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The Bible says that Job was the greatest man among all the people of the East, but he was human.  He experienced reversals such as few of us experience in life.  We can learn much from how he responded to those reversals and how his experience eventually e...

When I introduced the book of Job last week, I mentioned a number of tests Job encountered.  Enduring these tests by faith was what enabled him to break through to a more intimate and dynamic relationship with God. The first of these was a material test.  ...

In our last visit we looked at Job 1:4-5 and chapter 8:4. We spread out what we found in those passages about Job and his children.  Now let’s sort and structure this information into an outline. Under the title: Parental Care for the Spiritual Welfare of ...

As I began reading Job, I found verses 4 and 5 of the first chapter of Job fascinating.  Let’s study this section together using the four “S” or step study approach.  First spread out the information before you. Job’s seven sons were like modern day, afflu...

The first book in the poetical section of the Bible is the book of Job.  In reading the book I was reminded of what happened to the atomic submarine “Thresher” which was destroyed by the pressure from without.  The seawater was exerting great force, and th...

Since the beginning of this year we’ve read and studied the historical books of the Old Testament, Genesis through Esther, and two Gospels, Matthew and Mark.  We are well on our way toward reading through the Bible in two years.  Remember, to read through ...

In our last visit we emphasized the importance of memorizing scripture.  Memorization is hard.  We need to work at hiding God’s Word in our minds and hearts.  Learn the reference with the verse.  Once you’ve memorized a verse review it.  Then review it som...

During this program day by day, I try to help you, the listener, learn how to study the Bible so you get its message and apply it to your life.  The Psalmist wrote about hiding God’s Word in his heart in Psalm 119:11.  He also talked about meditating on Go...

We‘ve been looking at the word “amazed” as found in the Gospel of Mark to see how it helps to understand the message of the book.  It’s what I call an “Insight Word.”  One reference that is different than the rest is found in Mark 6:6.  Jesus had taught an...

In our last visit we began studying how the insight word “amazed” is used in the gospel of Mark, and how it helps us understand the message of Mark better.  The people were amazed at Christ’s teaching.  Now let’s consider their amazement over the miracles ...

I hope you’ve started reading the gospel of Mark.  In the New International Version I noticed the word “amazed” was used 13 times.  It might be helpful to examine this more fully.  Often a word can help us better understanding what we’re reading.  I call t...

As a change of pace I’d like for us to now go to the New Testament book of Mark.  So far this year we’ve read and studied the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible.  Then the book of Matthew in the New Testament.  Then we covered the historical boo...

As I read the book of Esther I came away with the strong sense that the focus of the book was on making wise decisions.  Knowing that it’s important to make wise decisions, however, can put an unnecessary burden on our shoulders.  Fear of failure could cri...

As we saw in our last visit, Esther played a critical role in saving the Jewish nation in her day.  As you read the book of Esther you’ll find that she and her cousin, Mordecai, were exiles and a minority under the reign of Xerxes.  In addition, Esther’s p...

I hope you’re continuing to read through the Bible along with others.  I’ve benefitted from my reading of God’s Word and preparing these programs.  If you’ve benefitted from it I would appreciate hearing from you.  Email me, ludgolz@outlook.com or use the ...

Nehemiah 13 presents a discouraging picture for anyone in leadership.  I’ve always looked at Nehemiah as a great example of successful leadership.  To see how fast the people compromised themselves after Nehemiah left Jerusalem should be a wake-up call for...

Have you ever celebrated an accomplishment, or been a part of a group celebrating an accomplishment?  If you think this necessarily would be self-serving, think again. We’ve been studying the book of Nehemiah which recounts how returning exiles rebuilt the...

How does revival start?  If you read extensively about revival, you’d find many diverse conditions prompt people to cry out to God until He answers. In Nehemiah 8-10, you have an account of revival.  It didn’t come at a time when things were bad.  They had...

In our last visit we began a study on the topic of prayer.  We collected the information we could find on prayer in the Book of Nehemiah, and then correlated it into an outline. Point one was that we should pray before starting a work for God.  Nehemiah pr...

A true man of prayer puts feet to his prayers.  He has learned that God doesn’t do for us what He has already given us the ability to do for ourselves.  God looks for people who pray about their work for Him.  But He also looks for people who, having praye...

In our last visit, we were studying Ezra 8:21-23.  After spreading out the information in these verses, we structured it into an outline.  Ezra’s testimony was point one.  He affirmed to the king that God would protect them.  Ezra’s test was point two.  Wh...

In our last visit we introduced the Book of Ezra.  The way to success for the Jewish people who returned to Jerusalem from captivity was to be separated wholly unto their God.  Sometimes we back ourselves into that kind of commitment.  Let me explain.  Rea...

If you’ve been listening to this program for some time I trust you’ve been encouraged to participate in the adventure of reading through the Word of God in two years.  If you’ve been keeping up with us in your reading, you should be at the Book of Ezra by ...

In a previous study I included Josiah as one of the kings in 2 Chronicles who did not finish well.  2 Chronicles 34 says he was only 8 years old when he became king.  At 16 he began to seek the God of his father David.  And at 20 he initiated a reformation...

In our last study we saw how many of the kings who lived their lives well, did not finish well.  The tragedy of this is seen not only in a marred record of their memory, but also in the sad legacy left to their children.  Often their offspring went further...