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In this Bible study of Revelation 3:14-22 we will see Jesus' harsh criticisms of the church of Laodicea. There are many similarities between this church and the Western church today. Materialistic. Self-sufficient. Prosperous.  All of that is nothing without a personal relationship to Christ. Follow along this Bible study and be challenged to rely on Christ and nothing else. Bible study of Re...

In this Bible study on Ezra 9, Ezra is confronted with some bad news. The people have been disobeying God's commands and intermarrying with unbelievers.  Ezra is devasted by this news and his reactions border on extreme and violent. Are those reactions justified? And what does Ezra's prayer teach us about what true confession looks like? Join with us in studying Ezra 9 to find 12 practic...

In this Bible study on Ezra 8, Ezra prepares a second group of people to return to the promised land. Before they leave, they fast and pray, showing their reliance upon God. This chapter contains a long genealogy and lists of all the items they brig back. But what can we learn from these lists? If we follow the principles Ezra used, many church scandals would be avoided. Bible study of Ezra 8 with...

In this Bible study on Ezra 7 the the namesake of this book makes his debut. Ezra is a scribe who leads a second group of exiles back to the Promised Land. In this study we look at one of the very best verses in the Bible, Ezra 7:10. In this verse we learn to study and obey God's Word with all our heart, which is the core goal of this channel. Bible study of Ezra 7 with discussion questions f...

In this Bible study on Ezra 6 the people seek to finish building the temple. They had been delayed and almost gave it up. There had been a lot of adversity and opposition. Starting something is always easier than finishing it. Will the people finally finish the mission God gave them or will their spiritual roller coaster continue? Tune in to find out and to learn how we can also be motivated to fi...

In this Bible study of Revelation 3:7-13 we will see what Jesus says to the church of Philadelphia. This church was doing well. They were one of only two churches along with Smyrna that was not criticized by Jesus. But Jesus told them that they had little power. How could they remain faithful when they were so weak? From Jesus' letter to this church we are reminded at the importance of relyin...

This Bible study on Ezra 5 continues to follow the Jewish remnant back in Jerusalem. The people had faced opposition rebuilding the temple and quit for 16 years. During that time, they focused on their own wealth and prosperity instead of the Lord.  But God is merciful. He sends His prophets to warn them. And they continue the work again. This Bible study reminds us that it is never too late to ge...

This Bible study on Ezra 4 sees the people of Judah back in Jerusalem beginning the project of rebuilding the temple. Everything is going well. Everyone is excited. They have begun celebrating, the ancient festivals, restarted the sacrifices, and are victoriously following the Lord and seeking for building His kingdom. Then the attacks come. Serious opposition mounts to their mission. How will the...

In this Bible study of Revelation 3:1-6 we will see what Jesus says to the church of Sardis. The church has a big problem. It is dying. Problems don't get much bigger than that. Even so, there was still hope. Jesus offered the Holy Spirit. He could bring revival. Forgiveness and salvation were still possible. But repentance was necessary. Churches die when the gospel is not preached. How can...

This Bible study on Revelation 2:18-29 looks at the fourth of seven letters from Jesus to the churches. It is the Church of Thyatira. The world was infiltrating this church and seducing it's members to immorality. But this church also received commendation. Many in the church were faithful. They had works, love, and service. In this Bible study we learn the importance of relying on Christ to...

This practical Bible study on Ruth 4 takes a look at how Boaz redeems Ruth and compares that with Jesus redeeming us. Boaz clearly points us to Jesus. There are also many lessons for singles and couples which are helpful for our relationships today. Full written Bible study on Ruth 4 with discussion questions which you can use in a small group Bible study - https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible...

This Bible study on Ezra 3 sees the remnant of Judah back in Jerusalem. They have been in exile for seventy years. And God has preserved them. Now that they are back, what are they going to do? Will they change their attitude and behavior from before? In this Bible study we will see how important it is to put God first, work together in unity, and build God's kingdom. Each of us is entrusted...

