Category Archives: Bible Study

The Week Ahead

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Mark Shields

As we set sail on the New Year, take inspiration from Mark Twain who said one time, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Romans 12-14

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Mark Shields

The things of this world are built like a house of cards. They may work for a while but suddenly fall apart. On the other hand, the things of God are built on the foundation of truth. We can rest … Continue reading →

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Power Available to All

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

God’s mystery concerning Jews and Gentiles as explained in Romans 11:25-36 is that His divine power is available to all. His mercy given allows everyone to share in His tremendous and immeasurable wisdom and to give praise (v. 33-36). Being … Continue reading →

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Connected to the Root

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Mark Shields

The passage Romans 11:17-24 explains the root and natural branches. The root is God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The natural braches are the people of Israel who were rejected because they had not accepted the Gospel … Continue reading →

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The Door is Opened

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Mark Shields

Scripture Reading: Romans 11:7-16 As pointed out in the post “Flourish Once Again”, God rejected Israel because they did not accept the Gospel message. The door was locked to salvation. Instead, the Gospel message was offered to the Gentiles who … Continue reading →

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