Study and Obey
This podcast helps you to study through God's Word with practical and in-depth Bible study lessons. These lessons go through the Bible one passage at a time book by book. The goal is to help Scripture come alive as you discover new insights into the meaning of the text and are motivated to make life changes based on what you learn.
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255 episodes
Is AI Dangerous for Christians?
We live in a rapidly changing world. There are new tools we never would have imagined. AI can make many things very easy. But is it good? Is it dangerous for Christians? Should we use it for Bible study?We explore those questions today....
God Shows No Partiality - Acts 10:24-48 Bible Study
People judge by color, class, and status. But God shows no partiality. His family is open to all comers. The church should have no racial barriers. God does not have a skin color. He does not play favorites. And it's time we get on board. Today...
7 Sayings of Jesus on the Cross - Good Friday Reflections
If you had one hour left to live, what would you say? Jesus' last words reveal a lot about His character and salvation. They also can transform our attitudes and practices today.As we celebrate Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, let's...
When God Arranges a Divine Appointment - Acts 10 Bible Study
Acts 10:1-23 Bible studyWhat happens if a person is on a deserted island and never has an opportunity to hear the gospel? Can that person be saved?In today's passage, we see that God does not ignore people who are sincerely seek...
A Simple Command That Changed Everything - Acts 9:32-43 Bible Study
Acts 9:32-43 Bible studyImagine spending eight years paralyzed in bed, not able to walk. Then someone walks in and says simply, "Rise." How would you respond? Would you even try?Today we look at the importance of taking bold ste...
The Most Radical Conversion in the Bible - Acts 9:20-31 Bible Study
Acts 9:20-31 Bible studyWhat does it mean to be a Christian? When Paul became a follower of Jesus, his life was instantly transformed. There was a clear before and after. Has your life been changed as well?Let's dive in and see ...
Is God Speaking To You? - Acts 9:10-19 Bible Study
Acts 9:10-19 Bible studyImagine that a hostile person has been persecuting and seeking to kill you. God then tells you to go to and share with that person. How would you respond?This is exactly what Ananias faced.Let's d...
Acts 9 Bible Study - The Road to Damascus - No One is Too Far Gone
Acts 9:1-9 Bible studyPaul was set on persecuting Christians and opposing The Way. Then a miracle happened and everything changed.Let's dive in and see what lessons we can learn for our lives today.Acts 9:1-9 Bible study...
Acts 8:26-40 Bible Study - Listening to the Holy Spirit
Acts 8:26-40 Bible studyMany believers had a wilderness experience in the Bible. In this passage, the Holy Spirit told Philip the Evangelist to go to the wilderness to share the gospel. A strange instruction!What happens next re...
Acts 8:8-25 Bible Study - Examining Our Motives
Acts 8:8-25 Bible studyIn today’s study, we will look at Simon the magician, a sorcerer. He sees the power of God at work, believes, and is baptized. But was he really saved?He wanted the Holy Spirit, but for the wrong reasons. ...
Acts 8 Bible Study - The Purpose of Persecution
Acts 8:1-8 Bible study.Why does God allow persecution instead of preventing it? Today we will see that the church seems in disarray.Saul is hunting Christians. Stephen is dead, the first martyr. The church is scattering. But som...
Acts 7:30-60 - Why Do So Many Saints In the Bible Spend Time in the Wilderness?
Acts 7:30-60 Bible study.Today we are finishing up Acts 7, Stephen's famous sermon and martyrdom. In this Bible study, we look at what God teaches us during times in the "wilderness," religious versus relationship, and forgiveness. What...
Biblical Perspective on Rejoicing, Thanksgiving, and AI - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 Bible study.Final reminders for Christians cover rejoicing, thanksgiving, the Holy Spirit, and the importance of testing everything and holding on to the good. We discuss how that relates to the AI slop taking ov...
Acts 7 Bible Study - When God Calls You Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Acts 7 Bible study.Abraham was commanded by God to “go to a place I will show you.” He didn’t know where he was going or how he would get there. But God told him to go. Would you go?Today, we are looking at the first part of Ste...
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Bible Study - Appreciating, Encouraging, Helping
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Bible study.As Paul concludes his letter, he gives many reminders rapid fire for believers about how to live a well rounded and mature Christian life. It is like a parent giving final instructions to the kids bef...
Acts 6:8-15 Bible Study - The Holy Spirit in Us
Acts 6:8-15 Bible study.Stephen preached with grace and power. He was bold, but gracious. Do these qualities contradict? How can we have both of them? Stephen was filled with the Spirit and his face literally shone.Let's dive in...
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Bible Study - Be Alert
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Bible study.Did you ever receive a phone call from a thief who tells you he is coming to rob you at a specific time? I doubt it. This passage says that Jesus is coming back like a thief in the night. He will not a...
Pray for Nigeria - A Muslim Jihad Wiping Out Christians
19,000 Churches destroyed. 17 Christians killed a day. Thousands of Christians killed. The Muslim Jihad in Nigeria is wiping out churches and Christians. This is a call to action to stand with our brothers and sisters in Nigeria.Find mo...
Acts 6:1-7 Bible Study - Every Believer is Part of the Team
Acts 6 Bible study.The apostles were busy preaching, teaching, and doing signs and wonders. But they couldn't do everything themselves. In this Bible study on Acts 6:1-7 we will see how the church chose new leaders. We will also look at...
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Bible Study - Are You Ready for Jesus' Return?
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Bible study.They have been at it again. Date setters are trying to predict when the rapture will be. As normal, they are wrong. Their false prophecies are misleading people and opening the church up to mockers.&n...
Keep Talking About Jesus - Obey God Not Men - Acts 5:27-42 Bible Study
What would you do if you were commanded to stop talking about Jesus? Peter stood before powerful leaders who told him plain out, stop. His answer was powerful and can transform our lives today.Our goal, as always, is to not only study t...
Living a Quiet and Balanced Life - 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Bible Study
1 Thessalonians 4 Bible study.Feeling crazy busy? Life gets full fast. Almost everyone I know is busy. But are we busy doing the right things? Does God call us to busyness? In this timely message, God's Word speaks directly on the subje...
Acts 5:12-26 Bible Study - Why So Many Miracles in Acts?
Imagine walking through your city streets and seeing people healed just by the shadow of Peter! In Acts 5, they experienced this. Signs and wonders were everywhere. Lives were changing. God’s power was evident. All of this gave the apostles cre...
Walk in Holiness - 1 Thessalonians 4 Bible Study
1 Thessalonians 4 Bible study.God calls us to walk in holiness and purity. This Bible passage is a strong call to live differently than the world around us. What God intended for good, Satan and the world want to twist for evil....
Acts 5 Bible Study - The Danger of Hypocrisy (Ananias and Sapphira)
Acts 5:1-11 Bible study on Ananias and Sapphira.Everything seemed to be going well. Miracles. Signs. People being healed. Thousands being saved. The church growing. Then came this sad story. Sin within the church. Judgment. Warning....