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Eavesdrop on a scene when Jesus taught His disciples a hard lesson—and He did so through a story. Great encouragement and challenge straight from Jesus’ heart.
Among the many gifts God gives us is the gift of marriage—God’s gift to the home. In Matthew 19, Jesus addresses the issues related to divorce and gives answers that are as old as, well, you’ll see—as old as Moses.
Do you ever wish you could have sat at Jesus’ feet and just listened? In a manner of speaking, we get that chance in this study of Matthew 18 as we read what Jesus said about conflict and forgiveness, as well as what happens when “two or three gather in His name.”
In Matthew 17 we meet Jesus on a mountaintop, having one of the most fascinating meetings in the Bible—with Moses and Elijah. Scripture says Jesus was transfigured into light from within Him. If you’re ready to see why Dr. McGee called this event not only the proof of Jesus’ humanity, but also the hope of humanity, join us on the mountaintop.
“Who is Jesus?” In this study in Matthew 16, that question of the ages is asked for the very first time—by none other than Jesus Himself. Is He a great person? A prophet? Or an imposter? Or is He what He claimed to be—the Savior of the world? Make up your own mind once you study God’s Word.
We’ve got it turned upside down. Too often today we call evil “good” and good “evil.” As Pharisees confront Jesus for breaking tradition, Jesus challenges a world upside down and teaches His disciples how to recognize and reward faith.
Of all the miracles Jesus performed, only one is recorded in all four Gospels. Do you know which one? Here’s a hint: Sit down and get ready to be fed a supernatural meal from Matthew 14.
More parables about the Kingdom of heaven. Dr. McGee challenges us that unbelief limits God’s ability to work in our lives, our churches, and communities, and encourages us that eternal life is a gift from God, not something to be bought.
When we hear a good story, our defenses drop, and the critical lesson can be more easily received. As we study Matthew 13, listen to Jesus teach important spiritual lessons in the form of parables. Listen closely, since Dr. McGee said this chapter is often misunderstood and misinterpreted but is key to understanding Jesus’ message.
If you’ve ever tried to plant a crop or grow a garden, you understand the value of soil. In this study of Matthew 13, Jesus compares the human heart to four different types of soil. Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, says this is “one of the most important chapters of the Bible” and challenges us to have “ears to hear.”
Have you ever heard of “the unpardonable sin”? Do you know what it is? Are you concerned that you’ve committed it? Find out what sin is so great that God will not forgive it in our study of Matthew 12.
Only once in Scripture does Jesus describe Himself and what it’s like to know Him—and it is here in Matthew 11. He begins, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Explore with Dr. J. Vernon McGee what it’s like to rest in Jesus.
If you are often puzzled by the events and circumstances in our world, take heart. You’re not alone. When Jesus sent His disciples into the world, He prepared them for the worst. Even John the Baptist was confused. Take Jesus’ instruction to heart in our study of Matthew 10-11.
“How we pray should affect how we live our lives”—that’s just one lesson we learn in our study of Matthew 9-10 as we continue to deep dive into Jesus’ teaching and evidence of power over all things natural and supernatural.
Our study in Matthew 8 explores the gamut of Jesus’ power—over nature (when He stills the Sea of Galilee) and over the demonic realm (when He commands demons out of people). But perhaps the greatest power that reaches us today is when Jesus heals broken people and tells them their sins are forgiven. He is still forgiving people today.
How can believers stand for God in difficult days? Dr. McGee says the answer is really very simple: “He should be Lord of our lives. We should give Him glory. We should tell how wonderful He is, of his might and power. We need to hold Him up to the world.”
In this study, Jude provides an overview of man’s threefold nature and reminds us that our best protection against apostates is studying the Word and praying in the Spirit.
“We cannot please God in the flesh. Only when we yield to Him can we come to the place where He can use us,” advises Dr. McGee. Learn to follow the example of the apostles, NOT apostates, as Jude warns us to stay away from those who cause divisions in the church and turn from the Word of God, calling it foolishness.
Complainers, those who murmer, lust, and use “swelling words.” Jude continues with these descriptions of apostates and tells us more about hell as a “blackness of darkness.”
Who can we trust today? That’s the question Dr. McGee helps us answer as we look at the apostates Cain, Balaam, and Korah and the eternity of darkness waiting for those who follow the same path.
God, our Creator, never makes mistakes, but we often question His wisdom. We need to trust that He knows what He’s doing. That’s the lesson we learn from Jude as we look to the archangel Michael as an example of those who trust God completely and to Cain, Balaam, and Korah as examples of apostates who chose differently.
We’ve taken a look at apostates in Israel, and in this study Dr. McGee gives modern day examples and reminds us that Jesus warned His disciples to be prepared to face a bad world—and so should we.
Dr. McGee continues the discussion on angels as he tells us more about Satan’s purpose on earth and how God will ultimately defeat him.
Can angels rebel against God? If so, does God judge them? Dr. McGee answers these important questions and tells more about how we can be on the lookout for apostates in our churches and lives today.
Jude reminds believers of God’s protection, warns us of false preachers, and tells us that every movement God blesses is also in danger of being subverted by Satan.
Full of dark warnings against the false teaching that swallowed the first century church, Jude shares some amazing truths for believers today including: God loves us, He keeps us, and He preserves our salvation—even in the darkest days.
In his letter to the church, Jude warns that false teaching was creeping in—as well as a general “falling away” from the truth. Hear from the half-brother of Jesus in what Dr. McGee calls a fitting introduction to the Book of Revelation.
Witness the end of Israel’s dark night of judgment and hear about the light of a new day. We too will see a day when our long journey will be over and we’ll enter into an eternity in the glorious presence of our Lord.
God continues to spell out Jerusalem’s sin and Zephaniah gives them a picture of the great Tribulation. Follow along as the world moves towards judgment and people clearly ignore the warning signs.
First John has one of the most succinct and clear summaries of what it means to be a Christian. If you know Jesus Christ as your Savior or if you’ve not yet met Him, this study will make it very clear to you what this life of following Jesus is all about.
God is love. That’s the theme we’re studying as we continue our study in 1 John. Learn more about important topics like: how to avoid the “wicked one,” the importance of loving our brother, and the sword of the Spirit—the weapon God has given to all of us.
Is there a difference between the Word of God and the commandments of God? Find out the answer to this question and more as the Apostle John tells us more about the importance of knowledge of and obedience to God’s Word.
Do you long for joy and assurance? In this study, Dr. McGee tells us that real joy is only found in a relationship with Jesus and through fellowship with God. Hear more about Jesus’ propitiation, advocacy, and intercession for each of us before the Father.
How can we have fellowship with God? It’s an important question. Dr. McGee shares two methods believers often try to get close to God, but don’t work; then he tells us more about the importance of confessing our sins so we can be restored to the Father.
In his first epistle, the Apostle John tells us God is holy and dwells in light, and that man is not holy and dwells in darkness—with a very steep and deep canyon between us and God. So how has God made a way for us to have a relationship with Him? Find out how we can step into the light of God’s Word and regain fellowship with Him.
What does it mean “to have a relationship with God?” We hear that phrase a lot—do you ever wonder how it works? Is having a relationship with God like having a relationship with other people? In this study, Dr. McGee answers these questions and tells us more about the benefits of having relationships with other believers as well.
Near the end of his life, the Apostle John, pastor of the church in Ephesus, wrote believers “a family letter” to teach them how to stand firm against heresy, to walk in the light, and grow closer to God. See how these principles still apply to us today.
Jonah’s mission is completed, but he’s angry. How will God handle it? Will Jonah finally see things God’s way? In this final study, we see God deal graciously with Jonah and save Nineveh, just as He promised He would.
Partially digested. That’s how Dr. McGee describes Jonah’s appearance when he arrived in Nineveh. Is it enough to get the attention of these wicked people? Will they listen to God? Will God spare them? These are the important questions we explore as we watch God move Nineveh.
Nineveh was one of the greatest cities in the ancient world. In fact, the Bible says it was “an exceeding great city.” But as Dr. McGee tells us, Nineveh was not only great in size, but great in wickedness, too! So, how will the Ninevites react when Jonah shows up with a message from God? That’s what we’ll discover as Jonah enters the city and begins to proclaim God’s message.
God gives second, third, and even fourth chances to those He loves. That’s the great message we learn as Jonah arrives on dry land. Our study then continues as Dr. McGee explains more about Nineveh, its great size, and its great propensity for sin.
“Salvation is of the Lord!” That’s the good news we hear as Dr. J. Vernon McGee continues to make connections between the Old and New Testaments and tells more about Jonah’s newfound obedience to the Lord.
Is it possible to live three days and three nights inside a fish? And if so, wasn’t it possible for the God who raised Jesus from the dead to do the same thing for Jonah? These are the questions Dr. McGee explores as we study Jonah’s prayer and submission to God’s will as he was being swallowed.
If you or someone you love is suffering, this study is for you. During times of testing and trial we are tempted to ask Why, God? But what we really need to remember is that God’s answer is always, Trust Me.
Why do God’s people suffer? Dr. J. Vernon McGee says that question is the big issue of lifebecause it gets right down where you and I are moving today . . . right down where the rubber meets the road.
Real faith. What is it? And how we should we live because of it? That’s what we’ll discover as we journey the New Testament book of James.
If you watch the news, you’re well aware of the evil in our world. And if you believe the commentators, you might be tempted to think evil is winning. But here is the good news we’ll hear in this final study of Hosea: God always wins. So hop aboard the Bible Bus as we hear more about the unfailing love and mercy of our gracious Lord.
Israel is in big trouble. Their prosperity is blinding them from their true condition, they blame the government for the troubles in their own hearts, and they are trying to out-do each other in calf worship. How will God respond? Find out as our study of Hosea continues in chapter 10.
Even though there is still prosperity in the land of Israel, the people are sinning more, but enjoying it less. Does that sound familiar? Dr. J. Vernon McGee gives us a front row seat to what happened in Hosea’s day, and how he thinks it parallels what’s going on in the world today.
Prosperity blinded Israel. And in our continuing study of Hosea our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, shares that he believes America’s prosperity has also led us to a false sense of security. Find out why as we travel the pages of Hosea chapter 8.
It is one thing to sin in secretthat is bad enoughbut it is even worse to bring your sin out in the open and flaunt it before the world. That’s the advice we’ll hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee in our continuing study of the book of Hosea. Witness the wickedness of the kings and leaders in Hosea’s day and compare their similarities to those today.
The only sure foundation we have in this changing world is our Lord Jesus Christ. If you wonder what that means for the United States as a nation, and each of us personally, then you’ve come to the right place as our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, answers that question with clarity in this study of Hosea chapters 5 and 6.
You don’t get by with sin. That’s the message we hear loud and clear from Hosea chapter 5. Although God patiently waits, the time of judgment for each one of us will inevitably come.
As the northern kingdom of Israel turns away from God, we learn one valuable lesson: Listening to and obeying God’s Word is a protection on our lives.
Nothing good comes from turning our backs on God. It’s a sobering reality we see in the people of Israel in Hosea’s timeand also in our culture today.
As our study of the Old Testament book of Hosea continues, we learn we’ve got a lot in common with Israel. We also learn we need to be fixing our hope on the soon return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Join us in Hosea, chapter 3, for more of the intriguing story of Israel and how we can apply it to our lives as well.
A great many people think they can live the Christian life in their own strength, which always means defeat. That’s the wisdom our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, shares as we study how Joshua’s army got the victory at Jericho because God was leading the charge. But in their next battle against the small city of Ai, they were defeatedbecause they thought they could handle it on their own.
Whether you are a preacher or not, if you have a family, that is your congregation. That’s what we’ll hear from our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, as our study of Hebrews 11 continues. Walk through the Bible’s Hall of Faith and learn from Enoch to walk with God and from Noah to be witnesses through our lives and words.
Hebrews 11 poses quite a riddle. It says that faith can’t be seenyet it’s impossible to please God without it. Faith is also the only way we can come to God. So how do we solve it? Dig deep into Hebrews and explore what God’s Word has to say about our faith and so much more.
Is faith a leap in the dark? A feeling or intuition? In this study we examine the New Testament book of Hebrews, chapter 11, for one of the greatest explanations of faith we can find.
Have you ever missed the signs and driven the wrong way on a one-way street? In this study, our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, continues our conversation about warning signs in the book of Hebrews. We’ve already studied the Perils of Drifting, Doubting, Dull Hearing, and Departing. Examine fifth danger signal: The Peril of Despising.
Have you heard about the "new and living way" by which we can come into God's presence? That’s what the Apostle Paul is talking about in this study of Hebrews 10. Draw near to God, study His Word, and encourage one another in this terrific message.
Either your sin is on you, or it is on Christ. That’s the powerful truth we’ll hear from our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, as our study of the New Testament book of Hebrews continues. Explore the purpose of the Mosaic Law in ancient Israel, and learn why it’s no longer necessary today.
When do you know if you’ve done enough for God? The answer, of course, is we can never do enough to please God. We can’t do enough good works. We can’t offer enough sacrifices for our sins. We can never be good enough. Or holy enough. Or loving enough. So, what are we to do?
Jesus stands before God on your behalf. That’s what we hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee as we continue our study of Hebrews. In contrast to the sacrifices for sin made by earthly priests, Christ was sacrificed once for eternal redemption.
Worship. That’s what we’re talking about as our study of Hebrews continues. In chapter 9 we learn more about our opportunity to worship the living Christ who is our great High Priest in heaven.
Under grace, not the Law. That’s where you stand today if you are in Christ Jesus. Isn’t that good news? Hear more about the new covenant God made with his people as our study of Hebrews 8 continues.
Jesus is real! We have a living, powerful, loving advocate in the person of Jesus Christ. This study gives us a reminder of what’s important: That Jesus isn’t dead, He conquered death, and He has all the power needed to provide us with what we need.
Our study of Jesus as a high and perfect priest continues in Hebrews chapters 7 and 8. Join as the author of Hebrews reflects on the power and majesty of our Lord Jesus Christ set on the right hand of the throne.
Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we continue our journey through what Dr. J. Vernon McGee calls one of the greatest books of the Bible. In this study we’ll learn more about Jesus Christ as our High Priest through His resurrection from the dead.
Christ is our refuge! That’s what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, shares with us in this continuing study of Christ’s superiority in the New Testament book of Hebrews. Travel with us through this very important section in the Word of God.
We need to be more conscious of the fact that we are engaged in a spiritual warfare. That’s the advice Dr. McGee gives us as the Bible Bus heads to Daniel, chapter 10, verse 10. So, hop aboard as we discover the power of prayer and the might of God’s Word.
The Bible is very cleara spiritual realm exists in our world that cannot be seen unless it’s revealed to us. However, every now and then in God’s Word we’ll find moments when the veil is pulled back and we get glimpses into that realm. Join us in this study as we get that sneak peek through the eyes of the prophet Daniel.
A grand panoramic view of a fabulous section of Scripture. That’s the amazing scenery our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, says we’ll view as the Bible Bus pulls up to Daniel, chapter 9, for Daniel’s prophecy of the seventy weeks.
Do you ever feel that your prayers go no further than the ceiling? If so, this study is for you. In Daniel chapter 9, we’ll not only see a model of how a righteous man prays, but we’ll also get to peek into the spiritual realm and understand the Father’s response to godly prayer. So, hop aboard as we set off for what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, calls one of the richest chapters in all of Scripture.
Daniel is perplexed by his recent vision, and the angel Gabriel visits to explain it. Those are the exciting events we’ll witness as our study in the Old Testament book of Daniel chapter 8 continues.
Is the United States mentioned in prophecy? That’s one of the many questions our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, answers as Daniel’s vision of the ram and he-goat begins in chapter eight.
God’s great global plan. That’s what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, says we’ve been learning about in this first section of the book of Daniel. Don’t miss more of this riveting story as we discover the explanation of the fourth beast in Daniel’s vision.
Four beasts characterizing four kingdoms. That what we’ve learned so far about Daniel’s vision. But what does it mean? And how did the prophet figure it out?
Dreams. Visions. Metallic images. Fearsome beasts. The book of Daniel reads a bit like a crazy science fiction film. But in chapter seven, we’re realizing God’s Word is more exciting than any Hollywood blockbuster, and more meaningful too. Hop aboard the Bible Bus we’ll learn about the dreadful and terrible fourth beast in Daniel’s God-given vision.
God always does what He says He’s going to do. That’s one of the lessons we’ll learn as our study of Daniel’s vision of the four beasts continues in Daniel, chapter 7.
Prophetic light in the historic nightthat’s the title our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, gave to the last six chapters of Daniel. Witness the fantastical visions God gives to Daniel and discover their deep meaning.
More than just a Sunday school story, the account of Daniel in the den of lions has important spiritual applications for us today. Hop aboard the Bible Bus for a fresh look at this classic tale with our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee.
No doubt you’ve heard the phrase the writing is on the wallmeaning, something is coming that can’t be stopped. But did you realize this expression has its roots in the book of Daniel? Find out who wrote on the wall and what it means as Daniel is once again called into King Belshazzar’s presence.
