Sermons and Biblical Studies

Have you ever wondered why there are four gospel accounts instead of just one? In this brief article, let us investigate the makeup of each gospel account, determining why each account is necessary. Matthew’s Account Being a Galilean Jew (Matthew 9:9; Mark 2:13-14; Luke 5:27,29), Matthew wrote primarily to Jews. He quotes many Old Testament … Continue reading “Why Are There Four Gospel Accounts? – Bible study”

The story is told of a man, who before eating in his favorite restaurant, went to the bathroom to wash his hands. As he was about to dry his hands, he spotted what looked like an expensive gold wedding band on top of the towel dispenser. Some man had forgotten to put the ring back … Continue reading “A Forgotten Ring – Bible study”

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of the southern United States in August of 2005, displaced families and individuals were often referred to in the media as “refugees.” For some, this term was viewed as insulting, so it prompted reporters to scramble for another word that would not be perceived as negative. They decided … Continue reading “There Is A Perfect Refuge – Bible study”

A church once stood for truth and right; To have it preached was its delight; But things today are not the same; Alas! Has all gone down the drain? That church is now an empty shell; Poured out is truth it would not tell; Its message now has lost its ring, As with the world … Continue reading “O Church, Shape Up! Stand Up! Speak Up! – Bible study”

One of the major obstacles we have in our showing compassion to those in need, is making prejudgments about who we think is worthy of our compassion. Jesus addressed the problem in a parable thats been labeled, The Good Samaritan, in order to answer the following question that a lawyer posed: Who is my neighbor? … Continue reading “On Making Prejudgments – Bible study”

In his Forthright Magazine article today, Brother Michael Brooks brings out some important points regarding the parable of the laborers found in Matthew 20:1-16. The text describes how the landowner added new laborers throughout the day in addition to the ones he originally hired, then when the work was finished he paid them all the … Continue reading “Do We Want Justice Or Grace? – Bible study”

Progress is a marvelous thing to observe. For example. when computers first became a prominent part of modern-day life in the 1960’s, they were extremely large objects that took up entire rooms. The storing of data was on paperboard punch cards and reels of magnetic tape. It was then thought that this method of storing … Continue reading “Some Things That Will Never Change – Bible study”

In Acts 14:17, Luke records that God did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness (cf. Leviticus 26:4; Deuteronomy 11:14; Deuteronomy 28:12; Job 5:10; Psalm 65:10; Psalm 68:9; Psalm 147:8; Jeremiah 14:22). God did good by providing … Continue reading “God Did Good – Bible study”

Spiritually speaking, God has no use for a remote controlled robot. Rather, He seeks men and women with the ability to think and reason (Isaiah 1:18; cf. Acts 17:2; Acts 18:4; Acts 18:19; Acts 24:25). The Christian’s “living sacrifice to God,” is presented as a reasonable service a service that is rational and offered by … Continue reading “God Seeks Thinking Men And Women – Bible study”

Over a span of two years (1722-1723), Jonathan Edwards, a well-known and admired American theologian, penned 70 resolutions. Its interesting to note that they were not resolutions in celebration of a New Year, but rather for a reformation of his life. To bring this reformation about, he totally committed himself to bring every part of … Continue reading “Resolutions For A Reformation In 2011 – Bible study”