Category: Bible Study
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Sexuality and the Bible
Background We received questions to our twitter account concerning sexual immorality (this was back in 2011). The nature of these questions was very specific and would be offensive to many. We will, therefore, not restate them here. However, we will address the crux of the issue behind the questions. Many non-Christians have a view of…
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Royal Lessons.. and Wise Men..
Royal Lessons.. and Wise Men.. Have you ever given much thought to the “Three Wise Men” at Christmas? So much legend has grown up around them, that it’s quite difficult to separate what we know from what we think we know these days. For example, I suspect there are three, of varying ethnicities, presenting gift…
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Joseph
When Mary told Joseph that she was pregnant, he would have known that he was not the biological father. He decided to break the engagement, but in a manner that would not bring shame to Mary. He was set on a course of action that was based in justice and love – at least from…
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The Book of Matthew, Chapter 1
Matthew 1.1-17. The Record of Jesus’ Ancestors. This provides an important start for a Jewish readership. For the Jews, a person’s family line proved his/her standing as one of God’s people. Matthew showed that Jesus was a descendant of Abraham. In these first 17 verses we are introduced to 46 people, whose lifetimes span 2000…
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New Testament, The Book of Matthew – Introduction and Historical Context
Historical Context Matthew is the first book of the New Testament. As you turn the page from Malachi in the Old Testament to Matthew in the New Testament, over 400 years have passed. Much has happened with the turn of that page… The empires from the east that had previously ruled over Israel, have fallen.…
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Chronological Bible Reading Plan – Old Testament, Week 2
The second week of Bible Study continues to look at Genesis, and looks at God’s covenant with Abraham. God’s People God calls upon Abram to be the father of the Jewish people and establishes a covenant (agreement) with him. This week of lessons follow with the lives of Isaac and Jacob. Day 1 Reading: Genesis…
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Chronological Bible Reading Plan – Old Testament, Week 1
This first week of Bible Study looks at the very beginning, and at some of the foundations of the Christian Faith. The Subjects covered include: Creation, The Fall, The Flood and Babel. Creation The God of Everything Creates the universe, the Earth and Life. Day 1 Reading: Genesis 1 – 2. This will bring you…