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Are You A Complainer?

The first time of any mention of complaining in the Bible is found in the book of Numbers. And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that...

The Bible’s Unsung Heroes (Part 5)

In Acts 9, a woman named Tabitha (also called Dorcas) is introduced. While the account concerning her is only 7 verses long, quite a remarkable event is recorded. The first mention of Tabitha says that “this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds” (v. 36). Simply put, Tabitha was...

The Bible’s Unsung Heroes (Part 4)

A little known friend to the Apostle Paul was a man named Epaphroditus. He is mentioned only two times in the scriptures, both in the book of Philippians (2:25, 4:18). Paul referred to him as “my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier” (2:25). These terms speak volumes of Epaphroditus’...

Not Knowing The Things That Shall Befall Us

And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: Acts 20:22  The spiritual and physical chaos ongoing in our country today applies heavy pressure on our daily focus. To avoid being totally distracted by the things of this evil...

Wherewith?

Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn...

The Bible’s Unsung Heroes (Part 3)

In Jeremiah 35, the Lord used a man named Jonadab (the son of Rechab) as an excellent example of a father with obedient children.  In verses 3-5, a number of the sons of Jonadab were taken into the house of the Lord and given wine to drink.  The sons of...

The Bible’s Unsung Heroes (Part 2)

The next unsung hero was used mightily by the Lord, yet she is unnamed! In 2 Kings 5, we are introduced to Naaman, a Syrian captain who “was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper.” (v. 1). Within Naaman’s house lived a captive from the land...

The Promised Restoration Of Israel In The Land

…Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel. And they shall come thither, and they shall take away all the detestable things thereof and...

The Bible’s Unsung Heroes (Part 1)

God’s word is full of real heroes that are familiar to most people, such as Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Jeremiah, John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, Peter, and Paul (to name a few).  At the same time, there are a number of lesser known heroes that are unknown to most.  Bezaleel and...

Bible “Threes” (Part 3)

Three is the Bible number for the Godhead (Acts 17:29, Romans 1:20, Colossians 2:9) and is also a reminder of the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).  How many “threes” are you familiar with in God’s word?  Put yourself to the test!  If you are not...

Bible “Threes” (Part 2)

Three is the Bible number for the Godhead (Acts 17:29, Romans 1:20, Colossians 2:9) and is also a reminder of the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).  How many “threes” are you familiar with in God’s word?  Put yourself to the test!  If you are not...

Bible “Threes” (Part 1)

Three is the Bible number for the Godhead (Acts 17:29, Romans 1:20, Colossians 2:9) and is also a reminder of the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).  How many “threes” are you familiar with in God’s word?  Put yourself to the test!  If you...

25 Interesting Things About the Book of Books

by Bro. Chip Pardi 1. Because of the hardness of man’s heart the Bible will always be more DIVISIVE than unifying. 2. Much of the Bible would be considered “hate literature” from the world’s perspective. 3. The theme of the Bible is not “peace on earth” or “love your neighbor”...

The Voice of God vs. the “Big Bang”

Was there a “big bang” or did God speak the world into existence? Look what some people HEARD when God SPOKE AUDIBLY from heaven: John 12:28-29 (28) Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. (29)...

Studies in the Book of Ruth #10 (Ruth 4:13-22)

The incredible love story in the book of Ruth does not end with the purchase of Boaz so that Ruth can be his bride.  Think about this – the incredible love story in the New Testament does not end with the purchase that Jesus Christ made so that He can...

My Mother’s Bible

by George P. Morris (1802–1864) This book is all that’s left me now, Tears will unbidden start— With faltering lip and throbbing brow I press it to my heart. For many generations past, Here is our family tree; My mother’s hand this Bible clasped; She, dying, gave it me. Ah!...