Friday, September 16, 2011
Reading & Studying Nehemiah
Week one of the Precept Bible Study of Nehemiah was an orientation. Kari Dent the leader of this study gave an overview of the history that proceeded Nehemiah and the rebuilding of the wall. The overview covered from the time of God's covenant with Abraham to divided kingdom to captivity to return to build the temple. Kari also has a site called Precept Camden and has some great study tools resources such as a keyword list and audios of her offline class on Nehemiah. If you have some time grab a cup of coffee,bible, notebook & pen and click on the Precept Camden Audio link , scroll down to Nehemiah (orientation) and listen to a great overview of the history prior to the time of Nehemiah.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Looking Forward to Fall---Online Bible Studies
I love Autumn! It is my favorite season-I love the crisp air and the changing colors of the leaves. This Autumn I am also looking forward to Precept Ministries Online Bible Studies! Click on this link to sign up for Joshua, Nehemiah and Esther online bible studies. This time I signed up for the Nehemiah study which begins Wed Sept 14th @7p.m. Each class is open for about 20 students and will be done as a chat format. Online Bible studies are a great way to study with others if you are not part of a local bible study group. It is also great as a supplement to your small group study. I love connecting with others throughout the world studying the Word of God. I hope that you join one of the studies.
Summer ...
I hope you are all having a very blessed summer. This summer I participated in a VOM Online Course and also a Sweeter Than Chocolate Online Bible study of Romans 8. Both kept me pretty busy and both were very informative. Information and knowledge is a good thing but is most beneficial when you apply Godly principles to your life. Both of these classes were structured so that we would consider and be encouraged to apply what we learned. At the moment I am still focused on how Romans 8 begins There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. In the light of this knowledge how shall I live my life? I am no longer condemned because I am in Christ Jesus...does my life reflect someone who is living in that truth? If not what needs to change? One of the things that stood out to me in the VOM Course was that the way we live our life now, how obedient, submissive and faithful we are to God NOW...is a good indicator of how we will respond if we face persecution. If we are not living for Him NOW it is unlikely that we will stand for Him THEN. During this time I was also reminded over & over again in a variety of ways that God works all things together for those who love Him, those who are called according to His purpose. Several times my NOW bible would go on & this is the Scripture that I would hear...it would go on by itself (I still haven't figured out how or why)...this Scripture was also posted by friends and it was of course part of the study on Romans 8. It seemed no matter where I turned I was faced with this Scripture. I figure it must be something I need to know, that God wants me to know...& since I am faced with it so many times...there is something I am just not getting.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Psalm 119
Sweeter Than Chocolate- Psalm 119
Online study of Psalm 119 begins on Sept 9th with author Pam Gillaspie.
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psalm 119
Online study of Psalm 119 begins on Sept 9th with author Pam Gillaspie.
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psalm 119
Monday, August 16, 2010
September Women's Bible Discussion
Saturday September 11 2010 - Women's Bible Discussion -The Book of Proverbs
Read at least 1 proverb each day.
Remember: to use the precept tools we have been using on our other studies
to ask the 5 W's & H
Mark Key Words & Phrases
Mark Time & Location words & phrases
Check Cross References
Note theme of each Proverb
Note why it was written (Purpose)
How can/will you apply these truths to your daily life?
Reminder: only refer to commentaries AFTER you have asked and answered questions based on what you read in the Scriptures.
Proverbs 1
Read at least 1 proverb each day.
Remember: to use the precept tools we have been using on our other studies
to ask the 5 W's & H
Mark Key Words & Phrases
Mark Time & Location words & phrases
Check Cross References
Note theme of each Proverb
Note why it was written (Purpose)
How can/will you apply these truths to your daily life?
Reminder: only refer to commentaries AFTER you have asked and answered questions based on what you read in the Scriptures.
Proverbs 1
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Jude 3-6
JUDE 3-6
According to these verses what did Jude exhort them to do?
Who were the certain person & what did they do?
What did Jude remind them?
What are some common characteristics of ungodly persons?
JUDE 6-11
What do these verses tell us about angels and Sodom and Gomorrah?
What do these verses tell you about Michale the archangel?
What do you learn about rail (railing) in verses 8-10?
Look up other scripture references to Cain and Korah and then explain verse 11.
According to these verses what did Jude exhort them to do?
Who were the certain person & what did they do?
What did Jude remind them?
What are some common characteristics of ungodly persons?
JUDE 6-11
What do these verses tell us about angels and Sodom and Gomorrah?
What do these verses tell you about Michale the archangel?
What do you learn about rail (railing) in verses 8-10?
Look up other scripture references to Cain and Korah and then explain verse 11.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Philemon-discussion questions
Philemon
1) Describe the following relationships
Paul-Philemon, Philemon-Onesimus, Paul- Onesimus
2) What things does Paul give praise of Philemon?
3) What does Paul request of Philemon? Why do you think Paul made this a request rather than a command?
4) Why does Paul believe that Philemon will obey his request?
5) Who delivered the letter to Philemon?
6) How does what Paul did for Onesimus reflect what Jesus did for us?
