1) Zech. 1:1 tells us that Zechariah was the “son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo”. Compare this to what is said in Ezra 5:1. How do we explain this discrepancy? 2) With whom was the Lord angry? (Zech. 1:2) 3) What is Zechariah commanded to say to the people? (Zech. 1:3) 4) Compare Zech…. [Read more]
Haggai 2:10-23 Questions
Haggai 2:10-23 Questions 1. How much time had passed since Haggai’s previous message? (Compare Hag. 2:1 with Hag. 2:10) In Haggai 2:11-14, a comparison is made between holy meat and an unclean individual: 2. What influence does the meat have on the items with which it comes in contact? (Hag. 2:12) 3. What influence does the individual… [Read more]
Twelve Spies Two Views
Delivered 07/17/2011. This lesson examines two very different attitudes and perspectives the twelve spies of Israel had toward conquering the land of Canaan and some valuable and practical lessons we can all learn from their examples. Twelve Spies Two Views
Haggai 2:1-9 Questions
Haggai 2:1-9 Questions 1. On the final day of which feast does Haggai give his second message? (Hag. 2:1; Lev. 23:34) 2. What question does the Lord ask of the people? (Hag. 2:3. See also Ezra 3:12). 3. What encouragement does the Lord give the people? (Hag. 2:4) 4. What promise does the Lord refer to here?… [Read more]
Written Directions
From I-40: Take Exit 53B (I-240). Then in only a tenth of a mile or so you will exit off of I-240 at Exit 8 (US 74-A also called Fairview Rd.). Turn left on Fairview (McDonald’s across street). Go half a mile to School Rd. (third light – at school) and take a left. Go… [Read more]
Are We Saved By Faith Alone?
Presented July 3rd, 2011. This lesson examines what the Bible says in regard to our salvation. Are we saved by faith alone, or is this an over-simplification of the Gospe message? Are We Saved By Faith Alone?
Haggai 1:1-15 Questions
Haggai 1:1-15 Questions 1. When did the events in Haggai take place? (Hag. 1:1) 2. What came by the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel and Joshua? (Hag. 1:1) 3. What respective titles do Zerubbabel and Joshua hold? (Hag. 1:1) 4. What else is significant about Zerubbabel? (Matt. 1:12) 5. What reason have the people been giving… [Read more]
Providence
by Joe Hickman
Comparing Translations
by Joe Hickman The matter of Bible translations or versions can be “tricky.” There is no “inspired” (or “God-breathed) translation available. Nor is there a Divinely “authorized” version. Some translations have been made by careful study and close scrutiny by many people. Others are made by individuals, specific religious groups, etc. The former group tend… [Read more]
Things That Hinder Us
by Joe Hickman