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The fourth book of the Bible received its name for numbering and organizing the people of Israel. There are many more stories and events than the numbering.  Join us in hearing then. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023  

Work is good and important. Even so it can be abused. God directed his people to work but also rest. Therefore, the Sabbath and year of Jubilee were instituted.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023

God spoke not only about the sacrifice but the one offering it. Get this wrong and it sounds like God doesn’t like people with a disability. Get it right and God can accept all people.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023  

We read about sacrifices of animals and food throughout the Old Testament. It was as common as our giving a donation to church. Today’s lesson unfolds why, and its impact of life for us today. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023  

When the children of Israel  came out of slavery all they really knew was the lifestyle and worship of the Egyptians. God therefore gave them a new culture. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023

When summer comes vacation and other special projects, limiting normal activity. So, lets go back to how this Bible study got started. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023

We probably all heard the saying “When the cat is away, the mice are at play”. But let’s take this to the next step: “When the cat returns the mice …”.  Jesus told a parable sort-of like this. Listen and enjoy.   Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023  

When something is important, a person will go to great lengths. To give up riches, fame and power, it certainly must have been important. This Bible story is that but more. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023

A man who was blind heard Jesus was passing by. He wanted to see Jesus. Do we see what he saw? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023

Money is necessary in our culture. It can provide many things. Can it buy peace of mind and contentment?  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023  

As creatures of the creator, we are invited to communicate with him. How and when do we talk with the creator of the universe?  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023

People in Jesus’ day were looking for God to come down and set up an earthly kingdom. Some were disappointed when this did not happen. How about today? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023  

In the last lesson of Luke we covered “what is a follower of Jesus?” It covered two aspects; one who forgives and serves. Today’s lesson mentions the third pillar of discipleship. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2023

Let’s continue our journey together this Christmas holiday, by use of the Bible and contemporary songs, to unwrap the origins and meaning of Christmas.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2022

Around holidays people often take a journey to see family, friends or loved ones. Let’s journey together, by use of the Bible and contemporary songs, to unwrap the origins and meaning of Christmas.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2022  

What is a follower of Jesus? It is one who forgives and serves. Today’s lesson unpacks this.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2022

Is there heaven? Is there hell? What are they like? Who goes there? These and many more questions are asked and answered. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2022

Is there heaven? Is there hell? What are they like? Who goes there? These and many more questions are asked and answered. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2022

The people of Jesus’ day believed that the rich were rich because  God favored them and that the poor were poor because God did not like them. Jesus told a story to demonstrate this is not true. It also carries a spiritual twist. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2022

Whether today or in Jesus’ day, money and God sometimes clash. Jesus gives us a parable to help us understand God’s view on money.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2022

Jesus told three parables to demonstrate and explain why he, Jesus would eat with the high and lofty as well as the low and despicable. The same holds true with us. no matter who we are, Jesus cares about us.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2022

Jesus used two earthly examples of counting the cost before doing something. He did this so we might Understand what is entailed in following him.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2022

Did you ever notice that while eating food, when several humans are together, conversations, discussions, and viewpoints are shared?   And so while eating, Jesus shared some of his most important teachings.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2022

Just as there are many roads in any given town or city, so there are many roads or paths in life. Which one leads to heaven? Which one should I take? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2022

It happens to everyone. When least expected, life can kick you, and it really hurts. At these times we often ask, “Where is God?” Jesus speaks about this in today’s lesson. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2022