What You Should Be Doing and Why (Part 2)

Personal Note: I wrote the original Bible study What You Should Be Doing and Why in January of 2020. I intended that it would be a two-part study to help others learn and implement the direct commands of the Lord Jesus Christ. The original study ended with a challenge to myself and others to study what Jesus taught and to implement it daily. After four … Continue reading What You Should Be Doing and Why (Part 2)

Which Paths Are You Taking? (Prov. 4:14-19

Before the invention of asphalt and concrete, paths and roads were established by repeat use. You may notice the same kind of path creation in your lawn or around your work space. The more people walk a specific route through the grass and dirt, the more the path becomes defined and identifiable. The same is true about spiritual paths, whether good or evil. The frequency … Continue reading Which Paths Are You Taking? (Prov. 4:14-19

Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 8)

“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:36-37)  Picking up where we left off in Part 7 of … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 8)

Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 7)

In this installment, we continue studying Acts chapter two. At the beginning of this chapter, we see 120 of Jesus’ disciples gathered to celebrate Pentecost and waiting for the promise of receiving the Holy Spirit. This holy day is discussed thoroughly in Guidance for the End Times Part 6. Be sure to read that study to understand the significance of this magnificent day.   In verses … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 7)

Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 6)

Chapter two of the book of Acts opens with 120 of the disciples of Jesus Christ gathered in one place on the Day of Pentecost. Rather than power through the first verse of this chapter, it is important to stop and reflect on what is happening. The disciples are gathered on a day some Christians say is a Jewish holiday, but this is not the … Continue reading Guidance for the End Times: A Study of the Book of Acts (Part 6)

The Parables of Jesus Christ: Rock or Sand Foundation

Have you ever realized that the Sermon on the Mount is three chapters long filled with power packed instructions directly from the Lord Jesus Christ? This powerful message begins in the fifth chapter of Matthew and ends just before the eighth chapter begins. Jesus closes this authoritative teaching with a parable that is often quoted but is seldomly practiced.   This parable begins in Matt. 7:24 … Continue reading The Parables of Jesus Christ: Rock or Sand Foundation

What Repentance Truly Means

Jesus began His ministry by preaching “Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matt. 4:17) This is verified by Mark’s gospel account in Mark 1:14-15. What should be obvious is how important the concept of repentance is to the good news Jesus Christ preached.   The word repent was translated from the Greek word metanoeo which means to think differently or afterwards; I.e. … Continue reading What Repentance Truly Means