You can’t ride someone else’s coattails into heaven. That’s the lesson we’ll learn from Nebuchadnezzar’s grandson, Belshazzar. Join us in Daniel, chapter 5, as we follow his wild antics and witness his rebellion against God.
Humble yourself, or you will lose your mind. That’s the delicate message Daniel reluctantly gives to King Nebuchadnezzar. What happens next? And is there a message for us in the section of Scripture as well?
No one can get away from God! That’s what we’ll learn as our study of Nebuchadnezzar’s fascinating dreams and Daniel’s faithful interpretations continue.
God isn’t done with Nebuchadnezzar yet, and the dreams continue. Discover more about this famed king and what Dr. McGee describes as the skeletons in his family closet, as our study of Daniel chapter 4 begins.
Conduct in the church. That’s what we’re studying in the New Testament book of Titus. Dr. McGee explains that Paul’s message is surprisingly not about rules and regulations in the church, but about the heart and character of those leading it.
The old saying practice what you preach could very well have gotten its beginning in the tiny but powerful book of Titus. Find out more about the young Gentile pastor Paul led to Christ, and hear some of the wisdom Paul shares with him for the church on the island of Crete.
In our study through the wild and wonderful book of Ezekiel we’ve learned about some dark days. But in Ezekiel 40-48 we’ll see the glory of the Lord returned to the millennial temple. In this exciting study Ezekiel gives us a sneak peek of the millennial city and land during the Millennium.
What will God do about evil in the world? That’s what we’re finding out in our study of Ezekiel. Join us in chapters 38-40 as we hear more about the invasion of Israel and the six plagues God brings upon Gog’s armies.
In the second part of this study on Ezekiel 38 and 39, Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells us more about Gog’s invasion of Israel. Join us in looking at prophecy of these dark and difficult days. Though it may be troublesome to hear, Dr. McGee says there is an important message we won’t want to miss.
As our study of the Old Testament book of Ezekiel continues, this part of our journey takes us through the prophecy of Gog’s invasion of Israel. So where is God? And why is this a significant event? That’s what we’ll learn from our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee in this study of Ezekiel 38 and 39.
There are some pretty amazing scenes in the Bible that are more shocking and scarier than any blockbuster movies out there. Be warnedin this study there is a scene that is so awesome that no special effects could ever do it justice. See God do the incredible as our journey through Ezekiel continues.
One of the most comforting and meaningful pictures God gives us of Himself is that He is our shepherd. In Ezekiel 34, we visit Israel during a turbulent time. Jerusalem has fallen and false prophets are described as shepherds who fed themselvesjust the opposite of the Good Shepherd who gives His life for the sheep. What will Ezekiel do? Join us for the answer in this exciting study.
As hard as it is to hear, being warned is sometimes the most loving thing someone could do for us. In this study of Ezekiel 33, we’ll see a big warning sign posted by the prophet Ezekiel. Will the people finally listen?
Egypt is mentioned by Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and the Minor Prophets. It plays a major part in the history of Israel, and in its day was a major part in the economy and protection of all the countries that surrounded it. So, what happens when they don’t heed Ezekiel’s warning? Will God destroy this nation when so many lives depend on it? e
Hop aboard the Bible Bus for this study in what Dr. J. Vernon McGee calls, A remarkable prophecy. Together we’ll explore Ezekiel chapters 29 and 30 and hear more about God’s judgment of Egypt.
If you’re not a follower of Jesus, one of the things about the Bible that should make you sit up and take notice is the number of prophecies that have actually been fulfilled. Event after event prediction after prediction God has foretold His story down to the smallest detail. Today we study one of these prophesies known as the lamentation for Tyre.
When word finally came to Ezekiel that Jerusalem had been destroyed, he turned his attention to the surrounding nations. One of those was Tyre, which was a great and powerful city. When Tyre was destroyed, it seemed like a fulfillment of Ezekiel’s prophecy, but we’ll find out that his prophecy would not be complete for another 300 years.
One of Jesus’ most memorable methods of teaching was through parables. But did you know long before the time Christ, the prophet Ezekiel also used parables to teach God’s people? Dr. J. Vernon McGee shares two of those parables with us from Ezekiel chapters 23 and 24.
Either the Lord said it or Ezekiel is lying. That’s the hard line our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee takes as we continue our trek through the entire Word of God. Ezekiel’s messages are harsh, but Dr. McGee warns that we should listen and take heed.
What God has said He will do, He will do. If we had to sum up this study in ten words or less, that’s what we could say. So, hop aboard the Bible Bus as we continue to discover that on every page of Scripture, we glimpse the multi-faceted, multi-dimensional, deep, and trustworthy character of God.
Few things are more precious than to see an abandoned child being welcomed into a loving home. Now they are protected, provided for, loved, and given every chance to be a healthy, happy person. That’s the moving picture we’ll see in Ezekiel 16-18.
Maybe you’ve heard it said that God would rather see you in a storm fighting for your life in a hospital bed or in bankruptcy court than living in disobedience. He’d rather you experience depression or penetrating loneliness if that’s the only place you’ll hear His messageCome back to Me. We’ll hear that message loud and clear as our study of Ezekiel continues in chapters 14-16.
When does God say, Enough!? Does His patience ever run out? Does His love and mercy ever come to an end? These are hard questions and they have hard answers. In Ezekiel 12 and 13 our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, tells us more about those who stiffened their necks against Him and His prophet, and how God responded in hopes of changing their minds.
Only a few times in Scripture does God give us a glimpse behind the curtain of a supernatural scene. In this study of Ezekiel 10 and 11 the curtains are pulled back and we see a heavenly picture through Ezekiel’s eyes.
God displays His glory through His acts of grace and mercy, as well as through His holy righteousness. That’s what we’re learning as our study of the Old Testament book of Ezekiel continues.
The judgment of Jerusalem, that’s what we’re talking about in this study. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we set off for Ezekiel 3:20-5:17 and watch as the prophet uses some extreme antics to get the people’s attention.
Who do you think are the hardest to reach with the gospel of Jesus Christ? Muslims? Hindus? Buddhists? Atheists? Find out how Dr. McGee answers this difficult question and be encouraged by Ezekiel’s response to God’s call on his life.
It’s an age-old question that has plagued man since the beginning of time: What does God look like? In Exodus 33:19, Moses asked to see God’s glory. And God said, No man can see His face and live. His glory is too great for our eyes. But if you’d like a quick glimpse, join in this study for a majestic view of God’s glory as revealed by the prophet Ezekiel.
The prophet Ezekiel spoke in the darkest days of Israel. From his vantage point at the bottom of a dark valley, Ezekiel saw the heavens open and had visions of God! Join us as we begin our study in this amazing Old Testament book.
Hop aboard the Bible Bus for Paul’s heartfelt goodbye message that will inspire us to keep the faith with beloved metaphors such fighting the good fight and finishing the race.
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God . That’s the beautiful beginning to Paul’s charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 16. Witness Paul defend God’s Word and give us some final instruction on how we can live a life that’s pleasing to Him.
Seducers, sorcerers, and imposters. That’s what the Apostle Paul warns about in 2 Timothy, chapter 3. Follow along as we hear Paul explain that the best antidote to apostasy is studying and knowing the Word of God.
Our study of apostasyor wrong teachingcontinues in our study of 2 Timothy 3. Travel with us as Paul warns of the prevalence of false prophets in the last days and the price Christians will have to pay for their faith.
As we continue our study of 2 Timothy, chapter 2, we’ll hear more of Paul’s metaphors for living the Christian life. Discover what it means to be a teacher, a vessel, and servant for the gospeland, above all else, to live with faith, love, and peace at the center of our daily lives.
An athlete, a farmer, a good soldier. These are a few of the terrific metaphors we’ll hear Paul use in our study of 2 Timothy, chapter 2. Hop aboard the Bible as we examine these marvelous word pictures that were designed to inspire Timothy to be strong in his faith and live for God’s glory.
In prison and awaiting his death, the Apostle Paul has some final words of wisdom for Timothy. Listen in and hear Paul urge the young pastor to be courageous through the power of the Holy Spirit, and to keep sharing the Good News of the gospel he has been taught.
Paul’s swan song. That’s what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, calls the Apostle’s second letter to his spiritual son, Timothy. Hear from Paul himself that despite his impending execution, his spirit is triumphant rather than defeated.
Tough love. That’s one of the many topics the Apostle Paul is talking about in our continuing study of his letter to Timothy and the church at Ephesus. Travel along with us as we look at some important advice for officers within the church and hear what Paul has to say to all believers about relating to one another on a day to day basis.
What’s the most terrific part of your church? What’s the most difficult? Many of us would likely have the same answer to both of those questions: The people! Today in 1 Timothy, chapter 5, the Apostle Paul shares some very practical tips for leaders in the local church and how we can all work together for the glory of God.
Our study of apostatesor those who spread false teachingcontinues as the Apostle Paul instructs his young protg to test everything under the light of God’s Word. Join us in 1 Timothy, chapter 4, as we take a look at what defines a good minister and are reminded that knowing God’s Word and sharing it with others is the goal of every Christian today.
If we know the truth, it’s easier to spot the lies. That’s the good word we’ll hear in our study of 1 Timothy 3 and 4. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as Apostle Paul teaches us how to spot those who are actively trying to deceive us by spreading false doctrines within the church.
It’s been said that three things can take a church, or a pastor of a church, down: money, sex, and power. In our study of 1 Timothy, chapter 3, Dr. J. Vernon McGee addresses these deadly sins and others that crop up in the church today. Join us as we continue to glean wisdom from Paul on the issue of leadership in the local church.
How should elders be chosen? It’s one of the most difficult and divisive tasks in the church today. But does it have to be? Join us as we continue to study 1 Timothy, and see what Paul has to say about the criteria and qualities that should be used to choose leaders in the church.
Women in the church. That’s the controversial subject Paul is talking about in our study of 1 Timothy, chapter 2 verses 4-15. Travel with us as Dr. McGee explains these misapplied verses, and hear Paul challenge both men and women to pray in faith and gratitude for our salvation.
How often do you complain about our government? How often do you pray for our nation’s leadership? In First Timothy, Paul commands us to pray regularly for our leadersregardless of their politics. Find out why as we continue to make our way Thru the Bible.
Mystery religions, idolatry, grace by good works this is what Paul is warning the church in Ephesus about in 1 Timothy, chapter 1.
Good advice. That’s what we’ll receive from the Apostle Paul as we study his letter to Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus. Join as we hear words of wisdom about the importance of sound doctrine, warning against false teaching, and three things that should be seen in any church: Faithin God and in His Word; lovean active concern for others; a good consciencea guide for the believer.
God’s great grace, mercy, and love. That’s what the apostle Paul is talking about in the warm greeting to his letter addressed to his spiritual son, Timothy.
What qualifies a group of people to be considered a church? What qualities identify a genuine church? How should a local church be governed? These are a few of the questions the Apostle Paul answers in his first letter to his young protg, Timothy. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we glean important wisdom from Paul that is pertinent for the present-day church as well.
When times look their worst, there is always a way out for God’s people if they will come in God’s way. That’s what we learn today in our study of Lamentations. Beware this hard message to a hard-hearted people.
If you want to avoid the crushing consequences of ignored sin, learn how to recognize God’s hand in your life. But even when you must endure discipline, God goes with you if you are His own.
Too often we don’t want to accept the fact that God is angry with sin. In this study of Lamentations, we discover that Jerusalem fell to its enemiesand that God did it and was right in what He did. Hard lessons learned the hardest way. Discover how to avoid the same grief.
One of the many ways to support the validity of the Bible is the number of prophecies that have been fulfilled hundreds of years after they were given. In this powerful conclusion to our study in the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, takes us through some of these prophesies.
Peace at any price! That’s what so many are calling for as they attempt to bring an end to the violence between nations. But is going to war to bring about peace really worth it? What does the Bible say? That’s what our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee is talking about as we continue to watch the story of Judah unfold in Jeremiah chapters 45-49.
God always keeps His Word. That’s what we hear Jeremiah tell Johanan when he asks for advice. Do the people finally listen and stay in the land? Find out in this study of Jeremiah chapters 39-44.
The prophet Jeremiah is often referred to as the prophet of the broken heart, and in this study on Thru the Bible we’ll discover more about the depths of his heart and the difficulties of his job in representing God to a rebellious king and country.
The saga of Judah’s rebellion continues as King Jehoiakim burns the Word of God sent to him by Jeremiah. How will God respond? Find out in this study of Jeremiah chapters 33-36.
God’s unending love. That’s what we’ll hear about in this study of Jeremiah, chapters 31-32. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as the prophet tells the people of the new covenant God will make with Israel and Judah, and how He will engrave it upon their hearts.
It’s been said that man can live about 40 days without food, three days without water, about eight minutes without air, but for only one second without hope. But what do you do when all hope is gone? Join us for this study of Jeremiah 29-30 as our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, talks about hope: Where to find it, how to keep it, and what to do when it’s tested.
Jeremiah is talking to us. You would think that he just got here yesterday. That’s what we hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee as we continue our study of Jeremiah. Follow along as we see the unfolding of Judah’s rebellion that mirrors so much of what we see in the world today.
You’ve gone far enough! Turn back. That was God’s message to the people of Judah, and it’s God’s message to every wandering heart in every generation. Join us as the prophet Jeremiah continues to warn his people of impending judgment.
Jeremiah’s story of a world that rejects God reads like this morning’s newspapereven though it’s in the middle of the Old Testament! In our continuing study of this prophetic book, Jeremiah’s heart is broken once again as he warns King Zedekiah that judgment is coming.
As our study of the Old Testament book of Jeremiah continues, this leg of our journey takes us by the potter’s house in Jeremiah 18 and 19. Join us for this beautiful analogy of God’s sovereignty and His desire to conform each of us to His image.
If you’ve ever felt rejected or alone, then this study is for you! Join us as our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, takes us through the very dark days of the prophet Jeremiah after the death of King Josiah. And stay with us because the peace and joy Jeremiah finds in God’s Worddespite his circumstancesare an encouragement to all of us.
Josiah was killed by King Necho of Egypt. So, what will happen now? Will Israel continue to turn towards God or will they return to their wicked ways? And how does this relate to us today? That’s what we’ll find out as we come to the 11th chapter of Jeremiah starting at verse six.
What are you willing to sacrifice to get out the Word of God? For Jeremiah and for Christians throughout historyand even todaythere’s been a high price to pay for proclaiming God’s Word. In this study, Dr. J. Vernon McGee gives us a glimpse into the personal life of Jeremiah as we come to chapters 9 through 11.
How has your life been changed by your faith in Jesus Christ? Not the little things like attending a particular church or Bible study, but the real changes you experience when you surrender your heart to Jesus, and the difference He makes in your daily life. Join us, as together we answer that question in this very personal and pointed study with Dr. J. Vernon McGee.
Is it too late to turn back to God? It’s a question we often hear today, and it’s one the prophet Jeremiah heard in his day too. How does Jeremiah answer? Find out in this study of Jeremiah chapters 3-6 on Thru the Bible.
A heavy book for heavy hearts. That’s how Dr. J. Vernon McGee describes the book of Jeremiah. But in this study, there is a glimmer of hope as we learn about the young king Josiah and how he helped eradicate idolatry from the land and give God’s Word back its proper authority.
When does God say, Enough!? That’s what we’ll learn in this study of Jeremiah 2 with Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we continue our study of this tragic bookfilled with the consequences of turning away from God.
Do you want to be used by God in people’s lives? How do you qualify? Just what does God look for in a man or woman He wants to employ? Join us in this study of Jeremiah, chapter 1, with Dr. J. Vernon McGee, where we’ll hear about God’s qualifications for personal ministry in Jeremiah’s life and our own.
Prophet of the broken heart. That’s how our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, describes Jeremiah, who was sent by God with a harsh message for His people. Join us as we begin a new study in one of the most important prophetic books of the Bible.
What is the purpose of studying prophecy? That’s what we’re exploring in this study of 2 Thessalonians. Join us for the powerful final study in Paul’s last epistle to the church at Thessalonica.
The Apostle Paul knew he couldn’t succeed in his ministry without the prayers of believers. That’s why he had a special request for the church in Thessalonica. Find out what it was and why it applies to the church today in this great study in 2 Thessalonians 3.
Those who do not stand for something will fall for anything. That’s what teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, has to say as our study of 2 Thessalonians continues. Meet us at verse 7 and learn how to avoid false doctrine and those who wish to deceive us.
Pre-Tribulation, mid-Tribulation, post-Tribulation when will Jesus return to the earth for His followers? Very few issues of our faith are more hotly debated than the rapture of the church. But what does the Bible say? Join as we travel straight to the heart of this discussion in 2 Thessalonians.
The Bible says very little about heaven or hell. Why is that? Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, answers that question and many more in our continuing study of Paul’s second letter to the church at Thessalonica. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we hear more from the Apostle Paul on God’s great love for us and also His judgment.
What if someone told you Jesus had raptured His church and you got left behind? That was the bad news circulating among the Christians in Thessalonica and the reason why the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Thessalonians. Join us as we journey through the pages of this wonderful Old Testament book.
If there is any question in your mind whether something is right or wrong, then it is wrong for you. That’s the wisdom we’ll hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee in our study of 1 Thessalonians. Travel with us through the pages of chapter 5 as we study the concluding verses in this amazing epistle.
