Sermons and Biblical Studies

It is said that Charles Spurgeon once found an old worm-eaten Bible on the table at a Scottish wayside inn. Carefully holding it up to the light, he noticed only one hole through which the light shone. One worm, it seems, had begun at Genesis and eaten all the way through to Revelation, and this … Continue reading ““Lord, Make Me A Bookworm Like That” – Bible study”

Several times in my life, querists have asked me, “If an individual dies on their way to the baptistry, will they be lost?” If we were to say to the querist, “the individual is lost,” we often play into the hands of a prejudiced individual who wants such a reply as justification for rejecting, “those … Continue reading “Let's Not Whittle On God's “End Of The Stick” – Bible study”

The Associated Press reported today that Battle-weary members of Congress are coming soon to neighborhoods near you to press for re-election. (Also note this article). Its always been amazing to this writer, that the only time we ever physically see our elected officials, is when their terms are almost at an end. Its a time … Continue reading “God Doesn't Want Our Vote, He Wants Our Heart! – Bible study”

An old man was once asked what had robbed him of joy the most in his lifetime. He replied, Things that never happened! Brethren, we don’t have to be robbed of our joy, for the Scriptures tell us that: 1) God loves us (John 3:16; Romans 5:8), therefore we should never fret (Psalm 37:1-5 KJV). … Continue reading “We Don't Have To Be Robbed Of Our Joy – Bible study”

It is one thing to “hear” the word of God (Romans 10:17) it’s something else to receive it. The Greek word that James uses for “receive” in James 1:21 is one that means to welcome as we would welcome a friend. In other words, we open our hearts to receive the Word as we would … Continue reading “On Receiving God's Word – Bible study”

A querist asks, “From my study of the Old Testament, I know the Law of Moses was given to the Jews and the Jews only (Exodus 34:29-35; Exodus 35:1). It was “nailed to the cross” (Colossians 2:14 KJV); “abolished” (2 Corinthians 3:13 KJV); “cast out” (Galatians 4:22-31 KJV) and “disannulled” (Hebrews 7:18 KJV). My question … Continue reading “There's Great Value In Old Testament Study – Bible study”

The following poem penned by Linda Ellis, speaks volumes regarding the brevity of life (Job 7:6-10; James 4:13-14; cf. Psalm 78:39; Proverbs 27:1) and the importance of our making every moment count in doing good (Acts 10:38; cf. Matthew 5:13-16): “I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend. … Continue reading “The Dash Poem – Bible study”

Brother J.W. McGarvey, a key figure in The Restoration Movement (see article) was one of the stalwarts of the faith and a very prolific writer. For more than 40 years, articles flowed from his pen to such periodicals as the Millennial Harbinger, American Christian Review, and Lard’s Quarterly. He produced commentaries on Matthew, Mark, Acts, … Continue reading “J.W. McGarvey On The Term “Pastor” – Bible study”

I dreamed I was in heaven Where an angel kept God’s book He was writing so intently I just had to take a look It was not at first his writing That made me stop and think But the fluid in the bottle That was marked eternal ink This ink was most amazing Dark black … Continue reading “God's “Eternal Ink” – Bible study”

The August 2010 edition of the Christian Worker is available now. I have an article in this issue entitled, Wanted: Men Who Will Teach Their Children. Download your copy here: August, 2010 Christian Worker Don’t forget to subscribe to Christian Worker