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A querist asks, “In Hosea 4:6, the text says that God’s people were to be ‘destroyed’ for their lack of knowledge. Does this term suggest complete annihilation a state of non-existence?” The text in Hosea 4:6 states: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you … Continue reading “Hosea 4:6 — A Question – Bible study”

As the story goes, a preacher and a soap manufacturer were walking down a street one day. As they walked, they noticed how people were endangering others by driving too fast in a school zone, not stopping at stop signs, and running red lights. The soap manufacturer looked at the preacher and said, “Preacher, that … Continue reading “Benefiting From The Bible — 3 Key Words – Bible study”

A querist asks, “How long was Jesus in the flesh? In Luke 24:39, after the resurrection, we find that Jesus has flesh and bones. Is Jesus still in the flesh or was He transformed, as those who remain when Jesus comes, when He was taken up in a cloud to heaven?” Luke 24:39 tells us … Continue reading “How Long Was Jesus In The Flesh? – Bible study”

A young Christian was working at his first job on the night shift at a refrigerator assembly plant, trying to earn enough money so he could attend a Christian college. His fellow employees were a pretty rough bunch, and he was laughed at for being a Christian. The harassment occurred at every break and gradually … Continue reading “God Is On Our Side! – Bible study”

Joshua 22:1-34 records an instance of incorrect first impressions. The tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh had built an altar near the Jordan. When the other tribes learned about this, they were ready to go to war with them (Joshua 22:9-12) because God had commanded that He alone be worshipped and … Continue reading “First Impressions Are Often Incorrect Impressions – Bible study”

The story is told of a mother squirrel who one day had taken up residence in a bat house attached to the side of a tree. When her young son climbed out and fell to the ground, the mother rescued him and brought him back up to the bat house and repeatedly tried to stuff … Continue reading “Following Our Lord's Example – Bible study”

A querist asks, Can you please explain what “Corban” meant to the Jewish mind in Mark 7:11? The text in Mark 7:11-13 (cf. Matthew 15:1-9) reads: “But you say, ‘If a man says to his father or mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban (that is, dedicated to the temple)”; “and … Continue reading “What Was “Corban?” – Bible study”

When I was learning how to drive back in the early 1960’s, there was never any mention of “road rage” or being “cut off.” Angry drivers weren’t a big problem in that era. However, in today’s fast-paced and impatient society, the following is good advice to give to our children and to ourselves as well: … Continue reading “Staying Calm In Our Age Of Rage – Bible study”

On Saturday, January 14, 2012, CBS News reported that a man with a cell phone experienced the alarm of that cell phone to go on and off repeatedly, interrupting a performance of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. The ringtone on the cell phone was so distracting, that the conductor of the orchestra had to simply … Continue reading “God And Cell Phones – Bible study”

As Christians, we know about the blessings Jesus spoke of in His Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-10). However, there is a “blessing” from the Old Testament that is less well-known: “Blessed is he who considers the poor” (Psalm 41:1). The Hebrew word translated “considers” means “to take thought for others.” The word translated “poor” … Continue reading “Considering The Poor – Bible study”