The believer in Christ is to be awake and alert in view of His coming. That’s some of the great advice we receive from our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, in this study of 1 Thessalonians chapter 5. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we hear more about the rapture of the Church straight from the Apostle Paul.
If you’ve taken a good hard look in the mirror lately, it may be hard to believe you are made for eternity. Bu it’s true! Join us in our continuing study of 1 Thessalonians as we hold a mirror up to our lives and learn how a glimpse into eternity can comfort us, instruct us, and exhort us to live godly lives.
What’s more hopeful and happy than a wedding celebration? In this study, our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, gives us the answer to that question as we discuss the Rapturewhen Jesus calls His Bride, the Church, to join Him in the air.
Practical advice for Christians, that’s what we’ll hear in this study of 1 Thessalonians. Travel with us through the pages of chapter 4, verses 3-12, and hear our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, tell us that a true Christian cannot continue in sin but will long for holiness.
Sanctification. That’s what the Apostle Paul is talking about in this study of 1 Thessalonians 3 and 4. Join us as we continue to see the depths of God’s love for us and examine the role of the Holy Spirit in producing holiness in our lives.
It’s hard not to cheer for successful athletes, musicians, and others who publicly praise God for their success. But while you root for their witness, do you wonder if others are confused that success is a sign of God’s blessing? That’s one of the great topics our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, covers as we continue our study of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 3.
What will bring a revival to our country, and perhaps even the world? Many say its prayer, but with more people praying than ever beforeperhaps there’s something more? That’s what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, discusses in this terrific message in our ongoing study in 1 Thessalonians.
Conviction and urgency. That’s how our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, describes Paul’s presentation of the gospel at the church in Thessalonica. Join us for our continuing study of what many call the model church.
What motivated the Apostle Paul to share the gospel? That’s what we’re studying in 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verses 1-7. Follow along as our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, encourages us to examine our own motives and use Paul’s methods as we reach out with the Good News of Jesus Christ.
After only a few months, our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, says the Thessalonian church was such a model of faith that its fame preceded Paul into other places where he went. Don’t miss this exciting study as our journey through 1 Thessalonians continues and we study this success and how it can be applied to churches today.
Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we continue our study of the earliest letter written by the Apostle Paul. As we travel through the pages of 1 Thessalonians 1, our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, explores the concept of divine election from what he describes as God’s point of view.
Who are you praying for today? No doubt several people come to mind. Family? Friends? Maybe your church or a mission organization? Join us in 1 Thessalonians 1 as the Apostle Paul reminds us of how important it is to prayfor ourselves, for others, and for situations we encounter every day.
Does the reality of Jesus’ rapture change the way we live? Are we living more holy lives because we know we might see Jesus at any moment? These are a couple of the important questions our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, asks in this study of 1 Thessalonians.
In our final study of the book of Isaiah, we’ll travel through chapters 65 and 66 and take a quick side trip through Revelation 21 and 22. Join as we learn about the new heavens and new earth and complete our study with God’s instruction to hear and heed His call.
The value of Christian service in our lives. That’s one of the things our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, emphasizes as we continue to look at the Great Tribulation and the Millennium in our ongoing study of the book of Isaiah.
There is law in love and there is love in law. That’s the wisdom our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, shares in our study of Isaiah 63. Join us for a closer look at God’s judgement and mercy and are reminded of the importance of completely yielding our lives to the Lord.
Our study of the Old Testament book of Isaiah continues in chapter 61, where we’ll witness the foreshadowing of Jesus Christ and be reminded of the power God’s Word has to save us all.
In John 8:12 Jesus said, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. Find out the connection between that verse and the prophecy of the Redeemer we find in Isaiah, chapter 60, as our study of God’s entire Word continues on Thru the Bible.
Why doesn’t God hear people when they pray? Why doesn’t God do something to help them? That’s what we’ll discover in our study of the Old Testament book of Isaiah, chapters 58 and 59. Travel with us as we hear of God’s condemnation of Israel’s wicked ways and His concern for their welfare through the provision of a Redeemer.
Does it ever seem like the wicked prosper and the faithful suffer? If so, join us in Isaiah 57 as we’re reminded that the Lord sees the wicked and He will not be silent. Judgment is comingas well as comfort for the people who trust Him.
God’s invitation to salvation continues in our study of Isaiah’s prophecy in chapter 56. Travel with us into the future as we look forwardpast this age, into the Millennial age to come.
God is merciful. That’s what we’ll see in our study of Isaiah 55 as God invites everyone who is thirsty to come and drink from the foundation of life that is our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Hundreds of years before Jesus died on the cross, God had written through His prophet Isaiah a more vivid description of His Son’s crucifixion than is found anywhere else in the Bible. Follow along in Isaiah 53 as we continue to explore His death and learn of the invitation offered to each of us as a result.
We continue our study of Isaiah’s prophecy of Jesus’ suffering in Isaiah 53, verses 1-6, as we witness His pain and catch a glimpse of the hope to come in verses ahead.
God’s redemption of Israel. That’s what we’re studying in the beautiful verses of Isaiah 52. Join us as we hear the prophecy of the Good News and stand in reverence at the suffering of our Savior.
There are a lot of Christians today who should wake up, and get up, and get going for God. That’s the message we’ll hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee in our journey through Isaiah chapters 51 and 52. Travel with us as we continue our study of the amazing prophecy regarding our Savior Jesus Christ, and hear God remind Israel of all He has promised them.
What is the greatest sin being committed by Christians today? Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, answers this question in our continuing study of the Old Testament book of Isaiah. Join us in chapter 49 as we hear Jesus Himself call upon the world.
God’s judgment against Babylon. That’s what we’ll study in Isaiah 47 and 48. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we witness the ultimate humiliation and decline of this ancient city and hear God’s loving call to the house of Jacob and His remnant.
Why did Isaiah prophesize about Cyrus the Great, two hundred years before his birth? And why did God call Cyrus anointed? Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, answers these questions and more in our study of Isaiah 45 and 46.
As our study of the Old Testament book of Isaiah continues, we’ll hear more about God’s plans for Israel and the comfort He provides for His people in the midst of life’s storms, including a prophecy about the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Some of the highest peaks of Scripture. That’s’ how Dr. J. Vernon McGee describes the terrain of our study in Isaiah chapters 41 and 42. Climb aboard the Bible Bus as we observe God tenderly reach out to man and beseech him to turn away from idols.
The thunder and lightning of Mount Sinai has now subdued, smothered by the wonderful message of God’s grace. That’s how our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, eloquently describes the next section of our study in the Old Testament book of Isaiah. In chapter 40 we see God tenderly care for and comfort His people.
A storm is brewing in the life of King Hezekiah. As he receives the news that he’s going to die, Jerusalem is simultaneously attacked from Assyria. How does Hezekiah deal with the stress he’s facing? Does God approve of his actions? That’s what we’ll find out in Isaiah 38-39.
In chapters 36 and 37 of our study of Isaiah, we leave what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, calls the high plane of prophecy and descend into the record of history. Join us as we see the transfer of power from Assyria to Babylon and take a look at two important letters received by King Hezekiah during his reign.
A dark night of judgement and glorious morning of redemption. That’s what we’ll see in our study of Isaiah chapters 34 and 35. Travel with us as we wade through the Battle of Armageddon and finally arrive in the blessings of the Millennium.
As we’ve traveled through the book of Isaiah, we’ve made our way through several dark places. But every couple chapters, a bright ray of light shines down on God’s people. That’s where we find ourselves in chapters 31-32. So, hop aboard the Bible Bus as we study the coming Lord Jesus as the King who ushers in the Millennial kingdom.
As our study of Isaiah continues in chapter 29-31, find out what the prophet has to say about Jerusalem’s immediate future, as well as what will happen in the days to come.
What is the secret to success and satisfaction in life? As we study the downfall of Ephraim and God’s warning to Judah, we’ll find that the secret is the same in Isaiah’s time as it is in ours knowing and understanding the Word of God.
Our study of prophecy in the Old Testament book of Isaiah continues in chapters 26-28. Join as we begin with the beautiful song of the kingdom and witness God’s promises to not destroy Israel and restore her to the Promised Land.
In our study of Isaiah, chapters 24 through 26, we’ll learn about the ominous events of the last days of the tribulation, followed by God’s deliverance and the magnificent reign of Jesus Christ on this earth.
As we continue our study of Isaiah’s prophesies, we see that the clock of judgement continues its countdown to the end. Join as we travel to the city of Tyre and find out how it will fare in the end times.
Hang everything on Jesus Christ’s nail-scarred handsyou won’t ever regret it. That’s the encouragement we’ll receive from Dr. J. Vernon McGee as we continue to study God’s judgment and offer of redemption through the prophetic voice of Isaiah. Join as we travel through Babylon, Edom, and Arabia and learn from their mistakes.
What nation has the longest history mentioned in Scripture? If you guessed Egypt, you’re right! Join us in Isaiah chapters 19-20 to find out what prophecies regarding Egypt have already been fulfilled and which ones will one day be accomplished as God’s plan for this world--- and our lives--- continues to unfold.
We continue our Bible tour through the ancient Middle East as we study Isaiah’s prophecy in chapters 16-18. Find out more about end times, especially as it relates to Syria, Ethiopia, and more.
As we continue our look at the prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus, and those which are yet to be fulfilled by His Second Coming, our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers some important questions including: What will happen to Satan? Will Babylon be rebuilt? And who are the Moabites?
Have you wondered how one of the most beautiful and powerful angels could have walked away from God? That’s the story we’ll hear about as our study of Isaiah 13-14 continues. Join us as Dr. J. Vernon McGee takes us through the infamous demonic fall and explains how our culture today promotes the very same sinful thinking that led to Satan’s demise.
Israel has entered the kingdom and is singing praises to God at the temple. That’s what we find as we begin our study of Isaiah, chapters 12 and 13. Join us for this incredible song of praise, and see how God’s judgement of Babylon will come to pass as our study of the Great Tribulation continues.
God has a purpose and a plan for this crazy world. That’s the encouragement we’ll hear today as we continue to study Isaiah’s prophecy of God’s judgement, the second coming of Jesus Christ, and the Great Tribulation.
Isaiah’s prophecy of God’s judgement continues as we begin our study of chapter 10. Grab your Bible and get ready as we learn more about the second coming of Jesus Christ and the establishment of His kingdom on earth.
One of the highlights of every Christmas season is when God’s people stand at the first notes of the familiar Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. The entire Messiah oratorio is remarkablewith masterful orchestration and inspired lyrics. Where did these words come from and what is the deeper meaning? Find out in our study of Isaiah, chapter 9.
There are consequences to the choices we make. That’s what we’re talking about as we learn more about King Ahaz in our study of Isaiah, chapter 8. How will Ahaz react to Assyria’s invasion? Will the birth of Isaiah’s second son change anything? Will Ahaz realize His need for God and come to salvation?
In Isaiah chapter 7, we’ll meet a group of people who are earnestly interested in knowing what is true and what is false about God. Will they believe the prophecy of Jesus’ birth? Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we continue this important study and meet a godless king named Ahaz.
Lessons from Psalms 6166 include: Prayer needs to come from the heart. We need to trust God in the midst of our difficulties; He has permitted them. Christ is the Rock on which we stand firmly. God has all power and can do anything, but He also can exercise mercy.
Lessons from Psalms 5660 include: You can have faith and still be afraid. God preserves our tears so He can wipe them away. To walk in the Spirit means to utterly and absolutely depend on the Spirit of God.
Lessons from Psalms 5255 include: Boasting is a mark of the Antichrist. We need to turn our enemies over to God. God does a better job of dealing with our enemies than we can.
Lessons learned from Psalm 51 include: Sin is to step over the boundaries of God; it’s always against Him. We not only need a Savior, we need cleansing. The only way we can be cleared of guilt is for Christ to die.
Lessons from Psalms 4950 include: No matter how rich a man is he cannot buy salvation. All men die and leave their possessions behind. The important thing in life is whether you are a redeemed child of God.
Lessons from Psalms 4648 include: In times of trouble, you can count on God; He is our refuge. The river speaks of the supply and refreshment God gives today through His Word. Messiah is the one who makes wars to cease.
Lessons from Psalms 44:445:17 include: At His second coming, Jesus will be the King. Jesus Christ was the most joyous person on earth. We are not to love the world; we have been saved out of it.
Lessons learned from Psalms 4244:4 include: The godly remnant of Israel have a longing for God and call on Him to act on their behalf. During the Great Tribulation, Israel will think that destruction is upon them, but God will deliver them. The long-expected Messiah will return after the Tribulation.
Lessons learned from Psalms 3941 include: Are we living lives that will turn our children to Jesus? David asks the Lord to give him purpose and meaning in his life. We are pilgrims and strangers down hereour ultimate home is in eternity.
Lessons from Psalms 3638 include: Evil men reject a God who is ready to protect them. We are to delight ourselves in the Lord and commit our way to Him. The end of the upright man is peace.
Lessons from Psalms 3435 include: The Word of God magnifies the name of the Lord. The angel of the Lord is the pre-incarnate Christ. The first prayer anyone should pray is for salvation.
Lessons learned from Psalms 3233 include: Faith is counted as righteousness. If you are a child of God, you can sin but you cannot live in it. If we stay close to God, He can guide us with His eye. The efforts of men to establish peace will come to nothing.
Lessons learned from Psalms 30:232:1 include: God can save sinners because Jesus Christ paid the penalty for sin. God sees you in your trouble; your times are in His hands. Jesus Christ is God with a face.
Lessons learned from Psalms 2930 include: God can enable us to go through the storms of life and to know peace afterward. In every storm, God is in control. God doesn’t heal because we are special but because He is holy and maintains His holiness. It’s not pleasant to be disciplined, but God’s anger does not last forever.
Lessons learned from Psalms 2728 include: God gives not only abundant life, He also empowers us to live that life. If you fear God, you need not fear anyone else. Whittle your life down to what is important. God has prepared a secret place where we can receive mercy.
Lessons from Psalms 2527:1 include: Man can only go two ways: God’s way or his own way. God’s goodness, His love, and His righteousness are revealed in His provision for salvation. When we are in trouble, we are more apt to confess our sins.
Lessons learned from Psalm 2324 include: Jesus leads, but we must follow. Death is the supreme test of life; we constantly live in its shadow. The Lord wants our joy to be full.
Lessons from Psalm 22 include: Psalm 22 is a record of Jesus’ human suffering. He was forsaken because He was made sin; His blood cleanses from all sin. Jesus died of a broken heart.
Lessons learned from Psalm 2122 include: Christ is at God’s right hand, crowned with glory and honor. He prays for us to be with Him. Jesus is filled with joy, and He wants to give it to us.
Lessons from Psalms 1920 include: The heavens declare the glory of God. Creation has been the primary witness of God to man, His creature. All the members of the Trinity were involved in our redemption: God the Father planned it, the Son paid for it, and the Holy Spirit protects it. The greatest transgression is the rejection of Jesus Christ.
Lessons from Psalms 1718 include: We need to tell the Lord we love Him. Worship is that which is extended to the one who is worthy. Paul also quoted this Psalm in connection with the Resurrection.
Lessons from Psalms 1617 include: We need to call Jesus our Creator, Redeemer, and Lord. Many people have been blessed by God with all spiritual blessings and do not enjoy them. We are placed in the shadow of God’s wings.
Lessons learned from Psalm 1315 include: Only a madman would say there is no God. A righteous person will go on record for the truth and will not change his story to protect himself. We should show our faith by our works.
Lessons learned in Psalms 10:412:8 include: In our testing we can only turn to God. God hates the wicked who hold on to their wickedness. Sometimes God allows hard things into our lives so they will achieve a good purpose.
Lessons learned from Psalms 911:1 include: Praise is in anticipation of the coming victory when all things will be put under Christ’s feet. God makes the rules for this universe, and He is running it. Mercy is extended to us in the person of Jesus Christ.
Lessons learned from Psalm 8 include: The Lord is the Creator. God put the stars in their places. The heavens are the work of His fingers and tell out His glory and power. Man was important enough for Christ to come and die on the cross. Someday the name of the Lord will be excellent in all the earth.
Lessons learned from Psalms 57 include: Morning is a good time to lift your heart to God in prayer. Prayer is the resource and recourse when we look at the wickedness all around us. Regardless of what we are suffering, He has already been through it. God will hear and answer our prayer when we are in deep trouble. We don’t understand innocent suffering, but someday God will explain it.
Lessons learned from Psalms 34 include: God will forgive any believer who comes to Him in repentance. If you fear God you have no man to fear. As a shield, God covers those who are His. We can cry out to God in our distresses, and He will answer. Even in trouble we can know God’s peace.
Lessons learned from Psalm 2 include: The Ten Commandments are the cordsman is wanting to be free of them. God is accomplishing His purposeto bring people to His name. Nothing can change or stop God’s plan.
Lessons learned from Psalm 1 include: The delight of God’s man is in the law of the Lord. We are to meditate on God’s Word and allow it to shape our lives and make us grow. God plants us as trees and causes us to grow through His Word and produce fruit. The primary business of a Christian is not soul winning but getting out the Word of God.
