Here’s a saying we’re all familiar with: “Old age is a matter of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter!” This must have been John Kelley’s attitude. Kelley, who died in 2004 at the age of 97, competed in a record 61 Boston Marathons (that’s 26.2 miles each time) including his last … Continue reading “Let's Keep Going For God! – Bible study”
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Choosing “The Road Less Traveled” – Bible study
This year will be packed full of choices we must make. There will be things that we must choose to do or not to do (Joshua 24:15), places to decide to go or not to go (Genesis 13:8-12), people to acquaint ourselves with (Romans 16:1-15) or to ignore (Romans 16:17; 2 John 1:10-11). All sorts … Continue reading “Choosing “The Road Less Traveled” – Bible study”
Demas – A Tragic Decision – Bible study
In 2 Timothy 4:10 – NKJV, Paul makes this statement regarding his friend Demas, “for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica….” These are perhaps some of the saddest words that one can find in the New Testament. The apostle Paul had been totally abandoned by one who … Continue reading “Demas – A Tragic Decision – Bible study”
One Sure Way To Sell A Bible! – Bible study
The story is told of a preacher who found out that his congregation was getting into very serious financial woes. While checking the church storeroom, he discovered several cartons of new Bibles that had never been opened and distributed. So at his Sunday sermon, he asked for three volunteers from the congregation who would be … Continue reading “One Sure Way To Sell A Bible! – Bible study”
“Under His Wings” – Bible study
From time to time, we sing a beautiful song in our worship service entitled, Under His Wings. The meaning of the lyrics in this hymn are precious to believers. The title reminds me of Psalm 91:4, He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be … Continue reading ““Under His Wings” – Bible study”
Nothing Surpasses Getting the Job Done! – Bible study
In thinking of brother Taylor’s abilities to give us practical help in getting down to the business of personal evangelism, we also were reminded of this item, which made the rounds of the bulletins many years ago: The company’s president had given his employees the very best of programs – every type of incentive, motivational … Continue reading “Nothing Surpasses Getting the Job Done! – Bible study”
“One Second From Now” – Bible study
This writer enjoys bulletin articles that motivates the reader to “think” about his or her spiritual condition (cf. Luke 15:17; 2 Chronicles 33:12). The following article written by Brother Walter Swain of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, is just such an article: While driving down the highway recently, for no reason at all, a thought suddenly popped … Continue reading ““One Second From Now” – Bible study”
Our Shrike System — The Bible – Bible study
The ancient sport of falconry (see video) used trained hawks or falcons in the pursuit of wild game. When the “educated predator” was allowed to fly, it often rose too high for human eyes to see. So a hunter often carried a small caged bird called a shrike (see video). By watching the antics of … Continue reading “Our Shrike System — The Bible – Bible study”
Getting Back To The Bible, To God, And To Moral Sanity – Bible study
On Facebook today, I read the following comments from an article by Max Hastings, a writer for the U.K. publication, Mail Online regarding the recent riots in England: The people who wrecked swathes of property, burned vehicles and terrorised communities have no moral compass to make them susceptible to guilt or shame. And: “They are … Continue reading “Getting Back To The Bible, To God, And To Moral Sanity – Bible study”
Teach A Man To Study – Bible study
You’ve heard the saying, “Give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a day; teach a man to fish, and he’ll eat for a lifetime.” Relative to God’s word, we might express this principle this way: “Teach a man what the Bible says, and he has knowledge for a day; teach a man to … Continue reading “Teach A Man To Study – Bible study”