Thru the Bible, Lesson #14 Samuel and Saul, the importance of listening to God and how to do it
This lesson from the lives of Samuel and Saul focuses on the importance of listening to God and the consequences of ignoring Him. From an early age, Samuel learned to recognize and obey God’s voice, even when it was difficult. His life demonstrates steady faithfulness, humility, and obedience over time.
In contrast, Saul’s life shows what happens when a person repeatedly chooses not to listen to God. Though he began with great promise, his impatience, fear of others, and tendency to justify his actions led to spiritual failure and ultimately a tragic end.
The lesson emphasizes that listening to God is essential for living the life we were created for. God speaks through His Word, and we are called to respond with trust and obedience. When we fail to listen, we often try to control outcomes, justify our choices, or manipulate situations, all of which lead us away from God’s best.
Ultimately, this lesson reminds us that we each have a choice: to live like Samuel, listening and obeying, or like Saul, doing what seems right in our own eyes. The results of that choice shape the direction of our lives.
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Thru the Bible Lesson #13 Judges and Ruth, my way or God’s way–how to live the best way
This lesson from Judges and Ruth contrasts two ways of living: doing things our way or following God’s way. The book of Judges presents a sobering picture of what happens when people repeatedly choose their own path. Over hundreds of years, Israel cycles through sin, consequences, repentance, and deliverance, only to repeat the pattern again. The summary statement of the book captures it clearly: people did what was right in their own eyes.
Judges reminds us that human “heroes” are deeply flawed and that God alone is the true hero of the story. Though He shows mercy and raises up leaders to deliver His people, the deeper issue of the heart is often left unchanged, leading to continued failure.
In contrast, the book of Ruth offers a quiet but powerful example of faithfulness. In the midst of a dark and chaotic time, Ruth chooses to trust God and follow Him, and God works through her life in ways far greater than she could have imagined. Her story reminds us that even in difficult circumstances, God is always at work through those who trust Him.
Together, these books challenge us to choose God’s way over our own, to live intentionally according to His truth, and to trust that His way leads to the best life.
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Thru the Bible, Lesson #12 Joshua, how to fight and win in the battles of life
This lesson from the book of Joshua presents the Christian life as a spiritual battle and offers practical guidance on how to live faithfully in the midst of it. After years of wandering, Israel enters the Promised Land, but instead of immediate rest, they face ongoing and opposition. This reflects the reality of the Christian life—after salvation begins the process of sanctification, where we grow to become more like Jesus.
Through nine key lessons, the book of Joshua shows that God gives His people victory, but they must trust Him, obey Him, and persevere. Challenges are not signs of failure but opportunities for growth. Success comes from grounding our lives in God’s Word, seeking His will, dealing honestly with sin, and refusing to quit.
The lesson emphasizes that the battle continues throughout life, but God is faithful. Whether in times of difficulty, failure, or discouragement, believers are called to keep trusting, keep obeying, and finish strong.
Thru the Bible, Lesson #11 Understand & Apply Bible Stories & Biblical Narratives
This lesson explains how to properly understand and apply the many stories found throughout the Bible. While narrative is one of the most engaging parts of Scripture, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people assume that if a Bible character acted in a certain way, we should do the same. However, the lesson makes clear that Bible stories are not primarily about us—they are about God and His work in history.
The lesson teaches that narratives record what actually happened, not necessarily what should have happened. Some actions in the Bible are examples to follow, while others are warnings of what not to do. To understand them correctly, we must consider the broader teaching of the Bible, the historical context, and the overall story of God’s plan of redemption.
A key principle is that God is the true hero of every Bible story. Individual accounts fit into a much larger story of creation, redemption, and restoration. When we read narratives with this perspective, we avoid misapplying them and instead learn what they reveal about God’s character, purposes, and ways of working.
Thru the Bible, Lesson #10 Deuteronomy, Where rules become joyful reality in our lives
This lesson from Deuteronomy addresses a central question: how should God’s people live as they enter a new season, surrounded by a culture that does not follow Him? After forty years of wandering, Israel stands ready to enter the Promised Land. Deuteronomy gathers and applies what God has already revealed, showing that His commands are not burdensome but are given for their good, leading to a life of joy, purpose, and blessing.
The lesson highlights three key areas: how we love, how we give, and how we define ourselves. God’s love is the foundation—He loves first, and His people are called to reflect that love to others, especially those in need. Giving is presented not as a duty alone, but as a joyful, generous lifestyle that supports worship, celebration, and care for others. Finally, identity is not merely individual but corporate—we are a people, called to live in relationship, reflecting the relational nature of our Triune God.
Deuteronomy reminds us that obedience is not about restriction, but about choosing life. When we understand God’s love and follow His ways, we discover that His commands lead to the most fulfilling life possible.
Thru the Bible, LESSON #9 Book of Numbers, Bad Choices, Tragic Consequences, and how Spiritual Disciplines Can Help Avoid Them
This lesson from the book of Numbers answers an important question: what does God expect of us after we become a Christian? Using Israel’s journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, we see a powerful picture of the Christian life. Though the people were delivered from slavery, they struggled to trust God in their daily lives, resulting in repeated cycles of sin, complaint, forgiveness, and consequences.
Numbers shows how small patterns of disobedience, especially grumbling and lack of trust, can grow into major failures with lasting consequences. Even though God remained faithful to His promises, the people’s refusal to trust Him led to years of wandering instead of entering the life He had prepared for them.
The lesson also introduces the importance of spiritual disciplines, better understood as spiritual habits, as a practical way to grow in trust and obedience. These habits shape our character over time so that when challenges come, our responses reflect faith rather than fear or frustration. Ultimately, this lesson reminds us that while God’s grace saves us, our growth requires intentional cooperation with Him.
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