John Spellman covers the message of Amos. Do religious rituals and practices really give us unrestricted access to God? Is there something more important than the rituals we do at Church? Are their times when God won't accept rituals He, Himself, put in place? What does it mean to "Seek the Lord, and Live"? Why does our society confuse good and evil when God seems to have a particular view of good and evil? These questions are explored in this study.
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Many think of the story of Jonah as a bedtime story for children. This week's lesson expounds on and covers the story of Jonah in a way that many have never heard. What evidence is there for the historocity of this book? Can a person really be eaten by a big fish and survive for 3 days? What was Jonah supposed to learn from the belly of the fish? What was the gourd and the worm all about, and what was God teaching His prophet? Why did God spare Nineveh, and what lessons can we learn from all this today?
What exactly happened in creation that led to the events of "the Fall"? How was Satan able to tempt two perfect people in a perfect world, and get them to rebel against the perfect God? What happened as a result of the Fall? Can these effects still be seen in our world today? What is God's plan to restore what was lost in creation? These questions are tackled in this week's study.
God is a God of love and at the same time a God of justice. What is the connection between God's love and justice as revealed in the story of Hosea? What can we learn through Hosea's metaphors about God's compassion on His people. Find out in this week's lesson.
God is a God of holiness and justice. This week we explore the holiness and justice aspects of God's character through the prophet Joel. God promises to send the Holy Spirit to His people in the last days. Can this prophecy have multiple fulfillments? Follow us this week as we examine the prophet Joel.
This week we begin focus on the minor prophets. John Spellman and Joseph Williams discuss Spiritual Adultery based on the story of the prophet Hosea. How can Christians today avoid spiritual adultery? What does it mean to be faithful to God? How can we know God? Why would God command a holy prophet to marry a prostitute?
Examines Marriage as a gift from God since the beginning of time. Why did God create this relationship? What hidden secrets does the marital relationship have that allow man to reflect the image of God? Find out in this week's study with Joseph Williams and John Spellman. Andrew Whitaker moderates by phone.
In this week's study we discuss the principle of stewardship based on Creation. Do human beings have any obligation to a higher authority? Do they have the right to live and do as they choose? How much of what we have really belongs to God? Does Stewardship only have to do with money? What about health, gifts, and other aspects of life? We explore this theme in this week's lesson.
Andrew Whitaker shares his testimony about overcoming sin and living a victorious life. Learn how you can too. Andrew shares a word of encouragement about watching and praying to avoid entering into temptation. If you've struggled with besetting sins or struggle with evil thoughts due to the movies, television shows, and things circulated and suggested through Hollywood, this testimony will bring you encouragement.
Explores the messianic prophecies in chapters 8 through 14. God promises to send His righteous servant, the good shepherd. What does this mean? Why did so many misunderstand the prophecies of how the Messiah would be pierced and the sheep scattered? What does this say about how God reveals truth to His people? How should we reveal truth to people today?