The Breaking Point Again and Again
A "judge" was a "tribal chief" that God used to deliver Israel at distinct moments. The first 3 Judges are short examples, and the last 3...
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Talk it out is a weekly study guide that helps you dive deeper into our Bible Reading Plan. Each study guide has thoughts, this week's Bible reading links, and questions to work through. The study guide is also designed for discussion with others. So, dive deeper into God's Word and then find a circle of friends you can talk it out with.
May 19
Roller Coaster of Emotion
This week will conclude the book of Joshua and the life of Joshua. The last few chapters focus on the conquest to be done to drive out...
May 11
Conquest and Compassion
Last week concluded the life of Moses, and began the leadership of Joshua. The book of Joshua is the first of twelve historical books to...
May 4
And The Wall Came Tumbling Down
This week we read the end of Moses’ life and final instructions to the Israelites from God given through Moses. Moses has been a big deal...
Apr 27
Purge Evil
Deuteronomy is Moses’ last instructions from God before he dies. Moses will reaffirm the law God gave, as well as reveal some new...
Apr 21
Last Will and Testament
Deuteronomy is the fifth and final book of the Torah, or ‘instruction’ in Hebrew. The Torah is attributed to Moses and makes up the first...
Apr 13
Generation Next
Psalm 95:10-11 states,"forty years (God) loathed that generation and said 'They are a people who go astray in their heart, and they have...
Apr 6
Roller Coaster of Rebellion
Last week ended with the return of 12 spies returning from the spying on the Promise Land. Ten spies gave a report discouraging the...
Mar 30
Whiplash
If you have ever been in a car wreck then you might have suffered from "whiplash". Whiplash is defined as “a neck injury caused by sudden...
Mar 24
Calm Before the Storm
This week we reach the end of the book of Leviticus. The people of God now have a way to order their society that reflects God’s...
Mar 17
Wash Up For Dinner
What are the rules at the dinner table? A common rule is to simply wash your hands before dinner. Any parent knows it is important to get...
Mar 10
Holy, Like God is Holy
Do you ever think about what you were doing this time yesterday or last month, or last year? Do you think about what you will be doing...
Mar 3
God's Beef With the Golden Calf
Have you ever had a favorite movie that you watched over and over? One of my favorites is the Count of Monte Cristo. Every time I watch...
Feb 25
Building Legos
What were your favorite action figures or dolls as a kid? I loved medieval Legos. I would make up stories and build sentimental...
Feb 18
The Big Picture in Egypt
What comes to mind when you think about ancient Egypt? Most people will be able to talk about the Pyramids, Pharaoh, or a ‘mummy.’ It is...
Feb 11
The Big Picture In the Foolish
Once in elementary school, I was sent to the office for “whistling.” I “whistled” and my teacher asked who was making that noise. I...
Feb 4
The Big Picture In a Name
Do you like piecing puzzles together? Did you like puzzles as a child? Is using the “box top” as a guide really cheating? Last week’s...
Jan 28
The Big Picture In Sacrifice
Due to a recent surgery, our dog will have a cone on her head for a week. She wants it off, and I am convinced she runs it into my legs...
Jan 21
The Big Picture Through a People
“Why is there so much evil in the world? God can't be all good and all powerful with as much evil as there is.” Have you asked this...
Jan 14
The Big Picture in the Beginning
What if there was something right now that could revolutionize your life, or maybe even save your life, what would you do with it? What...
Jan 7
The Big Picture
Imagine being the French explorer who first explored the highest point in the state of Arkansas, now called Mt. Magazine near Paris,...
Dec 10, 2023
Meet Jesus - The How Matters
Have you ever heard someone say "Prove it!", expecting some evidence to know if something is true? That's the scene of the story Jesus...
Dec 3, 2023
Meet Jesus - The Who Matters
Jesus has a conversation with a lawyer about what matters most in life. As they are talking, the lawyer asks a question about neighbors...
Nov 26, 2023
Meet Jesus - What Matters Most
We are entering the Christmas season where we sing songs about Immanuel “God with us”. We aren’t meant to be Home Alone at Christmas....
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