Bible Studies
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
Most Recent Studies
A Blameless Household (1 Timothy 3:4–5)
We have been doing a study looking at the character qualities of an elder and making the argument that these things are aspirations for everyone who is a maturing Christian. Paul writes in 1 Timothy 3:4–5: “He must manage his own household well, with all dignity...
A Certain Preparation (Luke 1:1–25)
This study is the first in what will be a four-part Advent series in Luke 1:1–2:21. “Advent” means “arrival.” It refers to the arrival of a notable person or event. Certainly the arrival of Jesus Christ as a newborn qualifies as “notable.” Even though Jesus was born...
Hope Restored (Amos 9:11–15)
Amos has faithfully exercised a sobering and straightforward message of God’s irrevocable punishment upon the covenant-breaking people of Israel. It has overwhelmingly been a hopeless message. However, as we saw in 9:9–10, amid the irrevocable judgement, God would...
A Surprising Message for the Self-Righteous (Amos 9:1–10)
A good friend preached through the book of Amos last year and titled the series, “A Surprising Message to the Self-Righteous.” This well summarises the book and perhaps particularly the opening ten verses of chapter 9. I therefore have borrowed his title. Amos was...
Responsible Church Membership (Matthew 16:13–19)
Many years ago, I read Jonathan Leeman’s helpful book on church governance titled, Don’t Fire Your Church Members. It underscored for me the conviction that each church member plays a vital role in the health of the congregation. I was strengthened in my understanding...
Self-Inflicted Famine (Amos 8:1–14)
Chapter 8 of Amos announces the end game for Israel. It contains fourteen verses promising God’s imminent judgement. Despite God’s prophetic warnings and various forms of chastening, the Northern Kingdom, Israel, had refused to repent of its covenantal infidelity. The...