Oct 10, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
I’ve never seen a book written by today’s subject. I live on the other side of the country from where he was born and have not visited his grave site. I may have read his name before, but it didn’t stick with me. Charles Augustus Stiles was born in 1836 near...
Oct 5, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
Our subject for this evening involves what particular day of the week Jesus died. In the back of my mind, I picture myself teaching or preaching a message on this subject, but I couldn’t find that message or any record that I’ve ever taught it. Perhaps it was a part...
Oct 4, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Biblical Priesthood: As generally understood a priest is someone who (wears religious clothing; officiates in religious duties; prays a lot; makes sacrifices)? Officiates in religion The word “priest” comes from (Hebrew; Latin; Greek; French)? From...
Oct 4, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
We come to another of the great mysteries which surround the sacrifice of our Saviour. Unlike some of the other enigmas found in this chapter, the mystery doesn’t lay in the details. We aren’t the least surprised to read that graves were opened by the earthquake and...
Oct 2, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
We learn from God’s word that Aquila was not an apostle or even an ordained preacher, but he and his wife, Priscilla, were much used of the Lord. Cephas Bennett, in 1804, was born into the family of Alfred Bennet, pastor of the Baptist church in Homer, New York....
Sep 28, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
I have very eclectic reading habits. For the past several weeks now I have been re-reading Baptist history books. But I admit that I enjoy reading various kinds of mystery books. My last one involved the theft and forgery of some very valuable postage stamps. One of...
Sep 27, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Based upon what criteria was it said that Abram was very rich (land; gold; silver; cattle)? Last 3 – Gen. 13:2 Of what material were the ornaments which Abraham’s servant gave to Rebekah (platinum; brass; gold; silver)? Ge 24:22 – gold Because of Sarah,...
Sep 27, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
There seem to be a lot of Christians who know the mind of God much better than I do. That is perfectly fine as far as I am concerned, because I am delighted with what I do know. And if it is true on their part – they do know the Lord well – then I’m sure it is very...
Sep 25, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
William Carey is often said to be the first missionary of the modern era, but that may not be exactly true. Ten years before Carey sailed from England to India, George Leile, left the United States to plant a Baptist church in Jamaica. Furthermore, he and his Jamaican...
