The Number Thirteen In this study we are going to be looking at the number 13. Even by worldly standards this number is considered unlucky or connected with unfortunate events. Whether people realize it or not everything comes from the Bible. The number thirteen is connected with rebellion, evil, and...
The Lord Creates Evil Is 45:7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO It may be surprising to you that the Lord creates evil. That horrible deed is usually attributed exclusively to the devil. Here are some examples of how and why the Lord creates evil: The evil oppression by Pharaoh – Rom 9:17...
In Ecc 6:1-2 Solomon discloses an evil under the sun. This is something that he observed that just didn’t seem right. We are going to study this one and some others he saw in Ecc 7:15, Ecc 8:14, and Ecc 9:2. When men see these things and consider them, they...
Depart From Evil Job 28:28 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are a number of things you gain when you depart from evil. Job 28:28 says, … and to depart from evil is understanding. We will explore the meaning of this verse in more detail. But as you can readily see, departing...
Several times in your Bible, you find the phrase, “Depart from evil”. In the context of four of these references, you can see the reason why we should depart from evil. Understanding – Job 28:28. To depart from evil is understanding. This verse has a two-pronged application. First, when...
When you study the Bible, you can check the verses where certain words appear to develop a topical lesson. One such word that lends itself well to a topical study is the word “mischief.” Mischief is a specific injury or damage caused by a person or other agency; a cause...
Why Do Bad Things Keep Happening Jn. 10:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We are often asked why God allows evil in the world. Why do bad things keep happening? A radio listener called last week and asked, “Why does Jesus allow all the beheading and baby killing to go on?” These...
This week, we’ll study the men in Proverbs. Today, we begin this series with a lesson on the evil man starting in Prov 2:12-15. The evil man: Leaves the paths of uprightness – Prov 2:13 – a righteous man has to depart from the way of righteousness to enter the...
Things To Hate Jn. 12:25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Bible, there are some things to hate. To hate something means to have a strong dislike for it. Today we are going to discuss these things. They are clearly and conspicuously written in the scripture where you and I can...
The Root of All Evil 1 Tim. 6:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The root of all evil — 1 Tim 6:10 — the love of money is THE ROOT of all evil. This root started with the devil [Ezek 28:3-10], and the evil that springs from it will be in full...
