Category Archives: Bible Study Helps

God Tells Us What to Think

Posted on May 14, 2013 by droseland

We tend to be suspicious by nature when we get the idea that someone is telling us what our opinion should be. Sometimes we adopt the frame of mind of the scientist, where we insist that we will observe only … Continue reading →

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1 November 2010: Dwell On These Things

Posted on November 1, 2010 by droseland

How we spend our time is closely related to what we are thinking about. Deliberate thought takes energy and effort, and it is the key to a deliberate life that accomplishes something. Entertainment media, while stimulating thought on some level, … Continue reading →

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26 October 2010: Do Not Be Afraid

Posted on October 26, 2010 by droseland

When I was in middle school I received my first well-stated challenge to the Bible’s authority. It was not from a teacher or even an adult but a well-taught (in error) classmate. That was of course the first challenge of … Continue reading →

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22 October 2010: The First Command

Posted on October 22, 2010 by droseland

Here is an interesting idea: what is the first command God gave mankind?  Better yet, what is the first command in the Bible? If you go specifically by imperative mood (morphologically-indicated) you have the first instance in Genesis 1:22. This … Continue reading →

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18 October 2010: Speech

Posted on October 18, 2010 by droseland

“Actions speak louder than words.”  “Talk is cheap.”  “A little less talkin’ and a lot more action.”  For some it is easy to say the right thing in a moment of emotional fervor, yet follow-through so often lags or lacks. … Continue reading →

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13 October 2010: Devote Yourselves to Prayer

Posted on October 13, 2010 by droseland

The Gospel of Jesus Christ, as we’ve noted in the past, is the most sacred trust ever given to mankind.  It is often corrupted by a wrong or unclear presentation, and as with the Galatians, we should regard a false … Continue reading →

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11 October 2010: Don’t Think It Strange

Posted on October 11, 2010 by droseland

It is just as important to obey God’s prohibitions as his positive commands.  His requirements for us directly relate to His character and our representation of it.  I ran across today’s command in a search for a NT command to … Continue reading →

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