Why Study the Bible?

Introduction: Keys. Ordinary objects. You probably have several on a key ring in your purse or pocket. We don’t think about them very much, we just use them – to get into our car, into our home. Keys unlock things. God has been speaking to Aglow about keys for some time now. In 2003, Chuck…

Introduction: In the first part of this study, we looked at both the characteristics of joy and what hinders us from obtaining it.  In this half, we want to see why God encourages us to have faith and is grieved by our grumbling and complaining. Complaining Indicates Self-Pity When we fuss about a situation, we…

Introduction: When I was young, I thought God was very serious.  But as I have grown older, I have become more and more aware that He is a joyful God.  Not only is His heart filled with joy, He wants us to experience that same quality in our heart. There are nearly 500 references to…

Introduction: In earlier times the coming of royalty to an area was preceded by a herald (from the Greek word keryt, crier), announcing the soon-to-be appearance.  Paul made use of this practice when he called himself a herald and an apostle. John the Baptist is also called a herald; in this case, a witness to…

Introduction: In the first part of this study, we looked at people who had given themselves to sinful behavior.  All of the people Jesus touched were not “notorious sinners.”  In this half of the study we will look at others whom Jesus “re-created.” [ld_quiz quiz_id=”15530″] Downloadable PDF

Introduction: Although scientists and other religions have complex theories about the creation of the world, the Bible explains it succinctly.  In this study, we’re going to ask you to use your imagination to see how Jesus recreates us after He saves us. [ld_quiz quiz_id=”15476″] Downloadable PDF

Introduction: In the first part of this study, we looked at the significance of the name I AM, the name the Jews recognized as God’s name and the name Jesus used to identify Himself as being God.  In this part of the study we will look at a second name, the Bread of Life. Bread…

Introduction: Jesus used many different analogies to describe Himself.  The Apostle John is the writer who is best known for using these analogies.  In his gospel, we find the seven “I AM’s”:  I AM; the bread of life; the light of the world; the good shepherd; the true vine; the resurrection and the life; and…

Introduction: When God was planning Jesus’ ancestry, it would have made sense to give Him a royal lineage that would impress the world since He was coming to save the whole world.  Instead He chose the most ignoble ancestry possible–one that anyone, even the gravest sinner could identify with. Let’s take a look at some…

Introduction: “These (Jesus miraculous signs) are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” John 20:31 Is Jesus a Savior for everyone or is He only for a few select believers?  Unfortunately, some people believe He is a…

Introduction: Who was Jesus?  Is He just a name to you?  Was He an actual person or are accounts of Him only myths or fanciful tales?  Was He just a great teacher?  An ordinary human being?  Or don’t you know what you believe? Perhaps you think that what you believe about Jesus really doesn’t make…

Jill Bixby from Spokane, WA, USA had visited Israel two times, but had never been on an Aglow Israel trip. When she learned that the 2019 Aglow International Conference would actually be held in Jerusalem, she felt that it was the right time to go with Aglow. Right away, a big difference that Jill noticed…