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In the text found in 1 John 2:12-17, the apostle John warns mature men and young men of three lusts: The lust of the flesh (Genesis 3:6; cf. Joshua 7:21 – saw that the tree was good for food) the insatiable appetite to indulge in pleasures that inflame the flesh but never satisfy (Numbers 11). … Continue reading “True And Lasting Satisfaction – Bible study”

A few years ago, I read an uplifting story about a member of the Lord’s church who owned a beautiful collie dog by the name of Alec. He and his family would habitually bring Alec to the church building where he would remain outside, sitting quietly until church services were concluded. One day, Alec’s master … Continue reading “The Dog Who Never Missed Revisited – Bible study”

There have been times in this writer’s working career where co-workers have displayed a lackadaisical attitude toward their work. Such attitudes are why I usually find myself saying a few words in defense of Martha whenever I teach on Luke 10:38-42. You’ll recall that she was “distracted with much serving” (Luke 10:40), while her sister … Continue reading “First Things First! – Bible study”

Our Lord once inferred that the soul of man is a priceless possession (Matthew 16:26). It is the soul which differentiates man from beast. When God breathed into man the breath of life and he became a living soul, we learn that there is something of God in every human being (Genesis 2:7; Genesis 1:26 … Continue reading “The Most Priceless Possession – Bible study”

Through the centuries, many of God’s faithful children have faced the possibility of an agonizing death unless they renounced their faith. They knew that God could deliver them, but they also knew that in keeping with His own purposes He might not answer their pleas for supernatural help. For example, in Daniel 3:8-18 – NKJV, … Continue reading ““But If Not….” – Bible study”

The following story by an unknown author, is a parody about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody: There was an important job to be done in the church and Everybody was asked to do it (Matthew 28:19-20-NKJV; Mark 16:15-16-NKJV). Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody … Continue reading “A Story Of Four Persons – Bible study”

A father once took his family to a restaurant. Before the meal, his 6-year-old son prayed, “Thank You, Lord for the food, and I would even thank You more if Mom got us some ice cream. Amen!” Hearing the little boy, a woman sitting nearby said indignantly, “That’s what’s wrong with this country. Kids today … Continue reading ““A Little Ice Cream Is Good For The Soul” – Bible study”

According to the writer of Hebrews, Moses looked ahead and made a choice based on future consequences: By faith Moses, when he became of age ….. [chose] rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in … Continue reading “Bearing “The Reproach Of Christ” – Bible study”

As a young boy, my grandmother taught me that hard work is essential to accomplishment. However, there are many folks in our world today who are quite willing to leave work for others to do. One man prayed, Lord, use us all. He continued by saying, But Lord, use me in an advisory capacity. Its … Continue reading “Luck Has A Different Spelling – Bible study”

Every once in a great while, I receive an e-mail from one of my online Christian friends that is worth repeating because of its content. The following thoughts come from such a recent e-mail and contains some sage advice for us all: A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, were talking at a … Continue reading “God Makes The Coffee! – Bible study”