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A Study Through Matthew
“The Fearless, Fearful and Foolish” (Matthew 14)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading - Matthew 14 History gives abundant testimony of the tension, conflict, and hostility the world holds toward God, His Word, and His...
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...
The Parable of the Soils: The Hearts of Humanity (Matthew 13)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading – Matthew 13 Jesus taught eight parables in today’s Scripture reading (Matthew 13). The Parable of the Soils is usually identified...
A Promise of Rest to Weary Souls (Matthew 11)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading - Matthew 11 Today’s Scripture reading, Matthew 11, reminds us we are amid the Synoptic Gospels. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and...
Judgment and Forgiveness (Matthew 7; Matthew 9)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading - Matthew 7; Matthew 9 Today’s Bible study is taken from Mathew 7 and Matthew 9. Matthew 7 concluded Christ’s Sermon on the Mount....
A Call for Biblical Integrity and Authenticity (Matthew 6)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading - Matthew 6 Our study of the Sermon on the Mount continues today with our Bible study from Matthew 6. Considered as Christ’s...
The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes (Matthew 5)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading - Matthew 5 Considered as Christ’s inaugural address to His followers, the “Sermon on the Mount” is an exposition of the heart of...
How to Respond When Critics Want to Destroy You (Matthew 12)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading - Matthew 12 Today’s Scripture reading, Matthew 12, is filled with exciting events from the life and ministry of Jesus Christ....
Who Are You Following? (Matthew 8; Mark 2)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading - Matthew 8; Mark 2 Our chronological reading of the Scripture brings us to Matthew 8. We are momentarily passing over Matthew 5-7,...
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“Forgiven” (John 8)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading – John 8 Background to John 8 Jesus had been teaching in the Temple during the Feast of the Tabernacles (John 7). Understanding...
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Dead Man Walking (John 11)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading – John 11 The Resurrection: Dead Men Will Walk Again! (John 11:1-45) Bethany, the hometown of three siblings, Mary, Martha, and...
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Guidelines for Living and an Attitude of Gratitude (Luke 17)
Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading – Luke 17 Our chronological reading of the Scriptures continues with today’s devotional from Luke 17. Four Spiritual Principles...