Qualities of Helpers, Phil 2:19-30
There are two men in Phil 2 that were excellent helpers to Paul in his ministry. When Paul wrote about them in Phil 2:19-30, he included remarks about their qualities. We should identify and comment on these qualities because these are the kinds of things you will need to be a help to others in […]
So is a Man to His Praise, Prov 27:21
Prov 27:21 says, “As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.” This proverb is excellent in that it reveals one basis for judging a man’s character. You find out a lot about a man based on how he handles praise. Wise men disregard praise; weak […]
David’s Brethren, 1 Sam 22:1
When David’s brethren knew that he had escaped to the cave Adullam, they went down to him along with other men who were in distress, in debt and discontented. This is surprising when you consider Eliab’s anger against David in 1 Sam 17:28. Undoubtedly Eliab’s wrath against his brother was precipitated by the fact that […]
Moral Character, Job 2:3-9
Among Christians there is a tendency to relegate moral character to spirituality. As a result, many of the problems that you have experienced in your life could have been avoided altogether if your moral character were stronger. But since you see every problem as a spiritual problem, your moral character has been neglected and is […]
Double Honour, 1 Tim 5:17-18
Pastors are elders. If you have a good pastor, you need to thank God and you need to honor him. A pastor like that is worthy of double honor because elders that rule well are worthy of double honour. Honour your pastor’s: Oversight – 1 Tim 5:17; 1 Pet 5:1-3 – Honor him because he […]
A Matter of Perception, Job 9:11
You say that perception is reality, but it isn’t if reality is not your perception. Most of the time, how you view a thing is just a matter of perception. Today, we examine from the Bible those things that diminish your perception and those things that enhance it. Things that diminish your perception Human Limitations […]
The Sun and Moon Types, Gen 1:14-18 – Jun 21, 2026
The Sun and Moon Types These verses show that the sun and the moon were created to give light to the earth, to divide the light from the darkness, and to provide signs, seasons and measurements for time. They have additional significance when you study the sun and moon types. Below is a slide presentation […]
Jonadab’s Commands, Jer 35:1-11 – Jun 21, 2026
Jonadab’s Commands God commanded Jeremiah to bring the Rechabites into one of the chambers in the house of the Lord and to give them wine to drink. So, Jeremiah took the whole house of the Rechabites and brought them into the house of the Lord. And he set before the sons of the house of […]
The Third Through Fifth Day, Gen 1:11-23 – Jun 21, 2026
In this Sunday school lesson we’ll study the third through fifth day of creation. The Third Day, Gen 1:11-13 At the beginning of the third day, God let the waters (Seas) be gathered together and he let the dry land (Earth) appear, Gen 1:9-10. Then he said, “Let the earth bring forth… The earth brought […]
Honey Out of the Rock, Ps 81:16
The rock represents a hard thing in your life and the honey represents something good that comes out of that hard thing. Calvary was Jesus’ rock and the honey is our salvation. Notice these truths: The rock is an unyielding substance – a rock is not something that yields to you. You can stub your […]