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Ezra – “Coming Out Of Babylon”

The book of Ezra tells the story of the Jewish return from captivity.  Babylon had become Persia – and the new King of Persia issued a decree saying the Jews could go back home, after 70 years in a foreign land. What should have been a mass exodus of Jews from Babylon turned out toContinue reading “Ezra – “Coming Out Of Babylon””

Matthew 28:16-20 “And Then They Went”

Click here to view the entire Matthew Bible Study Click here or on the image to the left to view or download this Matthew 28:16-20  Bible study. After Jesus leaves the grave He tells His disciples: “I can do anything I want right now.  I could destroy all enemies right now.  Instead, I choose toContinue reading “Matthew 28:16-20 “And Then They Went””

Matthew 28 “What Difference Would it have Made?”

Click here to view the entire Matthew Bible Study Click here or on the image to the left to view or download this Matthew 28  Bible study. A few years ago, Ken had a business acquaintance ask him:  “What difference would it have made if Jesus had never risen from the dead?”  Jack and KenContinue reading “Matthew 28 “What Difference Would it have Made?””

Matthew 26:30-75 “The Worst Day of My Life”

Click here to view the entire Matthew Bible Study. Click here or on the image to the left to view or download this Matthew 26:30-75 Bible study. Two men were about to have the worst day of their life. Peter:  Peter did not believe he was capable of denying Jesus.  He was going to learn, however,Continue reading “Matthew 26:30-75 “The Worst Day of My Life””

Matthew 26:17 – 29 “Jesus’ Last Week – Thursday – The Passover Dinner”

Click here to view the entire Matthew Bible Study. Click here or on the image to the left to view or download this Matthew 26:17-29 Bible study. So….was Jesus crucified on Thursday…or Friday?  And was the Passover Dinner on Thursday…or Wednesday?  My answer?  Not sure.  But the question comes up, then – Is it wrongContinue reading “Matthew 26:17 – 29 “Jesus’ Last Week – Thursday – The Passover Dinner””

Matthew 26:1-16 “Tuesday (or Wednesday)” of the Last Week

Click here to view the entire Matthew Bible Study. Click on the image to the left to view or download this Matthew 26:1-16 Bible study. The Jewish leaders chose to kill Jesus because leaving Him alive might mean their “kingdom” would slip away from them. Judas chose to betray Jesus because he might be ableContinue reading “Matthew 26:1-16 “Tuesday (or Wednesday)” of the Last Week”

Sin…Aren’t There Some Sins not as Bad as Others?

Click on the image to the left to view or download this Bible study on “Sin…Aren’t There Some Sins not as Bad as Others?” We all know murder and cruelty are big sins – bad sins, in fact.  But, seriously, is telling a small lie really such a big deal?

Our Church in Greenwood Celebrates its First Anniversary

My husband, Ken, and I were part of a new church plant in our area last year – Village Bible Church met for it’s first worship service in Greenwood, Indiana, about a year ago, July 15th 2012. We are so thankful to be a part of this small group of loving people who just wantContinue reading “Our Church in Greenwood Celebrates its First Anniversary”

Question: “Why did Jesus turn the Water into Wine…Didn’t People Get Drunk?”

John Chapter 2 – Jesus is at a wedding and turns water into wine.   Isn’t it wrong for people to get drunk?  Why did He do this? This is a very good question, and many people ask it.  Here’s my understanding of the whole alcohol/drinking/drunkenness problem: Acutally, The Bible does not say it isContinue reading “Question: “Why did Jesus turn the Water into Wine…Didn’t People Get Drunk?””