Confession and Biblical Couples – I John 1:9

Confession as found in the Bible. In English, “to confess,” is (to point out someone who is guilty; to admit to the truth; to suggest something; to acknowledge fully). Not – suggest Synonyms might include (disavow; divulge; declare; disclose) Not – disavow...

Commands in the Bible – Colossians 3:22

Christian obedience to the Lord’s commands: We must (crucify the flesh; meditate in the scriptures; make New Year’s resolutions; faithfully attend church) if we would like to “observe to do” the Lord’s will. “This book of the law shall not...

Churches – Matthew 16:18

General Biblical Ecclesiology: By Biblical definition a “church” is (an assembly; a denomination; a building for religious exercises; a called out assembly). Called out assembly An church which cannot assemble is (an anomaly; a misnomer; a fraud; a...

Woe unto You – Matthew 23:13-15

The word “woe” is used in thirty-three verses of the New Testament. It is one rendition of the Greek word “ouai” (oo-ah’-ee). I mention this because “ouai” is also translated as “alas” in three verses in the Book of...

Antidote for Phariseeism – Matthew 23:8-12

There are Bible subjects which cannot be preached too often. For example, a proper presentation of the Gospel cannot be preached too much, although the approach ought to be changed as often as possible. And, of course, the Lord Jesus Himself cannot be studied too...

Children in the Bible – Psalm 127:3

General Statements about Children: “He that __________________ his rod _____________________ his son: but he that __________________ him chasteneth him betimes.” Prov. 13:24 Who is very likely to bring his mother to shame (the prodigal; the prodigy; the...

Biblical Caves and Cities – Psalm 127:1

Biblical Caves: After Lot fled from the cities of destruction, he and his daughters lived in a cave near (Sodom; Gommorah; Hebron; Zoar). Zoar – Gen. 19:30 Sarah was buried in a cave at (Sinai; Machpelah, Makkedah; Adullam). Machpelah – Gen. 23:19 Who of...

Boats, Brides, Brooks & Burials – Isaiah 61:10

Noah built an ark, literally a (barge; boat; vessel; submarine). Vessel – as was the Ark of the Covenant Noah’s ark was built like (a barge; an ocean liner; a frigate; a freighter). Barge-like It was made of (shittim wood; steel; gopher skins; gopher wood). Gopher...

January 11

Thomas Jefferson Fisher died on this day in 1866 at the early age of 56. Fisher was born in Kentucky and born again there in his sixteenth year, after which he joined a Presbyterian church. He quickly learned his mistake, and a year later he was immersed and joined...

The Bible – Isaiah 40:8

Old Testament statistics: How many books are there in the Old Testament (29; 39; 49; 59)? 39 books How many chapters are there in the Old Testament (829; 929; 1029; 1229)? 929 chapters There are between (15 & 18; 18 & 20; 20 & 22; 22 & 25) thousands...