Good Kids, Eph 6:1-3
Good kids are children who do what the Bible says. We know that the proportion of children who believe and obey the Bible today is much smaller than the proportion of kids who don’t. So it is becoming less and less likely, with each successive generation, that kids are going to grow up to be […]
Favor With God, Ps 5:12
This message beginning in Ps 5:12 is about finding Favor with God. It should be of great importance to us that we find favor with the Lord. Samuel found favor with the Lord, 1 Sam 2:26. He was the greatest judge that Israel ever had. Mary found favor with the Lord, Lk 1:28-20, and she […]
Things You Cannot Do, Ecc 1:12-18
In Ecc 1:12-18 we read about three things things you cannot do under the sun. Solomon discovered these by seeking and searching out “by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven”. He gave his heart to know wisdom. His heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. He vexed his spirit with this […]
We Should Bring Forth Fruit Unto God, Rom 7:4
When we get saved we should bring forth fruit unto God according to Rom 7:4. We know from reading Jn 15:1-16 that the Lord expects us to bring forth fruit as branches on the vine of Jesus Christ. In that passage he tells us that in order to produce the fruit he desires, we must […]
Things That Are Profitable, Is 48:17
Is 48:17 says, “… I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.” What are some things in the Bible that God has taught us are profitable to us? In chronological order, the following things are profitable: Labor is profitable – Prov 14:23 […]
Second Guessing Your Decisions, Prov 29:20
In this lesson we will look through the Bible to see if we can find verses to help you keep from second guessing your decisions. I was one of those who struggled with second guessing my decisions. And so I have personal experience with this problem. Perhaps some of the things I learned will help […]
Moral Character, Job 2:3-9
Moral Character Job 2:3-9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 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 […]
A Matter of Perception, Job 9:11
A Matter of Perception Job 9:11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 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 […]
Resist, Jas 4:7
When you search for the word “resist” in the Bible, you find some references that give us great instruction. To resist is to withstand the force or the effect of; to be able to repel; to exert oneself to counteract or strive against. Notice what we are to resist and not resist: Resist the devil […]
Perpetual Backsliding, Jer 8:5
Perpetual backsliding is a phrase used to describe Judah’s condition during the ministry of Jeremiah. This is a condition in which the country had gotten so far away from God there was no turning back to him. The Lord said that they held fast deceit and refused to return. What deceived them into perpetual backsliding? […]