“God Rewards Faithfulness, But Salvation is a Gift of His Grace” (Matthew 26)

“God Rewards Faithfulness, But Salvation is a Gift of His Grace” (Matthew 26)

Do the Scriptures teach “DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION?” Pastor Smith continues his series “Logos: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Love” with a message titled “God Rewards Faithfulness, But Salvation is a Gift of His Grace” from Matthew 20. This...
What Sin is More Grievous Than the Sins of Sodom and Gomorrah? (Matthew 10)

What Sin is More Grievous Than the Sins of Sodom and Gomorrah? (Matthew 10)

Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French.   Scripture reading – Matthew 10 Our study of the Gospels continues with Matthew 10. I am once again reminded that the Gospels were not written...
Oh, Canada: Woe to the Proud Nations, For God’s Judgment is Nigh! (Amos 5; Amos 6)

Oh, Canada: Woe to the Proud Nations, For God’s Judgment is Nigh! (Amos 5; Amos 6)

Scripture reading – Amos 5; Amos 6 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  A word of introduction: As a citizen of the United States, I usually focus on the sad failings of the country I love. Like many, I lament the idiocy of government...
A Sorry State: Knowing Neither Right nor Wrong (Amos 3; Amos 4)

A Sorry State: Knowing Neither Right nor Wrong (Amos 3; Amos 4)

Scripture reading – Amos 3-4 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  Amos 3 – A Description of Israel’s Judgment for Its Transgressions   The Basis of God’s Judgment Against the “Children of Israel” (Amos 3:1-2)  Amos 3:1 declared God’s...
As Goes the Leaders, So Goes the Nation (Isaiah 2; Isaiah 3)

As Goes the Leaders, So Goes the Nation (Isaiah 2; Isaiah 3)

Scripture reading – Isaiah 2; Isaiah 3 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. As you read today’s Scripture, reflect on its prophetic application to the house of Judah and the lessons we might take from the study that apply to our day....
“Reject God’s Law, and Man Becomes a Law unto Himself” (Judges 21)

“Reject God’s Law, and Man Becomes a Law unto Himself” (Judges 21)

Scripture reading – Judges 21 Today’s Scripture concludes our study in the Book of Judges. The era known as the “Judges” began with the death of Joshua (Judges 1) and finished with the death of Samson (Judges 16). Judges 21 concluded the time when judges ruled in...