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One of my boyhood heroes was Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier (see video). I looked up to him, admiring his courage and exploits as portrayed on the television series many years ago. However, the real Davy Crockett made mistakes and had serious personal problems. In the Bible, we see that God consistently … Continue reading “What Is Our Greatest Ability? – Bible study”

I’ll be the first one to admit that when it comes to math I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed. This means I have to apply myself a bit harder and pay closer attention to my mathematics. I have had the privilege of working with Charlie’s third grade class on multiplication and while there … Continue reading “Learning Math and Etc. – Bible study”

There’s a funeral director in a small Michigan town who has overseen some 5,000 burials over a period of 25 years. He was asked by a local reporter how his experience had shaped his thinking in resolving conflicts with others. He responded, “It tends to make me want to resolve conflicts a little quicker, because … Continue reading “Some Good Advice From An Undertaker – Bible study”

One morning, a postal worker was sorting the daily mail, when he found an unstamped, poorly hand-written envelope, addressed to God. Upon opening the letter, he discovered that it was from an elderly lady who was greatly distressed because all of her savings had been stolen all $200.00 of it. Now, she would be cold … Continue reading “Rejoice — We're In Good Company! – Bible study”

In todays religious world, there are false teachers and teachings almost everywhere we look. If we are unfamiliar with Gods word, we can easily be deceived by these false teachings (Romans 16:17-18; Ephesians 4:14; Titus 1:9-10). For example, I noticed a religious article today, in which the false teaching of grace alone was being promoted … Continue reading “Let’s Not Be Simpletons! – Bible study”

What makes a church successful? A big turnout on Sunday morning? A multimillion-dollar budget? A state-of-the-art building? We know these things aren’t the criteria that define a successful church. Whether the church has stadium-size crowds or just a few in attendance, numbers are not the measure God uses for success, rather He looks at the … Continue reading “Two Characteristics Of A Successful Church – Bible study”

Are we bored with worship to God? Do we believe the church with which we assemble is spiritually dead? Do we view the worship of others as lifeless? Do we feel empty, as though God is far from us? It is entirely possible that the church of which we are part is dead, spiritually speaking. … Continue reading “Some Causes Of Spiritual Boredom – Bible study”

A querist asks, “I was wondering what you could tell me about the meaning of the number 666 and the mark of the beast. I know Revelation is apocalyptic and symbolic, so the meaning of this is not microchips, bar codes, etc.” Regarding the “mark of the beast” and the “number 666,” this writer fully … Continue reading “The “Mark Of The Beast” And The Number “666? – Bible study”

In Acts 12:20-23, we read of King Herod delivering an oration to an audience eager to win his favor. He reveled in their flattering response: “The voice of a god and not of a man!” (Acts 12:22 – NKJV). For his failure to “give glory to God,” he was immediately struck by an angel of … Continue reading “A Contrast In Attitudes – Bible study”

One of my Christian friends recently sent me the following words by an anonymous author, regarding the morals of our society as they were forty to fifty years ago via e-mail: I liked the old paths, when Moms were at home; Dads were at work. Brothers went into the army; And sisters got married “before” … Continue reading “Let's Keep Walking In The “Old Paths” – Bible study”