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Today, I read the above titled poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to a fourth grade library class. As I read each section of the poem, I gave a short analysis of each section using today’s terminology. Appropriate related Scriptures have been added. Tell me not in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream! For … Continue reading “A Psalm Of Life – Bible study”

Lurking in the shadows of every church, every home and every relationship, is a devious demon of division called selfishness. It makes frequent appearances as it seeks to satisfy our personal preferences, desires, likes and dislikes rather than considering the needs of others. I struggle with it constantly. How about you? When the apostle Paul … Continue reading “The Key To Unity – Bible study”

The story is told of a man who was sitting on a park bench shredding old newspapers and spreading them around. “What are you doing?” asked a bystander. “I’m spreading this paper around to keep the elephants away.” The visitor looked around the well-kept city park. “I don’t see any elephants,” he said. The man … Continue reading “Keeping Away Those Elephants – Bible study”

Many religious folks object to baptism for the remission of sins by saying that there is no power in the water. While it is true there’s no power in the water per se, were reminded that Jesus once healed a blind man by anointing his eyes and saying, “Go wash in the pool of Siloam” … Continue reading “The Power Is Of The Lord – Bible study”

The ancient theologian, Origen, once stated, “The same sun that melts the wax hardens the clay” (Origen On First Principles 3.1.11 – source). Similarly, the preaching of the gospel softens the hearts of some, but hardens the hearts of others (2 Corinthians 2:15-16; cf. Acts 13:44-45; Acts 13:46-48). A good Bible example of the hardening … Continue reading “What Is Our Reaction To The Gospel Of Christ? – Bible study”

In 1973, the world-renowned psychologist Karl Menninger made headlines by writing the book, “Whatever Became of Sin?” It might be more accurate to say that he made “sermon headlines” by this title since countless preachers made reference to Dr. Menninger in their sermons. However, the secular press’ reaction to his book was at best minimal. … Continue reading “The Consequences Of Sin And Its Solution – Bible study”

In 1977, the United States launched a rocket into space. On board was a small craft called Voyager I, a probe that was jettisoned into space to explore the planets. After Voyager was done sending back photos and data from the planet Jupiter and its neighbors, it didn’t stop working. It just kept going. Today, … Continue reading “God's Power Is Beyond Amazing! – Bible study”

One sweetly solemn thought Comes to me oer and oer; I am nearer home to-day Than I ever have been before; Nearer my Fathers house, Where the many mansions be; Nearer the great white throne, Nearer the crystal sea; Nearer the bound of life, Where we lay our burdens down; Nearer leaving the cross, Nearer … Continue reading “Nearer Home – Bible study”

After the South lost the US Civil War, John Wilkes Booth (see article) wanted to be remembered as its avenger against the North. Some scholars speculate that because he was an actor, Booth’s planned assassination of President Lincoln was, in his mind, his greatest “performance.” Ironically, John Wilkes Booth’s place in history is that of … Continue reading “How Will Folks Remember Us? – Bible study”

Given a choice, I’d probably not voluntarily visit my doctor for a physical exam. I’m inclined to assume that everything is okay and not bother my doctor about it. Spiritually speaking, many of us are a little afraid of spiritual checkups as well. After all, if we check our spirit too closely, we might have … Continue reading “Undergoing A Spiritual Checkup – Bible study”