Learning to Know God

How do you ‘observe Sabbath’ in your life?

Gary — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:36:00 +0000

Read Luke 13:10-17

"When he said this, all his opponents were put to shame; and the entire crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things that he was doing" (Luke 13:17).

How do we react when God fails our expectations?

Gary — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:13:56 +0000

Read Acts 17:1-9

" ... on three Sabbath days he [Paul] reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. 'This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,' he said" (Acts 17:2,3).

Christian nation or Christian people? One is biblical and one is not

Gary — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:14:55 +0000

Read 2 Chronicles 34-22-33.

"Josiah removed all the detestable idols from all the territory belonging to the Israelites .... As long as he lived, they did not fail to follow the Lord, the God of their fathers" (2 Chronicles 34:33.

Age old question: Why does God allow suffering?

Gary — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:09:12 +0000

Read 1 Peter 4:1-11

"As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God" (1 Peter 4:2).

God says to you today: ‘Just trust me on this’

Gary — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:14:52 +0000

Read Mark 6:1-6

"He could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people anc cured them. And he was amazed at their unbelief" (Mark 6:5, 6).

Tips for studying the Bible

Gary — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:21:23 +0000

I've been looking around YouTube at the many videos there related to Bible study. I think it would be very useful to post an occasional video here, because there are many who learn more and learn better from videos.

Share Christ with all gentleness and respect

Gary — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:56:57 +0000

Read 1 Peter 3:1-22

"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15).

Live free in Christ, no matter what your circumstances

Gary — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:31:31 +0000

Read 1 Peter 2:13-25

"Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover up for evil; live as servants of God" (1 Peter 2:16).

What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?

Like the song says, ‘We have the power …’

Gary — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:25:55 +0000

Read Hebrews 2:5-9

"Now in subjecting all things to them, God left nothing outside their control" (Hebrews 2:8).

What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?

When you look at the world, perhaps even when you look at how life's going for you specifically, do you ever wonder why things aren't quite "right" or what you might be able to do to make things "better" than you find them? Here's a thought -- as the old song lyrics go, "We have the power." That line has been running through my head since re-reading this Scripture from Hebrews.

Following God carefully, closely

Gary — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:47:37 +0000

Seeking and knowing God's will means we must be following God carefully and closely every day.

Read Numbers 9:15-23

"Whether it was two days, or a month, or a longer time, that the cloud continued over the tabernacle, resting upon it, the Israelites would remain in camp and would not set out; but when it lifted they would set out" (Numbers 9:22).