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Regarding the stresses in our life, the apostle Paul stated in Philippians 4:6 (using the Kenneth E. Wuest – Expanded Translation): “Stop worrying about even one thing, but in everything by prayer whose essence is that of worship and devotion and by supplication which is a cry for your personal needs, with thanksgiving let your … Continue reading “Thoughts On Reducing Life's Stresses – Bible study”

There is one little word in the English language that has the power to disannul every acknowledgement of truth and seemingly noble intention – that word is “but.” When someone says, “I know I ought to, but….”, you immediately know what’s about to follow. The use of the word “but” becomes a process of explaining … Continue reading “Looking At The Little Word “But” – Bible study”

As we read of the killings in Mexico and places throughout our country, we are made to wonder if we can feel secure anywhere. As companies and school districts lay off employees by the thousands, we learn that there is no such thing as job security. As one Christian writer recently and correctly observed: Security … Continue reading “Where True Security Is Found – Bible study”

Several years ago, there was a catchy Wolf Brand Chili commercial on television that went something like this: “Neighbor, how long has it been since you had a big, thick, steaming bowl of Wolf Brand Chili? ….Well, that’s too long.“ The question was designed to cause folks to remember how good a hot bowl of … Continue reading “Article on Neglect | Negligence And Wolf Brand Chili – Bible study”

All conditions ever to be found in a congregation of the Lords church at any time in history may be found (at least in principle) in one or more of the seven churches described in Revelation 2-3. We see a general pattern followed in each of the letters: Begins with a salutation containing a description … Continue reading “Analysis Of The Lord's Address To The Seven Churches – Bible study”

The apostle Paul warned Timothy about being entangled with the affairs of this life (2 Timothy 2:4). He urged Timothy not to let anything slow him down or distract him from serving the cause of Christ. There are many attractive worldly things that we can get entangled with, such as sports, hobbies, digital games, movies, … Continue reading ““The Affairs Of This Life” – Bible study”

As every serious Bible student knows, simply “reading” the Bible is not sufficient to guarantee that one will understand what the Bible teaches. It is not even enough for one to have memorized the entire Bible. The Bible student must know: 1) What the Bible says. 2) What the words in the Bible mean. The … Continue reading “The Necessary Use Of Reason In Bible Study – Bible study”

For three days, Abraham and Isaac had been traveling to the place of sacrifice (Genesis 22:1-4). When they arrived at the place that God had designated, Isaac sensed that something was very wrong. The external trappings of the wood and the fire were close at hand, but the essential element of the sacrifice (the lamb) … Continue reading ““Where Is The Lamb” In Today’s World? – Bible study”

By reading 1 Thessalonians 1-5, we can look at the first century church in action. Let us notice the following characteristics of this spiritually productive congregation: They steadfastly did the Lords work, setting an example and standard for all other congregations to follow (1 Thessalonians 1:1-8; cf. 1 Corinthians 15:58). They were zealous to evangelize … Continue reading “Looking At The First Century Church In Action – Bible study”

The story is told of a treasurer of a congregation who resigned after many years of service. The elders asked another member to take his position. The man who they asked was the manager of the local grain elevator. He agreed to take the job on two conditions: 1) That no financial report from the … Continue reading “What Could The Church Do With 10%? – Bible study”