Sermons and Biblical Studies

Having just returned from a week’s vacation in which we drove approximately 1500 miles, I can attest to the fact that we would not have arrived at our intended destinations were it not for some kind of directions. Directions can be a set of instructions that you have that tell you where to go to … Continue reading “Directions – Bible Lessons”

In Acts 17:2-7, the scripture states the following concerning Paul: “And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, … Continue reading “Preaching The “Offensive” Gospel Of Christ – Bible Lessons”

While secular education is certainly important (we all have to make a living in some manner), being educated biblically is far more important because biblical principles teach us how to properly relate to God as well as to our fellowman (Matthew 22:37-40; cf. Deuteronomy 6:5; Deuteronomy 10:12; Deuteronomy 30:6). The teaching of spiritual and moral … Continue reading “The Importance Of Biblical Education – Bible Lessons”

In my mind this word conjures up scenes of family members around a dining room table. On that table sits a roast turkey, giblet gravy, mom’s homemade dressing, sweet potatoes, and grandma’s hot pecan pie. A thanksgiving prayer is said unto our Creator for the bounteous blessings he bestows upon us daily. A blessing is … Continue reading “Family – Bible Lessons”

The Psalms are not only useful for singing praises to God, they are also useful for teaching and confirming that Jesus is the Christ or Messiah. Note the use Jesus made of them in Luke 24:44-47, cf. Psalm 22, and Peter’s use of them in his first gospel sermon (Acts 2:25-28, cf. Psalm 16:8,10-11). It … Continue reading “The Psalms – Some Topical Classifications – Bible Lessons”

Husbands commit sin when they don’t treat their wives well. In Isaiah 59:1-2 we read, “Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he … Continue reading “That Your Prayers Be Not Hindered – Bible Lessons”

Genesis 22:1-14 is a very significant section in the book of Genesis, in the life of Abraham, and in the life of Isaac. The offering of Isaac is discussed three times in the Bible (Gen. 22:1-14; Jam. 2:2:21-22; Heb. 11:17-19). In James 2:21-22 and Hebrews 11:17-19, this event is discussed in the context of genuine … Continue reading “The Offering of Isaac – Bible Lessons”

In the character of Naaman, we see a man who was truly a “legend in his own mind.” Many are misunderstanding and rejecting God’s Word today because they desire to please self instead of pleasing God (2 Kings 5:11-12). The Attitude Of Naaman Let’s note some other possible reasons why Naaman was a “legend in … Continue reading “Naaman – A “Legend In His Own Mind” – Bible Lessons”

“But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.” (Galatians 5:15). Somewhere between A.D. 48 and A.D. 58, the apostle Paul sat down to write a letter to the churches of Galatia. This letter was written to address one particular subject: the erroneous teaching that Gentile … Continue reading “Biting and Devouring – Bible Lessons”

The following rules of interpretation are not some “special rules” belonging only to Bible study. They are identical to the rules that we ordinarily employ in our daily interchange of thoughts between any two rational persons. Applied to Bible study, rules are nothing more than a means of disciplining the mind by which we allow … Continue reading “Rules Of Interpretation (1) – Bible Lessons”