How would you answer the question, “Do you love your siblings?” Most of you would probably say yes without hesitation. The love that exists between brothers and sisters is hard to match in this life. But did you know that we are to have the same kind of love for our brethren? In Romans 12:10 … Continue reading Love The Brethren
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Devotion to God
True godly character only comes from a deep devotion to God. But what is devotion? The Apostle Paul would say it is a life lived in sacrifice to the service of God (Rom. 12:1-3). Looking in the Scriptures we find that devotion to God is comprised of three essential components. The first essential element of … Continue reading Devotion to God
Why Study Matthew?
Each book of the Bible has a unique contribution to the whole of Scripture. The best way to determine that unique contribution is to ask, “Why should I study this book?” The answer will almost always be what that book emphasizes more than others. Today we’ll be asking why we should study the gospel of … Continue reading Why Study Matthew?
Astonished At His Teaching
To be astonished is to be greatly surprised or impressed. Mark uses this word to describe many people's reaction to Jesus' teaching (Mk. 1:22). Mark explains that Jesus "was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes." What made Jesus' teaching so different from the teachers of His day? To answer that … Continue reading Astonished At His Teaching
What Is The Bible?
As a Christian, you never outgrow the fundamentals. They are the foundation on which you build your faith. From time to time, it’s beneficial to go back and study a fundamental. One such fundamental is understanding what the Bible is.
Complaining About Mana
From my Bible reading this morning: "... There is nothing at all to look at except this mana" (Num. 11:6b) Often, when I teach about Israel and come to a passage like Numbers 11, the comment will be made in class: "I just don't understand how they could complain or be so ungrateful to God." … Continue reading Complaining About Mana
The Fruit of Our Labors
"What advantage is there to the worker from that in which he labors?" Eccl. 3:9 LSB. "I know that there is nothing better for them than to be glad and to do good in one's lifetime; moreover, that every man who eats and drinks and sees good in all his labor - it is the … Continue reading The Fruit of Our Labors
When You Are Mistaken
Have you ever made a mistake? Of course, you have; we all have! What do you do when you discover you've made a mistake? Do you persist in your error or make the necessary changes? I hope we all would make a change. But what if the mistake was in your religious beliefs? Would we … Continue reading When You Are Mistaken
Contend for the Faith
UCLA basketball coach John Wooden is attributed as saying, "It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen." The letter of Jude is little compared to other books of the Bible; however, it contains big and powerful lessons for us today. First, we must "contend earnestly for the faith" (Jude 3). … Continue reading Contend for the Faith
“A Gospel Meeting”
The following article was written by brother Richard Thetford in preparation for the gospel meeting their congregation was having. I am republishing it here for your consideration and encouragement. Richard Thetford Our gospel meeting begins a week from today, September 25th, with Andy Berendt doing the preaching. I think it would do us all good to remind ourselves … Continue reading “A Gospel Meeting”
Preach The Text 