introduce You to the Holy Spirit? Breaking the Chains of Sin I’m All Over It Solomon’s Divine Wisdom God Is For Us! Scriptures: 1 Kings 3:1-15 Introduction The world is searching for wisdom, understanding, and discernment. Many people do not realize this intrinsic desire is present in their … Continue reading “1 Kings 3:1-15 – Solomon’s Divine Wisdom – Bible study”

Sermon series: Covenant Faithfulness Idolatry Exposed and Judged – 1 & 2 Kings Judah: A Warned, Judged, and Promised People Exiled and Holy – Daniel 1 Longing for Redemption – Ezra 3 Scriptures: 1 Kings 18:20-39, 2 Kings 17:6-18 Connection to Unit Theme God does not share His glory. He alone is to be worshipped, … Continue reading “1 Kings 18 – Exposed and Judged – Bible study”

Scriptures: 2 Kings 5:1-15 Summary People in pain want help. Whether that pain is from emotional or physical scars. Jesus encountered people in pain all the time such as the man the leprosy and the sick servant of a Centurion in Matthew 8:1-13. These people were desperate. So was an Old Testament character by the … Continue reading “2 Kings 5:1-15 – When You’re Desperate for a Healing Touch – Bible study”

Sermon series: Godly Virtues Honesty: The Complete Virtue – 2 Kings 12 Godliness: The Serious Virtue – 1 Corinthians 10 Contentment: The Learned Virtue – Philippians 4 Usefulness: The Impact Virtue – Luke 5 Endurance: The Resilient Virtue – Romans 5 Scriptures: 2 Kings 12 Introduction One of my favorite baseball stories doesn’t involve big-name … Continue reading “2 Kings 12 – Honesty: The Complete Virtue – Bible study”

Sermon series: Covenant Faithfulness Idolatry Exposed and Judged – 1 & 2 Kings Judah: A Warned, Judged, and Promised People Exiled and Holy – Daniel 1 Longing for Redemption – Ezra 3 Scriptures: 1 Kings 18:20-39, 2 Kings 17:6-18 Connection to Unit Theme God does not share His glory. He alone is to be worshipped, … Continue reading “2 Kings 17 – Exposed and Judged – Bible study”

Sermon series: Life after Failure True Worship – John 4 Gideon’s Guidelines for Greatness – Judges 6-8 Carry the Glory – 1 Chron., 2 Sam. Unified in Purpose – Acts 4 Scriptures: 1 Chronicles 13-15; 2 Samuel 6:12-15 Summary The story of King David bringing the ark of the covenant back to Jerusalem is one … Continue reading “1 Chronicles 13-15 – Carry the Glory – Bible study”

Scriptures: 1 Chronicles 16:34-36 In 1 Chronicles 16:34-36 we find David’s psalm of thanks. This song tells us that we are to give thanks for thanksgiving. I. Give (v. 34) Two of God’s primary characteristics are celebrated in this verse: His goodness and His love. David said that God is good. What does that mean? … Continue reading “1 Chronicles 16:34-36 – Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving – Bible study”