Bible Study
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Do You Believe God When He Speaks? A Lesson from Zacharias
In the Gospel of Luke, we are introduced to Zacharias (also spelled Zechariah), the father of John the Baptist, in a moment that challenges his faith. It also carries a […]
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The Believer’s Priesthood–A Look at “Priesthood” in I Peter 2:5 and 9
In 1 Peter 2:5 and 2:9, Peter describes believers as a “holy priesthood” and a “royal priesthood.” What does that mean? Inquiring minds want to know. 🙂 The Greek term […]
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God Hasn’t Given Up on You (So Don’t Give up on Him)
Exhausted and despairing, a Jewish prophet stumbled his way through the Negev wilderness. Covered in dust, his hair matted and his face bearing signs of fatigue and stress, Elijah was […]
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What Does the Bible Say About Abortion?
Many claim the Bible says nothing about abortion. They are wrong to make that claim. The reason they (erroneously) believe the Bible is silent on abortion is because the word […]
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A Lesson From Michael
Yesterday (September 29) was Michaelmas (otherwise known as “the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael”). I have a confession to make. Until this year, I never really paid attention […]
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Security for a Stranger? A Devotional Reflection on Proverbs 11:15 (KJV)
The Book of Proverbs is one of my favorite books in the Bible. Indeed, it’s among my favorite books period! Anyone who wants wisdom –and that should be all of […]
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Greet One Another With a Holy Handshake
“Greet one another with a holy handshake.” That’s probably what Paul would say in closing were he alive today and writing a letter to the church in the United States. […]
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What is Truth?
Before He was crucified, Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate. During this conversation, Pilate was examining Jesus to see if there were any justifiable reasons to crucify Him. Here is the […]
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Do You Have to Sell All Your Possessions to Get Eternal Life?
Will earthly money or possessions keep you from eternal life? Do you have to give up everything to get to heaven? That seems to be in the implication, at least […]
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To Eat or Not to Eat: The First-Century Christian Controversy Over Meat Sacrificed to Idols
The sun climbed high, showering its golden embrace over Corinth. The Isthmian Games, in honor of the mighty sea god Poseidon, were in full swing. Crowds from various city-states flooded […]