Lessons learned from the Psalms include: We are to walk by faith and not listen to the counsel of the ungodly. Christ was a happy man, but He carried our sorrows. If we walk with the ungodly counselor we will soon stand with sinners and then progress to sitting with the scorners or atheists. The ungodly leave God out of their lives.
What should we boast about? Some in the first century boasted in their accomplishments and skills. Others boasted in their commitment to religious practices. Paul said we should boast only in Jesus Christ and His cross. This final study in Galatians takes us back to basics: It’s not about what we do for God, but what He has done for us.
We’ve all heard about sowing and reaping. The Bible talks about it in two ways: By the flesh and by the Spirit. Sow to the flesh and the results are disastrous. Sow to the Spirit and you’re giving the Spirit of God opportunity to build into your spirit and character fruit that will last for eternity. Learn lessons for a lifetime of growing in grace from Galatians 6.
The Bible has a lot to say about prideand none of it is good. In our study of Galatians 6, we learn that without Jesus, we can do nothing. Don’t believe your heart in thinking we can live the Christian life on our own. We need the Lord, we need each other, and we need His Spirit to teach us His Word.
What does it mean to walk with the Lord? Dr. J. Vernon McGee assures us that learning to walk with God’s Spirit is partly trial and error. We start out looking to Jesus and things are fine. Then something comes along to upset us, and we take our eyes off our Savior. Discover how to stay in step with the Savior in this study.
When we are saved by faith through grace, we are new creationswho still have an old nature in the flesh. We feel this tug of war our whole Christian life. But as we grow, the Spirit of God cultivates His character in us, helping us overcome our natural tendencies to sin. If you want more of God’s fruit in your life, join us in Galatians 5.
The longer and deeper you walk with God, the more you learn how to move away from obedience out of a healthy fear of God and towards obedience out of love. Learn how God’s Spirit produces His fruit in our hearts.
Have you ever feared falling from grace? Maybe you’ll go too far and sin more than God is willing to forgive. We learn in our study of Galatians 5 about two mighty works God does in a person’s life: Salvation and sanctification. Discover God’s new plane of living: How to trust His Word, walk in God’s Spirit of grace, and put to death the deeds of the flesh.
The Lord Jesus summed up the Law by saying we should love God with all our heart, soul and mind and our neighbor as ourselves. Demonstrating the love and mercy of God is the goal. Our study of Galatians 4 will help us both understand and put that in practice.
We think we are free men and women, but our study in Galatians 4 asks us to consider if we are slaves to sin or idols or legalism. When we return to our former ways, we put our faith in our actions, not in Jesus’ work on the cross for us. Live free, Galatians says.
How old are you in the Lord? No matter if you are a new Christian or a seasoned one, the Spirit of God is able to teach you. No longer servants, Galatians 4 calls all of us children of God, sons, and heirs of God, through Christ, bonded to Him in love.
Help me understand the Law, you may ask. Dr. J. Vernon McGee compared it to a mirror. The mirror of the Law shows us that we’re dirty but can’t help us clean up. For that, we need the washing of the Word.
What good is the Old Testament Law? Answer: It was wonderful, but it had its limits. It could only reveal sin, not remove it. It showed us our true character before a holy God and our desperate need for mercy. When we are offered new life in Christ by grace through faith, we are born from above to a new life that the Law could never give.
When we were crucified with Christ, God saw our sin on Jesus and His justice was satisfied on our behalf. Join Dr. J. Vernon McGee for this solemn and wonderful study in Galatians 3 as we learn how the tree of death for the Lord Jesus became a tree of life for us.
The answer can only be yes or no. Is Jesus your savior? Are you in Christ? Do you have God’s Spirit as His seal on your life? All of these are asking the same questionone that is answered in our study of Galatians 3 with Dr. J. Vernon McGee.
Wait! Don’t go back to your old way of life, no matter how religious it was. That’s the warning Paul gave to the Galatians and anyone who wants to know what being religious looks like. Following religious rules doesn’t matterGod only looks at your heart.
What does it mean to be crucified with Christ, yet I live? By faith and with God’s grace, go deep into great truth in this Galatians 2 study. You’ll discover that underneath it all is what Jesus has done for us and is doing in usall because of the love of the Father for us in the Lord Jesus.
When the church was young, they struggled knowing what from their former way of life translated to the new way of life in God. Apostles Peter and Paul worked through the details in this Galatians 2 study of grace and legalism.
Come meet one of the most important men of the New Testamentthe apostle Paul. In this introduction to the letter of Galatians, recall Paul’s former life, his conversion, training in the desert, and journey in his own Christian life. Learn from his life how to stay close enough to the Lord to enjoy His power and love in your life.
Grace and peace to you was a typical way people signed their letters in the first century, but learn in this study of Galatians 1 how the Spirit of God gives them new and more glorious meaningsa wonderful grace and a real peace in your heart that we get no other way.
We are saved by faithnot by anything we do for God or any manner of life that we try to attain. Come learn from Dr. J. Vernon McGee what this important letter to the Galatians says about how to live as free as you are in Christ.
Up until now, Job’s logic has been black-and-white. When God shows up, we can finally see things in color. Like broken shards of glass reflecting the morning sunlight, God uses the shattered, sinful hearts of mankind to point us to our need for Him. Reflected in fragments of earthly suffering and broken human logic, discover the brilliant, beautiful hope of Christ. It is in our willingness to be broken that we get to know Him.
Are you a student of God? Most people like to feel competent. We don’t like to get too involved in something we don’t know much about. One major takeaway from Job, is that we all have a limited knowledge of God and need to be teachable. Today, Dr. McGee shows us that God is a patient but powerful teacher. Don’t let your inexperience with God keep you from trusting what you do know about Him.
When we walk with God, we walk above our circumstances instead of beneath them. As Elihu continues his discourse, he offers a lot of spiritual wisdom to Job and us today. He declares that God is trustworthy and shouldn’t be questioned. Be encouraged today in knowing you can lean on God as your source of truth and joy, even in the midst of suffering.
God doesn’t owe you an answer. Elihu shares this truth with Job, even though it was probably hard to hear. The Christian life is a journey through the darkness of this world and someday into the light of God’s kingdom. But for now, while we wait in darkness, we must trust God to lead us.
You don’t have to be old to be wise. Today on the Bible Bus, meet Elihu, a young guy in the crowd who decided to speak up. While Elihu’s view of God is more accurate than the others’, he’s still a little off. Listen in to see what he has to say.
A broken spirit can be a strong spirit. Job put up a good fight against his friends’ accusations. He did a great job defending his own honor. But what for? He still didn’t find the answer he was looking for. His pride blinded him to the reality that even the good people of the world must repent before God. Today, discover how humility and weakness ultimately point us to God’s strength.
God’s love doesn’t change with your circumstances. In Job 29 and 30, we see Job’s pride revealed. He reminisces about the days of his prime, when he hadn’t faced so many troubles. Job was a stand-up citizenrespected, righteous, and kind. Follow along as Dr. McGee encourages us to not blame God for suffering but rather trust that He loves us, even when circumstances change.
Get ready for a poetry reading. In these next few chapters, Job pours out his heart in beautiful poetry. He reveals his understanding of God as Creator and Redeemer, but he has yet to know God as Sustainer and Author of salvation. In Job 28, discover the power and the beauty of creation, the depth of Job’s knowledge, and the true meaning of wisdom.
It’s okay to admit that you don’t have all the answers. Today on the Bible Bus, Bildad asks an important question: How can man be clean in God’s sight? While they didn’t have an answer to this question in Job’s day and age, we can find comfort in knowing today that Jesus is the answer.
Look for God, and you’ll find Him. Although Job didn’t fully understand God yet, he expressed a longing to be in His presence. Because of his desire to know God, a glimmer of light breaks through Job’s dull, colorless world. Will Job find an explanation for his suffering? Or better yetwill he find God? Listen up.
God doesn’t want us to run in circles; He wants us to walk with Him. Eliphaz, Zophar, and Bildad keep accusing Job of the same things, only they get harsher each time around. Determined to defend himself, Job’s language gets stronger, too. None of them truly know and understand God. In studying these chapters, we learn that the only way to break free from circular reasoning is to get to know God in His Word.
Have you heard of the song that never ends? What about the argument that never ends? Today on the Bible Bus, witness a stand-off between Job and his friendsagain. While they could all build a good case for their debate, they didn’t know God well enough to come to the right conclusions about Him. The result? An argument that just kept going in circles.
Being kind is more important than being right. Unfortunately, Job’s friends valued being correct more than comforting Job in his time of need. In vivid language, Job rebukes his friends for the way they treat him and tries to justify himself and say God is wrong for allowing his suffering. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches us how each of these men, including Job, had a wrong view of God.
You can always trust God’s plan, even if you don’t understand it. He has a better purpose and design for our lives than we could ever imagine. When Job doesn’t understand God’s plan, he cries out to Him in prayer. Dr. McGee teaches, The primary purpose of prayer is not to change God, but to change us. In today’s lesson, listen in and learn from Job’s candid conversation with God.
Don’t miss the forest for the trees. All of Job’s friends missed God’s grace for His lawperhaps because the law is easier to make sense of. While God is righteous, just, and hates sin, He is also gracious, merciful, and slow to anger. Today on the Bible Bus, we’ll hear what Zophar has to say and discover Job’s unwavering faith in God, despite his friend’s harsh words.
Pride wears many different outfits. While many think of pride as arrogance, sometimes pride likes to disguise itself in shame, guilt, and self-pity. In today’s lesson, Dr. McGee teaches us that Job’s destructive thoughts about death stem from his hurt ego more than his sorrow.
Some things just don’t make sense. When Job tries to describe his agony to gain his friends’ compassion, they aren’t convinced. Bildad was so determined to make sense of Job’s suffering that he accused Job of being a hypocrite. Imagine thatin your greatest time of difficulty, your friend calls you a hypocrite. Listen in to learn how logic and reasoningwithout compassion can do more harm than good.
We are called not only to speak truth, but to speak it in love. While much of what Eliphaz said was true about God, it was not loving or helpful to Job in his time of need. Eliphaz completely disregarded Job’s integrity. This only hurt Job further. In our study of Job 5 and 6 today, discover the importance of discernment. Sometimes, it’s better to hold your tongue than to speak unhelpful, unloving truth.
Sometimes, there isn’t a name for our suffering. In chapters 4 and 5, Eliphaz tries to name Job’s suffering as discipline from God. Surely Job must have been hiding wickedness in his life, right? Many of the things Eliphaz said were spoken out of his own misunderstanding of God’s character. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches about the importance of knowing Who God is before trying to name His intentions.
Working through grief is healthy; dwelling on it is not. In chapter 3, Job questions his life and wishes he’d never been born. Watch how this moment of pessimism quickly snowballs into a discouraging, despairing time of unrest. In today’s lesson, may you find hope in knowing you don’t have to bear your burdens alone but can turn to God in weakness as an ever-present help. Will Job cast His burden on the Lord? Will you?
Imagine losing everythingfamily, home, health, and even friends. That’s exactly what happened to Job. His suffering was so bad that everyone told him to curse God. Today on the Bible Bus, we’ll see the perspectives of Job’s three friends and his wife. Take heed as Dr. McGee reminds us not to jump to conclusions about God’s work in someone else’s life.
God prefaced the book of Job with a lesson in spiritual warfare. Right now, Satan and his army have dominion over the earth. But God promises to return one day, defeat Satan, and restore His kingdom. Dr. McGee teaches us to put our suffering in context. While we are threatened by spiritual wickedness every day, we can rest confidently, knowing victory is secure. Jesus Christ already won the war.
Get your pencils ready; the Bible Bus is headed to school. The book of Job is primarily about suffering, but it also reveals God as our Teacher. As we begin our study, notice how mankind’s logic is so black-and-white as they try to make sense of Job’s trials. Where human reasoning and logic fall short, God’s mercy and power reveal Him as trustworthy, even in the things we can’t understand.
God’s providencethat’s what we’ve studied as we’ve traveled through the unforgettable Old Testament book of Esther. Dr. Vernon McGee concludes our journey with an important challenge for each one of us.
Haman is dead, but the decree to destroy the Jews still remains. Hear the message of hope God delivers to them through King Xerxes.
Esther has the ear of the king and Haman’s evil plans are unraveling before his eyes. Will Haman kill Mordecai on the gallows he has built, or will God intervene? Dr. McGee reminds us that God cannot be defeated, and His mercy never fails for those who place their trust in Him.
Haman’s murderous plot against Mordecai and the Jews advances. But God has other plans. Together we’ll learn God is sovereign even when life doesn’t make sense.
The Jews are in danger and Mordecai pleads with Esther to talk with the king. Will she risk everything to save her people? Find out in this great study.
Hatred for God’s people is a common theme throughout history. We see today, and Queen Esther certainly saw it in her day, too. Hear more about Haman’s evil plans and watch as God moves to preserve His people.
King Xerxes is about to meet his new queen. Haman’s persecution intensifies. Mordecai takes a stand for God. The incredible story of God’s provision for His people moves along.
The hand of God in the glove of history. That’s the beautiful way Dr. J. Vernon McGee describes God’s providence in the book of Esther. Join us as the beauty contest to identify a new queen is under way and God’s plan (with the help of Mordecai) begins to unfold.
King Xerxes is depressed. Queen Vashti has embarrassed him, and his army is defeated by the Greeks. Servants devise a plan to cheer up the king. Come along as the plan they set in motion is revealed.
What is the meaning of the word providence? Is it similar to fate? Chance? What about destiny? That’s what we’ll discover in this study of the beloved Old Testament book of Esther.
No one denies that we live in a wicked world. Perhaps even more than in first-century Corinth. So how can God’s people live above that wickedness? Only by the power of the Spirit. So keep the faith and don’t allow your sins to pile up. Confess them and repent of them quickly and regularly. We are in Christ. We have His power to live a life that pleases Him.
Stories of people who have gone to heaven and returned always stir our curiosity. It’s hard to know what to believe. But in 2 Corinthians 12, the apostle Paul described what he saw when he was taken to the third heaven where sits the throne of God. He talks about this experience reluctantlyand with words like inexpressible. Find out what he saw and how that changes life here today.
If you’ve ever had to defend yourself, you know how uncomfortable it is. The apostle Paul faced bitter accusations from false teachers in Corinth and had to defend his right to speak with God’s authority. Discover Paul’s backstory in this chapter devoted to Paul’s life. In the end, what mattered most was a faith relationship with Jesus.
Don’t let looks fool you. Sometimes the most beautiful person you know doesn’t look that attractive on the outsidebut look at their heart. That’s the lesson we learn about Jesus and about the apostle Paulin contrast to the slick false teachers of the day. Don’t measure yourself by other men and women, look to Jesus.
Cheerfully. That’s how the Lord wants us to live. And how He wants us to give. Our whole relationship with the Lord is to be a love relationship. Learn how to be glad in Him in this classic passage about Christian giving and authentic living.
Want a model for giving to God’s work? Look at Jesus. He became poor so we might be made rich. In the church, learn from this classic passage on giving the practices and principles of how we can support God’s work out of what He provides for us.
So should we give a 10% tithe to the church? Good question. God gives us no rules for giving today. Instead, God wants you to give cheerfully, out of your love for Him. Follow the example set by the churches of Macedonia who, though poor, were spiritually rich when they gave beyond their ability and God’s work went forward.
All we need, we find in God. He wants to be in the details of our lives, being enough for us in every situation. This sobering study of 2 Corinthians 7 highlights many ungodly things that too easily seep into our lives because of pride. Sometimes they sneak in because we are not believing God. Ask God to show you what’s keeping you from Him as you listen.
Why does the Bible say believers should not be yoked together with unbelievers? Why is it sinful to partner in marriage or in business with those who reject the Lord? Explore what it means to be separate in this study of 2 Corinthians 6 and why it pleases the Lord.
You have a choice today. You can walk in obedience to the Word and to the Spirit, or you can walk according to the flesh. Ask God to show you which road you’re on today. It means the difference between peace and anxiety, comfort and chaos, confidence and doubt. Find out how to know for sure in our study of 2 Corinthians 6.
Here’s some truth you need to take to heart: In Christ, you are a new creation; all things have become new. You have been crucified with Christ, your old nature is dead. You live by faith and not by sight. God has done it; it’s up to you to believe it.
The biggest lie circulating today is that we will not be judged for sin. Somebody has to pay. As followers of Christ, we trust that the Lord Jesus already paid the penalty for our sins. So with the fear of the Lord, we tell others how they too can avoid God’s judgment. Don’t refuse God’s love! Turn instead to Jesus and, by faith, receive His gift of forgiveness.
Has your body started to fall apart yet? It will. No wonder the apostle Paul called the human body a collapsing tent. But the house God is building for us in heaven is far better than the one we have today. Learn more about the old and new that is ahead in heaven and at the judgment seat of Christ. It’ll make you want to love Jesus more.
Likely you know your strengths and weaknesses. We all have them. Ever wonder how God could use you for good in His ministry? We study today about this great treasure of the Spirit of God and His Word that we have in earthen vesselsour frail human natures, subject to weakness and sin. But this means the power working through us is God!
