Bible Study Lessons
Christians have an obligation to pray for the salvation of all people. Why do I say that? Listen to these words: I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is … Read more
A few days ago I was driving down the road, going about 40 mph, when a car pulled out in front of me. I slowed down but didn’t slam on my breaks. The driver then proceeded to put his entire arm out the window, lifted straight up in the air, then gave me the finger. … Read more
I recently read a biography of David Livingstone (1813-1873), the great explorer and missionary to Africa. Although he faced intense challenges—frequent sicknesses, attacked by a lion, sleeping on dirt floors, misunderstood by locals, lack of converts—he was known for his calm and joyful demeanor and his endurance in prayer and mission. After reading about his … Read more
Home clothes are comfortable: sweatpants, t-shirts, slippers, gowns. But in the Bible people sometimes put on an uncomfortable garment called sackcloth. Some think sackcloth is a burlap-like material—the fabric used for potato sacks—but consider Revelation 6:12: “The sun turned black like sackcloth made of goat hair.” So sackcloth could be made from black goat’s hair while … Read more
Daniel’s habit of prayer is impressive. When warned not to pray under the threat of being thrown into the lion’s den, he continued his daily habit without interruption. Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day … Read more