Bible Lessons

The Bible lessons on this site are the core, heart, and foundation of the Bible805 teaching ministry, whose purpose is to help you to know, trust, apply, and teach the Bible.

This site and ministry was designed to help both individuals do that and to equip and train those who want to teach the Bible.

There are hundreds of resources available here and are organized into topic areas with overview videos HERE. In addition, the drop-down menu above has topic areas you can click on for the individual lessons in them.

If you want to teach the materials, everything you need is available through the Bible805 Academy.

New materials continue to be added frequently and to keep informed, CLICK HERE to sign up for the Lion's Voice, the Bible805 newsletter.

Thru the Bible, Lesson #15 David, great goodness and great sin, yet always a man after God’s own heart

2026-04-18 by bible805

This lesson explores one of the most well-known yet often misunderstood descriptions in the Bible: David as “a man after God’s own heart.” At first, this may seem confusing, considering David’s serious sins, including adultery and murder. However, a deeper look reveals that this description is not about perfection, but about the direction, response, and commitment of the heart.

The lesson explains that the “heart” in the Bible refers to the center of a person’s inner life—their thoughts, desires, will, and character. To be after God’s heart means to align what is most important to us with what is important to God, and to respond to Him with humility, obedience, and repentance when we fail.

David’s life demonstrates both great faithfulness and serious failure. Yet his consistent pattern was to trust God, obey His commands, refuse to take matters into his own hands, and repent deeply when he sinned. Even through trials, delays, and personal failure, David maintained a heart committed to God’s will.

Ultimately, this lesson reminds us that spiritual growth is not a straight line. It includes struggles, failures, and restoration. What defines a person after God’s heart is not perfection, but a persistent commitment to follow Him, respond rightly to correction, and continue in faithful service.

Thru the Bible, Lesson #14 Samuel and Saul, the importance of listening to God and how to do it

2026-04-11 by bible805

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.

For materials to enable you to teach this class, CLICK HERE for the Bible805Academy.com free downloadable PowerPoints, Notes, Discussion Guide, Video & Audio files, editable and free.

Thru the Bible Lesson #13 Judges and Ruth, my way or God’s way–how to live the best way

2026-04-11 by bible805

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.

For materials to enable you to teach this class, CLICK HERE for the Bible805Academy.com free downloadable PowerPoints, Notes, Discussion Guide, Video & Audio files, editable and free.

Thru the Bible, Lesson #12 Joshua, how to fight and win in the battles of life

2026-04-11 by bible805

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

2026-04-11 by bible805

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.

Great exchanges, the Poem and PDFs of the Fasting life

2026-04-05 by Yvon Prehn

In the Hobo Soul Podcast we are looking at great exchanges we can make in our lives that help us be more pleasing to God. Below are some downloadable PDFs I created of the poem for you and then below them are the words to the poem. Just click on the image to download the PDFs. All the image PDFs are linked to each picture.

Listen to the Hobo Soul Podcast here: https://hobo-soul-podcast.captivate.fm/

Below are the words to the poem.

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Thru the Bible, Lesson #10 Deuteronomy, Where rules become joyful reality in our lives

2026-04-04 by bible805

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

2026-04-04 by bible805

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.

Confusion about Bible Stories, from series, HAPPY CORRECTIONS, because the Bible doesn’t say what you think it says

2026-04-01 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, video, NOTES, and Discussion Guide for the lesson.

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Bible-reading Schedules, in Chronological Order, the New Testament only, a starter plan

2026-03-09 by bible805

The Bible805 ministry is founded on the belief that getting to know God’s Word WELL, trusting it as the very words of God, and applying it to your life is one of the most important things you can do as a follower of Jesus. To do any of that you first need to simply read or listen to it–get the content in to your mind and heart. Following are Bible reading schedules to help you do this.

An ebook of schedules and journal pages to help you read thru the Bible in Chronological Order

Through the Bible in Chronological Order, schedules and journal pages

This is our most frequently downloaded schedule for reading through the Bible in Chronological order, just click on the image to download it.
The Bible805 ministry has a series of videos and lessons to motivate you or the people in your church to do this.
To go to an overview and links to the lessons on this, CLICK HERE. ****THERE is a lot of good material at this link, do check it out.
If you want to then teach lessons on this using any and all the materials from Bible805, go to the https://www.Bible805Academy.com and specifically to the following link https://bible805academy.com/collection/read-your-bible-in-chronological-order [Read more…]

Bible Lessons video overviews and links to categories of them

2026-03-08 by bible805

Bible805 ministry lessons — The purpose of Bible805 is to help you know, trust, apply, and teach the Bible and these lessons are the content that will enable you to do that.

Below is a series of overview lessons that preview the groups of lessons available. I’m working on getting Notes and Discussion Guides redone and more consistent, so please forgive me for disorganization in those areas–the teaching videos were my focus and I’m trying to get the rest organized.

If you want to teach the materials, everything to do that is available through the Bible805 Academy. Go to this article for a short video that overviews the materials available on the Academy: https://wp.me/pazrJD-1iD

The materials to enable you to teach the lessons include editable PowerPoints, no-ad videos, audio files, notes, questions, and infographics if they apply. They are all available FREE, editable, and no attribution is required for their use, all at https://www.Bible805Academy.

In addition to the lesson groups that follow, new lessons are being added continuously to the site–sign up for the Lion’s Voice, the Bible805 newsletter that will update you on them.

Below this first video are additional content groupings of lessons. You are encouraged to preview any and all the lessons on the Bible805 YouTube channel at www.Youtube.com/Bible805

There is no cost for anything here and Bible805 takes no advertising and does not participate in any affiliate marketing schemes–ALL following is for your free use, no hidden agendas or fees. My prayer is simply that you get God’s Word into your life!

Read Your Bible in Chronological Order

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Bible805 Infographics, images, charts, and timelines to illustrate Bible concepts and content

2026-03-08 by bible805

Bible-inspired images, charts, and timelines to illustrate Bible concepts and content. Following is a short video of some of the content in this category and then below this intro, the materials that are part of it. The video is just a small collection of the infographics that were available when the video was created.

For links to new infographics as they are created, sign up HERE for the Bible805 Newsletter, The Lion’s Voice.

Below the video are some of the most popular infographics on this site.
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