I remember this so clearly from my Old Testament History and Geography class taught by the late Phil Roberts. I aced the class because I had such solid Bible teaching growing up in Mount Olive, AL. But my freshman year of college was the first time I realized the whole Old Testament was one big [...more]
“The Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ.” – Galatians 3:24 The Old Testament is full of references to Jesus. Jesus reprimanded the Pharisees, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me“ (John 5:39); and then “For if you [...more]
As you pick up your Bible, you discover it is not just a single book. The Old Testament itself comprises 39 separate pieces of literature! As you look closer, you find the Old Testament is divided into five different sections. Men through the centuries grouped these books into logical categories. 1. Books of Moses (Law). [...more]
What is the story of the Bible? The shortest answer is: Jesus Christ. He is the Word (John 1:1); you cannot separate the Man and His message. The Old Testament promises His coming and the New Testament proclaims His coming. But, if you have fifteen minutes, you can go into a little more detail. You [...more]
You are standing in your back yard talking with a neighbor. Your neighbor, of course, thinks she knows some things about the Bible, but you can tell from her conversation she really has no idea of the Bible story. “This book is incredible!” you say with a big smile. “Did you know it is really [...more]
I’ve been impressed over the past couple of years with the Old Testament prophets. Currently, I’m in a study of Isaiah. There are so many depictions of judgment upon all kinds of nations, but, ultimately, Isaiah’s burden was intended for Judah and Jerusalem – God’s people. Most of the prophets were sent to speak to [...more]
My grass was up to my calves before I mowed it this time. It’s not the first time. Grass just grows. Branches fall. Weeds grow in the flower beds. Pine needles cover the patio. After a couple of weeks I can walk outside and feel overwhelmed by everything there is to do! As I mowed [...more]
So Paul wrote these great words: Galatians 5:16-18 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may [...more]
I found a Scripture that tells us how to beat sin. It’s so awesome to find Scriptures like this! Do you want to know what it is? Before I tell you, do you remember God told Cain in the very beginning, “If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you [...more]
I have heard it said of the “fruit of the Spirit” in Galatians 5:22-23 that it GROWS in a Christian. I have heard that it is the product of a God-centered life. My question for you today is: Is this “fruit” something we LEARN or is it something that HAPPENS to a Christian as he [...more]