Month: December 2021

Thank you for the translation question, “Do translations of the Bible create omissions, misinterpretation, and loss of facts or true meaning of the scripture?

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The Bible

Thank you for the translation question, “Do translations of the Bible create omissions, misinterpretation, and loss of facts or true meaning of the scripture? The Scriptures are written primarily in Hebrew and Greek. Hebrew in the Old Testament and Greek in the New Testament. Thankfully today a person can readily access the Hebrew and Greek text … Read More “Thank you for the translation question, “Do translations of the Bible create omissions, misinterpretation, and loss of facts or true meaning of the scripture?” »

Who ordains Melchizedek as a priest in the Bible?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Melchizedek, “Who ordains Melchizedek as a priest in the Bible?” The Biblical text is silent on the “ordination” of Melchizedek. Thus it would be conjecture, but here are some possibilities. A. It is possible that the king of Salem appointed himself to be priest over his people. He was the … Read More “Who ordains Melchizedek as a priest in the Bible?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 6:1-7

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 6:1-9.  Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he had performed by healing … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 6:1-7” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:31-47

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 5:31-47. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 31 “If I testify about myself, my testimony is not true. 32 There is another who testifies in my favor, and I know that his testimony about me is true. 33 “You have sent to John and … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:31-47” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:24-30

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 5:24-30. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 24 “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. 25 Very truly I tell … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:24-30” »

Stand Alone Lesson: Create The Thirstiness, John 4:1-42, Woman at the Well (Teacher’s and Member’s Guide)

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Stand Alone Lessons

This is a lesson that I created. In the link below, you will find the Teacher’s Guide and Member’s Guide. Feel free to use this lesson for you ministry needs. If you have any questions or have any helpful insight, please reply it in the comment section below. Let’s continue to build up our community … Read More “Stand Alone Lesson: Create The Thirstiness, John 4:1-42, Woman at the Well (Teacher’s and Member’s Guide)” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:19-23

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 5:19-23. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 19 Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:19-23” »

Stand Alone Lesson: Pressing on from the Past, Philippians 3:8-14

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Stand Alone Lessons

This is a lesson that I created for a small group that was transitioning to the new year. I wanted them to reflect on the past year by having each person fill out their life chart for the past year, graphing their highs and lows and pinpointing their major life events of the year. After … Read More “Stand Alone Lesson: Pressing on from the Past, Philippians 3:8-14” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:16-18

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 5:16-18. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 16 So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders began to persecute him. 17 In his defense Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:16-18” »