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While preparing for a long trip, a traveler said to his friend: I am just about packed. I only have to put in a guidebook, a lamp, a mirror, a microscope, a telescope, a volume of fine poetry, a few biographies, a package of old letters, a book of songs, a sword, a hammer, and … Continue reading ““It Doesn't Take Much Room” – Bible study”

The primary reason for studying the Bible is because it is a command from God (2 Timothy 2:15 ASV). The following are additional reasons as to why we should study the Bible: That we may live spiritually by being born anew by God’s word (cf. Luke 8:11; 1 Peter 1:23). Unless one is born anew, … Continue reading “Why Should We Study The Bible? – Bible study”

One day a man was exploring caves by the seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It was like someone had rolled clay balls and left them out in the sun to bake. They didn’t look like much, but they intrigued the man, so … Continue reading “There's A Treasure In Each One Of Us – Bible study”

From The Fellowship Room, comes the following poem by Alice Leedy Mason entitled, “A Mother’s Gift.” There are many mothers across our land who cannot financially give their children what they “want” but they can give them what they “need” far exceeding anything that money can buy. “She could not give her children gold, So … Continue reading “A Mother's Gift – Bible study”

In the parable of the marriage feast (Matthew 22:1-14), we see that one man in attendance did not have on the proper wedding garment (Matthew 22:11), even though he knew that he should have come prepared wearing one (Matthew 22:12). Spiritually speaking, without the proper wedding garment, the man was considered naked (2 Corinthians 5:3; … Continue reading “Naked Or Clothed — Ashamed Or Not Ashamed? – Bible study”

In Proverbs 8, we see wisdom as being possessed by the Lord in the beginning (Proverbs 8:22 KJV; John 1:2) the same Lord who is the [Logos] Word the creative agent, instrumental in the creation of all things (John 1:3; Psalm 33:6). Its interesting to note that in 1 Corinthians 1:24, Paul refers to Christ … Continue reading “Wisdom And The Preexistent Christ – Bible study”

In Amos 2, we see the depths to which Israel plunged headlong, in its callous attitude towards sin: “They sell the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of sandals” (Amos 2:6). They were so obsessed with silver and shoes that they would do whatever it took to possess them. They had a … Continue reading “Our Nation And Israel — Similar Attitudes Toward Sin – Bible study”

Like many other folks, my wife and I have a garage that serves as a storage facility for items we dont have room for in our house. There are times when we are ashamed to open the garage door because we dont want anyone to see the clutter that has accumulated over a period of … Continue reading “There's No Place For Clutter – Bible study”

O for a faith that will not shrink Though pressed by evry foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe. That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chastening rod, But in the hour of grief or pain Will lean upon its God. A faith that shines more bright and clean … Continue reading ““O For A Faith That Will Not Shrink” – Bible study”

The following words of wisdom are from Ralph Parlettes book entitled, The University of Hard Knocks. In the Forward of the book, brother Leroy Brownlow says of Ralph Parlette, Ralph Parlette lectured on the basic fundamental principles of living which have made a people strong and a nation great. He fortified his listeners for lifes … Continue reading “Fix The People, Not The Barrel – Bible study”