S and D Bible Studies

The Tenth Commandment warns us about covetousness and greed. This message teaches us about the dangers of greed, and how to avoid those dangers.

Worrying is a nearly universal experience. How we deal with it vs. how we should deal with it are often different. This message explains how to handle worry in a biblical way.

Jesus told the people that in order to follow Him, they had to deny themselves and take up their crosses. To save their lives, they had to lose them for His sake. This message explains the cost and benefits for following Jesus. The reward for doing so is well worth it.

The Prophet Isaiah lived over 700 years before Jesus was born. However, he spoke of Jesus with amazing accuracy and clarity. In Isaiah 52 and 53, we read about some of the awesome truths of Jesus.

Stay Free! That is Paul's command to the Christians in the Galatian church. This message reminds us about the value of God-given freedom.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught us to extend love to our enemies as well as our friends.

Psalm 32 tells us how we can be surrounded by His Mercy. This happens when we obey Him, learn from Him, and follow His guidance.

Looking at the wise men, we see how God directs us to Jesus. However, we need to obey the Lord when He gives us our direction.

This message explains the Christmas story involving the shepherds and angels, as well as the origins of the LORD'S promises to provide a Savior.

Gabriel's message to Mary was incredible. She would be an instrument of a miracle. Mary chose to believe the promise of the Lord, no matter how impossible it seemed. We also should believe in God's miraculous promises.

The Christmas story has many characters and miracles. This message is about the first miracle of Christmas, the conception and infancy of John the Baptist.

This is the first lesson in the Book of Revelation. It is also a continuation of a study of the letters of the New Testament after Paul.

Paul says in Galatians 6 that we will reap what we sow. This has great application for both good and bad. This message helps us to think clearly on investing in spiritual things that promise eternal rewards.

Psalm 107 tells us to thank the LORD for His Goodness and Mercy. Read through it as an act of worship and gratitude.

Luke chapter 13 contains a sober reference to Jerusalem and Jesus' return. All Christians should take seriously the return of Our Lord to this world.

Jesus met a blind man on His way to Jerusalem. The healing of this blind man is a model for us all.

The Lord warned Nineveh about the coming judgement on their city. Their response is a model for us all.

Paul wrote the Corinthian Church two letters that are recorded in the Bible. In the last chapter of the second epistle, Paul gave them sound advice on guaranteeing God's love and peace in our lives.

Jesus gave the best example of forgiveness in Luke chapter 7.

In Genesis 32, Jacob wrestles a mysterious stranger. His struggle is a life-lesson for each of us.

Solomon warns people to take their commitments seriously.

Where you are and where you are going are far more important than where you've been. Psalm 119:105 tells us this through pointing at where we are standing and the path where we are heading. God's Word shows the Way!

In the first six verses of Proverbs chapter three, we see three sets of obligations and rewards promised for those who meet those obligations. This message explains how we can benefit from long life, peace, a good reputation, and direction in the pathways we take.

Knowing the right words to say to everyone in ever situation is difficult. But God tells us how to have the right words in Paul's letter to the Colossians.

God gave 7 promises to Abram before he left to the promised land. Abram, later known as Abraham, serves as an example of securing God's blessings.