BibleSumo Weekly Bible Study

1 Samuel is a book of hope and begins with God remembering Hannah's predicament and hears her prayers and answers them by give her a son, Samuel. Hannah's Predicament (v1–8) Hannah's Vow (v9–11) Eli's Misunderstanding (v12–16) God's Answer (v17–20) Family's Obedience (v21–28)

Paul assures Christians that their future hope is secured by God's love based on its timing, its demonstration, its salvation, and its boasting. Timing of God's Love (v.6) Demonstration of God's Love (v.7–8) Salvation of God's Love (v.9–10) Boasting of God's Love (v.11)

When the rich young ruler refused to give up his wealth to follow Jesus, his disciple asked, "Who can be saved?" Jesus answered, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." The Question (v.16) The Requirement (v.17–21) The Response (v.22) The Lesson (v.23–26) Sermon given to The Youth Group (TYG) at Grace Bible Church of Pleasant Hill on August 30, 2023. [6th–12t...

God's design for building up His church is using leaders who will equip the saints to do the work of service so the church body may be built up. Equip (Eph 4:12a) Exert (Eph 4:12b) Edify (Eph 4:12c) Grace Bible Church in Pleasant Hill, Sunday Morning Worship Service on May 7, 2023

Sermon preached at Grace Bible Church in Pleasant Hill, CA. Predicament (v.2a) Plea (v.2b) Pronouncement (v.3) Purpose (v.4)

Paul's opening prayer at the start of the Colossians is a model prayer. There are at least five aspects of Paul's prayer that we can incorporate in our own prayers. A Thankful Prayer (v.3) An Informed Prayer (v.4–5a) A Gospel-Centered Prayer (v.5b–8) A Sanctifying Prayer (v.9–12) An Exonerated Prayer (v.13–14)

In this final chapter, Joseph proclaims God's hand of providence and good purposes. Jacob's Burial (v.1-14) God's Good Purposes (v.15-21) Joseph's Death (v.22-26)

Jacob gives a final word of prophecy to his twelve sons. Most important is the Messianic promise found in verse 10. Reuben, Simeon, Levi (v.1-7) Messiah Promised Through Judah (v.8-12) Eight Other Brothers (v.13-27) Jacob's Death (v.28-33)

We will examine what Jacob tells Joseph in a final private conversation shortly before Jacob's death. God Blesses Israel (47:27-28) Israel Beseeches Joseph (47:29-31) Israel Blesses Joseph (48:1-12) Israel Encourages Joseph (48:13-22)

Jacob identifies himself as a sojourner, and he blesses Pharaoh. The Egyptians are grateful when Joseph delivers them from starvation. Pharaoh Welcomes Israel (v.1-6) God Blesses Pharaoh (v.7-12) God Saves Egypt (v.13-26) Like Jacob, we as Christians are sojourners. We are also benefactors and God's instruments of blessing. We are slaves to our savior, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Are you prepared to die? Reuniting with his son Joseph after 22 years of separation, Jacob said, "Now let me die." Jacob Worshipped (v.1-4) Jacob Believed (v.5-7) Jacob Surrounded (v.8-27) Jacob Reunited (v.28-30) Jacob Settled (v.31-34) In this chapter, we learn that we must (1) worship God when life is unclear, (2) trust God which will lead us to action, and (3) live for God so as believers, we...

What is the secret to Christian contentment? In this Bible study, we examine Jacob's example so we can utter the words, "It is enough." Joseph's Direction (v.9-13) Joseph's Satisfaction (v.14-15) Pharoah's Injunction (v.16-20) Joseph's Provision (v.21-24) Jacob's Capitulation (v.25-28) It is not until the end of Jacob's life when he learns to cherish all his blessings. After today's Bible study, l...

In the first eight verses of Genesis 45, we see one of the best descriptions of forgiveness. We will examine five important characteristics of forgiveness. Forgiveness Is Painful (v.1-2) Forgiveness Is Personal (v.1b) Forgiveness Is Selfless (v.3-4) Forgiveness Acknowledges Sin (v.4-5) Forgiveness Acknowledges God (v.5-8) Have you experienced God's forgiveness? Who do you still need to forgive? Yo...

