Bible Study Lessons
Jesus said many radical things, perhaps none more so than this: No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. (Matt 6:24 NIV) Instead of “money,” some translations say … Read more
Throughout the Bible God is frequently called the Most High. For example, And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand. (Gen 14:20) There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. (Ps 46:4) For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all … Read more
Cities are filled with lights. Skylines project light into the dark distance. Streets are dotted with lampposts while headlights appear and disappear. And buildings and homes are lit up from within. Likewise, the eternal city will be filled with light, but its source will be divine. John writes, “The city does not need the sun … Read more
False prophets have been spreading lies for thousands of years. Here’s what the Lord said to Jeremiah, The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries and the delusions of their own minds. (14:14) In … Read more
James Ware has written an important commentary on 1 Corinthians 15, “the great resurrection chapter.” After setting the context of 1 Corinthians 15 within the entire letter, Ware analyzes each verse and phrase in the chapter in the original language. In addition, four excurses are interspersed throughout the commentary. While working methodically through the chapter, … Read more