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An unknown author writes “A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. “Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far … Continue reading “Beloved, We Need Struggles – Bible study”

The following questions may sound “strange”, but are they really? Let’s seriously think about these questions and take action to correct our thinking if we are guilty of any of these: 1) Isn’t it strange how a twenty dollar bill seems like such a large amount when we give to the work of the church, … Continue reading “Isn’t It Strange? – Bible study”

In ancient times, the elder men in every city sat alongside the gate, to greet visitors and to dispense wisdom and judgment to the citizens of the community as they came and went (Proverbs 31:23; cf. Deuteronomy 16:18; Deuteronomy 21:19-21). The story is told of a wise old patriarch who was approached at the city … Continue reading “Are We Looking For Perfect People In A Perfect Church? – Bible study”

We all have walked rose-strewn paths And wept tears of joy through the years. Then suddenly the dark clouds gather, And we cry, Dear Lord, dry our tears. When days are dark and filled with pain, And we cant find joy in the little things, Tears of joy become tears of sorrow; We become as … Continue reading “The Final Tear – Bible study”

A querist asks, “One of the arguments used to minimize the importance of baptism is found in 1 Corinthians 1:17 where Paul states: “For Christ sent me not to baptize….” Can you please explain in context what Paul is really emphasizing?” The complete text in 1 Corinthians 1:17 NKJV reads: “For Christ did not send … Continue reading “1 Corinthians 1:17 — A Question – Bible study”

Randal Matheny, missionary to Brazil, has produced an informative website called, “Quick Bible Truths.” The site can be accessed on both Twitter and Facebook. According to the “About” section of the website, “the objective of Quick Bible Truths is to use the medium of Twitter, and the Internet generally, to broadcast Bible truths in the … Continue reading “Quick Bible Truths Website – Bible study”

Sometimes. We must be hurt in order to grow; We must fail in order to know, We must lose in order to gain. Some lessons are learned best Only through pain. Sometimes. Our vision clears Only after our eyes are Washed with tears. Sometimes. We have to be broken, So we can be tender, Sick … Continue reading “Sometimes…. – Bible study”

It is possible to become deceived (Mark 13:5-6; 2 Peter 3:17). Repeated warnings were given to the early church to warn against a coming falling away (Acts 20:28-30; 2 Thessalonians 2:3; 2 Timothy 4:3-4). Mark 13:5-6: “And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: for many shall come in … Continue reading “Apostasy – Bible study”

Over the years, Ive learned not to write or say anything that I wouldnt sign my name to. If we ever receive a negative, anonymous note, we need to just ignore it. If the person is not willing to sign their name, its not worth reading anyway, so we need not take heed of it. … Continue reading “Signed Their Name, But Forgot To Write The Note – Bible study”

Have you given up on prayer? Some have. They have prayed and prayed without results. They asked but did not receive. Consequently, they begin to question the validity of prayer. Nevertheless, in a time of stress, they still feel the impulse to pray. Why? Because Jesus said, Ask, and it will be given; seek, and … Continue reading “When Prayers Fail – Bible study”