Wheels on Fire for Christ

Weekly Bible Study ‌ Date: 5/17/2023 ‌ Title: Jesus is Coming back again, just as he said he would! ” The Rapture of the Church” for His people “ ‌ Key Bible Verses: Matthew 24:4–51,Matthew 25:1–13, Luke 21:6–36, Acts 1:11, Daniel 7:13, Revelation 1:7, John 14:1–4, 1 Corinthians 15:50–58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11, Revelation 3:3, Revelation 22:18–21,1 Timothy 6:20–21 , 2 Timothy 3:1–4:5 (NKJV) ‌ Matthew 24:4–51 (NKJV) ‌ Matthew 25:1–13 (NKJV) ‌ Luke 21:6–36 (NKJV) ‌ Acts 1:11 (NKJV) ‌ 11who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” ‌ Daniel 7:13 (NKJV) ‌ 13“I was watching in the night visions, And behold, One like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, And they brought Him near before Him. ‌ Revelation 1:7 (NKJV) ‌ 7Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen. ‌ John 14:1–4 (NKJV) ‌ 1“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. ‌ 2In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. ‌ 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. ‌ 4And where I go you know, and the way you know.” ‌ 1 Corinthians 15:50–58 (NKJV) ‌ 50Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption. ‌ 51Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— ‌ 52in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. ‌ 53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. ‌ 54So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” ‌ 55“O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” ‌ 56The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. ‌ 57But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. ‌ 58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. ‌ 1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11 (NKJV)

Weekly Bible Study: ‌ Date: 5/10/2023 ‌ Title: Mother’s Day ‌ Key Bible Verses: Proverbs 31:10–31 and 2 Timothy 1:3–7 ‌ Proverbs 31:10–31 (NKJV) ‌ 10Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. ‌ 11The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. ‌ 12She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. ‌ 13She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. ‌ 14She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar. ‌ 15She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. ‌ 16She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard. ‌ 17She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms. ‌ 18She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night. ‌ 19She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle. ‌ 20She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. ‌ 21She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet. ‌ 22She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. ‌ 23Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. ‌ 24She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants. ‌ 25Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come. ‌ 26She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness. ‌ 27She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. ‌ 28Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her: ‌ 29“Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all.” ‌ 30Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. ‌ 31Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates. ‌ 2 Timothy 1:3–7 (NKJV) ‌ 3I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, ‌ 4greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, ‌ 5when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. ‌ 6Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. ‌ 7For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Weekly Bible Study ‌ Date: 5/4/2023 ‌ Title: National Day of Prayer ‌ Key Bible Verses: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Colossians 4:2–6, and 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18 ‌ 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV): ‌ 14if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. ‌ Colossians 4:2–6 (NKJV): ‌ 2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; ‌ 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, ‌ 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. ‌ 5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. ‌ 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. ‌ 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18 (NKJV): ‌ 17 pray without ceasing, ‌ 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Weekly Bible Study ‌ Date: 5/3/2023 ‌ Title: The Lord Jesus Christ alive and well! ‌ Key Bible Verses: ‌ Luke 24:13–32 , Luke 24:33–43, Luke 24:44–48, Luke 24:49–53, 1 Corinthians 15:1–34, Matthew 26:64 ‌ Luke 24:13–32 (NKJV) ‌ 13Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. ‌ 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. ‌ 15So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. ‌ 16But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him. ‌ 17And He said to them, “What kind of conversation is this that you have with one another as you walk and are sad?” ‌ 18Then the one whose name was Cleopas answered and said to Him, “Are You the only stranger in Jerusalem, and have You not known the things which happened there in these days?” ‌ 19And He said to them, “What things?” So they said to Him, “The things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, ‌ 20and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. ‌ 21But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened. ‌ 22Yes, and certain women of our company, who arrived at the tomb early, astonished us. ‌ 23When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said He was alive. ‌ 24And certain of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but Him they did not see.” ‌ 25Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! ‌ 26Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?” ‌ 27And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. ‌ 28Then they drew near to the village where they were going, and He indicated that He would have gone farther. ‌ 29But they constrained Him, saying, “Abide with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent.” And He went in to stay with them. ‌ 30Now it came to pass, as He sat at the table with them, that He took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. ‌ 31Then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight. ‌ 32And they said to one another, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?” ‌ Luke 24:33–43 (NKJV) ‌ 33So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, ‌ 34saying, “The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” ‌ 35And they told about the things that had happened on the road, and how He was known to them in the breaking of bread. ‌ 36Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you.” ‌ 37But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed they had seen a spirit. ‌ 38And He said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts? ‌ 39Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Handle Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have.” ‌ 40When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet. ‌ 41But while they still did not believe for joy, and marveled, He said to them, “Have you any food here?” ‌ 42So they gave Him a piece of a broiled fish and some honeycomb. ‌ 43And He took it and ate in their presence. ‌ Luke 24:44–48 (NKJV) ‌ 44Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” ‌ 45And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. ‌ 46Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, ‌ 47and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. ‌ 48And you are witnesses of these things. ‌ Luke 24:49–53 (NKJV) ‌ 49“Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” ‌ 50And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. ‌ 51Now it came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. ‌ 52And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, ‌ 53and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen. ‌ 1 Corinthians 15:1–34 (NKJV) ‌‌ Matthew 26:64 (NKJV) ‌

