Give Me Thy Son 1 Kings 17:18
Give Me Thy Son CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After the drought, for which Elijah prayed, the son of the widow who took care of him died. When he did, she got mad at Elijah for calling her sin to remembrance and slaying her son [1 Ki 17:18]. The heart of this message is in 1 Ki […]
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. He also wanted to know […]
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 descry the land, in Moab […]
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 doing. A good example of […]
Apostates Versus Good Ministers 1 Tim. 4:1-6
1 Tim 4 1-6 Apostates and Good Ministers CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 4:1-6 Paul compares two different kinds of ministers, those who depart from the faith [1 Tim 4:1] and those who are nourished up in the words of faith and good doctrine [1 Tim 4:6]. Those who depart from the faith […]
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 Israel doing some things in […]
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 perhaps the greatest solution to […]
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 listening. Prov 18:13 says, “He […]
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 otherwise decorating the graves of […]
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 bad to say that, since […]