Some call Judah's plea to Joseph the greatest monologue in the Old Testament. In today's Bible study, we'll learn why this is likely true. The Brothers' Test (v.1-5) The Brothers' Change (v.6-13) The Brothers' Guilt (v.14-17) Judah Becomes Surety (v.18-34) Judah Requests a Favorable Hearing (v.18) Judah Recounts Their First Visit (v.19-23) Judah Reports His Father's Distress (v.24-31) Judah Render...

Judah's Plea for Benjamin Judah asks Joseph for a favorable hearing (v.18) Judah reminds Joseph of their first encounter (v.19-23) Judah reports their father's distress (v.24-29) Judah offers himself as Benjamin's substitute (v.30-34)

Genesis 44:1-17 Outline Placement of Joseph's Silver Cup with Benjamin (v.1-5) Discovery of Joseph's Silver Cup with Benjamin (v.6-13) Pronouncement of Guilt on Benjamin (v.14-17)

Genesis 43 Outline Plight of Jacob's family (v.1-7) Judah's Surety Guarantee (v.8-10) Jacob's acceptance of bereavement (v.11-14) Joseph's Second Meeting with Brothers (v.15-25) Joseph's Brothers' Fears Expelled (v.26-34)

Genesis 43:1-14 Online The Plight of Jacob's Family (v.1-7) The Surety Guarantee of Judah (v.8-10) The Acceptance of Bereavement by Jacob (v.11-14)

Genesis 42 Outline Joseph's Brothers Sent to Egypt (v.1-5) Joseph's Brothers Held Custody (v.6-17) Joseph's Brothers Sent Back to Canaan (v.18-28) Joseph's Brothers Bereave Jacob (v.29-38)

Bible study and prayer go hand in hand. Here are 10 Puritan Prayers on the Trinity of God. Each prayer is about 2 minutes long. Man's Great End God Honoured Praise and Thanksgiving The Gift of Gifts Christ the Word Christ Is All Fullness in Christ Union with Christ The Name of Jesus Christ Alone

The Parable of the Talents is one of the final parables of Jesus in the book of Matthew. After explaining about the signs that will point to his second return, Jesus explains the importance of being a good steward through the Parable of the Talents. We only have one life to live for Christ, so let's make it count.

Genesis 39-41 Summary God Remembered Joseph in Potiphar's House (chapter 39) God Remembered Joseph in Prison (chapter 40) God Remembered Joseph in Pharaoh's Court (chapter 41) Genesis 41:37-57 Outline Pharaoh Accepts Joseph's Counsel (v.37-45) Joseph Fills the Store Cities (v.46-49) Joseph Names His Two Sons (v.50-52) Joseph Opens the Storehouses (v.53-57)

Genesis 39-41 Summary God Remembered Joseph in Potiphar's House (chapter 39) God Remembered Joseph in Prison (chapter 40) God Remember Joseph in Pharaoh's Court (chapter 41) Genesis 41:1-36 Outline Pharaoh Troubled by Two Dreams (v.1-8) Cupbearer Remembered Joseph (v.9-13) Joseph Summoned to Pharaoh (v.14-24) Joseph Interpreted Pharaoh’s Dreams (v.25-36)

Pharaoh's servants sent to prison (v.1-4) Pharaoh's servants each given divine dreams (v.5-8) The cupbearer's dream interpreted. (v.9-15) The baker's dream interpreted (v.16-19) Pharaoh's servants' dreams fulfilled (v.20-23)

God remained with Joseph. God showed him steadfast love, and God showed him favor and grace. Introduction to Ancient Egypt Joseph's Success in Managing Potiphar's House (v.1-6a) Joseph's Success in Resisting Temptation (v.6b-10) Joseph's Success Leading to False Accusation (v.11-18) Joseph's Success Continuing in Prison (v.19-23)