Sermons and Biblical Studies

A querist asks, “The Bible talks about Cain getting married. My question is who did he marry? If Adam and Eve where the only people in the beginning, where did Cain’s mate come from?” In Genesis 4:17 NASB, the text reads: “Cain had relations with his wife and she conceived, and gave birth to Enoch; … Continue reading “Who Did Cain Marry? – Bible study”

One day while meeting with His disciples by the sea of Galilee (Tiberias), Jesus asked Simon Peter a heart-searching question when He asked, “Do you love Me?” (John 21:17 – NKJV). Then the risen Lord told His disciple Peter that his future would lead to martyrdom (John 21:18-19). And Peter accepted that destiny without complaint. … Continue reading ““You Follow Me” – Bible study”

A querist asks, “What is a good approach to help one who is a Christianbut feels as if they are going to hell in a handbasket?“ As Christians, we’ve all experienced periods of depression brought on by the everyday stresses of life. Even the apostle Paul experienced times of great stress in his Christian walk, … Continue reading “Help For Depressed Christians – Bible study”

A querist asks, “In Genesis 4:15, what is the mark set upon Cain? Does anyone know?” The “mark” set upon Cain in Genesis 4:15 signifies “a sign” or “token” (cf. Genesis 9:13-NKJV). The Lord appointed to Cain a token or sign to convince him that no person should be permitted to slay him. What this … Continue reading “The Mark Of Cain — What Was It? – Bible study”

After substituting in our local school libraries for nine years, I found that my favorite sections of the library are history and science. Let’s imagine for a moment if one Saturday morning we showed up at our local library, only to find our favorite books reduced to a pile of ashes. Centuries ago, that is … Continue reading “Preservation Of The Bible — A Blessing From God – Bible study”

When the first explorers entered Peru, they found huge, impressive buildings that may have been standing for 2,000 years. These ancient Inca structures (see pictures) were built of hand-hewn rocks of different sizes and shapes. Some were 3-sided, some 4-sided, some 7-sided, and even some 12-sided. Without the use of mortar, they were fitted together … Continue reading “The Lord's Church — Built To Last! – Bible study”

In Daniel 1:3, we read of Ashpenaz, a high court official in ancient Babylon, who was committed to banishing any testimony of Israel’s God from his kingdom. His strategy focused on young leadership from the captive Hebrews (Daniel 1:6). Ashpenaz gave the captives new names to honor the pagan gods of Babylon (Daniel 1:7). This … Continue reading “A Small Light Can Dispel Great Darkness – Bible study”

The story is told of a submarine that lay disabled on the ocean floor. Several days passed and the crew lost hope of being rescued. The prospect was especially dim because they had not been able to communicate their exact position to ships on the surface. The commanding officer explained to the men that they … Continue reading “A Greater Deliverance – Bible study”

A querist asks, “If a man and woman get married then get divorced, then the man goes and remarries, we know that he (and his new wife) has committed adultery. But say him and his new wife get baptized into the church …. are they forgiven and does their marriage now find God’s blessing or … Continue reading “A Question Concerning Marriage – Bible study”

A querist asks, “In Matthew 21:12-22 We see Jesus cleanse the temple (Matthew 21:12-13) and then leave the city (Matthew 21:17) and then curse the fig tree (Matthew 21:19). In Mark 11:12-18, we see Jesus curse the fig tree (Mark 11:13-14) and enter the city (Mark 11:15) and cleanse the temple (Mark 11:15-16). These two … Continue reading “Tree And Temple — Or Temple And Tree? – Bible study”