This Bible study on Ezra 1-2 is the first of a series covering the book of Ezra. During this historical period God restored His people to the Promised Land after a 70 year exile in Babylon. Important themes in the book include promise, hope, forgiveness, building God's kingdom, and true repentance. In this study we see that God stirred the hearts of the king and of the people. And they respon...

This Bible study on Revelation 2:12-17 looks at the third of seven letters from Jesus to the churches. It is the Church of Pergamum. This is known as the compromising church. Although in name they followed Christ, many in the church were being influenced by the world around them. And temptation was everywhere. From this letter we learn how important it is to be aware of the tempting influences in...

This Bible study on Revelation 2:8-11 is focused on the persecution that the Church of Smyrna was going to face. Persecution is tough. No one wants to go through it, but John said that we should not be surprised when we face it. And Jesus told the Church of Smyrna that they were going to face persecution. It is one of only two churches that Jesus had no words of criticism for. But he does offer so...

This Bible study on Revelation 2:1-7 covers Jesus' first of seven letters to the churches. He commends the church of Ephesus for its hard work and discernment. But they are criticized because they have lost their first love. The series of the seven letters can change your life as you realize Jesus is also speaking to you. Have you lost your first love? Are you toiling for Him as you used to o...

This Bible study on James 5 takes a look at how to respond to both good and bad situations. We learn how to respond to suffering, good times, and sickness. Does sin cause sickness? What if the person repents? What should we do when we see others turning away from God? These are a few questions we will look at in this verse by verse study of James chapter 5:13-20. Full written Bible study on James...

This practical Bible study on Ruth 3 will help you study this passage verse by verse and apply the principles within.  In this passage Naomi proposed a very odd plan to get the ball rolling between Ruth and Boaz. While to our modern ears, it sounds strange, there are a number of principles that can apply to singles and those seeking marriage today. Join with us in this Bible study on Ruth chapter...

This practical Bible study on Ruth 2 will help you study this passage verse by verse and apply the principles within.  Naomi and Ruth are back in Bethlehem, the house of bread. And Ruth wastes no time getting to work. While she is working, God is also at work behind the scenes. We will see in this study that God was orchestrating events to turn out in her favor. In this chapter Ruth meets Boaz and...

This is the first Bible study in our series on the book of Ruth, a remarkable story of love and redemption. In this study we will see how Naomi's family left Bethlehem for what they thought were greener pastures. But after leaving, things only got worse. As we follow Naomi and Ruth's journey we will learn that seeking God when making decisions is vital. And when we leave God's plan...

In this Bible study of Revelation 1 Verses 17-20 we can see the person and character of Jesus as he interacts with John. When John saw Jesus he fell at his feet as though dead. It is then we see the kindness and love of Jesus in his response and words to John. This verse by verse study was very encouraging to me. It shows us once again the wonderful Savior we serve. Every study is another reminder...

In this passage James strongly rebukes the rich who exploit others to make more money. In this Bible study on James 5 we will look at several questions including: Is it is in to be rich? Is money good or bad? What should I do with my money? The Bible talks about money over and over again. It is because having the wrong attitude and perspective toward money is so common, and so dangerous.  Whether...

What does Jesus look like? We should not get our view of Jesus from children's picture books or medieval paintings. While He was on earth, only a select few saw Him in glory. In this Bible study of Revelation 1 you can see Jesus in His true form. It is awesome and glorious. Each aspect of His character has an implication for our lives. Join as we not only study what Jesus is like, but seek to...

Should we judge or not? It is a common refrain to hear people say, "Don't judge me." But when the Bible says not to judge, does it really mean that we can never make a stand on what is right or wrong?  Through this Bible study on James 4:11-17 you will learn when it is OK to judge and when it isn't. And you will be reminded that life is short and we should always seek God'...

One day in the future there will be no atheists. Jesus will be unveiled for all to see. He will come with the clouds. We will not only see Him. But every person will face Him and give an account to the Alpha and Omega. He has the final say. Are you ready? Written Bible study of Revelation 1:4-8 -  https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/revelation/revelation1-4-8/ 750+ practical and free Bi...