Have you ever considered why it is important that we please God? The Bible holds nothing back when it tells us of the decisions that its people made. The Bible…
Ancient historians estimate that there were some 60 million slaves in the Roman empire — about one-half the population. Practically everything was done by slaves, even doctoring and teaching. The…
As we saw in the the last lesson, David slew the Philistine giant known as Goliath, a man almost twice his size. This encounter brought David great fame, but little…
Most of us find ourselves to be very busy people, always trying to fit one more thing into our already hectic schedules. This morning, as you think about the year…
Many, if not all us grew up hearing the story of David and Goliath. It is the Bible story which almost any third grade bible student could repeat to you.…
The Bible definition of family goes all the way back to Genesis, where God gave Adam a wife whom he called Eve and told them to ‘be fruitful and multiply’…
The book of Ruth is an amazing book with a heart-warming story. It takes place during the dark days of the judges (Ruth 1:1). In it we find God's providence…
What makes a gift the right gift? a. Right price? To some extent, yes. b. Right solution to a particular need? Of course. c. Right motive? Certainly! At first glance,…
“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” As many of you know, these words were spoken to Phillip during the last week of Jesus’ life before his crucifixion. In the twelfth…
Last month, Oliver Smith, the digital travel editor for the The Telegraph, a London news publication, wrote an article naming ten species of animals which are now extinct, largely due…
There are many struggles that we humans cannot shake. These struggles surge over us when a similar scenario plays out in our lives or the lives of people close to…
All history of mankind has been about redemption. A Savior is sent and we have sought for Him. We need to be close to Him to be saved. God has…
Self-examinations to a Christian is a determination of progress being made as God expects. God wants us to see what we need to work on and change. God has given…
Christianity is a free will religion (Revelation 22:17). Christianity is based on an invitation that has been extended (John 7:37). Now, the Spirit (The Holy Spirit) and the bride (the…
If Samuel was to obey God and do what was best for all Israel, he had no choice bu to confront Saul with his sin. If was painful because Samuel…
What advice can the Apostle Paul give to you and me? Rejoice and Preach the Gospel of Christ! Paul speaks of rejoicing in Christ as One. Having unity we can…
Think about the Christian men you have known throughout your lifetime, particularly those who are up in years. How many can you name who have consistently walked with God from…
Today, as we look at the last three verses in this section (vv. 15-17), we will see that thanksgiving is to be the result of that which comes from our…
Gratitude is the "natural expression of thanks in response to blessings, protection, or love." Gratitude was a way of life for the Hebrew people. When the experienced good, they thanked…
Like an old coat we take off, we have, as Paul wrote, “put off the old self (lit.“man”) with its evil practices” (v. 9). We replaced this old coat, “old…