I recently did a lesson on the book of Amos. The book is both a scathing inditement of the religiously active, but morally bankrupt Israel of the prophet’s day and a challenge to all of us to be sure that our lives reflect the compassion and justice of God. To make the challenges of the book practical, I promised a list of organizations like this that do the work of justice and mercy Amos challenges us to do. [Read more…]
Yvon Prehn's Bible Blog
Bible-related commentary by Yvon Prehn, founder and primary content creator for Bible805.
The dangers of predicting when Jesus will return
One thing we know for certain is that Jesus is coming back. Just as we anticipate the arrival of a dearly-loved family member who has been away and is coming home, we eagerly look forward to His return and so it is only natural that we want to know when it will take place. [Read more…]
Tetelestai, If the battle is finished, why is life so hard?
“Tetelestai!” was the final cry of Jesus from the cross and it means, “it is finished.”
It is an extraordinary cry of victory and hope. [Read more…]
Lent is for more than Lent–check out the one-minute videos that can challenge and encourage you
Lent is about much more than 40 days before Easter. It is a set of mind and heart where we evaluate our lives continuously to make certain we are doing what is pleasing to the Lord. [Read more…]
Is the world about to end? a special lesson on our currently challenging times
The war in Ukraine and the tragedy of the suffering and devastation that threatens to spill into more of the world has many of us concerned, worried and fearful.
People are wondering if it means WW3 or even the end of the world. What should we do? [Read more…]
Daily Lenten videos and Instagram posts
There are lots of media channels we can use to be encouraged in our Christian walk. Lent is an opportunity to pause and focus on becoming more like Jesus and I’ve prepared some materials for you including daily Instagram thoughts, daily 1-minute YouTube videos, and a downloadable PDF journal with the sayings, verses, and a place for you to record your thoughts and prayers. The links for all follow. [Read more…]
A free Lenten Journal
This PDF is a Lenten journal with Lent-related thoughts or quotes, plus some challenging commentary and room for you to record your response, thoughts, and prayers.You can start it at any time in Lent, and you have my permission to make as many copies as you want and to pass it on.
CLICK Here or on the image to download it.
Two illustrations of the Trinity for you to freely download
Understanding the Trinity is a challenge for everyone, but I hope these illustrations and the videos that go with them help explain them. You can click on the images to download a PDF of the illustration and you have permission to make as many copies as you want. [Read more…]
How to avoid disappointment with God
Have you ever said, “But you promised!” when someone you loved disappointed you?
We all have. Few things are worse than having an expectation that someone will do something or give you something they said they would and then they didn’t do it. [Read more…]
Life after Death, God’s gift or man’s wishful thinking
The Apostle Paul said, “If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied (1 Cor. 15:19).” That is so true because becoming a Christian, contrary to what some teach, does not mean life will be easy and without troubles. [Read more…]
Life after Death. . . .What does the Bible really teach about it?
Has the Christian religion always taught there is life after death?
Some say that the people in the Old Testament didn’t really believe in it like we do. Is that true?
Why does it matter?
We’ll answer these questions and more in today’s lesson. [Read more…]
The 7 Truths About Trials and why we need the Bible more than ever to get through them
Though one of our most recent trials has been the Covid pandemic, every year of our earthly lives has its share of trials and challenges. [Read more…]