By Connie S. Arnold I was privileged to occupy a seat among some of the most intellectual members of our congregation. It was a small class of super bright six-year-olds who had all the answers and were anxious to share their knowledge. One even enlightened us as to the color of the hottest flame. The … Continue reading A Boy Named Matthew
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In the Bible room today, we conclude the summary of the book of Micah, reading Session 2, chapters 4 through 7. ____________________________________ Micah Session 2 of 2 Chapter 4. Forever At a time in the future, the Lord will establish His kingdom forever: He will welcome all people to come to His house; The Lord … Continue reading Bible
New Year, Tiny Treasures
By Connie S. Arnold Growing up, the phrase “I love you” was not something you heard in our household very much. Not like today when you hear many phone conversations ending in “love you”. There was not a lack of love in our home, but it was expressed differently. Did my dad love me? I … Continue reading New Year, Tiny Treasures
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In the Bible room today, we begin reading the summary of the book of Micah. This is Session 1, chapters 1 through 3. ____________________________________ Micah Session 1 of 2 Introduction to Micah: Writer: Micah. Scope: A contemporary of Isaiah and Hosea, Micah prophesizes between the years 750 b.c. to 686 b.c. He foretells the fall … Continue reading Bible
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In the Bible room today, we’re reading the summary of the four chapters of the book of Jonah. ____________________________________ Jonah Introduction to Jonah: Writer: Uncertain. Most likely Jonah. Scope: As a prophet, Jonah ministers in the period 800 b.c. to 750 b.c., during the reign of King Jeroboam II in Israel, making him a contemporary … Continue reading Bible
God’s Will, God’s Timing
By Connie S. Arnold By now, I would guess that everyone is aware of Dr. David Jeremiah’s new docudrama entitled, “Why The Nativity?” Whether we viewed it as one continual presentation or saw it in three parts, all of our questions have been answered. Now we can discuss its impact on us. What part did … Continue reading God’s Will, God’s Timing
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In the Bible room today, we are reading the summary of the book of Obadiah, a single chapter. ____________________________________ Obadiah Introduction to Obadiah: Writer: Obadiah. Scope: Little is known about this prophet and he does not date himself, or include very much background information in his writings. He was, possibly, a contemporary of Jeremiah. His … Continue reading Bible
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In the Bible room today, we’re concluding the summary of the book of Amos. Here is Session 3, chapters 7 through 9. ____________________________________ Amos Session 3 of 3 Chapter 7. Visions The Lord gives the prophet some special visions of the future: He sees a swarm of locusts coming to destroy the crops; Amos prays, … Continue reading Bible
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In the Bible room today, we’re continuing the summary of the book of Amos, reading Session 2, chapters 4 through 6. ____________________________________ Amos Session 2 of 3 Chapter 4. Fishhooks The Lord will one day take out His people as it were with fishhooks: The women of Samaria are guilty of oppressing the poor; They … Continue reading Bible
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In the Bible room today, we begin reading the summary of the book of Amos. In Session 1 we cover chapters 1 through 3. ____________________________________ Amos Session 1 of 3 Introduction to Amos: Writer: Amos. Scope: A farmer and shepherd, tending his fig trees and flocks on his farm about ten miles south of Jerusalem, … Continue reading Bible