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In our last visit we introduced the book of James.  Today let’s begin a biographical study of the author.  To do this collect all the references to him in the Bible.  Use a concordance for this.  Once you gather this information about James, correlate it i...

In our project of reading through the Bible we now come to the book of James.  As you read James, you’ll recognize its similarity to Proverbs in the Old Testament and the Sermon on the Mount in the New Testament.  It’s concerned with our behavior as much a...

As we come to the close of the book of Hebrews let’s pause and consider the benediction found in chapter 13 verses 20-22. Ask, what does this benediction teach us about God?  He is the God of peace.  He brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus.  He equips...

As I read Hebrews 13:1-6 a question popped into my mind: “You can count on God – can He count on you?”  God says, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”  The writer concludes from this, “So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I wil...

In our last study I mentioned how the two words, “Let us,” are found throughout the book of Hebrews.  We meditated on them as found in Hebrews 10:19-25.  Let’s now look at three more references in Hebrews 12:1-2.  “Therefore, since we are surrounded by suc...

You’ll notice as you read the book of Hebrews how often the writer encourages you to respond to truth by using two words, “Let us.”  In chapter 10 verses 19-25 these words are used five times.  In each case he gives a rational for the challenge. Vers...

There’s so much in the book of Hebrews I’d like to touch on.  Our time, however, doesn’t allow for all of it.  For example, chapter 7 speaks of the superiority of Jesus over the Levitical priesthood.  While explaining how Jesus is superior this powerful st...

When facing trials and temptations we overcome by keeping in mind what is stated in Hebrews 4:14-16.  Let’s do a focus and amplify study of these verses.  The focus is; With Jesus, we can make it!  This is amplified as follows: 1. Notice what we are – week...

There are a number of statements about God’s Word made in Hebrews 4 and 5. 4:12 says, “the word of God is living and active.  Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and...

Let me share two impact statements found in Hebrews that I trust will excite you.  The first is Hebrews 2:11, “Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.”  Who does “them” refer to?  Read the whole verse, “Both the one who makes men holy and those who are...

The book of Hebrews emphasizes that Jesus is greater than all who went before Him.  There’s been a significant emphasis on angels in recent years, even in the entertainment industry.  Jesus is greater than angels according to Hebrews 1:4. Some venerate Mos...

Is it not arrogance to say, “Jesus Christ is the Light of the world?”  Or for a Christian to say, “We only have the light”?  Dr. Radhakrishnan, a Hindu philosopher who became president of India, was once asked these questions.  After pondering over them fo...

As we continue reading our way through the remaining books of the Bible before the end of this year keep your heart open for God to speak to you.  Pray for insight.  Then ask God to help you apply what you’re learning to your own life.  That’s how we grow ...

Do you remember the popular slogan used to address the drug problem, “Just say NO”?  The problem most drug addicts had was they were impotent to do that.  For those tempted to experiment with drugs, peer pressure was too strong.  The same slogan has been u...

In our last visit we introduced a recurring theme in the book of Titus: “doing what is good.”  We saw, some are unfit for doing what is good. They need to become Christ followers.  Then God’s objective is that we’re ready and eager to do what is good. Paul...

While reading the book of Titus I noticed Paul has a recurring theme throughout the book: “doing what is good.”  It is mentioned 8 times. Reflecting on each reference, I came up with four main points that cover what Paul said.  1. Some are unfit to do anyt...

D. L. Moody was once challenged by a friend who said, “The world has yet to see what God can do with a man wholly yielded to God.”  Moody vowed, “By the grace of God, I will be that man.”  Only God knows the total impact Moody’s life made on the world. God...

In a church, those in leadership need to look for reliable, faithful participants in their church.  When they find such people, they need to enlarge their sphere of experience, to see if they’re can handle it.  Then they need to equip and empower them to a...

In our last visit we focused on 2nd Timothy 2:2, “The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.”  A key element in the process of developing leaders is to find reliabl...

Continuing to read the Epistles in our goal of reading through the Bible by the end of the year, we come to 2nd Timothy.  Paul shares a very important principle in 2nd Timothy 2:2 for developing leaders in the church.  Timothy was one he mentored to be a l...

In our last visit we studied the impact statement in 1st Timothy 4:16, “Watch your life and doctrine closely.  Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”  The combination and consistency between life and doctrine c...

Do you ever find while reading your Bible that a statement jumps out and grabs your attention?  I watch for such statements.  When I find one, I stop and reflect on it.  I ask, “Why did this statement grab me?”  “What might God be saying to me?” It’s impor...

As we continue reading through the Bible by the end of this year we come now to 1st Timothy.  Read a couple of chapters each day.  When I read 1st Timothy I came up with this title for the book: The Servant’s Lesson-Book. If you’re a Christian and want to ...

I was encouraged by what Paul prayed in 2nd Thessalonians 1:11-12.  Let’s do an inductive study of it. Start by asking what does it say?  Paul prayed they would walk worthy of God’s calling and that God would by His power fulfill every good purpose of thei...

In our visit today we’ll see how Paul in 2nd Thessalonians built on what he said in 1st Thessalonians.  Both books refer to the return of Christ.  They emphasize the importance of being ready when that day comes. In 2nd Thessalonians Paul points out how to...