Luke records 3 of Jesus’ parables in the 15th chapter of his account of Jesus ministry. These three parables, typically identified as the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son, are given in response to criticism Jesus received from the religious leadership of his day. Seems like Jesus was hanging out with people… Continue reading The Lost and Found Parables – Luke 15:3-32
Category: Bible Study
The Golden Rule of Bible Reading
We all know that Golden Rule: “Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12) . In this lab, John Piper calls readers to treat authors this way. Some questions to ask as you read and study: What advice would you give a new believer reading the Bible for the… Continue reading The Golden Rule of Bible Reading
The Exaltation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11
One of my favorite passages of scripture is in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, which appears to be a quote of an early Christian hymn or creed. A hymn of exaltation for Jesus and what he has done for us. And since Philippians was written by 62 AD, it would have indeed been an early hymn.… Continue reading The Exaltation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11
A Punishment Worse Than Sodom and Gomorrah
Nevertheless I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you. (Matthew 11:24) Few things Jesus might have said could have stunned Jews more than to be unfavorably compared to Gentiles. Nevertheless, I say to you, Jesus continued, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and… Continue reading A Punishment Worse Than Sodom and Gomorrah
When I am Weak, then I am Strong!
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace… Continue reading When I am Weak, then I am Strong!
How to read the Bible and get the complete picture
“The Bible is full of contradictions!” said the man on the beach. “No it isn’t” I replied, with proud confidence. “Oh yes it is!” “Oh no it isn’t!” Sunbathers sat up to witness this unfolding Punch and Judy show. Then my opponent dealt the killer blow: “But have you actually read the whole Bible?” This exposed an awkward… Continue reading How to read the Bible and get the complete picture
How to Pray Before a Bible Study
Bible Study is no ordinary study. It is a time to learn God’s Word and go deep into the profound meaning and nuances of the words that Almighty God gave to human beings. Imagine that! You can study the Bible, and even the same stories and verses over and over again, and it will shine… Continue reading How to Pray Before a Bible Study
A Deacon and a Prostitute: A Parable Retold – Luke 18:9-14
Nearly every town of any size has one; First Baptist Church of AnyTown USA. And some of these churches have prayer chapels that are open during the day, inviting all who feel the need to come and pray. Into one of these prayer chapels one day came two people, a deacon and a prostitute. The… Continue reading A Deacon and a Prostitute: A Parable Retold – Luke 18:9-14
300 Warriors of Gideon
Gideon and his men were camped at the spring of Harod, where the 135,000-strong army of the Midianites were just north of them. Gideon’s men of 32,000 was no match against them. However, God said, “You have too many men for me to deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel might boast against me, ‘My… Continue reading 300 Warriors of Gideon
Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen
But when the king came in to look over the dinner guests, he saw there a man not dressed in wedding clothes, and he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without wedding clothes?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the servants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and cast… Continue reading Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen