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1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Bible study. As Paul concludes his letter, he gives many reminders rapid fire for believers about how to live a well rounded and mature Christian life. It is like a parent giving final instructions to the kids before leaving the house. These reminders touch on almost every aspect of the Christian life. Which one is most helpful and timely for you? 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Bi...

Acts 6:8-15 Bible study. Stephen preached with grace and power. He was bold, but gracious. Do these qualities contradict? How can we have both of them? Stephen was filled with the Spirit and his face literally shone. Let's dive in to the text and learn how we can have power and grace in the right mix for every situation. Acts 6:8-15 Bible study guide with companion discussion questions on our...

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Bible study. Did you ever receive a phone call from a thief who tells you he is coming to rob you at a specific time? I doubt it. This passage says that Jesus is coming back like a thief in the night. He will not announce it ahead or give a two minute warning. Are you ready? 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Bible study - https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/thessalonians-stu...

19,000 Churches destroyed. 17 Christians killed a day. Thousands of Christians killed. The Muslim Jihad in Nigeria is wiping out churches and Christians. This is a call to action to stand with our brothers and sisters in Nigeria. Find more information and support the cause: https://EquippingThePersecuted.org How to advocate through the US government... Go to https://Congress.gov Scroll down and en...

Acts 6 Bible study. The apostles were busy preaching, teaching, and doing signs and wonders. But they couldn't do everything themselves. In this Bible study on Acts 6:1-7 we will see how the church chose new leaders. We will also look at the importance of team and every individual believer's role in building the church. Today we continue our Bible study of Acts in 6:1-6. In it, we consid...

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Bible study. They have been at it again. Date setters are trying to predict when the rapture will be. As normal, they are wrong. Their false prophecies are misleading people and opening the church up to mockers.  What does the Bible actually say about the rapture and how does it impact our lives today? Find out in this exciting look at the end times. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18...

What would you do if you were commanded to stop talking about Jesus? Peter stood before powerful leaders who told him plain out, stop. His answer was powerful and can transform our lives today. Our goal, as always, is to not only study the Bible but consider how to obey it. When we do, our lives will be changed. Today we continue our Bible study of Acts in 5:27-42. In it, we consider how to respon...

1 Thessalonians 4 Bible study. Feeling crazy busy? Life gets full fast. Almost everyone I know is busy. But are we busy doing the right things? Does God call us to busyness? In this timely message, God's Word speaks directly on the subject of busyness. Let's dive in and ask the Spirit to speak into our hectic lives. 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Bible study - https://studyandobey.com/inductive-...

Imagine walking through your city streets and seeing people healed just by the shadow of Peter! In Acts 5, they experienced this. Signs and wonders were everywhere. Lives were changing. God’s power was evident. All of this gave the apostles credibility. But how did the authorities react ?  Today we are going to study Acts 5:12-26. This amazing passage has a lot going on. Miracles, imprisonment. Ir...

1 Thessalonians 4 Bible study. God calls us to walk in holiness and purity. This Bible passage is a strong call to live differently than the world around us. What God intended for good, Satan and the world want to twist for evil. You are not alone. God gives the help needed to have victory over this temptation. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Bible study - https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/thes...

Acts 5:1-11 Bible study on Ananias and Sapphira. Everything seemed to be going well. Miracles. Signs. People being healed. Thousands being saved. The church growing. Then came this sad story. Sin within the church. Judgment. Warning. In this passage we see God's holiness and are reminded not to take mercy for granted. We see that the God of the Old Testament is the same as the God of the New...

Should a believer date an unbeliever? Don't take my opinion because it is just an opinion. Instead, let's look at 9 key principles from the Bible. Though the word "date" or even "court" is not mentioned in the Bible, it has everything we need to know for pursuing relationships. If you are not married, this study could save you from heartache. If you already are marrie...

1 Thessalonians 3 Bible study. Ever feel like you're trying to follow Jesus all by yourself? You don’t need to. You are not alone. Even Paul didn’t do ministry alone. In today’s passage, we will learn what made Paul tick and the importance of  team as we remember that God did not create us to serve Him alone.  1 Thessalonians 3 Bible study - https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/thes...

