Editor’s Note: The first paragraph of this lesson was incorrectly edited when it first appeared. The following version is now correct. By Al R. Hodges Retired IMB Missionary Focal Passage: 1 Samuel 1:10-18, 26-28 Elkanah had two wives. Hannah had no children, while Peninnah had several (vs. 1-2). Every year Elkanah and his wives would travel from their home town to Shiloh to worship and sacrifice to the Lord. Interestingly,
By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18 In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks of the importance of three spiritual disciplines: giving, praying, and fasting. Some spiritual leaders in Jesus’ day were using these spiritual disciplines to draw attention to themselves rather than using them as an act of worship. These important acts of worship can be used for
By Ken R. Speakman Member, Tulip Grove Baptist Church, Old Hickory Focal Passage: Acts 12:7-12, 16-19 In the first century, the most evil family in the civilized world was known as the Herods. They held the highest political offices in the land, influenced kingdoms, and conquered empires. Herod the Great reigned for 40 years and was on the throne when Jesus Christ was born. When he learned the Wise Men
By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Acts 8:26-35 God always puts people, places, and events together to serve His purposes. We see this in the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. Philip was involved in a revival at Samaria that God tremendously blessed. Many people were coming to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Suddenly God decides to lead Philip out into the desert
By Ken R. Speakman Member, Tulip Grove Baptist Church, Old Hickory Focal Passage: Acts 10:9-15, 43-48 Chapter 10 records the salvation of the Gentiles. God has used Peter to open the door of faith for the Jews and Samaritans, and here he would be used to bring the Gentiles into the church (see Galatians 3:27-28; Ephesians 2:11-22). Chapter 10 must be seen as an entire unit. The drama that unfolds
By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Acts 26:9-20 Throughout the book of Acts, we are introduced and exposed to the workings of the Holy Spirit. The focus of Acts is primarily on two individuals, Peter and Paul. For the study of this lesson, our focus will be on Paul. Paul was converted in Acts 9 and God’s purpose for Paul was mainly to take the
By Ken R. Speakman Member, Tulip Grove Baptist Church, Old Hickory Focal Passage: Acts 9:36-43 As we continue our study of Acts 9, we find Peter performing two miracles – he heals Aeneas and raises Dorcas from the dead. During the events of Saul’s conversion, Peter has been engaged in an itinerant ministry with John (Acts 8:25), and finds himself visiting the believers in Lydda, a city close to Jerusalem.
By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Luke 22:54-62; Acts 4:8-13 At the Olympic Games every four years, 90 percent of the best athletes in the world do not win a medal. They try but they fail. Likewise, the Bible records many people who failed. Oftentimes we fail at the point of our greatest strength. The Bible says that Moses was a meek man, yet he
By Ken R. Speakman Member, Tulip Grove Baptist Church, Old Hickory Focal Passage: Acts 9:3-9, 15-20 In Acts, chapter 9, the Scripture focuses on a zealous young Pharisee named Saul. He is mentioned in chapter 8 as the young man who guarded the robes of those who stoned Stephen. Saul had studied under the brilliant Pharisee scholar Gamaliel. Gamaliel was convinced that the apostles should be left alone (5:34). Saul
By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Luke 1:11-20, 63-65 Years ago I stood before the church and announced that my wife was expecting. The church members asked, “Do you want a boy or a girl?” After pausing for a moment, I said, “I would gladly take one of each.” Little did I know that nine months later I would become a father to twins —
Editor’s Note: The first paragraph of this lesson was incorrectly edited when it first appeared. The following version is now correct. By Al R. Hodges
By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18 In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks
By Ken R. Speakman Member, Tulip Grove Baptist Church, Old Hickory Focal Passage: Acts 12:7-12, 16-19 In the first century, the most evil family in
By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Acts 8:26-35 God always puts people, places, and events together to serve His purposes.
By Ken R. Speakman Member, Tulip Grove Baptist Church, Old Hickory Focal Passage: Acts 10:9-15, 43-48 Chapter 10 records the salvation of the Gentiles. God
By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Acts 26:9-20 Throughout the book of Acts, we are introduced and exposed to the
By Ken R. Speakman Member, Tulip Grove Baptist Church, Old Hickory Focal Passage: Acts 9:36-43 As we continue our study of Acts 9, we find
By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Luke 22:54-62; Acts 4:8-13 At the Olympic Games every four years, 90 percent of
By Ken R. Speakman Member, Tulip Grove Baptist Church, Old Hickory Focal Passage: Acts 9:3-9, 15-20 In Acts, chapter 9, the Scripture focuses on a
By Gene Price Pastor, Tumbling Creek Baptist Church, Gleason Focal Passage: Luke 1:11-20, 63-65 Years ago I stood before the church and announced that my
