Author Archives: sjbjburke

Some time back, the Adult Bible Class was studying Manners and Customs of Bible Lands and the lesson for the day dealt with Religion in the home. While preparing to teach, I noticed the interesting wording of the following portion … Continue reading →

Life Lesson from Saul, King of Israel – the man who refused to learn.  1 Samuel 10:1-9 Saul was annointed King of Israel by Samuel.  He was given three tasks and one standing command to help prepare him for his … Continue reading →

A wonderful account of the results of the faithfulness of mothers is given in the letter of Paul in his First Letter to Timothy. Paul commanded Timothy, who was pastor of the church in Ephesus, to correct the false doctrine … Continue reading →

Example of Sweethearts Entered into what some might call a ‘Hall of Fame’, but what believer’s call the ‘Hall of Faith’. Matthew 1:5-6  And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; And … Continue reading →

Many times, the Lord used good agricultural and construction practices in His Word to illustrate wisdom and Godliness.  Note how He instructed Amos – Amos 7:7-8  Thus he shewed me: and, behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by … Continue reading →

Text:  John 21  The Lesson for Peter – the blessings of the Lord are ahead of us We will look tonight at Peter and his decisions that affected, not only him, but the other disciples also. Peter, not being sure … Continue reading →

John Mark – Restoration, from failure to faith.    I.  His Background.   A.  His family.     1.  He was a cousin (nephew) of Barnabas  Colossians 4:10  Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye … Continue reading →

Subject: Absalom – Personality Knowing his history, we see that he did not live up to his name – “father of peace” I.  The Features of his success   A.  Position 2 Samuel 3:3  And his second, Chileab, of Abigail … Continue reading →