Sermons and Biblical Studies

In the 8th century BC, amid personal and national injustice, the prophet Isaiah was used by God to awaken the conscience of His people. Their convenient spirituality had led them to violence and insensitivity toward their fellow human beings (Isaiah 57). Gods people were oppressing the poor and substituting religious practices for genuine righteous living … Continue reading “Sent To Awaken The Conscience – Bible study”

A querist asks, “After we die, will we recognize one another in the spiritual realm?” According to the inspired Scriptures, the answer is a definite “Yes.” In the account of David’s illicit affair with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11-NKJV), there was a male child born of that union. As a result of David’s sin, God caused … Continue reading “Recognition Beyond This Life – Bible study”

Jesus once told the story of a sower, a seed, and four kinds of soil (Matthew 13:1-9 – NKJV). The soil among the thorns represented those who permit the Word of God in their hearts to be choked by the cares and pleasures of this alluring world (Matthew 13:7 – NKJV ; Matthew 13:22 – … Continue reading “Let It Not Once Be Said – Bible study”

In Deuteronomy 4:1 – NKJV, the people were being handed a gift from God “the statutes and the judgments” that would allow them to live properly in the land of Gods promise. Along with those laws, came an admonition for the people to share with their descendants the lessons God taught them on the way. … Continue reading “One Of Our Greatest Responsibilities – Bible study”

The children of Israel had not gone far from the shore of the Red Sea when the realities of their new freedom began to register. They no longer enjoyed the ample food and water supply of Egypt. Now, after traveling 3 days into the wilderness, the large crowd had no water. And when they finally … Continue reading “Trusting God To Accomplish The Impossible – Bible study”

The word “amateur” has been redefined over the years and has lost the luster of its original meaning. Our English word comes from the Latin word amatorem (nom. amator) “lover,” from amatus, pp. of amare “to love.” An amateur then, is someone who does something simply for the sheer love of it. In our society, … Continue reading “God Is Still Looking For “Amateurs” – Bible study”

In the summer of 1989, my grandmother passed from this life to be with the Lord. She was my mentor and inspiration in becoming a Christian as well as encouraging me to study my Bible on a daily basis (2 Timothy 2:15; Acts 17:11). At the gravesite, I vividly recall memories shared by friends and … Continue reading ““Lord, If You Had Been Here” – Bible study”

Most people respect service and those who serve. For example, we honor police officers who serve our communities. We pay homage to military personnel who serve our country. But do we give the same honor and respect to those who are in an even greater service those who dedicate their lives in service to God? … Continue reading “Respecting And Honoring Those Who Serve – Bible study”

Poet Claude Mermet once made this astute observation: Friends are like melons; let me tell you why: To find a good one, you must one hundred try! Most of us can identify with that observation, because its indeed difficult to find good and faithful friends. But have we ever wondered if God ever feels that … Continue reading “Being A Faithful Friend To Jesus – Bible study”

The story is told of an English “gentleman of the road” (we would call him a hobo) who stopped by a restaurant named the “Saint George and the Dragon.” Because he was hungry, he knocked at the back door and asked if he might have a bite of some leftovers to eat. A very stern … Continue reading “Getting Rid Of The Dragons – Bible study”