Mastering the Third Step of SOAP: Application
Application Introduction In the realm of delving into the depths of Scripture, the SOAP Bible study method stands as a guiding beacon, illuminating the path to a more profound understanding …
Application Introduction In the realm of delving into the depths of Scripture, the SOAP Bible study method stands as a guiding beacon, illuminating the path to a more profound understanding …
The Book of Acts is the historical link between the Gospels and the Epistles. It is the only book that carries on the story from the ascension of Jesus to …
Painful lessons are usually doorways to new opportunities. Even the apostle Paul had much to learn. Shortly after his disappointing experience with John Mark, Paul recruited another eager young man, …
Some people have an amazing natural talent for public speaking. Some even have a great message to go along with it. When Apollos arrived in Ephesus shortly after Paul’s departure, …
Some couples know how to make the most of life. They compliment each other, capitalize on each other’s strengths, and form an effective team. Their united efforts affect those around …
One of the essential qualities of a good doctor is compassion. People need to know that their doctor cares. Even if he or she doesn’t know what is wrong or …
The lives of the first Christian missionaries can be described with many words, but “boring” is not one of them. There were days of great excitement as men and women …
Every group needs an “encourager” because everyone needs encouragement at one time or another. However, the value of encouragement is often missed because it tends to be private rather than …
Mistakes are effective teachers. Their consequences have a way of making lessons painfully clear. But those who learn from their mistakes are likely to develop wisdom John Mark was a …
The early days of Christianity were exciting as God’s Spirit moved and people’s lives were changed. Converts were pouring in from surprising backgrounds. Even the dreaded Saul (Paul) became a …
Some people can’t stay out of trouble. When conflict breaks out, they always manage to be nearby. Reaction is their favorite action. This was Moses. He seemed drawn to what …
Jesus’ last words to his followers were a command to take the gospel everywhere, but they seemed reluctant to leave Jerusalem. It took intense persecution to scatter the believers from …
Thomas Didymus lived in Galilee. Tradition says he labored in Parthia, Persia, and India, suffering martyrdom near Madras, at Mt. St. Thomas, India. Thomas was his Hebrew name and Didymus …
John Boanerges, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of James, the Apostle. He was known as the Beloved Disciple. A fisherman who lived in Bethsaida, Capernaum, and Jerusalem, he was …
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are among the most significant people in the Old Testament. It is important to realize that this significance is not based upon their personal characters but …