January 31, 2015 – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

Starting a Bible Study in Your Home

Prayer This Hurting World January 31, 2015March 24, 2022

Priscilla and Aquila a husband-and-wife team who worked together for the kingdom of the Lord to bring glory to Him. They did not get paid to teach Bible studies in their home they did it to for the Glory of the Lord. They are an inspiration for us to follow. They were dedicated believers and were dedicated to the teachings of Jesus. It can be said that they lived their faith.

What Has Happened to Our Small Churches?

Churches January 31, 2015March 24, 2022

Priscilla and Aquila started their churches without the influence of mass media and entertainment. Their churches were centered on the words of the Lord Jesus Christ. Today we see mega churches taking center stage and their focus is on the ego and money. We need to get back to the basic teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ and forget about the great “I and me” that plagues our society today.

Priscilla (or Prisca) and Aquila

New Testament Women of Christ January 31, 2015March 24, 2022

Attribute of Priscilla can teach us about the harmony and togetherness of marriage. Priscilla and Aquila are always mentioned together and went everywhere together. They did not compete against each other they were a couple and worked together as one flesh. They both worked together for the kingdom of the LORD and to bring Him the glory.

What does it take to change?

This Hurting World Women of Christ Worry January 31, 2015March 24, 2022

We have focused a good deal with the question of if the Philippians slave girl had changed once Paul commanded the spirit of divination from her. What does it take to change is the question I am asking? It is not a miraculous “poof” and the change happens and a life is on a better track. There has to be a wanting for change and then a dedication to change.

Spirit of Divination

Sinful This Hurting World January 31, 2015March 24, 2022

Sometimes we forget that the Bible is a living book that still holds the same cautions for our live as it did for the children of Israel. It is a reminder to us that someone who puts themselves in worldly positions it is a possibility to be exposed with one of the spirits of divination. These spirits of divination are an abomination to the LORD God and we are instructed to not follow after them and to avoid them.

The Historical Setting of Philippi and the Philippians

Culture Topical Studies January 31, 2015March 24, 2022

Knowing history can help us to understand the importance of certain events that have touched our lives. The historical setting of Philippi and the Philippians is a look at the time period of Paul and all the women that served him all in the name of Jesus Christ.

The Philippian Slave Girl

New Testament Women of Christ January 31, 2015March 24, 2022

The Philippian slave girl made her living by soothsaying for her masters. She earned them great gain. She also was possessed with a spirit of divination. When Paul commanded this spirit of divination out of her it left. That stopped their ability to earn money as a soothsayer for her masters. What happened to this damsel once she had been made clean is not known? It does give us pause to think what we do when we have been made…

Problems Between the Samaritans and Jews

Culture Topical Studies January 31, 2015March 25, 2022

There has been example of problems between the Samaritans and the Jews. A look at history according to the Bible may shine a light on what the problems were and give us a better understanding of their relationship. This will shine a light on the deep meaning of the meaning of the Samaritan Woman at the well and the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

Samaritan Woman at the Well

New Testament Women of Christ January 31, 2015March 25, 2022

The Samaritan Woman at the Well who meets Jesus is another un-named woman. This nameless woman brings many lessons to us as women and it heightens our experience in following Jesus. She has made a strong statement about the role of the early Christian communities and the role woman played. Through this woman we learn what it takes to receive life giving water. It is a story of faith in the Messiah, courage to step out and bringing others to…

Rewards of Those Who Serve the LORD God

Nature This Hurting World January 31, 2015March 24, 2022

There are rewards for those who serve the LORD God. Those who follow Jesus will be honored by God. All things are of the LORD God, who has reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ. This is what the Bible says about serving the LORD God.