Weekly Bible Study: 4/19/2023: The Lord Jesus Christ is Buried ‌ Luke 23:50–56 (NKJV) ‌ 50Now behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and just man. ‌ 51He had not consented to their decision and deed. He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God. ‌ 52This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. ‌ 53Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a tomb that was hewn out of the rock, where no one had ever lain before. ‌ 54That day was the Preparation, and the Sabbath drew near. ‌ 55And the women who had come with Him from Galilee followed after, and they observed the tomb and how His body was laid. ‌ 56Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment. ‌ Romans 6:4 (NKJV) ‌ 4Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Weekly Bible Study: 4/5/2023: The Lord Jesus Christ makes His entry into Jerusalem ‌ Luke 19:28–44 (NKJV) ‌ 28When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. ‌ 29And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, ‌ 30saying, “Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Loose it and bring it here. ‌ 31And if anyone asks you, ‘Why are you loosing it?’ thus you shall say to him, ‘Because the Lord has need of it.’ ” ‌ 32So those who were sent went their way and found it just as He had said to them. ‌ 33But as they were loosing the colt, the owners of it said to them, “Why are you loosing the colt?” ‌ 34And they said, “The Lord has need of him.” ‌ 35Then they brought him to Jesus. And they threw their own clothes on the colt, and they set Jesus on him. ‌ 36And as He went, many spread their clothes on the road. ‌ 37Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, ‌ 38saying: “ ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” ‌ 39And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” ‌ 40But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.” ‌ 41Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, ‌ 42saying, “If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. ‌ 43For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you and close you in on every side, ‌ 44and level you, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the time of your visitation.”

Weekly Bible Study: 3/29/2023: We are equal in the eyes of Lord Jesus Christ ‌ Ephesians 2:11–22 (NKJV) ‌ 11Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh—who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands— ‌ 12that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. ‌ 13But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. ‌ 14For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, ‌ 15having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, ‌ 16and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. ‌ 17And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near. ‌ 18For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father. ‌ 19Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, ‌ 20having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, ‌ 21in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, ‌ 22in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. ‌ John 13:16–17 (NKJV) ‌ 16Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. ‌ 17If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. ‌ Matthew 10:24 (NKJV) ‌ 24“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. ‌ Luke 6:40 (NKJV) ‌ 40A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher. ‌ John 15:20 (NKJV) ‌ 20Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also.

Weekly Bible Study: ‌ 3/15/2023 and 3/22/2023 ‌ Don't Cast Stones ‌ John 8:7–11 (NKJV) ‌ 7So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” ‌ 8And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. ‌ 9Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. ‌ 10When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” ‌ 11She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” ‌ Matthew 7:1–5 (NKJV) ‌ 1“Judge not, that you be not judged. ‌ 2For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. ‌ 3And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? ‌ 4Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? ‌ 5Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. ‌ Romans 2:1 (NKJV) ‌ 1Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. ‌ Romans 3:23–26 (NKJV) ‌ 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, ‌ 24being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, ‌ 25whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, ‌ 26to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. ‌ Galatians 3:22–25 (NKJV) ‌ 22But the Scripture has confined all under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. ‌ 23But before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which would afterward be revealed. ‌ 24Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. ‌ 25But after faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor. ‌ Ephesians 2:7–10 (NKJV) ‌ 7that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. ‌ 8For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, ‌ 9not of works, lest anyone should boast. ‌ 10For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. ‌ Titus 3:5–7 (NKJV) ‌ 5not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, ‌ 6whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, ‌ 7that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. ‌ Romans 6:23 (NKJV) ‌ 23For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ‌ Matthew 7:17–20 (NKJV) ‌ 17Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ‌ 18A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. ‌ 19Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. ‌ 20Therefore by their fruits you will know them.

Weekly Bible Study: 4/26/2023: The Lord Jesus Christ's Victory ‌ Luke 24:1–12 (NKJV) ‌ 1Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. ‌ 2But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. ‌ 3Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. ‌ 4And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. ‌ 5Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? ‌ 6He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, ‌ 7saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’ ” ‌ 8And they remembered His words. ‌ 9Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. ‌ 10It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, who told these things to the apostles. ‌ 11And their words seemed to them like idle tales, and they did not believe them. ‌ 12But Peter arose and ran to the tomb; and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying by themselves; and he departed, marveling to himself at what had happened. ‌ Luke 9:22 (NKJV) ‌ 22saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day.” ‌ Romans 6:4 (NKJV) ‌ 4Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. ‌ Romans 8:11 (NKJV) ‌ 11But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. ‌ Acts 2:24 (NKJV) ‌ 24whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible that He should be held by it. ‌ 1 Corinthians 6:14 (NKJV) ‌ 14And God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power. ‌ John 10:10 (NKJV) ‌ 10The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Weekly Bible Study: 3/1/2023: Let the Lord Jesus Christ be your defense ‌ Psalm 94:22 (NKJV) ‌ 22But the Lord has been my defense, And my God the rock of my refuge. ‌ Psalm 118:14–29 (NKJV) ‌ 14The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation. ‌ 15The voice of rejoicing and salvation Is in the tents of the righteous; The right hand of the Lord does valiantly. ‌ 16The right hand of the Lord is exalted; The right hand of the Lord does valiantly. ‌ 17I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of the Lord. ‌ 18The Lord has chastened me severely, But He has not given me over to death. ‌ 19Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go through them, And I will praise the Lord. ‌ 20This is the gate of the Lord, Through which the righteous shall enter. ‌ 21I will praise You, For You have answered me, And have become my salvation. ‌ 22The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. ‌ 23This was the Lord’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. ‌ 24This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. ‌ 25Save now, I pray, O Lord; O Lord, I pray, send now prosperity. ‌ 26Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! We have blessed you from the house of the Lord. ‌ 27God is the Lord, And He has given us light; Bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar. ‌ 28You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God, I will exalt You. ‌ 29Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.

Weekly Bible Study: ‌ 2/15/2023: ‌ Give the Lord Jesus Christ, your time, talent, ability, and you will not regret it, and it will not return void! ‌ John 12:1–11 (NKJV) ‌ 1Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. ‌ 2There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. ‌ 3Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil. ‌ 4But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said, ‌ 5“Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” ‌ 6This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it. ‌ 7But Jesus said, “Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial. ‌ 8For the poor you have with you always, but Me you do not have always.” ‌ 9Now a great many of the Jews knew that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. ‌ 10But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, ‌ 11because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.

Weekly Bible Study ‌ / ‌ February 8, 2023 ‌ / ‌ Don’t Forget While Being A Maratha Serving, Stop and Be A Mary As Well! ‌ Luke 10:38–42 (NKJV) ‌ 38Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. ‌ 39And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. ‌ 40But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” ‌ 41And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. ‌ 42But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” ‌ Psalm 27:4–5 (NKJV) ‌ 4One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple. ‌ 5For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.

Weekly Bible Study ‌ 2/1/2023 ‌ Do you come excepting when you have Bible Study or go to church to worship ‌ Luke 19:1–10 (NKJV) ‌ 1Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. ‌ 2Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. ‌ 3And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. ‌ 4So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him, for He was going to pass that way. ‌ 5And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him, “Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” ‌ 6So he made haste and came down, and received Him joyfully. ‌ 7But when they saw it, they all complained, saying, “He has gone to be a guest with a man who is a sinner.” ‌ 8Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.” ‌ 9And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham; ‌ 10for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

Weekly Bible Study: ‌ 1/25/2023: ‌ Are you Hungry or Thirsty for more of the Lord Jesus Christ ‌ Matthew 5:6 (NKJV) ‌ 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. ‌ John 4:14 (NKJV) ‌ 14but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” ‌ John 6:48–51 (NKJV) ‌ 48I am the bread of life. ‌ 49Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and are dead. ‌ 50This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that one may eat of it and not die. ‌ 51I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.” ‌ ‌ John 7:37–39 (NKJV) ‌ 37On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. ‌ 38He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” ‌ 39But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. ‌

Weekly Bible Study: Date: 7/19/2023 Title: Grace in Jesus Christ Key Bible Verses: 2 Timothy 2:1–13 (NKJV, 1 Timothy 1:2 (NKJV), Ephesians 6:10 (NKJV) 2 Timothy 2:1–13 (NKJV) 1You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 5And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. 7Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. 8Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel, 9for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained. 10Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him. 12If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. 13If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. 1 Timothy 1:2 (NKJV) 2To Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. Ephesians 6:10 (NKJV) 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

Weekly Bible Study: ‌ Date: 7/5/2023 ‌ Title: Independence Day Bible Study Freedom in Jesus Christ ‌ Key Bible Verses: 2 Corinthians 3:17 , John 8:32 (NKJV), Galatians 5:1 (NKJV), Galatians 5:13 (NKJV) ‌ 2 Corinthians 3:17 (NKJV) ‌ 17Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. ‌ John 8:32 (NKJV) ‌ 32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ‌ Galatians 5:1 (NKJV) ‌ 1Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. ‌ Galatians 5:13 (NKJV) ‌ 13For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

Weekly Bible Study: ‌ Date: 6/28/2023: ‌ Title: Stepping Out of the Boat ‌ Key Bible Verses: Matthew 14:22–33 (NKJV) ‌ Scripture: ‌ Matthew 14:22–33 (NKJV) ‌ 22Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. ‌ 23And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. ‌ 24But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. ‌ 25Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. ‌ 26And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. ‌ 27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” ‌ 28And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” ‌ 29So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. ‌ 30But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” ‌ 31And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” ‌ 32And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. ‌ 33Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.”

Weekly Bible Study: ‌ Date: 6/21/2023: ‌ Title: The Power Supply of God ‌ Key Bible Verses: ‌ Acts 2:1-13 ‌ , Romans 8:11 ‌ Philippians 4:19 ‌ Ephesians 4:12 Luke 19:40 ‌ Proverbs 3:5-6 ‌ ‌ Acts 2:1–13 (NKJV) ‌ 1When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. ‌ 2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. ‌ 3Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. ‌ 4And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. ‌ 5And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. ‌ 6And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language. ‌ 7Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, “Look, are not all these who speak Galileans? ‌ 8And how is it that we hear, each in our own language in which we were born? ‌ 9Parthians and Medes and Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, ‌ 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, ‌ 11Cretans and Arabs—we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.” ‌ 12So they were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “Whatever could this mean?” ‌ 13Others mocking said, “They are full of new wine.” ‌ Romans 8:11 (NKJV) ‌ 11But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. ‌ Philippians 4:19 (NKJV) ‌ 19And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. ‌ Ephesians 4:12 (NKJV) ‌ 12for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, ‌ Luke 19:40 (NKJV) ‌ 40But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.” ‌ Proverbs 3:5–6 (NKJV) ‌ 5Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; ‌ 6In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Weekly Bible Study: ‌ Date: 6/14/2023: ‌ Title: Happy Father’s Day to Father God ‌ Key Bible Verses: ‌ Romans 8:12–17 (NKJV) ‌ Isaiah 56:5 (NKJV) ‌ Ephesians 1:13–14 (NKJV) ‌ Acts 26:18 (NKJV) ‌ Scripture: ‌ Romans 8:12–17 (NKJV) ‌ 12Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. ‌ 13For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. ‌ 14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. ‌ 15For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” ‌ 16The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, ‌ 17and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. ‌ Isaiah 56:5 (NKJV) ‌ 5Even to them I will give in My house And within My walls a place and a name Better than that of sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name That shall not be cut off. ‌ Ephesians 1:13–14 (NKJV) ‌ 13In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, ‌ 14who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. ‌ Acts 26:18 (NKJV) ‌ 18to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’

Weekly Bible Study: ‌ Date: 6/7/2023: ‌ Title: God’s Word is alive ‌ Key Bible Verses: Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV), Psalm 147:15 (NKJV, Isaiah 49:2 (NKJV), Ephesians 6:17 (NKJV), ‌ Scripture: ‌ Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV) ‌ 12For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. ‌ Psalm 147:15 (NKJV) ‌ 15He sends out His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly. ‌ Isaiah 49:2 (NKJV) ‌ 2And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me, And made Me a polished shaft; In His quiver He has hidden Me.” ‌ Ephesians 6:17 (NKJV) ‌ 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; ‌

Weekly Bible Study Date: 7/12/2023: Title: Hold on to your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and The Word of God Key Bible Verses: 2 Timothy 1:13–18 (NKJV), 2 Timothy 3:14 (NKJV), Titus 1:9 (NKJV) 2 Timothy 1:13–18 (NKJV) 13Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 14That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. 15This you know, that all those in Asia have turned away from me, among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 16The Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain; 17but when he arrived in Rome, he sought me out very zealously and found me. 18The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord in that Day—and you know very well how many ways he ministered to me at Ephesus. 2 Timothy 3:14 (NKJV) 14But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, Titus 1:9 (NKJV) 9holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.

January 25th, 2023 Weekly Bible Study with Scott ... TITLE: Are you Hungry or Thirsty for more of the Lord Jesus Christ?