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5-23-2026 UPDATE on and Bible805–a consistent plan going forward!

2026-05-23 by bible805

The purpose of Bible805 is to help you know, trust, apply, and teach the Bible.

Review of the purpose and work of Bible805

The purpose of Bible805 is to help people know, trust, apply, and teach the Bible. All the materials (with the exception of Yvon Prehn books sold on Amazon.com) to help people throughout the world do this are FREE to end users.

The free resources not only include the finished lessons, but through the Bible805 Academy, people have access to the raw materials in editable format of the PowerPoints of each lesson, the Notes, and Discussion Guides, plus the videos and audio versions without ads. These can be used however desired to create lessons or other materials for teaching the Bible and no attribution is required. The only limitation is that they cannot be repurposed and sold, though I encourage sharing.

I have been sharing Bible training and teaching materials for many years through the Bible805 website, podcast, and YouTube channel. About two years ago, I decided to organize all I had for others to use and make it available—which was the birth of the Bible805 Academy. After months of work, planning, and prayer, it was organized and many materials uploaded to it.

Then, with no warning, my husband, my partner in life and ministry for 30 years, had a massive heart attack and went home to Jesus. I deleted the additional details of my life difficulties in a previous version of this update and will skip ahead to what is going on now because…… [Read more…]

There are NO advertising or Affiliate links on this website and here’s why (this is very important)

2026-05-23 by bible805

Please note, this is a reprint from my previous ministry Effective Church Communications, but the opinions here are the same for this site and my ministries, on the www.effectivechurchcom.com site, there were more considerations as the possible recommendations were larger, but this content is updated for Bible805.

It is important to clarify the stand of Bible805 (and previously of my ministry Effective Church Communications) on recommendations, advertising, and affiliate marketing, in part because my position in these areas is very different from most websites, including Christian ones. Please know I am not judging the practices and motives of other sites by what follows. We all serve the same Lord, and He has many ways to work and we are all accountable to our Lord for our decisions.

That being said, though there are many ways to interact with vendors and ministries, the following is what I feel the Lord wants for my ministries, and here is the summary statement.

Bible805 and all associated ministries, past and present does not take any paid advertising, nor do I swap advertising, take free products for review, or take part in any affiliate programs. The only items advertised and sold on our sites are those I produce, and at present, the only ones I sell are books by me, Yvon Prehn. Any recommendations given or lists of or links to useful resources are totally at my discretion, based on what I’ve found personally useful, and may be modified or removed at any time.

To clarify and expand this position please read the following materials. [Read more…]

Hosea, When God Uses Your Life as a Lesson

2026-05-15 by bible805

The book of Hosea reveals both the heartbreak and the faithful love of God. Through Hosea’s difficult marriage to Gomer, God gave Israel—and us—a living picture of His relationship with His people. Though Israel repeatedly turned away from Him, God continued to pursue them with love, discipline, mercy, and restoration. The lesson also reminds us that God may use our lives, especially difficult seasons, as testimonies to others of His faithfulness and sustaining grace.

Following is the podcast, video, and below them a PDF copy of the Notes and Discussion Guide.

If you would like the original, editable files for this lesson to use freely in your teaching, go to the following link from the Bible805 Academy: https://bible805academy.com/b/K6rNZ

Psalms, How to be a disciple 24/7

2026-04-25 by bible805

This lesson provides an overview of the book of Psalms and focuses on how it teaches us to live as growing disciples of Jesus in every part of life. While many associate Psalms primarily with David, the book is a rich collection written by multiple authors over a long span of time, covering a wide range of human experiences and emotions.

The Psalms are more than songs or poetry—they are a model of ongoing, honest communication with God. They show us that discipleship is not limited to outward actions or occasional religious practices, but is a 24/7 relationship where every part of life is brought before God. Joy, anger, fear, confusion, gratitude, and repentance are all expressed openly.

Ultimately, the Psalms teach us that nothing in our lives is off-limits to God. True discipleship means living in constant awareness of His presence, honestly bringing everything to Him, and allowing Him to shape our hearts over time.

Following is the podcast and video PowerPoint of the lesson and below them the downloadable Notes and Discussion Guide. If you’d like to teach the lessons or download the editable PowerPoint, Notes, Discussion Guide, and the video without YouTube ads, you can go to www.Bible805Academy.com.

Happy Corrections Series, Lesson 3: Because Life as a Christian Isn’t Always Easy

2026-04-25 by bible805

This lesson addresses a common misunderstanding in the Christian life: the expectation that following Jesus should result in an easier, trouble-free life. In reality, the Bible teaches that trials are not only inevitable but also purposeful. Our surprise at difficulties often comes from incorrect views of salvation and a lack of understanding of what the Bible teaches about suffering.

True salvation is not simply a one-time decision that guarantees comfort, but the beginning of a life of discipleship. As we grow in that discipleship, God uses trials as a primary tool to shape our character, deepen our faith, and align our lives with His purposes.

The lesson outlines seven key ways God uses trials: He is present in them, uses them for spiritual growth, works through them to help others, teaches us true hope, develops thankfulness, reveals truth about Himself, and refocuses our lives on eternity. Trials are not meaningless interruptions, but part of God’s intentional work in our lives.

Ultimately, this lesson challenges us to shift our perspective—from avoiding trials to understanding and responding to them in ways that honor God. Even when we do not feel strong, we are called to trust Him, obey Him, and continue forward in faith.

Happy Corrections Series, Lesson 2: The 10 Commandments, swearing, and what God really hates

2026-04-25 by bible805

This lesson explores a commonly misunderstood commandment from the Ten Commandments: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” While many people assume this refers only to using God’s name as a swear word, the lesson shows that its meaning is far deeper. It relates to how we live as people who bear God’s name and represent Him to the world.

Set in the context of Israel’s redemption from Egypt, the commandments were given not as restrictions, but as guidelines for a life of fulfillment, peace, and joy. God had rescued His people and now called them to live in a way that reflected His character.

The lesson emphasizes that taking God’s name in vain includes living in a way that contradicts His character, especially through patterns like complaining, grumbling, and lack of trust. These attitudes reveal a deeper issue of not trusting God and can grow into destructive habits. In contrast, cultivating gratitude, trust, and praise strengthens our faith and enables us to represent God well in the world.

Following is the podcast and video PowerPoint of the lesson and below them are the downloadable Notes and Discussion Guide.

If you’d like to teach the lessons or download the editable PowerPoint, Notes, Discussion Guide, and the video without YouTube ads, you can go to www.Bible805Academy.com.

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Happy Corrections, Lesson 1—Confusion About Applying Bible Stories

2026-04-24 by bible805

Many Christians become confused or disappointed when they expect God to act toward them exactly as He did in the lives of biblical characters. While God’s nature never changes, His actions in specific historical situations often served unique purposes in His redemptive plan. This lesson clarifies how to properly understand and apply the story or narrative sections of the Bible—stories that reveal God’s character and work through human lives yet were not written as direct promises or commands to us.

Using Gideon’s “fleece” as a case study, the lesson teaches that not every biblical story gives us a pattern to imitate. Instead, narratives show what God did, not necessarily what we should do. Proper application requires understanding genre, context, and the larger story of Scripture—from Genesis to Revelation—where God alone is always the hero.

Following is the podcast and video PowerPoint of the lesson and below them are the downloadable Notes and Discussion Guide.

If you’d like to teach the lessons or download the editable PowerPoint, Notes, Discussion Guide, and the video without YouTube ads, you can go to www.Bible805Academy.com.