When you list God’s character traits, don’t forget mercy. God is rich in mercy. In other religions, you must do, do, do to satisfy or appease some god. Instead of requiring a long list to please God, Christianity says, Done. What God in Christ did for us is complete. We are in Christ, meaning we are now complete in Him. What an encouraging passage to study!
God’s Old Testament Law was good for the season, but the new covenant is so much more glorious. The Spirit makes it permanent in our hearts. As we abide in Christ, walking in the power of God’s Spirit, He transforms us into the image of our blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Christian life is like a Roman victory paradethose in the front (following Jesus) are set free, and those in the rear (rejecting Jesus) follow to their death. God’s heart for the human family is for everyone to be saved and come to the knowledge of God. God takes no pleasure in anyone’s deathbut it is our choice. But someday, every knee will bow to Jesus.
Did you know that Jesus is the overseer of your soul? Comforting, isn’t it? In this letter, Paul clarifies that elders in the church ought to be examples of godliness, not lords over your faith. Even when correcting a brother in the wrong, Paul said to do so with meekness and love, considering how all of us are inclined to sin.
If you ever wonder if the hard times you’ve been through could be used by God for good, listen in on Paul’s encouragement of the Corinthians. God is with us. He comforts us in our trials, both for our sake and so we can comfort others. Our pain is not without purpose. We can live our lives in wisdom and conscience because God is with us and helps us.
When a church gets in trouble, it’s always because it’s not believing and applying God’s Word. Such was the case in first century Corinth. But when the apostle Paul helped them see where they needed to act in faith, they responded. The Bible is our ultimate authority. Paul wrote them back to express God’s mercy and comfort even as they endured persecution.
With hearts right with God, the Israelites made a covenant with God to do three things: Not to intermarry with non-Jews, to observe the Sabbath and holy days, and to follow the ordinances of first fruits and sacrifices. The people celebrated their new, safe city and relationship with God. Nehemiah then returned to Persia. However, when he returned later, he found the people had broken all three of their promises to God.
What does revival look like? What does it mean for your spiritual life to be woken up? The Israelites heard Ezra read the Word of God, and many recognized the ways they fell short of God’s glory. Individually, they turned to God. Collectively, they praised Him. Revival spread through the new city of Jerusalem.
With the city gates secured and people doing their appointed jobs, Nehemiah turned their attention to Ezra, the scribe, and Ezra turned their hearts back to the Word of God. After 70 years of captivity, many people had never heard the Word of God. Now the Word of God did its work, leading people to conviction of sin, repentance, and joy in fellowship with God. They celebrated the feasts again, to remember how God had rescued and taken care of them in the past.
Now that the walls are complete, Nehemiah appoints safeguards to protect the citybeginning with doors on the gates. Inside, watchmen were set up to guard the gates. And lastly, people were appointed to worship God and Levites were given a place to serve. The list of new and surprising VIPs is long. God sees and remembers the faithful ones and records their names in a book.
Between a rock and a hard place, that’s where Nehemiah finds himself in chapter six. After 52 days, Jerusalem’s walls are rebuilt but the drama continues. Nehemiah’s enemies circulate lies and stories about his intentions. When his reputation, even his life, are on the line, Nehemiah turns again to God in prayer.
When attacking Nehemiah and his team from the outside didn’t work, the enemy of our souls stirred conflict within Nehemiah’s team, causing them to turn on each other. Nehemiah exposed the corruption and demanded restoration. Not only was he a good businessman, he was a godly man. And while the people forgot what he did for them, God remembered Nehemiah’s good works.
The life of God’s people is not simply a life of prayer, it is also a walk and a warfare. Under great opposition, Nehemiah’s plan of rebuilding the wall continuesonly now worked with one hand, with a weapon in the other, ready to fight at the sound of Nehemiah’s trumpet. The lessons of faith and courage are learned as we study the book of Nehemiah.
We continue our tour of the ten gates of Jerusalem, learning contextual and spiritual lessons along the way. We began and now end at the Sheep Gate, the most important, symbolizing the cross of Jesus Christ.
The ten gates in the walls around Jerusalem tell the gospel story of redemption. Walk each one with Dr. J. Vernon McGee and gain insight into the context and spiritual lessons built around the ancient city.
What inspires God’s people to lead well in spite of criticism? Nehemiah models how to keep a team on track when he leads them in rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls. Learn valuable rules of leadership, observing how God accomplishes His work in different ways with different people.
What does it mean to run ahead of God? Sometimes you want something so badly that you make big plans and spend resources to make it happen. Nehemiah knew that the best way to see God’s people restored in Jerusalem was to wait on God and pray. When the time came, Nehemiah was ready, using caution and good judgment to do God’s work.
If you’ve ever looked at a messy situation and thought, Someone ought to do something, you’ll understand the passion Nehemiah felt for Jerusalem. From distant Persia (modern-day Iran), Nehemiah heard that its walls lay in rubble. Though he was just a businessman, he determined to do somethingbeginning with prayer. Learn from Nehemiah’s heart how to begin a restoration project.
Rejoice with us as we see Ezra go to God in genuine repentance and others finally follow his example. What does this mean for us today? Dr. J. Vernon McGee shares the secret: Repentance follows faith and, when there is real repentance, God’s children will be revived. Join us for this important conclusion to a great study in God’s Word.
What’s the devil’s greatest weapon against God’s people? Find out in this study of revival in the Old Testament. Travel with us as Ezra returns to Israel to find the temple is rebuilt, but not the city walls. In addition, he discovers immorality and idolatry run rampant. Ezra’s response (pulling out his hair and tearing his clothes) may seem extreme, but his grief is intense and his prayer in chapter 9 is considered by Dr. McGee as one of the greatest in the Bible.
As we’ve studied the Bible together, it’s easy to see that Ezra nears the top of the list of those who love God’s Word and know how to handle it rightly. Learn more about the character and practice of Ezra the scribe as he leads a group of 2,000 back to Jerusalem.
What’s the difference between our conditionhow we are todayand our position in Christsomething that will never change? In this study of Ezra, Dr. McGee explains what our condition and position are in Christ and if there really is a difference. Follow along as God raises up the prophets Haggai and Zechariah and the people finish the temple and dedicate it.
How do you overcome resistancein others and in your own heart? That’s what we’ll learn in this study. Come along as those who return to Israel build the altar of burnt offerings and begin work on the temple as opposition arises.
Do you think God can use you? Are you sensing a need to be part of something biggersomething great? In this study, Dr. J. Vernon McGee is very clear that every Christian has a responsibility to get involved in God’s work around the world. So, follow along as King Cyrus gives the people of Israel permission to return to Israel and restores the vessels taken by Nebuchadnezzar from the temple in Jerusalem.
Known mainly as a priest and scribe, Ezra also contributed to the Old Testament canonwhich means he was part of deciding what books of Israel’s history would be considered God’s Word. He was led by the Spirit of God and, as Dr. McGee points out, he was used by God to lead a revivalnot by methods or organization, but through God’s Word alone. Would you like to have a revival in your own heart and life? Find out how as we study the Old Testament book of Ezra.
The church at Corinth was just like any church today. May the themes of diversity, unity, freedom, and love make an indelible mark on your life as we close our study of 1 Corinthians. Paul ends his letter with a reminder to be cheerful givers and to let all that you do be done with love. And on that high note, we’ll say goodbye to the church at Corinthfor now.
Plants don’t look anything like the seeds they grew from; they look stronger, fuller, and better. Paul likens the earthly body to a dead seed that will be planted and raised up as a flourishing plant. Just like seeds, our earthly bodies will grow into fruitfulness. Discover the truth about our resurrected bodies, eternal life, and the Holy Spirit in us that conquers death. Someday, your broken body will be raised up as glorioussown in weakness, raised in power.
Do you ever feel bad about your body? Take heartyou’re going to get a new one. Every child of God is promised a place in His kingdom, and with that place, a new spiritual body. First Corinthians 15:44 describes our bodies as sown a natural body, raised a spiritual body. Health and wholeness will be an everyday thing in God’s kingdom.
Jesus’ resurrection turned faith into a reality. When people saw Jesus face-to-face after He died on the cross and rose again, their lives were changed forever. Paul was one of those people. Seeing Jesusthe fulfillment of prophecy and God’s promisesturned his life around. As you study God’s Word today, may you be reminded of the unchangeable, verifiable reality of the hope we have in Christ and His coming kingdom.
The church needs you. When one part of the body stops functioning, the whole body suffers. Today, learn about the importance of using your spiritual gifts. Don’t believe the lie that you don’t matter or can’t contribute to the church. Discover the joy of connecting with other believers through worship, spiritual gifts, and fellowship in the Holy Spirit.
Some things are too beautiful for words. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul writes to the Corinthians about God’s love. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches through the Love Chapter and reminds us that God’s love is what motivates us to love others and gives energy to our spiritual gifts. Without God’s love, life loses its meaning and sweetness.
Are you ready for an anatomy lesson? Paul uses the metaphor of the human body to get the Corinthians to see that their greatest weakness could also be their greatest strength. The differences they were dividing themselves over could just as easily bring unity. Just like parts of the body, each member has the choice to work toward either the benefit of or detriment to the body of Christ.
Heartfelt gifts are always special to receive. God wanted the Corinthians’ hearts, not just their talent or performance. When we use our gifts for God, they are to be an outward expression of our inner connection with the Holy Spirit and His work in our lives. Today, Dr. McGee teaches us the difference between spiritual gifts and natural abilities, and how the Holy Spirit cannot be absent in either if God is to be glorified.
Before Paul gave instruction, he liked to find at least one good thing to compliment the church for. Unfortunately, he could not praise the Corinthians regarding how they conducted the Lord’s Supper. He said, You come together not for the better, but for the worse. In today’s lesson, find out why the Corinthians were doing more harm than good when they gathered for the Lord’s Supper and what Paul has to say about it.
Your heart matters more to God than your rule-keeping abilities. Since the church at Corinth had experienced a lot of division, Paul taught several customs and standards to uphold in the church. These were offered as a solution to help the Corinthians love each other and stop focusing on their differences. When God’s love is the motive, standards are beneficial. Any other motives could create more division.
In any diverse group, it can be easy to offend someoneespecially in the church. Paul encourages the Corinthians to look out for each other by being considerate. As Christians, God’s love gives us the responsibility to care for the spiritual wellbeing of each other. If that means giving something up because it violates another’s conscience, then that’s okay. But Paul ensures that the motive must be lovenot fear or judgment, not people-pleasing. Love.
Those who do not learn from history are likely to repeat it. Today on the Bible Bus, Paul teaches the church at Corinth a history lesson. Will the Corinthians learn from the mistakes the children of Israel made? As we are reminded of the idolatry, immorality, and ungratefulness of God’s people in Exodusheed Paul’s warnings against temptation. But also, take heart in the reminder that God is faithful.
Are you ready to run? Today on the Bible Bus, Paul likens the Christian life to a race. It’s a race to get the gospel out to as many people as possible. Paul was willing to change his cultural customs, appearance, and his lifestyle if it meant people would hear the gospel. He ran with everything he had, and he invites the churchand us todayto join him.
The church at Corinth was a diverse groupJews, Gentiles, Romans, Greeks, and many others. Before following Christ, people came from different religious and cultural backgrounds. While they all had the same freedom in Christ, they had to be careful not to offend each other. While this weaker brother principle can be sensitive to navigate for many Christians today, Dr. McGee puts it simply: Our liberty is limited by love.
Every good thing in life is from God. If we aren’t careful, sometimes God’s blessings here on earth can become more important to us than a relationship with Him. In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul reminds the church not to lose sight of the Creator of all good things.
God intended marriage to be a picture of His love for the churchHis bride. It didn’t take long for sin to creep in and distort that picture in the church at Corinth. Listen in as Dr. McGee shares Paul’s challenge to the Corinthians to live out love in their marriages and families and to obey God’s call above all else.
While the gospel gives us freedom from the world, it also gives us a responsibility to the world. As citizens of God’s kingdom, how are we supposed to live during our short time as citizens on earth? In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul reminds us of our calling to preach the gospel by the way we live. Listen in to learn more about the Christian’s responsibilitiesboth secular and spiritual.
The blatant sins that took place in the church at Corinthand those who turned a blind eyeallowed darkness to enter. In the darkness, Satan distorted the sweet fellowship that God had named good in the light. The same thing happens in our churches today. Learn from Paul how to pray and protect the purity of the body of Christ.
The members of the church at Corinth were acting a little bit like spoiled, ungrateful children. They were caught up in competition and comparison. They took great pride in their leaders, teachers, and in using their gifts in the church. Get ready to see all that pride come crashing down when Paul presents them with a humbling truth: Everything we haveevery gift, every talent, every blessingis from God.
Salvation is just the beginning. Once we’re born again, we’ve got some growing up to do as Christians. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul warns the church against carnal Christianity and living in the flesh. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches about the true foundation of the church, the privilege of being a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit, and the joy and blessing of belonging to God.
God uses our weakness to magnify His strength. In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul described his feelings of inadequacy and weakness when it came to God’s calling in his life. He had to learn to trust in God’s powerthe power of the Holy Spiritand you can, too. Discover more about how the Holy Spirit works in our lives to help us understand the things of God.
Get ready to work through some division problems on the Bible Bus today. The Corinthians were stuck dividing themselves over their individual differences instead of focusing on the most important thingfollowing Jesus. Paul calls attention to this division in the church and asks an important question, Is Christ divided? Listen in to find out the answer.
God smiles when His kids get together. Today on the Bible Bus, we’ll learn just how important family is to God. In 1 Corinthians 1, Paul encourages the church to enjoy the sweet fellowship that is found among believers and God when they gather to worship. Discover how you can help protect this sacred fellowship from division and work to cultivate an atmosphere of unity in the church today.
Welcome to 1 Corinthians, friends. One of the major themes in this book is how to worship God and live life through a gospel lens. Listen in as Paul teaches the church at Corinth some practical gospel truths that can be applied to us today. Discover what it means to be in Christ and to live a life in pursuit of God’s holiness.
What happens when God’s people take His Word seriously? That’s what we’ll see as young King Josiah takes the throne in our final study of 2 Chronicles.
How much sin is too much? Does God ever revoke His offer for salvation? These are the important questions Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers in our study of 2 Chronicles 33. Join us as we witness God’s long suffering and mercy through the 55-year reign of evil King Manasseh.
King Hezekiah is a man of faith. So, when he becomes ill, he knows God is the only one he can turn to. How will God respond to Hezekiah’s faithful prayers for help? Be reminded in this important study that God listens to us and He is always sovereign.
God’s people need to take a public stand. We need to stand for Him in our place of work and in our social gatherings. That’s the advice Dr. J. Vernon McGee gives us in this study 2 Chronicles 28-30. We’ll take a front row seat to observe the invasions of Judah and the revival under King Hezekiah.
A happy funeral. It sounds like an oxymoron, but that’s what we’ll witness as we sit at the deathbed of King Uzziah and feel the sense of relief and joy of his family as he enters the presence of the Lord. Together we’ll learn about the joys and regrets of the good king’s life and see another, named Jotham, take the throne.
Joash is now king, and revival comes when he listens to the advice of a priest named Jehoida. But will it last after the death of Jehoida? The saga of Joash continues and the rise of Uzziah begins.
Judgment falls on Jehoram because he takes the people back into idolatry. God sends some choice words to Jehoram through Elijah. But how? Elijah died during Jehoshaphat’s reign. Find out what teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee has to say about this mystery in our ongoing study of 2 Chronicles.
Jehoshaphat’s reign continues as he encourages his people to follow God. God blesses them, but his alliance with Ahab will eventually be their downfall. Follow along as the exciting story unfolds.
Revival has come, but King Jehoshaphat has made a strange alliance with King Ahab. Find out what happens when Ahab tries to lure Jehoshaphat into war against the advice of the prophet Micaiah.
What is revival and how does it come to God’s people? We’ve already learned the important first steps, but in 2 Chronicles 15-17 we’ll complete the list and see revival come to Israel under Jehoshaphat’s reign.
What is revival, and how does it come to God’s people? That’s what we’ll discover as we study the end of Rehoboam life’s and the reign of Abijah.
Solomon has died and Rehoboam is in power. Join us for a front row seat to this leadership change in Israel and the consequences of some very poor personal and political decisions, including the tragic division of the kingdom.
What is God’s measure of success? That’s what we’ll hear in this important look at the life of Solomon through the eyes of God.
All Scripture is written for us, but not all Scripture is written to us. That’s what we’ll hear in this study of the misapplied verse in 2 Chronicles 7. Together we’ll discover which blessings God has promised us and those which He has not.
The temple is completed and the ark of the covenant has been carried in. Learn why this is the permanent resting place for the ark and why it shouldn’t be moved again. This final placement was significant in Solomon’s day and it’s also significant for you and me.
Have you ever wondered why God included some of the things He did in His Word? For example, why didn’t He tell us more about creationand fewer details about how to build the temple and how to decorate it? We’ll hear the answers to these questions and more as we travel the pages of 2 Chronicles 2-5.
