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The story is told of a prominent American who was once visiting Argentina. While there, he was asked by the president of the republic, “Why has South America gotten along so poorly and North America so well? What do you think is the reason?” The visitor replied, “I think the reason is found in the … Continue reading “This World Is Not My Home – Bible study”

The story is told of a tax assessor who came one day to a poor Christian to determine the amount of taxes the old gentleman would have to pay. The following conversation took place; “What property do you possess?” asked the assessor. “I am a very wealthy man,” replied the gentleman. “List your possessions, please,” … Continue reading “Assessing Our Taxes – Bible study”

Since growing up on a farm years ago, this writer has tried to maintain an attitude of “simplicity” toward life and it’s problems. I’m reminded of a news story about a woman in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada who received a letter in the mail. After opening it, the woman set the letter down on the table … Continue reading ““The Simplest Solution…” – Bible study”

I know that Im unworthy, Lord Of all Youve given me. I dont deserve a single crumb You give me constantly. For what is man that You should care Enough to send Your Son When all have sinned and gone astray And hurt You one by one? Forgive me, Lord, for thorns I placed Upon … Continue reading “Crumbs Beneath The Table – Bible study”

In the gospel of John, the phrase, I Am is used by Jesus in three different ways: 1) It appears as a simple statement of identity in John 4:26; John 6:20; John 18:5. 2) It is followed most often by a predicate nominative (John 6:35,51; John 8:12; John 10:7,9,11,14; John 11:25; John 14:6; John 15:1,5). … Continue reading ““I Am” As Used By Jesus In John's Gospel – Bible study”

A few years ago, I read an interesting Washington Post news story about a young man who positioned himself against a wall beside a trash can at the LEnfant Plaza station in Washington, DC, pulled out his expensive violin, and began to play. In the next 43 minutes, as he performed six classical pieces, 1,097 … Continue reading “Let’s Not Ignore The Great Virtuoso! – Bible study”

When Paul said, “Be not deceived, God is not mocked” (Galatians 6:7), his point was not whether or not men may speak evil of God, nor how much they might defy His appeal for righteous living (1 Peter 1:15). But men are deceived when they believe they escape the consequences of their behavior. Though we … Continue reading “We Cannot Deceive God! – Bible study”

A true friend……(John 15:14) Shares freely, (John 15:14-15; Romans 8:32) Advises justly, (Micah 6:8) Assists readily, (Luke 10:33-37) Adventures boldly, (Matthew 10:1-20) Takes all patiently, (1 Peter 2:20) Defends courageously, (Jude 1:3; cf. Titus 1:7-9) Continues a friend unchangeably (Proverbs 17:17; John 15:12-15; Hebrews 13:8) William Penn; (above Scriptures added by Mike Riley)

A querist asks, “Some of our religious friends suggest that from the text in Matthew 10:28, evil men will be completely annihilated (put out of existence) by God through the use of the word, destroy. Is this true?” If this is the case, then the rich man in Luke 16:19-31 certainly refutes this argument, since … Continue reading “Will Evil Men Be Annihilated? – Bible study”

In past years, entertainment talent search shows like American Idol have become a global phenomenon. Each week, millions of people anxiously wait to find out who will be the next singer eliminated in the musical talent search, and who will stay to eventually receive the top award of becoming the next American Idol entertainer of … Continue reading “God's Talent Search Criteria – Bible study”