Sermons and Biblical Studies

Between the years of 1969 to 1972 NASA sent Seismometers with the Apollo astronauts to be placed on the moon. They continued to send back data to earth until 1979 when they were turned off. They found that the moon shakes due to various different disturbances — moonquakes. The seismometers recorded the impact of asteroids, … Continue reading “Moonquakes – Bible Lessons”

I suppose I have to offer my apologies to my father-in-law for the title of this article. You see, this is one of those things that I learned from him several years ago. It is something on which I have heard him preach on several occasions. But the sentiment is so very true that it … Continue reading “Look Forward! Go Forward! – Bible Lessons”

Regarding Mark 4:11-12, a querist asks, “Who are those that are without? Is Verse 12 stating he did not want the people without to understand or be forgiven?” The phrase, “them that are without” used in Mark 4:11 refers to unbelievers (1 Corinthians 5:12; Colossians 4:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:12; 1 Timothy 3:7). Christ is not … Continue reading ““Them That Are Without” – Bible Lessons”

The historic conclusion of Patrick Henry's address in 1775 at Richmond, Virginia rings true to us living today. He concluded, “Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid … Continue reading ““Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death!” – Bible Lessons”

In 1 Corinthians 1:25-27, the apostle Paul declared, “Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called; But God hath chosen the foolish … Continue reading “The “Foolishness Of God” – Bible Lessons”

Years ago, a well-known comedian made the following statement in determining one's financial position: “When you go to work, if your name is on the outside of the building, you're rich. If your name is on your desk, you're middle-class. If your name is on your shirt, you're poor.” Living In A Class-Conscious Society We … Continue reading “What About Church Class Distinctions? – Bible Lessons”

The following nursery rhyme entitled, “For Want Of A Nail” reads: “For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe, the horse was lost. For want of a horse, the rider was lost. For want of a rider, the battle was lost. For want of a battle, the kingdom was … Continue reading “Bible Study on God's Word – “For Want Of A Nail” – Bible Lessons”

The Sin of Idolatry (Part 1) When the word “idolatry” is mentioned, most religious folks probably call to mind a debunked religious system that is outdated and not generally practiced. Why ought the worshiper of God be concerned with the sin of idolatry? The truth is that there are many in the religious world today … Continue reading “The Sin of Idolatry – Bible Lessons”

Moses gives the broad view of the people of the post-flood earth. This is introductory and essential to the understanding of the next chapters as Abraham is introduced. In Genesis 3:15 we read: Genesis 3:15 [ESV] I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise … Continue reading “Genesis 10 – Bible Lessons”

In recent weeks we have been reminded of what nature can do as we have been reading and watching news of the tragedy on the Gulf Coast. New Orleans is almost totally wrecked and sitting in a liquid so foul it seems a crime to call it water. Bodies are still being found and the … Continue reading “Genesis 9:9-17 – Bible Lessons”