Sermons and Biblical Studies

A querist asks, “In 2 Kings 2:23-25 – KJV, we read of the occasion where the prophet Elisha was traveling from Jericho towards Bethel. As he was going towards Bethel some “little children” (KJV) accosted him and cried, “Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head” (2 Kings 2:23 – KJV). The text … Continue reading “2 Kings 2:23-25 — A Question – Bible study”

When we think about our lives, do we worry about our money? We are to be good stewards (1 Corinthians 4:1-2), but Jesus taught that we are not to worry about our money or anything else (Matthew 6:25; Philippians 4:6). If we put our trust in the Lord, we don’t have to worry about life’s … Continue reading “Just Stop And Look At The Birds! – Bible study”

When I was a boy growing up on my grandfather’s farm, he would tell me, “Boy, you can’t plow a straight row if you look back.” We can test this principle by looking back as we walk through snow or along a sandy beach. If we look back, our tracks will not be straight. A … Continue reading “There's No Looking Back! – Bible study”

On December 8, 1854, Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti “ known to the Roman Catholic world as Pope Pius IX, announced the doctrine known as the “Immaculate Conception.” According to this teaching Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived in the womb of her own mother without inheriting the sin of Adam, an inheritance often referred to … Continue reading “Immaculate Conception Or Deception? – Bible study”

The biblical word for hospitality means “lover of strangers” (cf. Hebrews 13:2 – NKJV) Sometimes people who visit the Lord’s church feel unwelcome because no one greets them or notices them. However, hospitality can break down barriers and build bridges. It can make strangers feel more welcome than just a word in the church bulletin. … Continue reading “The Need For Hospitality – Bible study”

Over the past 30-some odd years, my wife and I have often given advice to our son which was many times ignored. If we feel frustrated when our children do not follow our sage advice, imagine how God feels when we ignore His. After all, He is the only One with perfect knowledge of what … Continue reading “God Knows Best! – Bible study”

We leave one-of-a-kind fingerprints on everything we touch on doorknobs, on books, on walls, on keyboards. Some supermarkets are testing a technology that allows customers to pay by fingerprint. Each customer’s unique print and bank account number are kept on file so that the only thing needed to pay a bill is a scan of … Continue reading “Another Kind Of Print – Bible study”

When Abraham was 75 years old, God called him to leave the land of his father and he unhesitatingly departed for the land of Canaan (Genesis 12:1-8). He was rootless, homeless, “not knowing where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8). Such was the story of Abraham’s life of faith. It’s a fact that age brings change … Continue reading “Our Soul's True Home – Bible study”

A few months ago, as my wife and I were walking to our car after finishing a hearty meal at one of our local restaurants, a man approached us asking for money. He told us that he was a Vietnam veteran and that he and his family needed gas to successfully reach the home of … Continue reading “Committing Acts Of Selfless Sacrifice – Bible study”

As a Bible class teacher, I’ve often thought how terrible it would be to stand up in front of a classroom of Bible students and have no one pay attention “ to talk and have no one listen, to give instructions regarding Bible study assignments, and the students ignore them. None of us enjoys being … Continue reading “Let's Not Ignore God! – Bible study”