Category: Bible Studies
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THE DOUBLE-MIND (Part 2)
Hosea 10:2 What was “wrong” with the heart of Israel?___________________ What will God do to their altars and sacred pillars?______________ Double-mindedness makes God angry. When we don’t have our heart completely set on God, forsaking worldly thoughts and desires, He is jealous. He wants our complete devotion. One of Satan’s most successful weapons is distractions.…
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THE DOUBLE-MIND (Part 1)
Make your mind up! We have all said or at least thought this when someone is wavering about a decision. The Bible speaks about those who are double minded, not being able to make a decision. Or, those whose opinion is based on something they recently heard. They don’t have a sound, stable mind. Israel…
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THE CARNAL (WORLDLY) MIND
Paul writes much about the carnal and the carnal mind. The greek word translated carnal is sarx which is usually translated flesh or carnal. Defined by Thayer it “denotes mere human nature, the earthly nature of man apart from divine influence, and therefore prone to sin and opposed to God.” Paul usually contrasts the carnal…
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THE REMEMBERING MIND (part 2)
Remind Me! THE IMPORTANCE OF REMEMBERING John 14:26 Who was going to help the Apostles remember? 2 Peter 1:5-15 In verse 12, what is Peter reminding them of? The phrase “these things” occurs several times in this passage and refers back to the list of virtues in verses 5-7. In your Bible, underline the phrase…
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THE REMEMBERING MIND (part 1)
Remind Me! Remember when? God has given us the gift of memory for many reasons. We can feel all warm and fuzzy when we remember our wedding day, or the birth of our children. What about those special occasions or vacations? Some memories teach and admonish us. “When I touched that hot stove, it hurt,…
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THE MIND OF THE LORD (Part 2)
Nephesh נֶפֶשׁ My Mind” – “nephesh” is Hebrew for vitality, living thing, breathing (H5315). There are two scriptures where this Hebrew word is translated “Mind”. The word in this passage for mind means something living and breathing. It is sometimes translated “soul”. God lives and has given us a mind like He has. It is…
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New Bible Study! Change Your Mind
In this study we consider the different kinds of minds in the Bible. We will look at the different Greek and Hebrew words translated mind to help us with understanding the passage. We will also consider the effect it should have in our lives. I pray that this study will be beneficial to you. THE…
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Day 26: The Blessing of THE HOLY SPIRIT (Final lesson)
Blessings of the Holy Spirit found in Hebrews and other scriptures. Hebrews 2:3-4 Spiritual gifts come through the Holy Spirit. Paul is asking a retorical question. “How shall we escape…?” Hebrews 3:7 The Holy Spirit was working in the Old Testament (giving those writers guidance). Hebrews 6:4-6 We are partakers of the Holy Spirit. Hebrews…
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Day 25: The Blessing of THE HOLY SPIRIT
Where is the power of the Holy Spirit? In God’s Word. In this lesson we are going to explore the verses in Romans and Hebrews that mention the Holy Spirit (the verses we have not marked yet). I do not pretend to be an expert on the Holy Spirit. This is only a surface look…
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Day 24: The Blessing of BEING A CHILD OF GOD-DAUGHTER OF THE KING
Think about your feelings toward your children? Do you love and care for them? How do you think your Father in Heaven feels toward you? The phrase “Your Father” appears 34 x in the NT Jesus tells us about our Father Matthew 6:6-9 – We are to pray to our Father (talk…