Category Archives: Bible Study

Thankful for Evidence of His Existence

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Mark Shields

As the psalmist explains in Psalm 14, only a fool would refuse to pay attention to the evidence of God’s existence and not live by His truths. It’s hard to understand how a person seeing a brilliant sunrise or sunset … Continue reading →

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Obey and Pray

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Mark Shields

David was very exhausted and depressed as he wrote Psalm 13. In the first two verses of this Psalm, David is questioned God about how long he would have to go through his depressed thoughts and feelings. But as we … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of Psalm 13-18

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

After finishing the study of the book of Hosea, the journey will now head back into the study in the Psalms. The objective of any Bible study should be to not only learn the main principles of the Word but … Continue reading →

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Dissipation of a Nation

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in Hosea 13, at one time everyone listened to God and showed respect but abundance made them feel they were self-sufficient and they gave themselves over to the worship of idols. This resulted in complete dissipation of the … Continue reading →

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Assurance Gives Endurance

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

As explained in reading Hosea 11-12, the people responded to God’s love and kindness not by going more to Him but away from Him. Instead of gaining assurance from His love to endure difficulty, they sacrificed to the Baals and … Continue reading →

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