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During King Rehoboam’s reign (1 Kings 14:21), Rehoboam flatly rejected a request from representatives of the 10 tribes of Israel to lower the heavy tax burden imposed by his father Solomon. His decision was based on arrogance and pride, and it caused the 10 tribes to break away from Judah (1 Kings 12:1-20). Some folks … Continue reading “There's No Excuse For Sin! – Bible study”

The ancient Greeks and Romans rejected kneeling as a part of their worship. They said that kneeling was unworthy of a free man, unsuitable for the culture of Greece, and appropriate only for barbarians. Aristotle called it a barbaric form of behavior. The scholars Plutarch and Theophrastus regarded kneeling as an expression of superstition. In … Continue reading “Needed In Prayer – A Humble Posture Of The Heart – Bible study”

The Psalmist warned, “Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel” (Psalm 69:6). As we reach forward to God, we all know how frustrating it is to be discouraged in our … Continue reading “Discouraging Others – Bible study”

In Ecclesiastes 12:13, we are instructed to “fear God and keep His commandments.” The word “fear” in this verse, carries with it the idea of reverence, honor, and respect. The question might be raised: “What right does God have to demand our respect?” The answer is seen in the following four categories: 1) His Perfect … Continue reading “God's Right To Demand Our Respect – Bible study”

The story is told of a farmer who one day decided to plow the south forty acres in his field. However, his tractor needed oil, so he started for the barn to get it, but on the way, he noticed that the pigs hadn’t been fed. As he neared the corncrib, he saw a pile … Continue reading “Getting To The Barn – Bible study”

According to the Ecclesiastes writer, there is a proper time for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8). There is also a time to move and a time to “stand still.” The Israelites moved out of Egypt, as far as the Red Sea, only to become frightened when it appeared Pharaoh’s army would overcome them. They murmured, and would … Continue reading “There’s A Time To “Stand Still” – Bible study”

After 30 years as a preacher of God’s Word, a New Jersey minister concluded, “The Bible is the best-selling, least-read, and least-understood book in the world.” In his view and experience, “Biblical illiteracy is rampant.” George Gallup, the foremost religion pollster in the United States, agrees with this preacher. “We revere the Bible,” he says, … Continue reading “Make A Commitment To Read The Bible In 2010! – Bible study”

All of Jerusalem was disturbed (Acts 21:30). Paul has been seized, dragged out of the temple, almost beaten to death, and falsely charged with desecrating the temple (Acts 21:30-32). Of interest, when he was finally allowed to defend himself, he talked about of all things his conversion. He spoke of: 1) His “education” at the … Continue reading “What Really Changed Paul’s Life? – Bible study”

The following story is from the McGuffey Readers, used in American school systems in the 19th and 20th century. We can easily see the application drawn from the storythere is power in numbers: A man had seven sons who were always quarreling. They left their studies and work to quarrel among themselves. Some bad men … Continue reading “The Seven Sticks – Bible study”

When God created man out of the dust of the earth, He created a living, breathing being capable of thinking, feeling, dreaming, loving, and living forever (Genesis 2:7; Genesis 37:5; Genesis 29:18; 1 Corinthians 15:35-53). It’s also important to note that when God breathed into Adam, He gave more than the breath of life He … Continue reading “Let's Not Waste Our Breath! – Bible study”