Bible Study

Jonah 3:10-4:11 PEOPLE, PLANTS AND PRIORITIES Intro: The songwriter William Cowper penned the following words: God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign … Continue reading “People, Plants and Priorities – Jonah 3:10-4:11 – Bible study”

Micah 5:2 THE STORY OF BETHLEHEM Intro: In 1865 the Pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Boston, Mass., was helping with a Christmas Eve service in Bethlehem. He later wrote about his feelings as he descended from Jerusalem in Bethlehem riding a horse. He said, “I remember standing in the old church in Bethlehem, close … Continue reading “The Story Of Bethlehem – Micah 5:2 – Bible study”

Nahum 1:1-7 THE LORD IS GOOD Intro: The book we have read from today is a hard book to read. Nahum is labeled as one of the Minor Prophets. This does not mean that their message is any less important then the messages of the prophets called the Major Prophets. That label simply means that … Continue reading “The Lord Is Good – Nahum 1:1-7 – Bible study”

Hab. 3:17-19 THANK GOD ANYHOW! Intro: Ill. 102 Pilgrims in 1620. 56 died due to starvation, disease and the cold winter. In 1621, 46 Pilgrims and 91 Indians met to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and for the preservation of their lives. * Those folks had every reason to be depressed and discouraged, but … Continue reading “Thank God Anyhow – Habakkuk 3:17-19 – Bible study”

Haggai 2:1-9 OVERCOMING THE MOUNTAIN OF DISAPPOINTMENT Intro: On September 5, 1886, Charles Spurgeon began his sermon on our text with these incisive words: Satan is always doing his utmost to stay the work of God. He hindered these Jews from building the temple; and today he endeavors to hinder the people of God from … Continue reading “Overcoming The Mountain Of Disappointment – Haggai 2:1-9 – Bible study”

Zechariah 3:1-5 THE BEST-DRESSED PERSON IN TOWN   Intro:  Ill. The Context.  Joshua the High Priest stands as a representative of the priesthood and the people of Israel.  They are wayward and dirty in the sight of the Lord.  However, God is about to cleanse them and make a vessel of honor out of these … Continue reading “The Best Dressed Man In Town – Zechariah 3:1-5 – Bible study”

  Zechariah 9:9 THE KING IS COMING Intro: Today is Palm Sunday. This is the day when Christian people around the world commemorate the triumphal entry of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. It was on that remarkable day that Jesus was both praised by His disciples and rejected by the very people … Continue reading “The King Is Coming – Zechariah 9:9 – Bible study”

Philippians 2:5-11 THERE’S NOBODY LIKE JESUS Intro: Today, we are in the middle of a time set aside to honor the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. Sadly, most people in our world are ignorant of Him and of the real reason for this season. But, those of us who do know also know that … Continue reading “Abraham: Gathered To His People – Genesis 25:5-10 – Bible study”

Matthew 1:1-17 FIVE BLOSSOMS ON THE LORD’S FAMILY TREE Intro: Some people may question my reading the Lord’s genealogy during a Sunday church service. But, I am going to preach from these verses today. As I read this genealogy, did anything strike you as unusual? What we have here is a genealogy of the Lord … Continue reading “Five Blossoms On The Lord’s Family Tree – Matthew 1:1-17 – Bible study”

Matthew 1:18-25 JOSEPH: A HUMBLE MAN FOR A HEAVENLY MISSION Intro: When God moved in time to send His Son Jesus into the world, God chose the perfect vessel when He chose the virgin named Mary. Of course, since the birth of Jesus was to be a virgin birth, there would be no need for … Continue reading “Joseph: A Humble Man For A Heavenly Mission – Matthew 1:18-25 – Bible study”