The Twelve Disciples, Matt 10:2-4

Matt 10 2-4 The Disciples CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A question concerning the names of the disciples was asked recently.  He asked, “Is there a discrepancy in the King James Bible?”  The author of the question was not doubting scripture but wanted to know how to reconcile the lists of names. ...

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Giants, Gen 6:4

Gen 6:4 GiantsCLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Giants are first mentioned in the Bible in Gen 6:4. Giants are descendants of the sons of God [Gen 6:2].  They were here before the flood.  We find giants “also after that” in the land of Canaan [Num 13:33], when the spies went to...

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Continue in Well Doing Rom. 2:7

Rom 2:7 Patient Continuance in Well Doing CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Rom 2:7 speaks of patient continuance in well doing.  The context is eternal life.  A person who wants glory, honor and immortality is going to hear the gospel if he is living his life in patient continuance in well...

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Ebenezer, 1 Sam 7:1-12

1 Sam 7:1-12 Ebenezer CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 7:1-12, Ebenezer is the stone that was placed for a memorial in Israel.  It is very significant because it represents the day and the battle in which the Lord helped Israel against the Philistines.  His help, though, was predicated upon...

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I Will Never Leave Thee Heb.13: 5-6

I Will Never Leave Thee Heb.13: 5-6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Herein lays one of the greatest promises in the entire Bible.  The Lord will never leave us or forsake us.  In its immediate context we see some implications of this verse that should change our lives.  This one statement offers...

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Effective Communication James 1:19

Effective Communication James 1:19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In relationships, like marriages, effective communication is vital to understanding and happiness.  To be effective you must: Listen – Jas 1:19 you are to be swift to hear, and slow to speak. You can’t hear if you are preparing your answer rather than...

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Memorial Day Acts 22:19-20

Memorial Day Acts 22:19-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or...

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Mystery of Godliness 1 Tim. 3:14-16

Mystery of Godliness 1 Tim. 3:14-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson is predominately about the mystery of godliness in 1 Tim 3:16.  However, we will first consider the house of God in 1 Tim 3:15.  People often refer to the church building as “the house of God.”  It’s not...

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The Spirit of the Lord in the Old Testament

1 Sam 16:13-14 The Spirit of the Lord CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Old Testament the Spirit of the Lord was very active in men’s lives. He was involved in creation Gen 1:2 He was involved in striving with men Gen 6:3 similar to the way that he reproves them...

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