Sermons and Biblical Studies

To the artist, He is the one altogether lovely (Song of Solomon 5:16). To the architect, He is the chief cornerstone (I Peter 2:6). To the astronomer, He is the sun of righteousness (Malachi 4:2). To the baker, He is the bread of life (John 6:35). To the banker, He is the hidden treasure (Matthew … Continue reading “What Jesus Is – Bible study”

Think you dont have time to read the Bible? Have you ever thought about how much time it would take to read from Genesis to Revelation? If we would read at a speed slow enough to be heard and understood, the reading time from Genesis to Revelation would be seventy-one hours (source – scroll down … Continue reading “Only Twelve Minutes A Day – Bible study”

In Isaiah 1, we see a pronouncement of judgment by God upon Israel. Even though God had provided for their every need, the nation rebelled against Gods law and became corrupt and sinful. They are described as a person with open sores, with no ointment to heal them (Isaiah 1:1-6). Because of their sinful rebellion, … Continue reading “Spiritual Lessons Learned From An Ox – Bible study”

Henry Ford once stated, “You can do anything if you have enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes rise to the stars. Enthusiasm is the spark in your eye, the swing in your gait, the grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of your will and your energy to execute your ideas. Enthusiasts … Continue reading “Serving The Lord With Enthusiasm – Bible study”

Well-known Bible scholar, Matthew Henry, once made the following comments after he had been robbed: “Let me be thankful; first, because I was never robbed before; secondly, because although the thief took my wallet, he did not take my life; thirdly, because although he took my money, it wasn’t much; and, fourthly, because it was … Continue reading ““In Everything Give Thanks” – Bible study”

Looking up the meaning of words is a great way to increase our vocabulary. For example, the word “whodunit” means detective story. The most important detective story of all time is the question of creation. There are some folks who wish the Bible said, In the beginning, there was nothing but a blob God wasnt … Continue reading “There's A Detective Story Worth Looking Into – Bible study”

In Revelation 20:1-2, the inspired writer John speaks of Satan being bound. However, 1 Peter 5:8 speaks of Satan walking about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. So, how can Satan be bound when he is able to walk about as a roaring lion? Satan is bound in much the same way … Continue reading “On Satan Being Bound – Bible study”

When I donated blood a few years back, a nurse gave me a card to read while she withdrew blood from a vein in my arm. The card showed the following percentages of people who have different blood types: O-Positive 37.4% A-Positive 35.7% A-Negative 6.3% B-Negative 1.5% AB-Negative 0.6% The card also had this eye-catching … Continue reading “Christ's Blood Is There When We Need It – Bible study”

Just up the road from our home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner … Continue reading “Can You Please Listen For My Bell? – Bible study”

The story is told that in ancient China, the people desired security from the barbaric hordes to the north; so they built the Great Wall of China. It was so high they knew no one could climb over it and so thick that nothing could break it down. They settled back to enjoy their security. … Continue reading “The Importance Of Teaching Integrity – Bible study”