Monday, November 24, 2014

Bible Study Outline for November 25, 2014: II Kings, Chapters 22 and 23

Article 20, Volume 5


Josiah's Reign

Josiah was a good king in Judah.  He launched a lot of good reforms.  Still, Judah's fall was inevitable because of its sins in the past.

Please read the chapters before class.




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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Miracles Are Real: Lady on bike hit by SUV, leaves scene without any visable injuries

Article 19, Volume 5
Miracles

We read in the old testament of the Bible that Daniel was put in the lion's den and walked away the next morning without any injuries. God sealed the mouth of the lions so that they could not do any harm to him. (Daniel 6 chapter).

Also, we read in the Bible about the three Hebrew boys who were cast in the fiery fire in the furnace, and the next morning they came out of the furnace without any injuries.  

Many persons believe those stories, but they don't believe that such miracles or blessings can happen today. I believe that whatever miracles God performed in the past, he can perform like, similar, or even greater miracles today at time or place.

Well, let us fast forward to today.  In October 2014, a very devout Christian lady was riding her bike in the city of Fairfax, Virginia.

She came to a very busy intersection, stopped, waited for the light to change, and proceeded on her bike at the appropriate time across the street.

Before she could get across the street a big SUV made a right turn on the red light and hit her.There was a large bang.  People hopped out of their cars, some of them fearing the worse, went running to the scene to check her out and do whatever they could to help.

When they got to the point of impact, she was just standing there without a scratch. She uttered the words, "that SUV hit me." Also, she could be heard thanking God for saving her.

 A man, I surmise, who had jumped out of his car, ran to the point of impact, looked, and shouted out in a loud voice, "It is a miracle, I saw it with my own eyes!"

While all of this was going on, the lady was just standing there, holding on to her bike, with no visible sign of injury, giving praise and thanks to God.

She checked herself out, and no injury whatever was found  or seen on her, because she believed in her God, the true and everlasting God. 

Somebody, I visualize, called the Rescue Squad. But the lady made it clear that she was fine and did not need to go to the hospital.

After about eight minutes, she thanked the gathered throng who had offered assistance. Then she told the driver of the SUV that she didn't need any information from him.

Without any further discussion, she hopped on her bike, and proceeded to her destination. No, she didn't turn around and go back home.

God is good. Just like He saved Daniel in the lion's den He saved this dedicated Christian woman from any harm or injury when she was hit by that vehicle.

God is real, God is good!

Who is that lady?  An active member of Warner Baptist. Name withheld by request. 

      Copyright 2014. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.

   

    





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Monday, November 17, 2014

Bible Study Outline for November 18, 2014: II Kings, Chapter 20 and 21

Article 18 Volume 5
Hezekiah Called on the Lord

Hezekiah's Days Lengthen

a. Life extended 15 years
b. Figs laid on the boil

Shadow Goes 10 Degrees Backward

a. Explanation and demonstration
b. Captivity foretold

The 23rd Psalm

a. Discussion and review of each line
b. Compare to Hezekiah's prayer

Also, we will devote at least 3 minutes to our goal of learning the books of the Bible.

Read and be prepared to discuss Chapter 21.




  



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Monday, November 10, 2014

Bible Study Outline for November 11, 2014: II Kings, Chapter 19

Article 17, Volume 5

King Hezekiah Sends Message to Isiah, the Prophet

 Hezekiah called on the prophet when things looked bleak.

Hezekiah prayed.

The prophet gave him assurance that everything was going to be all right.

The Assyrians were defeated.

The discussion question for tonight is: Where did the Hebrews come from before Egypt?  


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Penny Ford, featured soloist for Women's Ministry Annual Day at Warner Baptist

Article 16 Volume 5                                                                     Sunday, November 9, 2014

Penny Ford Inspires Congregation through Songs and Praise

Warner Baptist women celebrated their annual day by featuring Penni Ford in concert.

Penny was outstanding.  She kept the congregation engaged the whole service.  She started with a song called, "Testify".  This selection got the congregation on their feet.

She performed the second selection, "I can't give up now, came too far from where I started from" without the benefit of music, because the audio system just wouldn't work for that song. But that turned out to be a blessing in disguise because she was able to deliver the song without music.  The congregation joined in to help enhance the delivery.

The soloist last song was, "This is your season".  Again, the congregation was on their feet, clapping their hands, and shouting out words of praise to God.

After, remarks were made by Sister Denise Britford, president of the Women Ministry and Pastor Matthew J. Pearson.

It was a well spent afternoon. 

(Penny's birth name is Penni Lajuan Ford.  The name of her ministry is Transformed to Praise.  She is the daughter of Aileen Ford). 

             Copyright 2014. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.



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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Bible Study Class Outline for Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Chapter 18 and 19

Article 15, Volume 5

                               Judah: Under the Reign of Hezekiah

This quarter we have studied all the bad kings of Israel and Judah. Tonight, we are going to study and discuss Hezekiah, a good king of Judah.  Hezekiah is the Lord's example of a righteous king who trusted him.

Chapter 18

Hezekiah Reign

 1.  Reign for 29 years
 2. Removed the high places 
 3. He gave gold from the Lord's temple to the king of Assyria
 4. Discussion about action in 3 above

King of Assyria Opposes Hezekiah

1.  Thought that Hezekiah was acting too uppity
2.   Money did not buy an alliance
3.  Assyria's army commander tried to psych Judah's people out

Chapter 19

Isiah the Prophet

Read this chapter and be prepared to discuss the importance of trusting and believing in the true and living God.


                             Copyright 2014. Grady E. Bryant, Sr.






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