In the lyrics of the hymns that we often sing, God combines the power of music along with His truth to draw His people closer to Himself (Ephesians 5:18-21; Colossians 3:16-17). In Deuteronomy 31-32, God instructs Moses to teach a new generation of Israelites a song that proclaimed Gods faithfulness, but it would also become … Continue reading “The Power Of Godly Christian Music – Bible study”
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Looking At The “Sprinkling Of The Heart” – Bible study
In the context of Hebrews 10:22, reference is made first to the offering for sin “once for all” by Jesus who is our High Priest (Hebrews 10:10; Hebrews 3:1; Hebrews 4:14-15). His sacrifice stands opposed to animal sacrifices which had to be offered yearly (Hebrews 10:3). God had before spoken of the “new covenant” where … Continue reading “Looking At The “Sprinkling Of The Heart” – Bible study”
On Using Our God-Given Talents – Bible study
The neck muscles that are supposed to hold our head upright sometimes become lazy, not doing their job. As a result, our shoulder muscles have to take over the function of holding up our head, causing unnaturally stiffened shoulder muscles. Thankfully, there are exercises available that will build up our neck muscles (see video) to … Continue reading “On Using Our God-Given Talents – Bible study”
All Things Bright And Beautiful – Bible study
All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings. The purple-headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset, and the morning That brightens … Continue reading “All Things Bright And Beautiful – Bible study”
No Pretense, Please! – Bible study
As a child, my neighborhood friends and I enjoyed pretending like we were cowboys and Indians. Our vivid imaginations allowed us to take on the roles of other make-believe characters as well. We understand that pretending is normal for a young child, but some carry the habit of pretending into adulthood including those who are … Continue reading “No Pretense, Please! – Bible study”
Looking At The God Of All Comfort – Bible study
On various cooking programs, we sometimes hear the phrase “comfort food.” It speaks of the things that are so good, so familiar, that they always bring a smile to our face. Comfort food usually includes hamburgers, French fries, meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy (are we hungry yet?). Also, chocolate in almost any form imaginable. These … Continue reading “Looking At The God Of All Comfort – Bible study”
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” – Bible study
Of the many gospel hymns written in recent times on the theme of Gods goodness and faithfulness, the following above titled hymn stands out like a beacon in the night. While many hymns are produced out of a particular dramatic experience, the above titled hymn is simply the result of the authors morning by morning … Continue reading ““Great Is Thy Faithfulness” – Bible study”
“For When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong” – Bible study
No one in our society wants to appear as being weak, so we find ways to appear as if we are very strong. Some folks use the force of their emotions to manipulate people, while others use the force of their personality to control people. This writer has even worked with bosses who have used … Continue reading ““For When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong” – Bible study”
The Schoolmaster And His Function – Bible study
In Galations Chapter 3, Paul mentions the fact that the law of Moses served as a schoolmaster (Gal. 3:24 KJV) or tutor (Gal. 3:24) to bring us to Christ. The Greek transliterated term for schoolmaster is Paidagogos, from which we get our English term pedagogy. From Thayers Greek lexicon, comes this definition: “The schoolmaster was … Continue reading “The Schoolmaster And His Function – Bible study”
Why Trust The Bible? Because It Works! – Bible study
The story is told of mechanic who was once called to repair the mechanism of a giant telescope. During the lunch hour, the chief astronomer found the mechanic reading his Bible. He asked, What do you expect to gain from reading that book? Dont you know the Bible is out of date? Why, you dont … Continue reading “Why Trust The Bible? Because It Works! – Bible study”