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 …
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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 …
Mastering the Second Step of SOAP: Observation
Observation Introduction The SOAP Bible Study method stands as a guiding beacon for countless seekers delving into the depths of Scripture. This method, renowned for its structured yet deeply introspective …
Mary – Jesus Earthly Mother
Motherhood is a painful privilege. Young Mary of Nazareth had the unique privilege of being the mother to the very Son of God. Yet the pains and pleasures of her …
Acts of the Apostles
The Book of Acts is the historical link between the Gospels and the Epistles. It is the only book that carries on the story from the ascension of Jesus to …
Cain – The World’s First Murderer
In spite of parents’ efforts and worries, conflicts between children in a family seem inevitable. Sibling relationships allow both competition and cooperation. In most cases, the mixture of loving and …
Deuteronomy – Fifth Book of Moses
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses reviewed the mighty acts of God for the nation of Israel. Remembering God’s special involvement in our lives gives us hope and encouragement in …
Mastering the First Step of SOAP: Scripture
Scripture – Introduction Setting off on a quest toward understanding scripture holds immense importance for those seeking spiritual growth and wisdom.Yet, within this vast treasury of divine insight lies the …