Study the Entire Bible with Mike Mazzalongo

In this introductory lesson to the book of Psalms, Mike reviews the title, authorship, and use of this Jewish songbook.

In his return journey to God, Solomon has found that wisdom and wise living are the surest way to find contentment and avoid wasting one's short lifespan.

Solomon has been sharing the fruit of his hard-won wisdom. After living apart from God he returns and notes some of the things he has learned concerning wisdom itself.

Solomon is no longer exploring and writing about the various experiences and pursuits of worldly living, which have left him unfulfilled and depressed. He now turns his attention to leadership and the qualities that leaders need to possess.

In the first 6 chapters of the book we see the fruit of Solomon's rebellion. By chapter six he has exhausted his search, sees that his results are empty, and comments on this discovery using several parables.

In chapter five there is an abrupt change as Solomon comments on the attitude necessary for proper worship and then goes on to talk about the enemy of spirituality - materialism.

In Solomon's experiment with wealth and power, he concludes that life at the "top" is filled with grief (oppression, envy, disillusionment).

Solomon examines one final area of life (the pursuit of wealth and power) in order to find contentment apart from God.

In his journal, Solomon has described the various ways he has sought for satisfaction and joy apart from God. In the balance of this chapter he provides some final thoughts on the search for meaning in the events of one's life here on earth.

Solomon now explores the context in which a person's life and work is carried out - the framework of time.

Solomon now explores the context in which a person's life and work is carried out - the framework of time.

Solomon begins his search for happiness and contentment with the exploration of sensory pleasures and reports on his findings.

In this first lesson, Mike reviews some of the basic information about this book. The class will review the life of the author, Solomon, and the circumstances surrounding the writing of this text.

In this final lesson, Mike will review the six ways Christians are different and James' final words of encouragement to his readers.

James outlines the basic rules for success that Christian business people should follow.

James addresses the causes and cures for the destructive sins of harsh criticism and gossip.

In this section of this epistle, James performs a spiritual check-up on his readers.

In this lesson, James reviews both the qualifications and results that Christian teachers should aspire to.

Michael Jackson's old song, "Black or White" reflects the attitude that James says Christians should have towards other people.

This section in the Book of James defines the type of thinking and behavior that constitutes the "bottom line" in what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Sin is everybody's problem and in this lesson Mike reviews the true tested method that James provides to successfully deal with the everyday temptations to sin.

James explains the radically different way Christians deal with trouble in life, and why they do so.

This introductory lesson reviews the author, date written and general purpose for this practical book on Christian living.

Paul concludes his teaching on grace by describing the final results in a person's life after being saved by faith in response to God's grace.

Paul answers a critical question concerning the Jews - "Why weren't the Jews saved?"