Category Archives: Bible Study

Continue to Cleave to the ONE You Believe

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Mark Shields

Reading in Galatians 1:1-10, Paul introduces himself as an apostle who received his authority to preach from Jesus Christ and God the Father. Many had tried to confuse the Gentile Christians in Southern Galatia about the gospel message by imposing … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Galatians 1-3

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Mark Shields

The trek through the book of Joshua came to a conclusion last week. Now the excursion commences in a spirited letter written by Paul called Galatians. The circumstances during the writing involves the Jewish Christians who were trying to impose … Continue reading →

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On this Journey to a Brighter Day

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Mark Shields

As Israel’s history is reviewed in Joshua 24, emphasized is how God was involved in bringing the Israelites from the land of oppression in Egypt to the Promised Land. During each step on this journey to a brighter day, there … Continue reading →

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The ONE Who Won

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Mark Shields

Reading in Joshua 23, Joshua was near the end of his life and reminded the leaders of Israel that the Lord was the ONE who won the battles for them and will continue to fight for them if they love … Continue reading →

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Understanding Each Other

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Mark Shields

Reading in Joshua 22, the primary concern for the Israelites who would be living on the other side of the Jordan was that they would keep the commandment and the Law of Moses.  They had built an altar near the … Continue reading →

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