What makes a man or nation or church great? That’s what Dr. J. Vernon McGee is talking about in our study of 2 Chronicles. Join us as Solomon takes the throne and prays for wisdom. Will God grant him this desire?
What’s the greatest prayer in the Bible? Dr. J. Vernon McGee says David’s Kingdom prayer in 1 Chronicles 29 certainly should be among those we consider. Hear David’s final words and see Solomon crowned as king.
David’s plans for the temple are well underway, but there is still much to be done. Travel with us through God’s Word as David organizes the people and calls the leaders of Israel together for one final message.
Let’s keep in step with God and do something that is alive and moving! That’s the inspiration we’ll hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee in 1 Chronicles 22-23. Don’t miss this exciting study that covers the preparations for the building of the temple and David naming Solomon as his successor.
God’s mercy. That’s what we’re talking about in this study. Come along and see David repent and learn about the rest, peace, solace, and quietness of soul that God offers each of us.
David’s adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband was scandalous. Yet when the events of David’s life are recounted from God’s perspective in the book of 1 Chronicles, that’s not the sin God points out as the greatest blot on David’s record. Find out what God says is David’s greatest sin and why.
We’re at war. That’s right, what is happening in our world is just a reflection of the spiritual battle raging in our souls. Dr. J. Vernon McGee walks us through some of the same battles David fought and we see God’s faithfulness throughout his lifetime as well as our own.
What does it really mean to worship God? Is it the songs we sing or the music we listen to? That’s what we’ll find out when David, the man after God’s own heart, pours out his soul before God as his life and reign draw to an end.
Is getting the Word of God out easier today than it was in David’s time? That’s what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, discusses as the saga of David and the ark continues.
There is great value in studying the lives of Old Testament saints. Follow along as Dr. J. Vernon McGee shares life principles drawn from King David’s life, most importantly that God’s way is always better than our own.
What was David’s biggest sin? If you answered his relationship with Bathsheba, you may be surprised at God’s point of view. Join us in 1 Chronicles, chapters 11 and 12, where we learn that God’s view of sin may be very different than what we’ve been taught.
Who killed Saul? Did he kill himself? Did he die from his wounds inflicted by the Philistines? Or did the young Amalekite kill him as he bragged to David? That’s the mystery we tried to solve in our study of 1 Samuel. But as we travel through 1 Chronicles, we finally hear the truth from God’s perspective. Stay tuned as we learn the answer to not only who killed Saul, but also why.
The desert of Chronicles, that’s how Dr. J. Vernon McGee describes the landscape of our new study in this Old Testament book. Our journey through Chronicles takes us through some of the same events as the book of Kings, but this time we’ll see them from God’s viewpoint instead of man’s.
In our study of Romans 16 we come down from the mountain peaks of doctrine, to what Dr. J. Vernon McGee calls the dirty streets of first century Rome. Hop aboard the Bible Bus for the amazing conclusion of our study in Romans with Paul’s words of gratitude for those who made his ministry possible.
How do you choose which charities or ministries to financially support? Do you consider the priorities of its mission? Do you investigate its effectiveness? Or are you swayed by emotional appeals? Dr. J. Vernon McGee shares two important points to consider before giving money to any organization.
There’s nothing like a personal note. They’re rare in our day of digital communication. We continue our look at Paul’s personal communication to the church in Rome with an added bonus of some personal thoughts from Dr. McGee.
Agreement on doctrine and Christian behavior has been an issue since the beginning of the church. Our discussion of Christian conduct continues as our study of Romans moves from Paul’s doctrinal thoughts to his more personal notes.
Should a Christian’s life be so different that people around us know that we believe? Dr. McGee points out three important principles for Christian living.
Our liberty in Jesus Christ does not mean we have license to do anything we want. That’s one of the important lessons we learn from Dr. J. Vernon McGee as our study of Christian conduct continues.
The Bible makes some areas of Christian conduct black and white and some are grey. So how do we know what do?
Should a Christian ever rebel against the government and authorities? That’s one of the important questions we discuss in our ongoing study of Christian living.
Is Christianity simply a hope for an eternal future? Or does it provide answers for the here and now? These are the questions Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers in today’s study.
If you’re a Christian, a believer in Jesus Christ, how do people know you follow the Lord? That’s the question we discuss in this study of Christian conduct.
The gospel walking in shoe leather. That’s how Dr. McGee describes the last section we’ll study in the book of Romans. Hop aboard the Bible Bus for our final studies in one of the most powerful books of the Bible.
Our greatest days are ahead of us. That’s the good news we hear as we continue to see the depths of God’s love for us and the lengths He has gone, and will go, to save us.
Paul says that we are looking for that blessed hopethat is, the day when Christ will come again. What will that be like, and when will it happen?
In his epistle to the Philippians, Paul says that Jesus made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. This begs the question, why would God the Son leave His heavenly dwelling and in humility take on human nature?
God offers us wonderful gifts as benefits of salvation. They’re of infinite beauty because they come out of the heavenlies, and they were purchased with the precious blood of Christ.
Considers both the man-ward side and the God-ward side of our Lord's birth as recorded in Luke's Gospel. Just like the inn, our hearts can be too crowded for Him to enter.
Traces the genealogy of Jesus from Abraham to His birth at Bethlehem. Explains the difference between the two genealogies in the New Testament and why the virgin birth was imperative.
Does a believer need to make a public confession of his faith to be saved? That’s one of the many important questions Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers as we continue our study in the book of Romans.
Only God’s mercy keeps any of us from going to hell. That’s the plain truth from Dr. J. Vernon McGee as the Bible Bus pulls up to Romans 9:25.
Divine election and human free will are controversial topics. In fact, Dr. McGee says this may be the strongest message we’ve ever heard him give. Find out why as our study of Paul’s magnificent book to the ancient church of Rome continues.
Some theologians think Romans chapters 9-11 don’t fit with the rest of the book. But Dr. J. Vernon McGee disagrees. Find out why this section is vital to the overall logic and doctrine of Romans.
The pinnacle of Romans maybe even the entire Bible. That’s what Dr. J. Vernon McGee says about Romans 8:28. Join us for an unforgettable study of this life-changing passage.
Is life difficult? Then this study is just for you. Dr. J. Vernon McGee talks about the suffering of all believers and shares about his personal struggle with cancer.
What’s the secret to Spirit-filled living? That’s what we talk about in this study of Romans.
We’re in for some incredible scenery as the Bible Bus arrives at the high peak of Romans 8.
If you’re trying to live the Christian life on your own, you’re working way too hard. That’s what we learn as the Bible Bus arrives at Romans 7:7.
An all-important section in the Word of God is how Dr. J. Vernon McGee describes Romans 7. Today the Bible Bus sets out to examine the shackles of a saved soul.
Many don’t realize they are in bondageservants and slaves to sin. Dr. J. Vernon McGee clearly describes how true freedom can only be found when we place our hope and trust in Jesus.
What’s the difference between justification and sanctification? Dr. J. Vernon McGee talks about this and so much more.
In this message we hear about the last two benefits of salvation and move into a study of how a believer can be sanctifiedor set apartfor God.
The benefits of salvation is Dr. J. Vernon McGee’s topic today. Hop aboard as we discover that beyond eternal life, there are many benefits for the believer on earth as well.
Salvation is by faith alone. If you’ve been studying with us for the past couple weeks you’ve heard the Apostle Paul’s very convincing argument for this statement. But what about the Old Testament? How were men like Abraham and David saved?
How can I be right with God? That’s what we’re discovering in our study of Romans as we learn about righteousness, justification, grace, mercy, and faith.
We are all sinners. That’s the hard truth we’re faced with as we travel through the book of Romans. But in this case, difficult truth leaves an opening for amazing grace.
Do you practice what you preach? That’s one of the important questions we have to answer as Dr. J. Vernon McGee encourages us to examine our faith in this continuing study of Paul’s famous letter to the early Christian believers in Rome.
Religion cannot save you, but Christ can save you. You either have Him or you don’t have Him. You either trust Him or you don’t trust Him. That’s the truth we hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee as we learn about six principles of God’s judgment.
The journey through Romans 1:21-32 is pretty rough terrain. Coming face to face with our depravity is difficult, but it lays a foundation for the rest of our study and helps us realize just how desperately we need a Savior.
Until every person has heard the gospel, you’re still a debtor. That’s the truth we hear today from Dr. J. Vernon McGee, as we look at our debt, our sin, and God’s unchanging righteousness.
The gospel stated in warm love. That’s how Dr. J. Vernon McGee describes the book of Romans.
Explore some of the most essential beliefs of our faith including the trinity, the virgin birth, the deity, and resurrection of Jesus Christ all found within the first four verses of the amazing book of Romans.
Sin. Salvation. Spirit-filled living. These are just a few of the important topics Dr. J. Vernon McGee will cover as we journey through the magnificent book of Romans.
Revival has come to Judah, but it doesn’t last long. Dr. J. Vernon McGee takes us through the end of 2 Kings where we see King Josiah die in battle and the people return to their wicked ways.
Hop aboard the Bible Bus and learn about King Josiah and the great revival that took place in Jerusalem under his reign.
What does it take to bring about revival and invite God’s presence into our lives? That’s what Dr. J. Vernon McGee is talking about as we see the presence of God disappear between the reign of Hezekiah and the new king, Manasseh.
Hezekiah is facing death and pleads for God to extend his life. Don’t miss this special study as we see God’s response to the king and hear Dr. McGee talk about his own battle with cancer.
The Northern Kingdom is in captivity, and now the Assyrian army is at the gates of Jerusalem, threating to take the Southern Kingdom, too. What will King Hezekiah do?
Our focus shifts from Israel to Judah as a new king, one Dr. McGee calls the best king who has reigned since David, takes the throne.
Why did God allow His chosen people to go into captivity? 2 Kings 16-17 gives us three specific reasons. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we see a long line of kings come and go as Israel continues to suffer.
Elisha nears the end of his life. Walk with us through 2 Kings 13-15 as we say goodbye to this great prophet and follow a line of kings to come.
Ahab and Jezebel are dead, but their evil legacy continues through their daughter Athaliah. Stay with us as we journey through what Dr. McGee calls a gory and grizzly study, because a revival is just around the corner.
There is a new king in town and he’s about to pay a deadly visit to evil Queen Jezebel. Learn about her demise and other sordid details in the life of King Jehu as we continue to make our way through God’s entire Word.
Elisha has good news for the king. The famine will end tomorrow. But will the king believe him? Is this enough to stop Elisha’s execution?
God is concerned with the small events in our lives. That’s the message Dr. J. Vernon McGee has for us as he explains the significance of Elisha’s miracle of the floating axe.
Naaman, the captain of the Syrian army, wants to be healed of his leprosy. Can the prophet Elisha help? Find out as we journey through what Dr. McGee calls one of the most interesting events in the life of Elisha.
Elijah has ascended into heaven and Elisha is his successor. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we witness several of his miracles and follow his growing ministry.
The death of Ahab and the powerful goodbye between Elijah and Elisha are just a couple of the action-packed scenes we’ll witness as Dr. J. Vernon McGee takes us through the end of 1 Kings and straight into 2 Kings.
Ahab and Jezebel are about to murder an innocent man out of greed. Will they get away with it? How will God respond?
The mighty prophet Elijah called down fire and rain from heaven, but there’s a human side to him as well. Dr. J. Vernon McGee shows us how much God loves each of us through the story of how He gently cared for Elijah in his time of exhaustion and weakness.
It’s Elijah versus the 400 prophets of Baal. Will Elijah call on God to save him? What happens next?
No one has dared to speak his mind in the court of evil King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. That is until a rugged and bold prophet named Elijah appears on the scene. Hop aboard the Bible Bus for what Dr. J. Vernon McGee calls one of the most dramatic and thrilling stories found in God’s Word.
It’s a dark day for Israel. The kingdom is divided and war has become a way of life. Follow along as Dr. J. Vernon McGee takes us through the sordid details of the generations that follow the reign of King Solomon.
King Solomon is dead, but the repercussions of his failures are multiplying. Journey with us through 1 Kings chapters 13 and 14 and learn about the civil war that is beginning between Jeroboam and Rehoboam.
Solomon’s reign has been known for peace and prosperity, but now trouble is brewing and it’s all his fault. Find out what happens next as we continue our five-journey through God’s entire Word.
Are you living just to make money and enjoy yourself, or are you living to serve the Lord? These are the important questions Dr. J. Vernon McGee asks as we continue to follow the life of King Solomon.
What does it take to cleanse a heart? Travel with us to 1 Kings 7 and 8 as Dr. J. Vernon McGee makes some important parallels between the temple Solomon built and the way in which we too can come into the presence of the Lord.
30,000 Israelites, 150,000 Canaanites, 550 overseers, and 3,500 subordinates--- plans for the temple of the Lord are underway. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we see Solomon attempt to bring the dreams of his father, David, to reality.
If you had the opportunity to ask God for anything you want, what would it be? Find out what Solomon requested, and why it pleased God.
Stay close to the Lord and to the Word of God. That’s the advice David gives Solomon as he prepares to become King of Israel. It’s good advice for us as well.
David is on his deathbed, but who is next in line to be king? Find out as we begin a new study in 1 Kings.
We can depend on God. That’s one of the many lessons we learn as we travel the pages of 2 Samuel chapters 23 and 24 and hear the final words of King David.
God judges nations. That’s the wisdom Dr. McGee shares as we see the end of David’s career as a warrior. In return for God’s faithfulness, David sings praises to God.
Absalom is dead and David’s grief is unbearable. In his pain, David makes efforts to restore a divided kingdom and humbly accept God’s punishment for his sins.
David and Absalom are at war, and it ends with devastating consequences. Hop aboard the Bible Bus for the conclusion to this heartbreaking family tragedy.
God loves us despite our flaws. That’s what we’ll learn today as David is on the run and his son Absalom secretly begins plotting against him.
What a man sows, he will reap. That’s the painful lesson we learn today as we watch King David deal with his sons.
The prophet Nathan prepares to confront the great King David with his sin. What’s David’s reaction? And how does God deal with David’s sin?
Secret sin on earth is open scandal in heaven. God knows what we do. That’s what Dr. J. Vernon McGee warns as we study two of King David’s greatest sins.
David finds out that a grandson of his great enemy, Saul, is still living. What will he do? Find out as we study what Dr. McGee calls one of the most beautiful stories in the Scriptures.
God’s extravagant grace. That’s what Dr. J. Vernon McGee talks about today as the Bible Bus arrives at what he calls one of the most significant chapters in the Old Testament.
Is it possible to do the right thing in the wrong way? That’s what we’ll learn about today as King David prepares to move the ark.
Trouble is brewing in Israel. As Dr. J. Vernon McGee says, it’s a time of great heartache and heartbreak for God’s people. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we examine more of the greatness and humanity of King David.
Saul is dead, but as David is made King of Judah, Dr. McGee says his troubles are just beginning.
Who killed Saul? Dr. McGee unravels this mystery as we finish our study in 1 Samuel and begin 2 Samuel.
If life seems helpless and hopeless, this message is for you. Be encouraged as David turns to God in his difficulties, and see how God answers the cries of His people.
As Saul prepares to battle David, he consults with the witch at Endor. Find out the lasting consequences of this decision and why we too should avoid engaging with evil spirits and practices.
Learning to walk by faith. That’s the lesson our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, has for us as we examine David’s choices as his deadly rivalry with Saul continues.
Disobedience comes at a price. That’s the harsh reality facing king Saul when he selfishly chooses to please the people (and himself), instead of following God’s orders. Dr. McGee reminds us that God’s love will not deter Him from judging sinners.
Tall, handsome, and humble. It appears Saul has what it takes to be a great king. But things aren’t always what they seem. See Saul’s real character begin to emerge and find out how God deals with his disobedience.
Give yourself to prayer. Fear the Lord. Serve Him with all your heart. And always remember what great things He has done for you. That’s the great advice Samuel gives the people as Saul is crowned king. That’s also good advice for us today. Join us as the saga of Samuel and Saul continues.
The people are desperate for a king, and God obliges with Saul. But as our teacher, Dr. J Vernon McGee, says, he’s Satan’s man. Follow along as Israel continues to reject God and put their hope in an unfit king.
Thinking that it was a good luck charm, the Philistines have captured the ark of the covenant. Problem is, it has brought them nothing but harm. So, it’s tossed from group to group like a hot potato. Is the ark eventually returned to God’s people? Will they accept it?
The story of God calling Samuel in the night is most often reserved for Sunday school. But Dr. J. Vernon McGee says it’s not only a beautiful story, but it makes one of the most important transitions in the Biblethe change from God leading His people through a priest now to a king.
Quick, name a few of the greatest prayers in the Bible. Did you include Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 2? Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, says the prayer of this mother is the first time we hear about the Messiah.
While the people cry for a king, Hannah cries for a child. Find out how God’s response to both of these requests is intertwined in a way that will change history forever.
Our journey through Acts has taken us from Jerusalem, all around eastern Europe, Turkey, out on the Mediterranean, and finally to Rome. It’s the end of the road for the prisoner, Paul. Or is it? Find out in this conclusion to an amazing book.
