Acts 17:10-34 Paul in Berea and Athens
Leaving Thessalonica Paul goes to Berea and then on to Athens. In both of these cities he is able to convince many from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah. He does not have as much trouble as he has experienced before, but he still moves on pretty quickly.
Philemon 1:8-22 A Kingdom Worldview
This is the meat of this letter. Paul challenges his friend and co-laborer in the gospel, Philemon, to examine a specific area of his life to see if it is in accord with a Kingdom Worldview. By extension, Paul asks us to examine our lives closely to determine if we are harboring “worldly” views that […]
Hebrews 4:14-16 Such A Great High Priest
Today we examine the nature and function of our Great High Priest. We consider not only His work, but our responsibility to Him.
Acts 17:1-9 Thessalonica, Nothing New Under The Sun
This has all happened before, and it will continue to happen. What happened? Why does it continue? Satan has a limited bag of tricks, so he keeps using the same old plays in every generation in every area of human activity. Thessalonica or Washington D.C., Gospel or Politics, it is the same playbook.
Philemon 1:1-7 Introduction and Social Situation
This is a short letter Paul wrote from prison to a close friend about a pressing issue that has developed. In this study we examine the people and the social climate who are involved in this letter.
Hebrews 4:1-13 They Shall Not Enter My Rest
The author continues his warning to the saints who seem to be withdrawing from their Christian convictions. He recalls the generation who perished in the wilderness wanderings; and he stresses that the opportunity to enter the rest of God is still open for those who persevere in their faith.
Titus 3:9-15 Unprofitable and Worthless Talk
The conclusion of this epistle. Paul refers back (presumably) to the false teachers and points out that their teaching is unprofitable and worthless. This is the topic we spend time on in this study – what is profitable and worthy teaching?
Hebrews 3:7-19 Today, If You Hear His Voice …
In this text we have a warning against complacency in the Church taken from the history of Israel in the wilderness, and an encouragement to persevere in our faith in order to enter His Rest.
Acts 15:36-16:5 The Mission Continues and Expands
Paul and Barnabas set off on their second Missionary Journey, but this time they go separate ways. Paul takes Silas and Barnabas takes John Mark. Through their disagreement the Church expands quicker and farther than otherwise would be possible.
Titus 2:15-3:8 A Civil Society
In this text, Paul gives Titus instructions for the church to form a more perfect society. These are applicable in any society, in any age. It is to our loss when we forget, or do not practice these rules.