7) Why did Paul describe Onesimus as once being unprofitable but not he is profitable?
1) Describe the following relationships
Paul-Philemon, Philemon-Onesimus, Paul- Onesimus
2) What things does Paul give praise of Philemon?
3) What does Paul request of Philemon? Why do you think Paul made this a request rather than a command?
4) Why does Paul believe that Philemon will obey his request?
5) Who delivered the letter to Philemon?
6) How does what Paul did for Onesimus reflect what Jesus did for us?
7) Why did Paul describe Onesimus as once being unprofitable but not he is profitable?
Monday, February 22, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
3 John 8-11
3 John 8-11
1) who are we to welcome & why?
2) John says that when we welcome the brethren that we become fellow workers for the truth. Can you site examples of how this is applied in your life, ministry or church?
3) How does John define the character of Diotrephes? How does the character of Diotrephes affect others? What does John intend to do about this? Are any of these character traits evident in you or those you know? What is your response when you see these character traits in yourself or others?
4) What would you do if the leadership in your church threatened you if you showed hospitality to our brothers & sisters in Christ Jesus?
5) When you see someone with Godly character does it inspire you to imitate that person? Since those with Godly character are imitating the character of Jesus - it would be wise for us to develop an intimate, sustaining, abiding relationship with Jesus. Jesus always did what He heard and saw of the Father. He who has seen Jesus has seen the Father. Therefore we also do that which we hear and see of Jesus. We have the Holy Spirit who will teach, guide and direct us in all truth.
6) When you see someone with character that reflects evil rather than good-What is your response?
John tells us to imitate what is good and not what is evil-he that doeth good is of God-he that doeth evil has not seen God.
7) Are you imitating that which is good or that which is evil?
1) who are we to welcome & why?
2) John says that when we welcome the brethren that we become fellow workers for the truth. Can you site examples of how this is applied in your life, ministry or church?
3) How does John define the character of Diotrephes? How does the character of Diotrephes affect others? What does John intend to do about this? Are any of these character traits evident in you or those you know? What is your response when you see these character traits in yourself or others?
4) What would you do if the leadership in your church threatened you if you showed hospitality to our brothers & sisters in Christ Jesus?
5) When you see someone with Godly character does it inspire you to imitate that person? Since those with Godly character are imitating the character of Jesus - it would be wise for us to develop an intimate, sustaining, abiding relationship with Jesus. Jesus always did what He heard and saw of the Father. He who has seen Jesus has seen the Father. Therefore we also do that which we hear and see of Jesus. We have the Holy Spirit who will teach, guide and direct us in all truth.
6) When you see someone with character that reflects evil rather than good-What is your response?
John tells us to imitate what is good and not what is evil-he that doeth good is of God-he that doeth evil has not seen God.
7) Are you imitating that which is good or that which is evil?
Monday, February 15, 2010
3 John 4-7
3 John 4-7
1) What did John hear about Gaius that gave him great joy?
2) Who told John that Gaius is walking in the truth?
3) What does it mean that Gaius is walking in the truth?
4) For whose sake did the brethren go forth? What does going forth mean?
5) Verse 7 says that they took nothing from the Gentiles. What are your thoughts on taking money from unbelievers to support the ministry?
1) What did John hear about Gaius that gave him great joy?
2) Who told John that Gaius is walking in the truth?
3) What does it mean that Gaius is walking in the truth?
4) For whose sake did the brethren go forth? What does going forth mean?
5) Verse 7 says that they took nothing from the Gentiles. What are your thoughts on taking money from unbelievers to support the ministry?
Saturday, January 23, 2010
3 John 1:1-4
3 John 1: 1-4
1) John writes that he loves Gaius in truth. What does is mean to love someone in truth?
2) What is John's prayer for Gaius?
3) How does John know that Gaius is walking in truth?
4) Why would John be joyful that Gaius is walking in truth?
5) Are you loving and walking in the truth?
6) Can visiting believers report back to their churches that you walk and love in truth?
1) John writes that he loves Gaius in truth. What does is mean to love someone in truth?
2) What is John's prayer for Gaius?
3) How does John know that Gaius is walking in truth?
4) Why would John be joyful that Gaius is walking in truth?
5) Are you loving and walking in the truth?
6) Can visiting believers report back to their churches that you walk and love in truth?
Monday, January 11, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
2 John -warnings
2 John
What are the characteristics of the deceivers?
What are the differences between believers and deceivers?
What are John's warnings about how we are to relate to deceivers?
Do these warnings apply to us today?
What are the characteristics of the deceivers?
What are the differences between believers and deceivers?
What are John's warnings about how we are to relate to deceivers?
Do these warnings apply to us today?
Friday, January 1, 2010
2 John -Love
2 John
1) What does it mean to love in Truth?
2) What does it mean to walk in Love?
3) What is John referring to when he writes that we are to love one another is not a new commandment?
1) What does it mean to love in Truth?
2) What does it mean to walk in Love?
3) What is John referring to when he writes that we are to love one another is not a new commandment?
Monday, December 28, 2009
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