Why Study the Bible?

Introduction: “The Lord is my shepherd. This picture of the ever-faithful shepherd who meets all our needs is a familiar one to Christians.  The prophet, Isaiah, also has a well-known description of Him. “He tends His flock:…He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that…

From one man He made every nation of men that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. – Acts 17:26 Lighthouses are a gift of God to the community. Birthed by God with great intentionality, each Lighthouse should continually follow…

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Introduction: In the first part of our study on singles, we looked at the ministry of John the Baptist; Mary, the mother of Jesus; Jesus; and Paul.  In this part of the study, we will consider Mary Magdalene, the woman of Samaria, and Mary and Martha of Bethany.  We shall also consider some of the…

Introduction: How do you see your singleness:  Do you consider it to be a blessing?  Or do you see it as a curse?  A cross?  A burden?  A punishment?  Do you feel God couldn’t possibly understand what it’s like to be single, or He’s never impose singleness on people? Perhaps you’ll be surprised to learn…

Introduction: In the first part of this study we showed the totally helpless condition unsaved man finds himself in.  In this part, we show God’s solution to the problem. [ld_quiz quiz_id=”18995″] Downloadable PDF

Introduction: Many of our readers are too young to remember the Spanish Civil War in the late 1930’s.  During this war supporters of the rebel forces formed a clandestine subversive organization which worked within Madrid, then enemy territory, to help their own political and military causes.  One rebel general named the subversive group The Fifth…

Introduction: In the first part of this study, we noted the growing popularity of Jesus on the part of the crowds that followed Him.  At the same time, this was happening; the chief priests and teachers were plotting His death. [ld_quiz quiz_id=”18804″] Downloadable PDF

Introduction: The culmination of Jesus’ earthly life and ministry and His sacrifice for the world’s salvation was His crucifixion.  This study looks at the practice of crucifixion and the events leading to and following Jesus’ death. Although the cruel, inhumane practice of crucifixion is generally regarded as a Roman invention, there is evidence that it…

Introduction: What is the Body of Christ?  Is it the same thing as the Church?  Perhaps this very simple definition will help to explain it.  The Body of Christ consists of believers in all denominations from every area and race of the world who believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. The Christian…

Introduction: The blood of Jesus!  We talk about it.  We sing about it.  We use the words in our affirmations and in our prayers.  But do we really understand why these precious words have such an important place in the Christian faith? Picture with me a scene in ancient Egypt.  As heavy darkness falls, Israelite…

A basketball zipped past my head and Tim Duncan himself came over to retrieve it. My husband laughed as I was rendered speechless for once. He had gotten us wonderful seats to a Spurs game, so close to the players’ bench that I could have reached out and touched one if the security guard had…