Bible Study

Scriptures: Psalm 127 Introduction Often in Christian weddings this Psalm has been read. Primarily it is read because of the very first verse, “Except the Lord build a house, they labor in vain that build it.” A young couple setting out on the journey of life together are about to be caught up in the … Continue reading “Psalms 27 – Plans for Building a Christian Home – Bible study”

Scriptures: Psalm 32 We are guilty people. We are guilty of bad thoughts, false statements, and hurtful deeds. Mostly, we are guilty before a pure and holy God. We have sinned. We have fallen short of God’s perfect ideal. We stand in the need of forgiveness and grace. David, the man after God’s own heart, … Continue reading “Psalms 32 – Removing the pain of guilt – Bible study”

Sermon series: The Way of a Worshipper The Presence of Worship – Exodus 33 The Preparation of Worship – Ecclesiastes 5 The Power of Worship – Psalm 40, John 12 The Protocol of Worship – Psalm 100 Scriptures: Psalm 40:3; John 12:32 The Bible study connection Worship is celebration – a celebration to be experienced … Continue reading “Psalms 40 – The Power of Worship – 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: Psalm 51:1-6 Connection to unit theme God has revealed Himself and His holy character and nature through what He … Continue reading “Psalms 51 – God Speaks and We Disobey – 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 “Psalms 51 – When You Have Sinned – 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: Psalm 55 Connection to unit theme Music is powerful. The Psalms help us express life … Continue reading “Psalms 55 – A Voice to Our Story – Bible study”

Introduction Images streaming out of the earthquake and tsunami devastated nation of Japan have evoked sorrow, compassion, sacrifice, introspection and questions. And most people find it difficult to fathom the sheer magnitude of the destruction. Disaster creates not only crises, but also questions. Those questions fall into two categories: theological and physical. Perhaps we can … Continue reading “Psalms 66 – God in the face of disaster – Bible study”

Scriptures: Psalm 73 Introduction On January 17, 2004, a 66-ton whale died and was beached on the southwestern coast of Taiwan, near the city of Tainan. Two weeks later, on January 29, authorities decided to truck the dead whale to a laboratory where they could do an autopsy. It took 50 laborers and three lifting … Continue reading “Psalms 73 – When You Get a Raw Deal – Bible study”

Scriptures: Psalm 77 Introduction When you review the great names and personalities of the Scriptures, you become aware very quickly that almost all of them knew, at one time or another, great discouragement and deep depression. Job is singled as a man of God, blameless and upright, whose staggering losses and long and painful illness … Continue reading “Psalms 77 – When You Are Troubled and Depressed – Bible study”

Scriptures: Psalm 90 Introduction There is a scene in the Civil War motion picture Gods and Generals that is telling. The movie follows the rise and fall of Civil War hero General Thomas Jackson, and does not try to hide his Christianity. Throughout the picture, Jackson’s dependence on God is shown, but never more strikingly … Continue reading “Psalms 90 – The Sovereignty of God – Bible study”