As the ship continues to Rome, a great storm appears. Will Paul and those aboard be saved? What does God have in store for them? That’s what Dr. J. Vernon shares in this action-packed study.
Still a prisoner, Paul is now on his way to Rome. While in chains, his vision and mission are clear. Join us for the journey as God’s story in the life of Paul continues to play out.
The great drama of Paul before King Agrippa continues. As Dr. McGee points out, Paul’s freedom is at stake, but so is Agrippa’s eternal future. What does Paul say? How does the King respond? Find out in what Dr. McGee calls one of the great literary masterpieces of all time.
Paul now has the chance to appear before King Agrippa, and instead of pleading His case, he talks about Jesus. Follow along as the story unfolds.
Felix’s interest in the Good News Paul shares is postponed, and instead he tries to bribe him. After two years, Paul is brought before the next governor, Festus, to plead his case. Does Paul change his tactics? Or does he stand firm? How does the new governor react?
Paul’s story continues as he comes to the courtroom of the cruel governor, Felix, and his equally gruesome wife, Drusilla (daughter of Herod Agrippa). Undeterred, Paul shares the Good News and is clear about the judgment coming for those who reject the Lord.
The persecution of Paul continues as he comes before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem. But when things are at their bleakest, God comes beside Paul with words of praise and encouragement. Join us as Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells us, The same One who moved in the life of Paul wants to move in your life and in my life today.
Paul is in heaps of trouble. He has riled up the crowds with talk of Jesus, and now he’s in prison. The guards don’t know what to do with him, so they put him in chains and the mob outside isn’t willing to settle for anything less than Paul’s execution. What happens next is simply amazing. Join us for Paul’s sermon from the prison steps.
We are saved by the grace of God. We don’t earn it. We don’t have to work for it. We receive it. That’s what we hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee as our study of Acts continues. Grab a front-row seat as Paul ministers in Miletus, Caesarea, and Jerusalem.
What would happen if your pastor preached till midnight? In this study, Paul visits Troas on his third missionary journey. His time in their city was short, and the people were hungry to hear the Word of God. So, Paul kept teaching them until way after midnight. And then a funny thing happened. Dr. McGee shares the story and Paul’s journey continues to Ephesus.
Our journey through Acts continues as the gospel takes root in people’s hearts in the city of Ephesus. People were turning from their idols to Jesus Christ. And it was upsetting the idol industry in Ephesus! Find out what happens next and follow along as Paul prepares to set sail for Greece and Corinth.
The resistance to the gospel was big in Corinth, so much so that Paul thought of leaving. But just as he was making plans, God spoke to him through a vision and basically told him stay. Find out what happens in Corinth and travel with Paul to Antioch and Ephesus in this eventful study.
Paul’s journey continues in ancient Athensa very religious city with altars, idols, and beautiful temples. In its day, it was the cultural and intellectual capital of the world, and yet the Athenians didn’t know the true God. Hear Paul’s magnificent message on Mars Hill, the place where philosophers and the religious people of Athens hung out, and trace his next steps to Corinth.
Paul’s second missionary journey is underway and he makes the big transition from Asia into western Europe. Follow his travels down the Via Egnatia (a Roman road built to connect the major cities of the Roman Empire and make it easy for the Roman army to move about the empire) and follow in Paul’s footsteps through Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens.
Do your prayers matter? Follow along in Acts 16, as God uses a prayer meeting held by a group of women to change the whole direction of the first-century church. What happens? And how does God use them? Find out as Paul’s entire missionary strategy changes.
Ever wonder what God is doing? That’s exactly what the godly men in Acts 15 were doing as they held the first church council in Jerusalem around 50 A.D. Witness the outcome of that council, see Paul and Barnabas disagree, and watch Barnabas go home to share the gospel as Paul and Silas go another direction.
If you’ve ever been a part of a start-upwhether that be a company or a new church plantyou know firsthand there’s a lot that needs deciding. In this study of Acts we look at the issues that faced the early church. Luke called these issues no small dispute. Together we’ll learn how godly people disagree and how to resolve conflict.
The first journey of Paul and Barnabas was difficult. They had faced opposition, resistance, and threats of violence. It would have made sense to go home. But they also discovered fresh faith. There’s a lot to learn from Acts 14 as Paul and Barnabas return to the church in Antioch and report that God had opened a door to the Gentiles.
The movement of the gospel continues in what Dr. J. Vernon McGee calls the final surge of the gospel beyond the boundaries of Israel. Travel with us as we see Paul become the dominant leader and Peter disappear from the scene.
Our God is unstoppable. As we study persecution of the church in Acts 12, Dr. McGee reminds us not to be discouraged when it comes to earthly persecution we may face. Why? Because God’s Word will always grow and multiply, no matter who tries to stop Him.
The story of Cornelius’ conversion continues. Follow along as we witness Peter preach the gospel and the Holy Spirit move.
When did Jesus’ story move from being a Jewish story to a Gentile story? Dr. J. Vernon McGee guides us through an important transition, when the gospel moves from Jerusalem to the world. Take a front row seat as Peter (a committed Jew) introduces Cornelius (gentile and the captain of the Roman Legion) to Jesus.
Do you ever think some people are too far gone to ever turn to Jesus for forgiveness of their sins? If we lived in first century Israel, we’d likely think Saul of Tarsus was too far gone. But not only did he turn to God to save him, God also used him to be one of the first to carry the name of Jesus to the world. It’s an amazing conversion story.
What three things are involved in a conversion? That’s what we’ll learn in this study of Acts. Come along as the church continues to scatter and lives changebeginning with the Ethiopian eunuch who meets Philip.
After the death of Stephen, Saul begins as the chief persecutor of Christians and the church scatters. Dr. J. Vernon McGee said Saul did the church a favor by this. What does that mean?
The story of Stephen continues as he prepares to be stoned for his faith. Travel with us through history as Stephen delivers an intense message to a group of stubborn and hard-hearted religious leaders and ultimately becomes the first martyr of the New Testament church at the hands of none other than Saul.
Can one person make a difference? Dr. J. Vernon McGee say it’s possible when we make a stand for Jesus Christ. Follow along as we’re introduced to Stephen, a man who changed the course of the early church.
You’re likely familiar with the truth that the Lord gives and He takes away. And sometimes that means life itself. In this study, we witness God taking life away. In a snap. Why would He do that? Hear Dr. McGee’s explanation as we continue to see the great effects of Peter’s second sermon and are introduced to the first defection in the early church by Ananias and Sapphira.
After Peter’s second sermon, 5,000 people were saved, but the Sadducees were angry and imprisoned the Apostles. For what reason were they arrested? And how did they respond?
As Peter performs miracles and continues to share about the resurrection of Jesus, the early church grows. Follow along in what Dr. J. Vernon McGee calls a tremendous section of God’s Word.
Fifty days after the Lord Jesus rose from the dead, the Holy Spirit came to call out a body of believers. He made himself evident in two ways. Learn what they were and about Peter’s powerful first sermon to the church.
Covering nearly 30 years, the book of Acts is the inspired record of the beginnings of the church. While Genesis records the origin of the physical universe, Acts records the origin of the spiritual body.
What were Jesus’ final words to the disciples before He ascended to heaven and how relevant are they to us today?
Have you ever gotten to the end of the Gospel booksMatthew, Mark, Luke, and Johnand asked, So what happened next? Beginning on the same day that the Gospel of Luke ends, written by the same writer, Acts continues the story with Jesus’ ascension and promise to return, the wait for the Holy Spirit, and Judas’ replacement.
As Boaz redeemed Ruth, so our Lord wants to redeem us. That’s the powerful truth in the happy ending of the story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz.
Two widowed daughters-in-law are faced with a difficult choice. Ruth chooses loyalty and her reward is a love story that extends far beyond the time of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz.
Against the dark and sinful backdrop in the days of the Judges, God gives us a beautiful and bright story of love and redemption. Dr. McGee guides us through the powerful account of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz, and shows the parallels in God’s love for us.
The hoop of history, as Dr. McGee calls it, has come full circle in Judges 17-21. God has mercy when His people cry out to Him for help, then He rescues them, they prosper, then they turn their backs on God, and get pounded by their enemies till they turn back to God once more. In our studies we’ve seen it repeatedlybut nowhere better than right here in Judges.
Don’t waste the opportunities God gives you. That’s what we’ll learn from Sampson as we travel the pages of Judges 14-16 and see the tragic end of a man who could lived a life that glorified God, but instead wasted it in sin.
Can God use our failure for His glory? That’s what Dr. J. Vernon McGee is talking about as we come to Judges 12 and 13. So, join us as we study the last four judges in a very dark part of Israel’s history.
What if I rashly promise God something in a crisis and then later don’t do it? Am I condemned? That’s the situation facing Jephthah in Judges 11. Will Jephthah really have to sacrifice his daughter? Hop aboard the Bible Bus as God’s Word tells us about the importance of the vows we make and more.
The children of Israel have arrived at the lowest point in their history throughout the time of the judges. Will they finally turn back to God? If they do, will God once again send help? Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers these questions and more as our study of the Old Testament book of Judges continues in chapters 10 and 11.
The saga of Gideon and the Israelites continues. After the battle, the people want Gideon as king, but wisely he refuses. However, in the years to follow, Gideon makes several bad choices in his personal life and God doesn’t approve. What happens next?
God’s light shines best through broken pots. That’s what we’re learning as we study the life of Gideon. Join us and see how God can take our weaknesses and use them for His victory.
Israel is oppressed by the Midianites, so God sends a prophet to explain why. When they cry out for mercy, God sends another judge named Gideon. Like the rest, Gideon has faults, but can he overcome them and become the man God has in mind?
Israel is upside down with lawlessness. It’s not safe to travel on the roads, people have no defense against enemies, and no one will assume leadership. Is God finally done, or will He intervene again? Find out in this intriguing study of Judges 5.
Three ordinary men and one outstanding woman whom God appointed as judges over the land of Israel, that’s what we’ll hear about as we journey through the Old Testament book of Judges. So, join us and see how God can use even the ordinary and flawed to accomplish His purpose.
If you’ve never studied the book of Judges, you’ll be surprised by the valuable lessons we’ll learn from our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we learn how to walk with Godor, in this case, the consequences of not walking with God.
Goodbyes are bittersweet. Today, the Bible Bus ends our adventure through the book of Joshua, with our last stop being his deathbed. With his last words, Joshua makes a beautiful covenant with Israel, reminding them to have courage and choose to serve God no matter what. May our final moments with Joshua strengthen your faith and infuse you with tenacity to go out and claim the blessings God has promised.
God has made available to us all spiritual blessings, but we are slack when it comes to claiming them, says Dr. McGee in today’s study. Follow along as we learn about how the different tribes of Israel inhabit the Promised Land and how they don’t claim some of the gifts God had given them. May you be reminded today of the freedom God has given us to receive His gifts.
What is a city of refuge? Catch the Bible Bus today to learn all about God’s system of grace in early Israel and how this was a picture of Jesus’ sacrifice for us on the cross. Dr. McGee reminds us that we can run to Jesus as our refuge. In Him, we find protection and freedom from all guilt and shame.
Don’t miss out on God’s blessing because of fear. In today’s lesson, we’ll see a piece of the Promised Land given to each tribe of Israel. After God assigned them the land, it was their job to go out and get itto establish their lives and take hold of God’s blessing. Dr. McGee reminds us not to let fear keep us from courageously taking hold of God’s blessing in our lives.
Get ready to hear from the dynamic duo todayCaleb and Joshua. Imagine yourself sitting on the porch with these two old Israelites, gleaning wisdom from their stories as they reflect on a life lived for God. May you leave today’s lesson encouraged, refreshed, and inspired to wholly follow the Lord my God, just like these two did.
The battle for the Promised Land continues as Joshua and the Israelites face the Amorites. Fasten your seat and get ready as we see the many parallels between Joshua’s battles and our own as Christians living in a fallen world.
If you are a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, then you battle three powerful forces all the time. Find out what they are and how we can overcome them as we see Joshua and the Israelites face the same forces.
Israel’s newly-formed army gained a huge victory over Jericho, but then when Joshua and his men came up against the small city of Ai, they lost. Travel with us through Joshua 7 to see what happened and how we can avoid similar failures in our own spiritual lives.
The Israelites are ready to meet their first enemy. Take a front row seat as we examine the unconventional methods that lead to their victory in Jericho, and hear how we can apply some of these strategies to our own lives as we seek to overcome the world.
The Bible Bus has crossed over the Jordan, and we’re on our way to the Promised Land. Don’t miss this exciting study as our journey through the Old Testament Book of Joshua continues.
Have you crossed over Jordan? That’s the question Dr. J. Vernon McGee asks each of us today in our continuing study of Joshua and the Israelites. Join us for this study, rich in history and filled with insights about spiritual blessings that wait for every believer who will cross over Jordan by faith.
After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, the children of Israel, now under Joshua’s leadership, are preparing to cross the Jordan. Hop aboard the Bible Bus and listen as two faithful spies unfold the strategy to enter the land God has long promised His people.
On the surface, the Old Testament book of Joshua is about history, but underneath the facts are spiritual principles that apply to all of us as well. So, grab your Bible and journey through what Dr. McGee calls a significant book of redemption.
As we come to the end of Deuteronomy, it’s time to say goodbye to Moses. In these final chapters, Moses leaves his people with one last song before they prepare to enter the Promised Land. Follow along as Dr. McGee points out God’s great love for His people one last time in the book of Deuteronomy. May you end our study of this marvelous book clinging to the promise of God’s unconditional, unwavering, matchless love.
When we last saw the children of Israel, they were misinterpreting God’s Law. Now they are faced with a choice: Life and good, or death and evil. What will they choose? In Deuteronomy 30 and 31, meet Israel’s new leader, Joshua, and get ready to see God’s people enter the Promised Land.
So often, we miss out on God’s love because we are blinded by our own righteousness. In Deuteronomy 29 and 30, we review Israel’s past and learn how their wandering hearts aren’t much different than ours today. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches us about the Palestinian covenant, God’s prophecy to Israel, and Israel’s misinterpretation of God’s Law in terms of their own righteousness.
When God makes a covenant, He never breaks it. In Deuteronomy 27 and 28, we see God’s covenant with Israel regarding the Promised Land. While their success and blessing in the land was dependent on their obedience, God gave them the land without conditions. Likewise, today, God’s love for us comes without conditions, yet His blessing is closely tied to our obedience and hearts of worship toward Him.
Every day, we are at war with our flesh. In our study of Deuteronomy 25 and 26, Dr. McGee teaches that our flesh is not something to despise or fight with self-discipline. Instead, our flesh can point us to the Holy Spirit. When we walk with God, the fruit of the Spirit will flow from us. Find hope in God’s promise to one day irradicate our flesh and bring us to completion as new creatures.
If we are born of God, then our attitude, appearance, and all-around conduct should communicate that to others. Deuteronomy 23 and 24 outline several laws regarding what conduct is acceptable and unacceptable to God. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches us the importance of being born again, yielding to the Holy Spirit rather than our flesh, and taking care of each other as God’s family.
You probably don’t spend much time thinking about the safety of birds. In Deuteronomy 21-23, God went out of His way to make sure birds were protected. He even made a law about it. God shows His love for the birds by protecting them with a law, just as He shows His love for us by giving us laws intended for our safety. Learn to see God’s Law in a new lightthe light of His love and protection.
Today on the Bible Bus, we cover some terrifying topics. But have no fear! God is ImmanuelHe is with us! In Deuteronomy 20 and 21, we learn about the rules of warfare, murder, captured women, and insubordinate sons. While today’s topics give rise to some feelings of mourning and fear, discover how each law points to God as with us even in life’s unpleasant times.
Don’t worry about the future. In Deuteronomy 18 and 19, God offers the hope and promise of a coming Messiah to His people. In doing so, He reminded the children of Israel of His plans to give them a hope and a future. As we continue our study of the Law, Dr. McGee encourages us to have hope in God regarding the future. If we have Him, then we have nothing to fear.
God doesn’t want our leftovers. He gives us His best, and He desires for us to give Him our best in return. In Deuteronomy 17 and 18, we are encouraged to give God our absolute best. Follow along with an open heart as Dr. McGee teaches through the laws concerning witnesses, court cases, kings, the Levites’ inheritance, and sorcery and divination.
Seven was God’s favorite number. Every seven years, all debts were to be forgiven, and slaves were able to be set free if they chose. In our study of the sabbatical year, Passover, Pentecost, and the feast of Tabernacles, discover God’s generous heart toward His people and how this same generosity extends to us today.
Today on the Bible Bus, we will cover several laws and customs the children of Israel were to follow. From more dietary laws to tithes and offerings, discover how the Law was almost like a worship guide for God’s people. While we are not required to follow many of these laws today, Dr. McGee encourages us to speak out against evil, take care of our bodies, and to give generously to the church.
Stick close to God, and He will stick close to you. We left off in Deuteronomy 11 with the principle of occupancy, which teaches us the painful truth that we often miss out on God’s blessings. In Deuteronomy 11-13, discover how Israel’s place of worship, dietary laws, and warnings against false prophets all offer insight into different ways God’s people were to stick close to Him and how the same truths apply to us today.
