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A querist asks, “Regarding Genesis 49:10, is Shiloh a prophecy of Jesus coming, and is the phrase about “the sceptre departing” a reference to the Jews no longer being God’s chosen people after they rejected Jesus as Messiah? The text of Genesis 49:10 KJV reads: “The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver … Continue reading “Who Is Shiloh In Genesis 49:10? – Bible study”

The great American baseball player Satchel Paige once said in jest, “Don’t look back “ something may be gaining on you.” In contrast, George Santayana, a Spanish-born American author said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” So which is it? Do we move on, never looking back, or do we … Continue reading “Do We Look Back Or Look Ahead? – Bible study”

The term godliness is found some fifteen times in the New Testament and is the word of true religion. Synonyms include such words as piety, devout, and religious. The Greek verb eusebeo means to worship, to act reverently, to carry out the duties of true religion The adverb eusebos means piously, godly. It is used … Continue reading “A Look At Godliness In The New Testament – Bible study”

The United States Marine Corps has been using the slogan, “We’re looking for a few good men,” for well over two hundred years now. It began on March 20, 1779, when Captain William Jones advertised for a “few good men” to enlist in the Corps, thinking that would be all that was needed (source – … Continue reading “The Lord Is Looking For A Few Good Men – Bible study”

Award winning, Western author and novelist, Stephen Bly (see interview), writes that in the days of Americas Old West, there were two types of friends runners and standers. At the first sign of trouble, the runners would bolt, abandoning their so-called friends to whatever peril they were facing. The stander would stand beside their friend … Continue reading “Are We A Runner Or A Stander? – Bible study”

A querist asks, “In Galations, Paul states that those who “have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Gal. 3:27 KJV). Does the phrase “have put on Christ” mean that we put on Christ’s divine characteristics or nature (2 Peter 1:4; cf. Romans 13:14; Gal. 2:20; Ephesians 4:24-25)? We “have clothed ourselves with Christ” … Continue reading “Galatians 3:27 — A Question – Bible study”

1) Compliment at least three people every day. 2) Watch a sunrise at least once a week. 3) Be the first to say, “Hello.” 4) Live beneath your means. 5) Treat everyone like you want to be treated. 6) Never give up on anyone – they can change! 7) Forget the Joneses! 8) Never deprive … Continue reading “Wise Ways To Live Without Regrets – Bible study”

Even though we’re Christians, we sometimes forget about the greatness of God’s majesty. And like Job, we need to hear anew the details of the wonders of God’s creative power. Job’s suffering led him to doubt God, so our heavenly Father reminded him, and us, of His unfathomable ways: 1) He laid the earth’s foundations … Continue reading “Let's Give Him Praise! – Bible study”

During certain breaks in every hour on television programming, we are bombarded by drug advertisements, promoting various drugs for various uses. Before the end of these ads, we usually hear these words: Ask Your Doctor. Folks are encouraged to ask their doctor about using the drug being advertised, and what adverse side effects it might … Continue reading ““Ask Your Doctor” – Bible study”

Almost every religious journal carries an article about church growth. Seminars are conducted about it. Experts on church growth have become as numerous as fleas on a dog. There are many misconceptions about church growth as well as mistakes as to what real growth is. Many err in regard to what it takes for a … Continue reading “What About Church Growth? – Bible study”