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The story is told that one day a man was walking down a long hot road. He came to a shade tree and decided to sit down and rest awhile. When he sat down, he saw a sign upon which was written, Come inside the gate where there is a cool spring. Once he went … Continue reading “Love Your Neighbor As Yourself – Bible study”

In Hebrews 12:1, the besetting sin spoken of here according to the context of Hebrews is the sin of unbelief (Hebrews 3:12,19; Hebrews 4:6,11; Hebrews 10:35-39). It is the sin from which all other sins in a measure proceed, and by means of which they are ever more or less cherished and supported. In this … Continue reading “Looking At The Christian Race – Bible study”

In the New Testament, the expressions, “great door,” “open door,” and “door of utterance,” convey the idea of opportunity and accessibility. Paul used these expressions, referring to the opportunities he had to preach the gospel (1 Corinthians 16:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3). And Jesus opened a door of opportunity for the church in Philadelphia … Continue reading “Taking Advantage Of Open Doors Of Opportunity – Bible study”

The desire to enjoy the good things of life isnt wrong in and of itself, for God gives us richly all things to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17). Other passages of Scripture welcome us to take pleasure in the eating of food (Ecclesiastes 2:24), having good friends (Mark 5:19; Acts 10:24), and enjoying healthy marriage relationships … Continue reading “What Really Satisfies – Bible study”

This past season, my wife and I watched the American Idol show on television, which showcases potential musical artists. Ryan Seacrest is the host of the show. When Ryan introduces certain guest artists, he sometimes admonishes the audience to give it up for that specific entertainer. The give it up phrase is designed to encourage … Continue reading “Let's “Give It Up” For Christ! – Bible study”

Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently (1 Peter 1:22 KJV). We were redeemed for the express purpose of being made like God (1 Peter 1:18-21). In the Garden, Satan tempted Eve … Continue reading “Brotherly Love – Bible study”

With one out of every seven people in this country receiving food stamps as well as hundreds of food banks and churches who give away food for those who show up to take home a sack, this story seems to fit into life today. And yet nothing can compare with this free food. Jesus had … Continue reading ““Free Food” – Bible study”

In the lifetime of Jesus, it’s interesting to note that we do not hear Him ever speak of my house, my land, my farm, my books, my business, or my money. Rather, we hear Him speak of My Father (Matthew 10:33), My friends (John 15:14), My disciples (John 15:8), My church (Matthew 16:18), My name … Continue reading “On Jesus' Possessions – Bible study”

The process of absorbing words and ideas is not unique to just speakers and authors of books. We all take in vast amounts of information every day from various sources. What we do with all this input is vitally important. Living in a world-system of godless values, we are bound to encounter a lot of … Continue reading “On Input And Output – Bible study”

As Mary of Bethany gave the best she had to Jesus (Mark 14:1-9), so as Christians, each of us should give the best we have to the Lord as well. Our efforts may not seem significant, but God can use them for His glory. The story is told of a man who was crossing the … Continue reading “Let's Do What We Can! – Bible study”