It didn’t take long for the children of Israel to lapse back into idolatry again. First, they asked God for the Law and promised they would keep it, then they broke the Law before it was even given to them by making a molten image. In Deuteronomy 10 and 11, discover Israel’s complete ignorance, Moses’ humble prayer, and how God’s anger toward sin and love for His people coincide.
While moving forward can be exciting, God wants us to remember the past, too. In Deuteronomy 8, He tells the children of Israel before they prepare to enter the Promised Land, Thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee. Discover how the simple act of remembering can become a sacred practice of humility in your walk with the Lord.
Our love for God is measured by our love for others. In Deuteronomy 6 and 7, we review the importance of keeping God’s commandments and the total summation of the Law in the New Testament: Love your neighbor as yourself. In studying the immeasurable love of Elohim, we learn how obedience to Him is a way we can worship Him as Creator of all things.
We were born into conflict with God. Just like the children of Israel needed a mediator, so do we today. They knew their sin kept them at odds with God, and they begged for a mediator. In Deuteronomy 5, Dr. McGee encourages us to meet our Mediator, Jesus. Because of Jesus, you can stand beforeor, even better, run toGod unafraid, knowing you are nothing but loved!
God’s motive toward us is always love. He never leaves us or forsakes us, even when we wander from Him. In Deuteronomy 4, we’ll learn about God’s unconditional love for His people, even when their spirit of disobedience caused them to wander away from Him. Find hope and promise in God’s holy love today.
What do you want of God? The children of Israel wanted God’s deliverance but didn’t want to have to put in the work to walk with Him. Today we are reminded to be not only hearers of God’s word, but doers (James 1:23). Discover the divine direction God gave the children of Israel on their journey, the importance of a daily walk with God, and the vast difference between faith and presumption.
What do you want of God? The children of Israel wanted God’s deliverance but didn’t want to have to put in the work to walk with Him. Today we are reminded to be not only hearers of God’s word, but doers (James 1:23). Discover the divine direction God gave the children of Israel on their journey, the importance of a daily walk with God, and the vast difference between faith and presumption.
Hop on board the Bible Bus as we begin our study of the last book of the PentateuchDeuteronomy. In our first introduction to Deuteronomy, discover why Dr. McGee calls it the book of experience and obedience as we see God’s mercy, kindness, and unconditional love displayed in this fascinating book.
Hop on board the Bible Bus as we begin our study of the last book of the PentateuchDeuteronomy. In our first introduction to Deuteronomy, discover why Dr. McGee calls it the book of experience and obedience as we see God’s mercy, kindness, and unconditional love displayed in this fascinating book.
One of the most beautiful chapters in the Bible takes us to the resurrected Jesus as He welcomes the fellowship of His disciples on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. Sit by the breakfast fire, eat the fish Jesus prepared, and walk with Him as He gives His disciples a vision for the rest of their lives.
One of the most beautiful chapters in the Bible takes us to the resurrected Jesus as He welcomes the fellowship of His disciples on the banks of the Sea of Galilee. Sit by the breakfast fire, eat the fish Jesus prepared, and walk with Him as He gives His disciples a vision for the rest of their lives.
Every time the supernatural touches the natural, the message is always peace or fear not. When the resurrected Jesus showed up in the closed room where the disciples were hiding, His first word to them was, Peace. What would be their reaction? What did Jesus want them to do?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is more important to our faith than even His death, says Dr. J. Vernon McGee. If you want to truly understand what happened on the cross, you must begin with the historical facts of the Gospel. Believe them and you will be saved.
One of the most dastardly deeds in history, Jesus’ death, is our redemption, says Dr. J. Vernon McGee. A place of judgment became our place of mercy. For Jesus, it was a sacrifice and an act of obedience. For us, it was a substitution. For Satan, it was a triumph ending in defeat. For the world, it is only a brutal, unjust murder.
Jesus’ trials before Annas and Pilate were illegal. Everyone knew it, but no one had the courage to stop them. Come be a witness to how Jesus stood before His enemies with dignity and grace in these steps leading up to the Cross.
On the most difficult night of Jesus’ earthly life, the night He spent in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus laid Himself wide open to His enemiesbut with awesome dignity. The soldiers may have thought they took Jesus, but Jesus remained in control of every event.
Everyone’s invited. Jesus Christ invites everyone to come to Him for salvation out of their own free willeven though He has the power to make everyone bow to Him. And did you know that today Jesus is talking to the Father about you?
On His way to the cross, Jesus comforted His disciples with the victorious promise, In the world you will have tribulation, but take heart, I have overcome the world. When we let Jesus live His victory in us, then we get a taste of this overcoming, victorious life.
What does it take to grow in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ? Jesus tells us the Holy Spirit will guide us into truth as we read God’s Word, and He will complete the teaching that Jesus began. Take note: The Holy Spirit will also always direct our attention back to Jesus.
Two questions are answered in our study of John 16: What is the greatest sin of all? and why was it best that Jesus leave after the Resurrection? Discover the surprising answers in this study.
When I call Jesus my friend, I bring Him down to my level. When Jesus calls me His friend, He’s raising me up to His. This kind of special friendship requires my obedience. Dr. J. Vernon McGee teaches from John 15 what it means when Jesus calls us friend.
Where do you get the strength to follow Jesus, to serve Him, and to bear good fruit? From Jesus Himselfby abiding in Him. Learn more about how the Holy Spirit indwells and equips us for a relationship with Jesus.
We continue to eavesdrop on Jesus’ final conversation with His disciples before the Cross and hear what Dr. J. Vernon McGee called the most profound statement in the whole Bible. This is a rich, beautiful section of Scripture about our relationship with the Holy Spirit to encourage us in days to come.
To comfort His disciples after telling them He was going to die, Jesus told them of a beautiful plan He had for their future. A place with Him. In fact, He was going ahead to get it ready and then told them how to get there. Be encouraged by this hope of a place He’s preparing for us and the promise that Jesus will come again to get us.
Two significant disciples suffer the worst evening of their lives as we take a close look at Judas’ betrayal and Peter’s denial. Judas had no faith and was susceptible to Satan’s schemes. Peter, who sincerely loved the Lord, was overconfident and operating out of the flesh.
Imagine yourself with them on that last night before the Cross in that upper room. Jesus talks intimately with His disciplesand us todayabout His love for us, how we are to live the Christian life, the provision He has made for us, and of our relationship to Him. It’s one of the sweetest meals you will ever enjoy.
One day we shall each lose our physical life. The only way we can save it is to lose it in Jesus Christ. His glory is seen in the Cross, says our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Survey the wondrous Cross in our study of John 12.
How do you accept that someone you love is going to die? When others were enjoying Jesus’ fellowship, Mary accepted the difficult truth that Jesus had come to Jerusalem to die. In an extravagant expression of worship, she anoints Him with oil. Sit with those who love Jesus most in some of His last days of ministry.
Learn the events surrounding Jesus’ magnificent statement, I am the resurrection and the life as He, once again, proves that He is greater than death. This study in John 11 marks the end of Jesus’ public ministry as He begins the path to the Cross.
When Jesus hears that His close friend Lazarus is sick and his sisters plead with Him to come heal Lazarus, Jesus intentionally stays where He is a couple days longer. Is Jesus being cruel? Find out in this great study in John 11.
John 10 paints one of the most tender pictures of Jesus as our Shepherd, and the Lamb, and the sheepfold door. Jesus knows His sheep and they know Himand to know Him is to love Him. Come learn more about the Shepherd of your soul.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. In John 10, we see Psalm 23 in rich color as we hear from the Great Shepherd Himself how He knows His sheep by name and promises to provide and protect us. See the beautiful picture of Jesus and His sheep in this powerful passage.
Blindnessphysical, as well as spiritual blindnessis a horrible condition. Jesus healed both kinds of blindness. But the one who sees yet rejects Jesus Christ as Savior has the worst kind of blindness of all.
Did you know only the Spirit of God can open your eyes to the truth of God’s Word? Without Jesus’ light, we are all blind. The story of how Jesus healed a man’s blindness reveals how suffering can often bring about the glory of God. Come listen to God’s Word and hear a simple and honest testimony of how God changes our lives.
You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. Did you know Jesus said this while He debated with the religious leaders about who He was and how they could have eternal life? Hear more from the Savior of the world about His purpose and His priorities, explained in John 8. Learn how to yield to God and enjoy this life free of anxiety.
The religious rulers thought if they couldn’t out-argue Jesus, then they would trap Him. When they brought forward a woman caught in adultery, they really didn’t want to stone her, they wanted to stone Jesus for breaking Moses’ Law. But once again, Jesus knew people’s hearts, and whatever He wrote in the sand sent them all away speechless. Witness Jesus outsmart the smartest.
A storm is brewing over Jerusalem and the first century world is hostile towards Jesus. Why? Because He’s upending the traditional ways people thought they could save themselves. And nobody likes to have their sin pointed out. Pay close attention to how Jesus divides those who will believe and those who will be condemned.
In many ways, the recent events in our study in John have drawn a line in the sand. Will you follow the Lord or turn away? When Jesus asked Peter which he would do, he said, Where would we go? You have the words of eternal life. Jesus was on His Father’s schedule as every step led to the Cross. But He would go in His own time and in His own way.
How do election, free will, predestination, and God’s will all fit together? Get insight and understanding on these immense concepts as we listen in on Jesus’ teaching to a stiff-necked group of men in the synagogue at Capernaum.
Perform a miracle and you’re going to draw a crowd. Thousands of people sought Jesus out in Galilee because they wanted to see more miracles, not necessarily because they believed He was Messiah. But for the sake of the lesson and because of His compassion, Jesus miraculously fed them all from a little boy’s lunch. Then it took another miracle on the stormy sea to get alone again with the disciples.
Ever wonder if Jesus defended Himself against all the criticism He received when He walked the earth? In this thoughtful, deep debate, Jesus presents timeless arguments for His purpose on earth and in things to come. If you’ve wondered how the New Testament points to the Old Testament, listen in to Jesus’ explanations.
As Jesus’ ministry of healing became more popular, He got the attention of the religious leaders. Set aside the fact that a man lame for 38 years picked up his bed and walked, per Jesus’ command, the religious leaders objected to this miracle happening on the Sabbath! Jesus gets right to the heart of this issue in this study on His proclaimed deity.
Even in Bible times, people had worship wars. How to worship, where to worship, when to worshipJesus addressed these issues with a curious Samaritan woman before He headed back to Cana to transform the lives of other people who were at their own crisis points.
Racism existed in Bible times, too. When Jesus had a conversation (one of His longest recorded in the Bible) with a Samaritanand a womanHe was bumping up against a lot of Jewish prejudice. Come eavesdrop on Jesus’ gentle words for a curious, broken woman and see how her testimony changed the whole town.
Ever stand outside during a strong windstorm? That’s how Jesus described to Nicodemus how the Spirit of God works. Hear the background to the most famous verse in the Bible, John 3:16. Your heart might just change like Nicodemus’ did when confronted with the Word of God.
Nicodemus came to Jesus at night to talk Torah, the way all Pharisees did. But his talk with Jesus challenged everything he believed. He came as a ruler of the Jews, but when he met the King of the Jews, he leaned in to listen to a new way of thinking and believing.
It was the happiest of occasions that was about to turn sour. Jesus, His mother, and new disciples were at a family wedding, and they had run out of wine (a huge social faux pas). Jesus, do something! Mary asked. And what Jesus did began a pattern of ministry that affirmed and demonstrated His purpose in coming to earthto seek and save the lost. Come witness the delight of Jesus, Messiah, among His people.
When Jesus first began His public ministry, what did people say about Him? John the Baptist called Him the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world. Andrew, one of Jesus’ first disciples told his brother Peter, We’ve found the Messiah. Phillip said, He’s everything the Old Testament said He would be. Come discover who Jesus is for yourself in this engaging study of the Gospel of John.
The Gospel of John takes us back to the beginningbefore there was a universe. Even then, Jesus was there. In this unique Gospel, we witness how Jesus dwelled with usliterally, how He pitched His tent among us. It’s true that no one can see God the Father, but when we look at His Son, we understand who God is. But He had to become one of us to bring God to where we are.
The Gospel of John stands out in the Bible as a favorite. Written by Jesus’ apostle and close friend, John, we grapple with the story behind the stories of the Gospels. Though it’s one of the easiest books to read, John is also one of the most profound Bible books to understand. We need the Lord Jesus to be our teacher. Understand this Gospel’s uniqueness in this introductory study.
In the last six chapters of Numbers, we will cover Israel’s victory over Midian, laws regarding land ownership, and a log of Israel’s 40 years of wilderness wandering. Dr. McGee points out that God recorded their wandering to show He was still with them. As we close our study in Numbers, may you hold on to the simple truth that God is still with youeven when you don’t see Him.
God wants us to find joy in Him. In Numbers 28, 29, and 30, the laws for offerings and sacrifices are outlined once again. We learn that every holy holiday, season, and feast is intended to be a joyous occasion. All except one: The Day of Atonement was the only day of mourning for the children of Israel. Dr. McGee encourages us to find wonderful, unlimited joy in Christ in every detail of these passages.
Join us on the Bible Bus today as we cover an array of unique topics. Follow along as our tour guide, Dr. McGee, takes us through Numbers 5 and 6. We will be reminded of our disease called sin, the necessity of repentance, God’s righteous jealousy, and the Nazarite vow.
What job has the Holy Spirit given you to do? In Numbers 3 and 4, learn about the service of the priests, which is a picture of how the church should function today. If one of the priests did not do his job in the tabernacle service, then everyone suffered. Discover how our individual, God-given gifts can be indispensable when we use them to further the gospel message.
Are you born of God? In Numbers 1 and 2, discover the importance of being born again into God’s family. Dr. McGee talks about being able to know your pedigree as a Christian. Only when we are born again, through Jesus’ blood, can we learn to truly walk and live in the Spirit.
Welcome to the book of Numbers, friends. Dr. McGee calls this unique book of the Bible, The Book of Pilgrim’s Progress, because of the practical wisdom it offers. Through learning about the first census, discover how God deeply loves individuals. He cares to know your name, just as He cared to know every person named in the book of Numbers.
Have you ever surprised a friend or family member? Imagine Jesus after the Resurrection, surprising all His friends and family. During those last days before He ascended to heaven, He did a lot of walking and talking with people He loved. As we close our study in Luke, may you be reminded of the joy and hope in walking with Jesus.
Welcome to the empty tomb, friends. Jesus did not roll the stone away to let Himself out, but to welcome others in. Aren’t you glad it’s empty? Today on the Bible Bus, we learn about Jesus’ burialwhich didn’t last longand then get to celebrate His resurrection.
Luke presents the events of Jesus’ crucifixion from a historical and legal perspective, showing that the trial of Jesus was one of the most unfair trials in history. Nevertheless, Jesus humbled Himself and gave Himself willingly for our sin. Witness Jesus’ death as it fulfilled the Law, proved science, and broke the bonds of religion. Find freedom today at the foot of the cross.
Let’s remove our spiritual shoes as we stand outside the sacred Garden of Gethsemane and watch. Jesus went through a solemn, heartbreaking night of prayer and suffering. The mystery of this night is not ours to uncover, but we can show gratefulness to the Lord for His sacrifice. Worship the Lord at the gate of Gethsemane, even if we don’t know all the answers.
Get ready to partake in the last Passover and watch Jesus turn it into a new feastthe Lord’s Supper. Then, see Jesus as our Intercessor. In Luke 22:32, Jesus said to Peter, But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail. Jesus said these words just before letting Peter know he would deny Him three times. Be encouraged to know that, even if we fail, our faith won’t.
God doesn’t want your money; He wants your heart. In Luke 21, Jesus used the widow who gave two mitesall that she hadas an example of grace giving. She trusted the Lord to provide for her. Follow along in Luke 21 to be reminded that it’s really not about what you givebut what you keep for yourselfthat matters to God.
Jesus welcomes our questions, but we need to approach Him as He teaches us to approach all things humbly. In Luke 20, the Pharisees, Sadducees, priests, and scribes all questioned Himbut not humbly. They were trying to test Him and trap Him so they could prove He was a false prophet. Listen in and notice how Jesus responds with grace, humility, power, and authority.
Get a glimpse of Jesus and He’ll change your whole life. Zacchaeus wasn’t expecting to talk to Jesus at all; he just wanted to catch a glimpse of Him. But Jesus had better plans. Listen in as Dr. McGee shares how God used this somewhat humorous interaction to teach us that the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost (Luke 19:10).
Think of that one friend you just love spending time with. That’s how it would have felt to be with Jesus. He was a serious, perfect person, but that didn’t mean He wasn’t fun and enjoyable to be with. People flocked to Him for a reasonHe was likeable! Be welcomed today into the company of Jesus as both our Lord and friend.
Have a little faith, and God will take care of the rest. When some of Jesus’ instructions seemed difficult or impossible to follow, the apostles asked, Lord, increase our faith. What did Jesus do? He simply continued to teach them that their duty as His followers was to have faith in Him. In today’s lesson, learn more about forgiveness, faith, and the soul’s final destinationeither heaven or hell.