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One of the great temptations we face in life, is yielding ourselves to the popular side of an issue. This is especially true of young people in dealing with peer pressure (cf. Exodus 23:2). Its tough to stand firm and hold on to our convictions, when we find out that losing popularity with our peers … Continue reading “Holding Fast To Our Convictions – Bible study”

The story is told of a stressed-out woman who was tailgating a man as they drove on a busy boulevard. When he slowed to a stop at a yellow light, the woman hit the horn, began cussing, screaming, and angrily gesturing in frustration. As she continued raving and ranting, she heard a tap on her … Continue reading “Putting Jesus In The Driver’s Seat – Bible study”

The British people were anxiously awaiting the news of the outcome of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18,1815. Their only means of communication was a system of signals. One of the signal stations was on the tower of Winchester Cathedral. Late in the day, it flashed the signal: Wellington Defeated. Unfortunately, the fog had … Continue reading “The Rest Of The Message – Bible study”

There was once a retail store clerk by the name of Fred, who not only was extremely rude to the store’s customers, but lazy as well. On several occasions, his boss was about to firehim. But he didn’t follow through because of his concern for Fred’s wife and children, who would suffer from his dismissal. … Continue reading “Bulletin Article on Work – Would We Leave A Vacancy? – Bible study”

Contrary to common belief, the ostrich does not bury its head in the sand to ignore danger. An ostrich can run at speeds of 40 miles per hour or more. Their kick is powerful, and they peck aggressively with their beak. As the largest and fastest bird in the world, it doesn’t need to bury … Continue reading “Let’s Not Bury Our Heads In The Sand! – Bible study”

On my grandfather’s farm was a field he sowed by hand. He would strap on a canvas contraption similar to a kangaroo pouch, fill it with seed, and go out to sow. He would cast seed everywhere. When a farmer sows seed in his field, it looks like he’s throwing the seed away. It seems … Continue reading “Bulletin Article on Selflessness | We Must Lose To Gain! – Bible study”

In 1803, Thomas Jefferson commissioned Lewis and Clark to lead an expedition across an unexplored America to the Pacific coast. But, it might have failed without help from unexpected sources. The expedition was called “Corps of Discovery” and it lived up to its name. It cataloged 300 new species, identified nearly 50 Indian tribes, and … Continue reading “Help From Unexpected Sources – Bible study”

A querist asks, “In simple terms, can you please define the term “providence” and how it relates to God?” 1) The Online Etymology Dictionary declares that the English term “providence” derives from the Latin term “providentia,” which signifies “foresight.” 2) “The doctrine of divine providence, therefore has reference to that preservation, care and government which … Continue reading “Providence — Some Definitions And Studies – Bible study”

Have you ever noticed how folks who are cheerful and have a cheerful countenance, usually influence the people they come in contact with to be cheerful as well? After all, cheerfulness is contagious! Folks who are able to accept things as they are and are always able to see their blessings in the darkest hours, … Continue reading “Cheerfulness Is Contagious – Be Of Good Cheer, Even in the Darkest Hours! – Bible study”

A body was stoned and left, in all appearances, as dead on the outskirts of the city of Lystra (Acts 14:19). Shortly before this event, this man had been exalted and proclaimed as a god, but he refused the worship of the inhabitants (Acts 14:14). Paul and Barnabas vigorously restrained the people from unwanted and … Continue reading “Bearing The Marks Of Jesus – Bible study”