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The Prophet Habakkuk,

2026-05-28 by bible805

In this lesson on the prophet Habakkuk, we see a man who honestly questioned God about evil, suffering, and injustice. Rather than rebuking Habakkuk, God engaged him in conversation. Habakkuk struggled to understand why God would allow wickedness and why He would use Babylon, an even more evil nation, as part of His judgment. Through this dialogue, Habakkuk learned that God’s plans are larger than human understanding and that the righteous are called to live by faith. The lesson also emphasizes the importance of developing a continual conversational relationship with God through prayer, Scripture, listening, reflection, and trust.

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/8n1we

Why you might have a tough time teaching the Bible today and how Bible805 can help

2026-05-26 by bible805

NOTE: this entry was originally done for my Ministry Miscellany Podcast and I am putting it in this section also as it is an excellent explanation of what Bible805 does and why I do what I do.

I’m full of disclaimers and caveats, and I know that there are exceptions to everything I say that follows. I acknowledge there are many ways to teach and disciple, but the Bible805 content-intensive system of teaching is what’s worked for me for many years, and it has resulted in significant spiritual growth in people that have taken my Bible classes.

To explain how I’ve come up with the methods I use in Bible 805 to enable you to know, trust, apply, and teach the Bible, we’re going to look at two apostles: Peter and Paul, the radically different audiences they faced, and how they used different methods to reach them.

We’ll then look at similar situations that occur in our world, and I’ll share how I put together the Bible805 foundation for Bible teaching, which I’ve summarized into 7 Observations:

First is a podcast of the material and then the script for it:

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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

Prophets Amos and Micah, When Religion Isn’t Enough—Understanding Justice and How to Apply It

2026-05-09 by Yvon Prehn

This lesson explores the ministries of the prophets Amos and Micah, who preached during a time of outward religious activity but deep moral and spiritual corruption.

Though the people continued religious ceremonies, they ignored justice, mercy, humility, and care for others–and in this we see reminders of our world today.

Amos warned the Northern Kingdom of Israel before its destruction, while Micah challenged the Southern Kingdom of Judah with similar messages. Both prophets reminded God’s people that true faith is not simply religious observance, but a transformed life reflecting God’s character through justice, mercy, and humility.

The lesson especially focuses on Micah 6:8 and the call to “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” We go into detail on the meanings of each of these terms in practical ways for our lives.

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/pDJ2A

Jonah, about so much more than a fish

2026-05-09 by Yvon Prehn

This lesson on Jonah reminds us that the story is about far more than a man swallowed by a fish. It is a true historical account, affirmed by Jesus, and filled with powerful lessons about obedience, mercy, and God’s heart for all people.

Jonah was not an unknown or struggling prophet—he was successful, respected, and accustomed to delivering good news to his own people. But when God called him to preach repentance to the brutal and hated Assyrians, Jonah refused. Instead of obeying, he ran in the opposite direction and through the storm, the great fish, and Jonah’s repentance, we see that disobedience never leads to a better outcome. God’s discipline is not meant to destroy us, but to bring us back to Him. When Jonah finally obeyed, the people of Nineveh repented, and God showed them mercy.

However, Jonah’s response reveals one of the most challenging truths in the lesson—he was angry at God’s compassion. He wanted mercy for himself but not for others. This exposes a common struggle in our own hearts.

The lesson concludes with three major applications: God’s mercy extends to even the worst people, we cannot assume who has or has not heard God’s message, and new believers need teaching and follow-up to grow in their faith. Ultimately, Jonah points us to Jesus, who perfectly obeyed God and completed the work He was given.

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/FKaZA