September 22, 2023 This is our final week in the 2 year Bible study. Thank you for going on this journey with me. I know that I learned so much and drew closer to the Lord. I hope this happened for you as well. I will be taking a break at this point. I amContinue reading “Our last week”
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Revelation
September 22, 2023 Revelation This week we finished Revelation and is our last week in this blog series. The purpose of the book is told in the book “to reveal tings that must shortly come to pass.” (Rev 1:1). The key verse of the book is Revelation 1:5b-6: “to him who loves us and hasContinue reading “Revelation”
A Blessing
September 17, 2023 This week we read 1, 2, and 3 John, Jude, and the beginning of Revelation. The apostle that Jesus loved, “John” wrote 1, 2, 3 John, the gospel of John, and Revelation. Revelation was written during a time when there was emperor worship. Christians were being persecuted because believed Jesus was LordContinue reading “A Blessing”
Joy in the Midst of Trial?
September 10, 2023 This week we read James; 1 & 2 Peter. We are going to talk about a few verses that I have struggled with for some time and they are James 1:2-4, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of yourContinue reading “Joy in the Midst of Trial?”
Hebrews: Out with the Old, In with the New
August 27, 2023 This week we read the book of Hebrews. Much of the book talks about the supremacy of Christ and his saving grace on the cross. A. There is the supremacy of Christ to the angels (1:5-2:18), to Moses (3:1-4:13), and to the priests (4:14-7:28). B. There is supremacy in the “New Covenant”,Continue reading “Hebrews: Out with the Old, In with the New”
Grace: Lee Strobel Gives the Best Talk on God’s Grace. I Hope You Enjoy
August 19, 2023 This week we read 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon. These were letters written by Paul to Christians. Timothy was a Jew who converted to Christianity, Titus was a Greek who converted to Christianity, and Philemon was a slave owner that converted to Christianity. In 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus,Continue reading “Grace: Lee Strobel Gives the Best Talk on God’s Grace. I Hope You Enjoy”
Who is Jesus?
August 14, 2023 This week we read Colossians and 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Our focus will be on Colossians 1:15-20. I will use other texts as well. Matthew 16:13-16 says. “13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is? 14 They replied, “Some sayContinue reading “Who is Jesus?”
Paul’s Prayers
August 7, 2023 This week we finished Galatians, and read Ephesians and Philippians. Ephesians and Philippians were written by Paul while he was in prison in Rome. We will focus on the prayer Paul said to the Ephesians in chapter 1:15-20 and 3:14-21. Here is his prayer from Chapter 1. “15 For this reason, ever sinceContinue reading “Paul’s Prayers”
Freedom in Christ
July 30, 2023 This week we read the rest of 2 Corinthians and Galatians 1-3. Remember, there were rumors that the church in Corinth was struggling with immorality and divisions amongst the believers. People were jealous and envious of each other and their spiritual gifts. There were divisions amongst the people, marital issues, questions aboutContinue reading “Freedom in Christ”
Your Gift From God
July 16, 2023 This week we read 1 Corinthians 12-16 and 2 Corinthians 1 through 3. We are going to talk about 1 Corinthians 12 for our study. Remember that Paul was writing to the Corinthians because there were problems with Christian conduct within the church. There was also confusion about different aspects of living,Continue reading “Your Gift From God”