Convictions vs. Compromise

Study of the Book of Daniel Lesson 3 Daniel 1:8-21 “Those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me will be lightly esteemed.”– 1 Samuel 2:30b “When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” – Proverbs 16:7 Some ships … Continue reading Convictions vs. Compromise →

Godly Youth in a Pagan Land

Study of the Book of Daniel Lesson 2 Daniel 1:3-7 “And some of your own sons, who will come from you, whom you will father, shall be taken away, and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.” –Isaiah 39:7 “A majority of twenty-somethings – 61% of today's young adults – … Continue reading Godly Youth in a Pagan Land →

Resources for the Study of Daniel

Below are the resources cited for the Study of Daniel. This course was taught at First Family Church in 2012. Resources: Anderson, R. A. (1984). Signs and wonders: A commentary on the Book of Daniel. International Theological Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. Boice, J. M. (2003). Daniel: An expositional commentary. Grand Rapids, … Continue reading Resources for the Study of Daniel →

Overview & Chapter 1:1-2

Study of the Book of Daniel Lesson 1 “However, there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will take place in the latter days. This was your dream and the visions in your mind while on your bed.”–Daniel 2:28 Daniel, sometimes referred to as the … Continue reading Overview & Chapter 1:1-2 →

Logos Bible Software & the Kindle Fire

I am learning to use my new Kindle Fire. My favorite Android app so far is Logos Bible Software. This, after all, is the reason I purchased the Fire. I’ve had mobile access of my Logos library for a year or more via my iPad, but as much as I love the iPad, it’s not … Continue reading Logos Bible Software & the Kindle Fire →

New Tool: Bible Pronunciation Website

Here's a handy tip from Morris Proctor: Bible Pronunciation WebsiteA while back I discovered a free Biblepronunciation website. It has been a while since I’ve listed it in thenewsletter and several have e-mailed asking for it so here it is:You can click here to jump thereHere is the address: http://netministries.org/bbasics/bbwords.htm

Paul and the Acts of the Apostles

The Early Church The Church is a present-day phenomenon that was completely hidden from the Old Testament prophets. The ”400 years of silence” between the Old and New Testaments was foretold in detail by the prophet Daniel. The birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ were foretold in great detail through hundreds of prophecies … Continue reading Paul and the Acts of the Apostles →

Encountering Jesus

For over 1,500 years, God spoke through the Old Testament prophets and writers. Woven through the history of men of old and the poetry of kings and unknown authors is the scarlet thread of God’s love for a nation (Israel) and a world that rejected him. At the center of this most incredible story is … Continue reading Encountering Jesus →

New Testament Handbook (Section 1)

Matthew Title: The Gospel of Matthew Author: Both church tradition and internal evidence support Matthew as the author of this Gospel. Matthew, the son of Alphaeus (Mark 2:14), had the surname of Levi (Mark 2:14, Luke 5:27) and was a tax collector (Matthew 10:13) for the Roman government. Jesus chose Matthew as one of his … Continue reading New Testament Handbook (Section 1) →