Sermons and Biblical Studies

Why God Will Never Get Tenure at Any University 1. Only published one book. 2. It was in Hebrew. 3. It had no references. 4. He did not publish it in referenced journals. 5. Some doubt He even wrote it Himself. 6. He is not known for His cooperative work. 7. Sure, He created the … Continue reading “Teach, Teacher, Teachers, Teaching”

You Knew How to Get the Money Out of Him A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in Acapulco, enjoying the sunny Mexican weather. Suddenly, he was attracted by the screams of a woman kneeling in front of a child. The man knew enough Spanish to determine that the child had swallowed … Continue reading “Taxes”

Spot Bowling Imagine what the game of bowling would be like if you couldn’t see the pins you were trying to hit. In 1933, Bill Knox did just that—and bowled a perfect game. In Philadelphia’s Olney Alleys, Bill had a screen placed just above the foul line to obscure his view of the lane. His … Continue reading “Target”

Talent Is Cheap Dedication Is Costly Bertoldo de Giovanni is a name even the most enthusiastic lover of art is unlikely to recognize. He was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and he was the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when … Continue reading “Talent”

Be Tactful Joe had a cat he loved very much. When he went west to California on a business trip he left the cat with his brother Al and his mother. When Joe arrived in Los Angeles he called his brother and asked him how the cat was doing. Al replied bluntly, “I’m real sorry, … Continue reading “Tact”

The Structure of the The tabernacle was the structure ordered built by God so that He might dwell among His people (Ex. 25:8). It was to be mobile and constructed to exacting specifications. It is referred to in Ex. 25–27, 30–31, 35–40; Num. 3:25ff; 4:4 ff.; 7:1ff. In all of scripture more space is devoted … Continue reading “Tabernacle”

Salvaged Sculpture A sculptor had ruined a huge piece of beautiful Carrara marble. It was left in the courtyard of the cathedral in Florence, Italy, for almost a hundred years. Artisans thought it was beyond repair. But in 1505, a young sculptor by the name of Michelangelo was asked if he thought anything could be … Continue reading “Salvaged, cf second chance”

Sodium Chloride Sodium is an extremely active element found naturally only in combined form; it always links itself to another element. Chlorine, on the other hand, is the poisonous gas that gives bleach it offensive odor. When sodium and chlorine are combined, the result is sodium chloride—common table salt—the substance we use to preserve meat … Continue reading “Salt”

Resource •      Book of Lists, #2, pp. 31, 10 safest places/most dangerous places in event of nuclear war Safest Places Some things that appear dangerous are actually much less hazardous than their safer-looking alternative. Commercial airline travel, for instance, is 30 times safer than transportation by car. It may not seem that way to the … Continue reading “Safety”

The Sadducees—The Urban Elite •      May have derived from Zadok, high priest under King David. •      Tended to represent the aristocrats, priests, merchants, and urban elite in Jerusalem and other cities in Judea. •      Hostile to Jesus and His followers. •      Many served on the council. Most of the high priests in the days of … Continue reading “Sadducee, Sadducees”