Want to learn more about Teachings of Jesus? Use these Bible Studies for personal devotion, group Bible studies, or teaching a church class. Below are links to the lessons in this 13-part series.
Introduction: One of the greatest blessings of my life was to have a loving father. It was my father who taught me that fear and love are not inconsistent. I had no doubt that my father loved me absolutely. On the other hand, I understood what judgment meant! It was a w...
Introduction: Who is Jesus? This is the most important question in life. Recall our discussion last week about Thomas worrying because he did not know the directions to the place Jesus was preparing for him in heaven? Jesus explained to Thomas that He was not talking abo...
Introduction: Have you noticed that even within your church denomination there are different groups of believers? One large group that cuts across denominational lines is known as "charismatic" or "Pentecostal." According to the "ReligionFacts" web site, Pentecostals cons...
Introduction: You undoubtedly have opinions on many things. I know I do. On some issues I think my opinion is important because I know a lot about the subject. On other issues I know very little and want to learn more from those who are knowledgeable on the subject. On ma...
Introduction: In our last two lessons we discussed the power of the Holy Spirit, grace and salvation. That logically leads to our study this week. What would you answer if someone asked: "How can I be saved?" Many years ago, a fellow in my Sabbath School class asked me w...
Introduction: Recently, I was in a Bible study where the teacher kept stressing that Christians are saved "from their sins" and not "in their sins." What, exactly, does that mean? If it means that we are not saved if we have sin in our life, then the statement is...
Introduction: When I was a young, I read statements about the lofty standards by which Christians are required to live. When I read the requirements and attitudes involved, I said, "I cannot do this. Why even try?" How did it make any sense to live a miserable life tryi...
Introduction: A significant part of my job over the years is handling religious liberty cases. I only represent "the little guy," meaning employees, in a narrow area of workplace religious freedom. However, a very important question in this kind of case is wheth...
Introduction: Most Christians know that Jesus taught us to share the gospel. How much time do you spend thinking about how to accomplish this goal? If you are like me, your focus is more inward: How do I accomplish some work-related goal? How do I get someone to think I'm...
Introduction: If you follow this lesson you know that I teach salvation by grace alone. Our study this week reveals that the law, if properly kept, requires an extraordinary standard of conduct. This extraordinary standard makes some believe that God's law is not that rel...
Introduction: I love the Sabbath! In general, it is hard for me to rest. If I'm at home, and I see something that needs to be done, I almost always do it. When I'm at work, I always have something I must do. At any other time than the Sabbath, I feel guilty (or something...
Introduction: In 1 Corinthians 15:26 we are promised that at Jesus' Second Coming "the last enemy to be destroyed is death." That is good news and it is the subject of our Bible study this week. Do you think it is significant that death is the "last" enemy destroyed? Wo...
Introduction: When I was a young man I hoped that Jesus would delay His Second Coming. All of my close relatives were alive, and I had not yet gotten married. Since it seemed that Jesus said there would be no marriage in heaven, I thought maybe if He shuffled His feet a...
