There is a joke I like to tell whenever anyone mentions the dictionary. I tell people, “I tried reading the dictionary, but I couldn’t follow the plot.” It brings chuckles because, of course, there is no plot. The dictionary is simply a collection of definitions and facts, with no plot or storyline. But the Bible … Continue reading –>
I always did what was best for you. I told you the Good News about Jesus in public before the people and also taught in your homes. Acts 20:20 ERV We are all encouraged, like Paul, to share Jesus in the homes of our friends and loved ones. This is something we all can do. … Continue reading –>
He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make … Continue reading –>
Prepared by William Earnhardt for you to use in Sabbath School class on April 25, 2026. Central Theme: The Bible is not just a collection of proof texts. It is a love story about God’s love for you. Read in Class: 2 Timothy 3:15-17. Ask the class to identify the main point of this passage. … Continue reading –>
And all the people who belong to this world worshiped the beast. Revelation 13:8 NLT Sadly many put their confidence in popular opinion, while the Bible tells us the vast majority of the world will worship the beast. Interestingly while Jesus claimed to be God, the majority accused Him of blasphemy and had Him crucified … Continue reading –>
Monday’s section of this week’s lesson asks how we can keep from being deceived by Satan? Satan is a narcissist. Narcissists gaslight their victims by creating illusions that appear to defy what is true. Satan tempts us by creating illusions that appear to defy what is true. He has to make us doubt Bible truth … Continue reading –>
In this current lesson study sequence, we are urged to use “Scripture only” as the basis for our faith. Most of us in this forum probably take the Bible as we read it today for granted. We may argue over which version is best, but we largely accept Scripture as the basis of our faith. … Continue reading –>
The King James version of the Bible is often considered the gold standard for modern translations, but few of us are familiar with its history, mandate, publication and early printing. This article provides a brief glimpse in the hope that we will understand it and its historical context a little better. The Bibles in Use … Continue reading –>
Last Sunday, at a graduation party, I visited with one of my former students from the Adventist school where I teach and give Bible studies. She is now attending a public high school in a different city, and she told me how sad she is that at least half of her school population is self-proclaimed atheist. … Continue reading –>
Every Jesus-follower knows that memorizing scripture is super important to spiritual growth. Paul the apostle said “the word of God is alive and active” (Hebrews 4:12). As such, when we memorize the words of this book we are memorizing living words. These living words have many benefits – such as power over temptation (Psalm 119:9, 11), … Continue reading –>
