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Read John 11:1-3. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 11:1-3” »
Thank you for the biblical question on King Nebuchadnezzar’s response to the Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s refusal to worship his statue, “What was King Nebuchadnezzar’s response to what he was told about Shadrach’s, Meshach’s and Abednego’s failure to worship his statue?” Daniel 3 says that King Nebuchadnezzar was furious with rage (vs. 13) and furious (vs. … Read More “Question: What was King Nebuchadnezzar’s response to what he was told about Shadrach’s, Meshach’s and Abednego’s failure to worship his statue?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on Daniel 8:21, “What does Daniel say the goat was in Daniel 8:21?” In answering this question, one needs to understand the content and context of the passage and its overlay of history. The immediate content of Daniel 8 says this, “In the third year of King Belshazzar’s reign, I, Daniel, … Read More “Question: What does Daniel say the goat was in Daniel 8:21?” »
Thank you for the question on chapters and verses in the Bible, “My study of Biblical Hebrew includes a website where a Cantor reads the verses one at a time. It renumbers KJV Genesis 31:55 as Genesis 32:1. Does the versification continue to drift apart?” I looked up the AKJV and the KJV. Both of those … Read More “Question: My study of Biblical Hebrew includes a website where a Cantor reads the verses one at a time. It renumbers KJV Genesis 31:55 as Genesis 32:1. Does the versification continue to drift apart?” »
Read John 10:1-42. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 10:1-42 Review” »
While ushering at a church can seem like an unimportant service to the body of Christ, it is actually carries great worth. It’s not just about handing out the bulletins and showing people their seats. Ushers welcome, connect, and protect people in the name of the Lord. To find out how you can improve your … Read More “Usher Training Manual” »
Here is stand alone lesson on stewardship that focuses on some basic principles of personal finance: Budget, Save, Debt, Wise and Diversified Counsel, and a Caution. Each principle has a Bible verse that goes with it. Feel free to use or adapt this lesson to your ministry needs. And if you have some helpful insights … Read More “Stand Alone Lesson: Stewardship, Personal Finance” »
Read John 10:25-42. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 25 Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. 27 My … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 10:25-42” »
Thank you for the question on the posture of prayer, “Where is there any place in the holy scripture it was written before we pray that we must close our eyes?” Prayer is more of the posture of the heart than of the body. Jesus says this in Luke 18, “9 To some who were confident of … Read More “Question: Where is there any place in the holy scripture it was written before we pray that we must close our eyes?” »
Thank you for the age question on Joseph, “How old was Joseph, Israel’s son when his brothers sold him into Egypt?” Scripture does not state hold old was Joseph when his brothers sold him into Egypt. It would only be a conjecture. Here are some factors to consider in the age of Joseph: Genesis 17 says … Read More “Question: How old was Joseph, Israel’s son when his brothers sold him into Egypt?” »