Bible Study

Hebrew 10:19-25 WHAT THE FAITHFUL DO  Intro: The book of Hebrews was written to Jewish converts. These people had been saved from an ancient system of bondage to a law they could not keep. But, the rituals and demands of the law were all they knew.   The book of Hebrews suggests that some of … Continue reading “What The Faithful Do – Hebrews 10:19-25 – Bible study”

A Y2K Plan For Gilead Baptist Church Sermon #1 Heb. 10:22-25 A Y2K PLAN FOR THE FATHER’S HOUSE Intro: Now that many of the Y2K doom prophets have been proven wrong and the fears related to Y2K have begun to fade from our minds, it is a good time for us to begin to look … Continue reading “A Y2K Plan For The Father’s House – Hebrews 10:22-25 – Bible study”

Heb. 11:1-2 AN ANATOMY OF FAITH Intro: Years ago the captain of a large vessel set sail with his family from Liverpool. His destination was New York. One night when everyone was asleep, a sudden squall arose. The wind came sweeping over the water, struck the vessel and almost capsized it. Everything movable was sent … Continue reading “An Anatomy Of Faith – Hebrews 11:1-2 – Bible study”

Hebrews 11:5; Genesis 5:21-24 LOST IN TRANSLATION Intro: Language is a funny thing. Most of the time we understand what we hear in our own language, but when languages are translated sometimes the results are very humorous. Consider the following examples:   In an advertisement by a Hong Kong dentist: Teeth extracted by the latest … Continue reading “Lost In Translation – Hebrews 11:5 – Bible study”

Heb. 11:7 HOW TO SHINE IN THE DARK Intro: In this chapter, the Hall of the Faithful, we are presented with men and women who shined brightly for God in their dark world. People who against all odds were able to overcome adversity and trial, people who were able to bear a glowing testimony for … Continue reading “How To Shine In The Dark – Hebrews 11:7 – Bible study”

Hebrews 11:8-10 THE TELL TALE MARKS OF GENUINE FAITH Intro: Our text mentions a man named Abraham. He is known as “The Father Of The Faithful. This man is revered by over one-half the worlds population. In our day, Abraham is held in high esteem by Jews, Muslims and Christians. In ancient times the Jews … Continue reading “The Tell Tale Marks Of Genuine Faith – Hebrews 11:8-10 – Bible study”

Heb. 11:32-40; 23-29 SEEING HIM WHO IS INVISIBLE Intro: This chapter has been called the “Hall of Faith”. Dozens of great men and women of the Word are listed here, and their exploits related. These people endured untold tragedy, and yet they walked with God. They experienced such tragedy so great that nothing we will … Continue reading “Seeing Him Who Is Invisible – Hebrews 11:23-29 – Bible study”

Hebrews 12:1-3 THE CURE FOR DISCOURAGEMENT IN THE RACE OF LIFE Intro: Hayden planetarium in New York City ran an advertisement in New York newspapers inviting those who would like to make the first journey to another planet to submit an application. Within a matter of days, over 18,000 people applied. These applications were then … Continue reading “The Cure For Discouragement In The Race Of Life – Hebrews 12:1-3 – Bible study”

Heb. 12:1-3 STEPS FOR STAYING IN THE RACE Intro: Nowhere in the Bible are we promised that the Christian life is going to be easy. In fact, often the opposite is true, John 16:33. Yes, difficulties will come and trials will cross our paths and often, we will be tempted to quit on God and … Continue reading “Steps For Staying In The Race – Hebrews 12:1-3 – Bible study”

Hebrews 13:5-15 UNCHANGING REASONS FOR THANKSGIVING Intro: One of the most explicit Bible verses related to the matter of thanksgiving is 1 Thes. 5:18. This verses says, “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” This verse commands believers to give thanks to the Lord, not … Continue reading “Unchanging Reasons For Thanksgiving – Hebrews 13:5-15 – Bible study”