Video Bible Study by David E. Pratte

Corinth: A Troubled and Divided Church ========================== Corinth was an influential city in ancient Greece and a major trade center, known for immorality. The church consisted of new converts who were divided and troubled, struggling to overcome the evils of their society. Paul introduced his letter by affirming his authority as an apostle and reminding them that they were sanctified or set apart from the evils around them. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Synagogues, Pharisees, and Sadducees ========================= What were the synagogues and why were they important in the spread of the gospel? In what ways did Jesus criticize the Pharisees? Did He say they were wrong for emphasizing strict obedience to the law? What did the Sadducees believe and how did Jesus disprove their views? Who were the scribes, the Sanhedrin council, and the Herods? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Apocrypha ========================== What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and what is their significance regarding our knowledge of the Scriptures? Do they confirm or contradict other copies of Scripture? What is the Apocrypha and what is their role in Scripture? Who accepts them and who rejects them? What evidence indicates whether they belong in the Scriptures? What is the Septuagint and why is it important? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

How Did Jesus View the Accuracy, Inspiration, and Authority of Scripture? =============================================== Many people doubt or deny the accuracy or authority of the Bible. Did Jesus believe in the accuracy of Creation, Noah's flood, and Jonah? Did He believe the Old and New Testaments were inspired by God as authority and a standard to guide people to know and obey the word of God? May we take a middle-ground position that we are followers of Jesus but we doubt some Bible teachings? This material is also available as a free article here: https://gospelway.com/bible/scripture-and-jesus.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

They Feared the Lord Yet Served Their Own Gods =============================== Persecution of the Jews by Antiochus Epiphanes resulted in the Maccabean Revolt led by Mattathias Hasmoneas and his sons, especially Judas. They won military victories against great odds, purified the temple, and established a dynasty. The Samaritans were a mixed race that resulted from intermarriage of Israelites with foreigners moved in by Assyria. They had a mixed religion that acknowledged God but compromised with false religion. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

They Shall Defile the Sanctuary Fortress ========================= "The Years of Silence" are a period of some four hundred years between Malachi and the life of Christ in which we have no inspired record of prophets who lived or wrote. However, events developed during this period that relate to the Bible record of the New Testament. The class discusses the Grecian Empire of Alexander the Great and the following Ptolemy and Seleucid kingdoms, including the persecutions by Antiochus Epiphanes. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

I Will Send You Elijah the Prophet ====================== When people claimed that service to God was vain, He replied that He would distinguish the righteous from the wicked. The wicked would be destroyed but those who feared God would be blessed. So the people should obey His law. Then God promised to send Elijah the prophet to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and vice versa. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

A Book of Remembrance Was Written before Him ================================ Some people claimed that serving God was vain because it did not give physical benefits in this life that they expected. God said those who truly feared Him would be written in His book of remembrance. They would be His jewels, and He would distinguish them from the wicked. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Robbing God in Tithes and Offerings ======================== The people were cursed because they failed to give the offerings that the law required. If they brought the tithes, He would bless them richly. How does the New Testament require us to finance church work? Does God require giving a tenth (tithe) today? In what ways might we be guilty of robbing God? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Truth Matters: The Importance of Truth ========================= Our society increasingly belittles the importance of truth in spiritual and moral Issues. Some say there is no absolute truth or truth for you is whatever you believe it to be. How essential is truth regarding the existence of God and the truth of His word. Do we need the truth regarding salvation, morals, the church, worship, and doctrine? Is truth essential in government, business, the family, education, and science? This material is also available as a free Bible study article at https://gospelway.com/bible/truth-importance.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Messenger Who Would Prepare the Way ============================= The people accused God of injustice. God responded by predicting He would send His messenger (John the Baptist) to prepare the way for the Messenger of the covenant. He will demand repentance, purify the people, and witness against sorcerers, adulterers, perjurers, and other evils. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Marriage a Divine Institution: One Man for One Woman for Life ========================================= Marriage is a covenant relationship ordained by God at creation: one man and one woman joined in marriage for life. Families that respect God's plan for the home are a blessing to the husband, the wife, and the children. God seeks godly offspring and hates divorce, All perversions of marriage constitute treachery against God's institution and against the other family members. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

You have caused many to stumble at the law ============================= God’s covenant required priests to fear God, teach the law, and practice justice. But He accused the priests that they had departed from the way, caused others to stumble, shown partiality, and corrupted the covenant. He warned them that disobeying His command would cause them to be cursed. How well are we fulfilling our covenant responsibilities? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

If I Am a Master Where Is My Reverence? ========================== God deserved honor but the people despised Him by offering sacrifices that were lame, sick, or stolen. Would a governor, father, or master accept such gifts favorably? Instead of obtaining God’s blessing, such gifts brought God’s curse. What lessons should we learn about our worship to God? Do we believe that how we worship does not matter or do we give God our best? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; https://gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture