Category Archives: Textual study

The Soldier, The Athlete, and The Farmer

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Paul used three earthly professions to illustrate the way a Christian should live. Let’s notice – 1. The Good Soldier “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 2:3). Christians are frequently described in … Continue reading →

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Bearing Burdens

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” ~ Galatians 6:2 “For each one shall bear his own load (burden – KJV).” ~ Galatians 6:5 Galatians 6:2 – Paul is simply saying that as we go through … Continue reading →

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A Living Sacrifice

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Some view life as a meaningless existence. Steven Lloyd paraphrased Ecclesiastes 1:4-7 with these words, “We go to bed late, we get up early, we go to work, we drive home, eat and go to bed, to get up early, … Continue reading →

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“…The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord…”

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Jeremiah 7:4 says, “Do not trust in these lying words, saying, ‘The temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD are these.’” What is meant my these words? What is the warning? Observe the … Continue reading →

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Where Are The Nine? (Luke 17:11-19)

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The disease that we call leprosy today (Hansen’s Disease) is a disease of the nerves and of the skin. “Patients with leprosy experience disfigurement of the skin and bones, twisting of the limbs, and curling of the fingers to form … Continue reading →

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Hospitality

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Three men appeared before Abraham in the heat of the day, as he sat in the door of his tent (Genesis 18:2). These, though they had the appearance of men, were no ordinary men. At least two of these men … Continue reading →

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Sent Feet, Beautiful Feet

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

“And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” (Romans 10:15). Let’s look more closely at this text. … Continue reading →

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The Devil Tempts Jesus

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

“We do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). Let us consider how the devil tempted Jesus and how Jesus handled the … Continue reading →

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Onward Christian Soldier

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

In the tenth chapter of Matthew, Jesus sent the twelve out on a mission that is commonly called the limited commission. He told them that for their preaching they would be: hated (v. 22), verbally abused (v. 25), rejected and … Continue reading →

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Will You Follow Him?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

“Where He leads I’ll follow, follow all the way; follow Jesus ev’ry day” (Song: Where He Leads I’ll Follow by W.A. Ogden). It is easy to sing these words. It is easy to proclaim these words, but will you follow … Continue reading →

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