Bible Study

Joshua 24:1-28 IT’S TIME TO MAKE UP YOUR MIND Intro: These were exciting times for the people of Israel. They had defeated their enemies and claimed the promised land. Each of the tribes had received their inheritance and now they could settle down and enjoy life a little. It was a time of hope, prosperity … Continue reading “It’s Time To Make Up Your Mind – Joshua 24:1-28 – Bible study”

Judges 1:1-2; 2:1-4; 16 CONFRONTING A NATIONAL DISASTER Intro: It does not take very long to discover that the book of Judges is not a very pleasant book. In fact, it one of the darkest books in the Bible. It describes a period in Israels history when they were without a strong, godly leader. Perhaps … Continue reading “Confronting A National Disaster – Judges 1:1-2 – Bible study”

Judges 7:1-23 GOD HAS THE BEST PLAN Intro: Read James 4:13-17. In these verses, James councils men against the foolishness of making plans without consideration for the will of God in the matter. All James is saying is that you and I can make any plans we wish to make, but God always has the … Continue reading “Othniel: The Lion Of God – Judges 2:20-3:11 – Bible study”

The Prison Experiences Of The Bible – Sermon #2   Judges 16:16-30 THE PRISON OF HIS PURIFICATIONS Intro: One of the realities of the Christian life is the matter of chastisement. We don’t like to think about it, but chastisement is a fact nonetheless, Heb. 12:5-13. When chastisement comes our way, we will try to … Continue reading “The Prison Of His Purifications – Judges 16:16-30 – Bible study”

Judges 16:20-31 THE HIGH COST OF LOW LIVING Intro: When Benjamin Franklin was seven years old, a visitor gave him some small change. Later, seeing another boy playing with a whistle, young Benjamin gave the boy all his money for it. He played the whistle all over the house, enjoying it until he discovered that … Continue reading “The High Cost Of Low Living – Judges 16:20-31 – Bible study”

Ruth 1:1-22 AN EXAMPLE OF A STEADFAST LIFE Intro: There are many stories in the Bible that serve as an encouragement to our hearts. The story of Ruth is no exception. Many look at this little book, which was written during the time if the judges, and see nothing more than a love story. However, … Continue reading “An Example Of A Steadfast Life – Ruth 1:1-22 – Bible study”

Ruth: Pursued By Grace Sermon #1 Ruth 1:1-7 THREE TOMBSTONES IN A WASHPOT Series Intro: The little book of Ruth has been called “the greatest piece of literature ever written.” Another writer called the story of Ruth “the Cinderella of the Bible.” It is the story of how a pagan girl named Ruth came to … Continue reading “Three Tombstones In A Washpot – Ruth 1:1-7 – Bible study”

Pursued By Grace – Sermon #2 Ruth 1:6-18 THREE WIDOWS IN A WASHPOT Intro: The book of Ruth opens with a tragedy and ends with a victory. It is the story of how God took a Moabite girl by the name of Ruth, brought her out of death and darkness and made her part of … Continue reading “Three Widows In A Washpot – Ruth 1:6-18 – Bible study”

Pursued By Grace Series-Sermon #3 Ruth 1:19-22 COMING HOME THE HARD WAY Intro: A foolish old farmer, so the story goes, concluded one day that the oats he had fed his mule for years were simply costing him too much. So he hatched a plan: he mixed a little sawdust in with the feed, and … Continue reading “Coming Home The Hard Way – Ruth 1:19-22 – Bible study”

Pursued By Grace Series # 4 Ruth 2:1-3 SEARCHING FOR GRACE Intro: There are three primary personalities that are presented in the book of Ruth. First, there is Naomi. She is a picture of a backslidden believer. In chapter one, we are shown how she wandered away from the Lord and the terrible price she … Continue reading “Searching For Grace – Ruth 2:1-3 – Bible study”