Romans “Why Do I Believe What I Believe?”

Romans   “Why Do I Believe What I Believe?” As you read the Old Testament, you get the sense that someone is coming.  That you are not just reading about lives of people, but that the stage is being set for an amazing event. That amazing event was the coming of God’s Son to theContinue reading “Romans “Why Do I Believe What I Believe?””

Psalm 119:81-88 “Persecution” Week 11 of our study of Psalm 119

Are you studying with us through Psalm 119?  Great!  This is Week #11 – Psalm 119:81-88  “Persecution”. The two women traveled week after week to attend secret house-church meetings.  They were tired and frustrated that no church existed in their own village. After praying for months for a church nearby, one of the women said, “Maybe God isContinue reading “Psalm 119:81-88 “Persecution” Week 11 of our study of Psalm 119″

1st Peter “You Are Different”

1st Peter – You Are Different If you are a Christian, you are different.  You are not the same as the unbelieving people who live around you..  You may look the same.  You may dress the same.  You may eat the same.  You may work in the same places and live in the same neighborhoods. Continue reading “1st Peter “You Are Different””

1st Timothy Chapter 6 “Contentment”

1st Timothy Chapter 6.  This is the final chapter in our 1st Timothy Bible Study. “Godliness with contentment is great gain”.   Being Godly, and being satisfied with life, no matter how difficult or challenging, is the key to happiness for the leader of the church.  Yes, of course this applies to all believers in Jesus….butContinue reading “1st Timothy Chapter 6 “Contentment””

Selected Psalms – “Begin Every Day in the Word, End Every Day With Praise”

This is a small collection of Bible studies on several Psalms: Psalms 1, 150, 139, 22, 51, 120-135 Will the Psalms really apply to my life?   Take a look: Are you stressed?    Psalm 131:2 Are you jealous?   Psalm 73 Are you struggling with the truth of the creation story?  Psalm 89:11-13, Psalm 90:2 Are youContinue reading “Selected Psalms – “Begin Every Day in the Word, End Every Day With Praise””

Psalm 119:73-80 “The Hands of God” Week #10 of our study of Psalm 119

Are you studying with us through Psalm 119?  Great!  This is Week #10 – Psalm 119:73-80  “The Hands of God”. Have you ever thought much about God’s hands?  Have you ever thought about your hand being held in His Hand? I became a believer in Jesus when I was 17 years old.  My Dad had become aContinue reading “Psalm 119:73-80 “The Hands of God” Week #10 of our study of Psalm 119″

The Gospel of John “Is Jesus Really God?”

The Gospel of John, verse-by-verse.  “Is Jesus Really God?” The audience the Apostle John was writing to were Jewish and non-Jewish people who knew the story of Jesus’ life…but probably second-hand. John was concerned that people would know how to “pass it on” – each new generation had to know The Word – Jesus –Continue reading “The Gospel of John “Is Jesus Really God?””

Psalm 119:65-72 “When Bad Things Happen…” Week #9 of our study of Psalm 119

Are you studying with us through Psalm 119?  Great!  This is Week #9:  Psalm 119:65-72  “When Bad Things Happen…” I have found that going through bad times is a painfully personal thing.  It’s not academic.  It’s not simply a lesson to be learned.  It’s an infinitely impossible task which must be accomplished One-on-one with Almighty God.

1st Timothy Chapter 5 “Who to Honor”

1st Timothy Chapter 5   “Who to Honor” Timothy has a job to do.  He will be best able to convey spiritual truths to the people in his congregation if he treats each person as an honored and special creation of God.  Will everyone react well to Timothy’s Pastoring?  No.  Some will not want toContinue reading “1st Timothy Chapter 5 “Who to Honor””