First Samuel – Book of Great Beginnings
First Samuel is a book of great beginnings… and tragic endings. It begins with Eli as high priest during the time of the Judges. As a religious leader, Eli certainly …
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Second Corinthians
Second Corinthians must have been a difficult letter for Paul to write because he had to list his credentials as an apostle. Paul was reluctant to do so as a …
Judas Iscariot – Son of Simon Iscariot
Judas Iscariot, the traitor, was the son of Simon who lived in Kerioth of Judah. He betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver and afterward hanged himself (Matthew 26:14,16). Judas, …
Mastering the Fourth Step of SOAP: Prayer
The Power of Prayer in Bible Study In the realm of scriptural exploration and spiritual growth, the SOAP Bible Study method stands as a steadfast guide, illuminating the path to …
Melchizedek – King of Righteousness
Do you like a good mystery? History is full of them! They usually involve people. One of the most mysterious people in the Bible is the king of peace, Melchizedek. …
Ruth – A Story of Redemption
When we first meet Ruth, she is a destitute widow. We follow her as she joins God’s people, gleans in the grain fields, ricks her honor at the threshing floor …
Herod the Great
Herod the Great: King of Judea The Bible records history. It has proven itself an accurate and reliable record of people, events, and places. Independent historical accounts verify the Bible’s …
First Corinthians – Correction of Carnal Living
In the epistle of First Corinthians, the Corinthian church had fallen into divisiveness and disorder. This resulted in many problems, which Paul addressed squarely. We must be concerned about unity …
Mastering the Third Step of SOAP: Application
Application Introduction In the realm of delving into the depths of Scripture, the SOAP Bible study method stands as a guiding beacon, illuminating the path to a more profound understanding …
Lot – Nephew of Abram
Some people simply drift through life. Their choices, when they can muster the will to choose, tend to follow the course of least resistance. Lot, Abram’s nephew, was such a …
Judges – In Those Days Israel Had No King
in the book of Judges, the Tribes had compromised God’s command to drive out the inhabitants of the land. Incomplete removal of evil often means disaster in the end. We …
Peter – Brother of Andrew, Son of Jonas
Simon Peter, son of Jonas, was a fisherman who lived in Bethsaida and Capernaum. He did evangelistic and missionary work among the Jews, going as far as Babylon. He was …
Romans – Justified Through Faith
In the book of Romans, the apostle Paul clearly sets forth the foundations of Christian faith. All people are sinful; Christ died to forgive sin; we are made right with …
Noah – Did Everything God Commanded
The story of Noah involves not one, but two great and tragic floods. The world in his day was flooded with evil. The number of those who remembered the God …
Joshua – Victory Over Our Enemies
Joshua demonstrated his faith in God as he took up the challenge to lead the nation. The Israelites reaffirmed their commitment to God by obediently setting out across the Jordan …