Spiritual Milk – Bible Study

Jesus wants his church to be a people with a big front door and a small back door. He commissioned his church to preach the gospel to all the world, but what then? What happens to those who hear and obey the gospel? Do they grow? Do they remain faithful? Or, do they exit through…

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Three Steps to Start Becoming a Stronger Christian

            Even though everybody knows they need to stop playing around with their Christianity and get busy growing it, most never will (Matt 7:13).  They’ll just keep putting it off, then they’ll die, and then whatever happens to them is up to the Judge.  If you think maybe you don’t want to run this risk,…

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Reading How to Study the New Testament Effectively

I recommend to you How to Study the New Testament Effectively by Guy N. Woods. (Gospel Advocate, 1992) This small volume packs a dynamic punch for Christians today by providing a framework for a consistent, personal Bible study routine. It is said as he neared death, Sir Walter Scott called for his servant to bring him “the…

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Equipping Like Jesus

Parents are to raise their children in the Lord.  Older men train younger men.  Older women are instructed to teach the younger women.  I have heard my wife talk about how her Mom taught her to be a good mother.  Then how she and  her Mom taught our daughter how to be a good Mom,…

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Discovering Jesus – Bible Study

This is a four-part Bible study to help you or someone else discover Jesus. Who is he? Why did he come to Earth? What does that mean to me? What does that mean for me? Download the four-part series. First, read through the Bible study Part 1 – The God Who Surprises Us– Bible Study–…

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Encouraging Like Jesus

Sometimes things don’t go well. Her first marriage had been an arranged one. She was young and afraid, but hopeful. He was older and had other wives. She did not conceive. They mistreated her. Her hope was crushed, her heart broken.  When he died, she was taken by his brother as was the custom. Although…

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Reaching Out Like Jesus

Jesus gave up equality with God to come and live among humans. He left heavenly glory for the shame of a cross. He laid down His life to offer salvation to all mankind. Do you think Jesus can teach us some things about reaching out? Here are a few things we see in His life:…

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And He Rose From The Grave

It is quite simply the most amazing thing to ever happen.  In all the history of the world, this was a first.  After a week of washing his disciple’s feet, of teaching them of the kingdom, of trying to prepare his followers for a life where he was not physically with them … Jesus died.…

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He’s Back!

“Joy comes in the morning.”– Psalm 30:5 For days, Jesus’ followers had huddled together to make some sense of their new reality. They had seen the friend, teacher and savior nailed to a cross and buried. Seemingly, with their dead friend, was all the their hopes and dreams. This morning seemed to be just as…

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