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Methods of Bible Study  Lesson six Manners and customs of Bible lands I.  Dwellings.   A.  Tents.  See Genesis 4:20     1.  Material.  Tents were made of woven goat hair which was black in color.          Song of Solomon 1:5 … Continue reading →

The Life of Christ Introductory material I.  World powers and cultures   A.  Nations affecting Israel during the inter-testamental period.     1.  The Persian Empire  539 – 333 BC Persian Ruler              Date                Event                                       Scripture Cyrus the Great              539 … Continue reading →

Expectations and trusting God    I Kings 17 Do we trust God to receive glory through working out His plan in our lives? Or – Would we rather that God receive glory through working out our plans? As His children, we … Continue reading →

Lesson 3 Methods of Bible Study Bible Baptist Institute Geographical Method Study the geographical setting of a Biblical account and it will bring the account to life before you and those listening to you. This study method can and should … Continue reading →

The Purpose of God for this time – Matthew 16:15-18  He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered … Continue reading →

Isaiah    I.  Salvation is of the Lord Isaiah 1:18  Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall … Continue reading →

Trusting God in the journey – Psalm 23   “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want…” Which simply means that as we follow our Shepherd, He will provide!  As we study the life of our Lord, we discover that, … Continue reading →

The Letter to the Ephesians   Message 26 In the message on this letter two weeks ago, Paul instructed us on the – XII.  Principles of humility.  Ephesians 5:22 – 6:9 The first of these two instructions were –   A.  … Continue reading →

The Letter to the Ephesians    Message Twenty Five XI.  Prohibitions, Proving, and Praises    Ephesians 5:3-21 We learned from chapter five through God’s Word that we should –   A.  Be Warned of the dangers before us.   (Prohibitions)                                                     The danger of … Continue reading →