Acts 4:23-37 Bible study. When persecution hit, the early believers didn’t ask for protection or deliverance. What they prayed for might surprise you… and it’s a reminder of the types of prayers we should be praying today as well. Acts 4:23-37 Bible study guide with companion discussion questions on our https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/acts/acts-4-23-37/ Study and Obey's Bible s...

Paul didn't just preach to others. He parented. Whether you are discipling others or parenting, this passage is for you. Paul showed us how to deeply care for and encourage for others.  Do you tend to criticize or encourage more?  Let's study 1 Thessalonians 2:10-20 together and be encouraged to be encouragers! 1 Thessalonians 2:10-20 Bible study - https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bibl...

Acts 4:1-22 Bible study. What would you do if the government told you to stop talking about Jesus? Peter didn’t hesitate. He told the council of powerful religious leaders that he would obey God rather than man. In this passage we will examine what exactly that means, both for Peter and our lives today. Acts 4:1-22 Bible study guide with companion discussion questions on our https://studyandobey.c...

Real ministry is not big numbers, exciting music, and flashy events. It is servant leadership. It is caring for people as individuals. This Bible study in 1 Thessalonians 2 looks at Paul's example in how he cared for the Thessalonian church. Whether you are a parent, pastor, Bible teacher, or a help at church, Paul's model has much for us to learn. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9 Bible study - htt...

The family is under attack. What can you do to prepare your children to face a dark world and an enemy that wants to destroy their lives?  God's Word has the answers. But it is not easy. It takes lots of hard work, commitment, and help from the Spirit. Are you up for it? 800+ Free Bible Studies https://studyandobey.com Support the show

Acts 3:11-26 Bible study. When you go out of your way to do a good deed, do you want others to notice you? Do you feel disappointed if no one thanks you? Today we are looking at the aftermath of Peter’s miracle in healing a cripple. From his response, we will learn the importance of humble giving God the credit. We will also learn about taking advantage of every opportunity, even unexpected ones....

Joshua's last speech is so powerful that it is still resonating today. The question he puts to the Israelites comes all the way to us: whom will you serve? This Bible study on Joshua 24 looks at that question. Every day we face this choice. What will you choose? This study is part of our ongoing Joshua Bible study series. Joshua 24 Bible study - https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/...

Peter and John were about their normal day, just headed to the temple to pray. That is when they were interrupted from their regularly scheduled programing. In this Bible study on Acts 3, we will see what their response can teach us about how to react to surprises God may bring our way. Acts 3:1-10 Bible study guide with companion discussion questions on our website - https://studyandobey.com/indu...

How can I know God’s will for my life? This is one of the most common and most important questions believers should ask. In this study, we will look at a life-changing tool that will show us five clear ways to know you are following God's will and making the right decisions. The full study on our website: https://studyandobey.com/how-can-i-know-gods-will-hand/ 750+ Free Bible Studies https://...

As Joshua nears the end of his life, he gathers the people to deliver one final charge—stand firm, obey God's Word, and remember all He has done. In this chapter, we see Joshua’s heart for discipleship, his humility in giving glory to God, and his warning about the consequences of disobedience. In this video, we walk through Joshua 23 verse by verse, exploring themes of spiritual legacy. What...

In this powerful passage from Acts 2:37–47, we witness the immediate response to Peter’s Pentecost sermon. The people were “cut to the heart” and asked, “What shall we do?” Peter's call to repentance, baptism, and receiving the Holy Spirit sparked a massive movement—about 3,000 souls were added that day. This moment marked the birth of the early church. They had radical fellowship. This video...

In this Bible study on Acts 2:14-36, we look at the first sermon ever preached after Jesus’ resurrection. It shook the world. He made a big claim; Jesus is Lord. And he backed it up. We will study Peter's message, his claim that “Jesus is Lord,” and how it applies to us today.  As always, we seek not only to learn the theory of the Bible but how to put it into practice in practical ways. Spec...