April 2015 – Page 13 – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

Islam – Things concerning the worship of Allah by Muslim adherents

Culture Topical Studies April 17, 2015April 2, 2022

The Christian Church was spreading and growing strong in the early middle ages, with many of the faithful spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. Explorers like Clovis and Charlemagne spread Christianity throughout the lands that they conquered. During this time of great growth of Christian faithful in Europe and the Byzantine Empire, another great civilization was arising in Arabia, and another important religion was beginning. That religion is called Islam. The people who follow the religion of Islam are…

Dispensationalism

Movement Topical Studies April 17, 2015April 2, 2022

Dispensationalism is a system or method which attempts to define how God carries out for His purposes towards men. Adherents have calculated that there are three dispensations, which are the Patriarchal (that which is most powerful), the Mosaic (or Jewish), and Christianity. The key principles of Dispensationalism are the belief that there is a distinction between what God has planned for Israel and what God has planned for the Church. Dispensationalists use the literal principle of interpretation. They believe the…

Anabaptist Belief Movement

Movement Topical Studies April 17, 2015February 19, 2022

The term Anabaptism is used literally to describe a group of baptized Protestant Christians. The term refers to the followers of Menno Simons and the descendants of the 16th century European movement of Mennonites, Amish, Hutterites and the early English Baptists.

The Ancient Egyptian Culture vs Israel Culture in Bible Times

Culture Topical Studies April 13, 2015March 13, 2022

This look at the ancient Egyptian culture and Israel culture are seen through the eyes of Joseph and Moses who had both fled from the Egyptian. The story of Joseph and Moses sheds light on the treatment of slaves, interpretation of dreams, Egyptian buried their dead by embalming, child birth and education.

The Wife of Potiphar:

Old Testament Women of Christ April 13, 2015March 28, 2022

The wife of Potiphar is a woman we should not try to emulate. The wife of Potiphar showed bitterness, envying and strife in her heart and then lied against the truth. She was married to Potiphar who was an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, and an Egyptian. She was probably also Egyptian with social position. Her selfishness caused her to be full of lust, and to lie again an innocent man.

The Psychological Condition of Depression

This Hurting World Worry April 12, 2015March 25, 2022

depression which is a deep level of emotional turmoil and can affect many people in different ways. Depression affects individual’s families, the work place and anyone that is in regular contact with the depressed person.

The Widow of Zarephath

Old Testament Women of Christ April 12, 2015March 28, 2022

The Widow of Zarephath helps us to better understand that faith comes by hearing the Word of God. This woman didn’t know that the LORD is a loving LORD. Because of the reviving of her son, she knew that Elijah was a man of the LORD God, and that the word of the LORD in his mouth is truth.

Victims of Rape Can Heal

Grief This Hurting World April 12, 2015March 28, 2022

Rape is an act of violence and an that is against the law and love of the LORD God. We need to understand that the LORD God does not hide this evil and we are expected to confront it and respond to it out of a Christ like love. The rape victim needs understanding and compassion to help this person to heal. There is no love like the love of Jesus who can help in this healing process.

Tamar the Daughter of King David

Old Testament Women of Christ April 12, 2015March 28, 2022

The daughter of King David who is described as being fair also meaning she was beautiful. Tamar was of good moral character. She was obedient to her father, the King. She was wise and tried to counsel Amnon that what he had demanded was immoral and would only bring harm to everyone involved. Tamar was the victim of the rape by her half-brother.

What it means to be a Christian leader

Old Testament Women of Christ April 12, 2015March 13, 2022

Deborah the Chief Prophetess of Israel is a fantastic example of what it means to be a Christian leader. The respect and leadership quality can help us better understand and enhances the characteristic of Deborah as a leader and as a woman. She teaches us what it truly means to be a powerful moral Godly leader.