Surviving the Flood | A Bible Class on the Life of Noah Noah’s life provides a great example for the Christian life. In the New Testament, Noah is remembered quite fondly. Hebrews 11:7. Why did it take faith for Noah to build the ark? How can we have a faith like Noah’s? How did Noah […]
The First Criminal | Bible Class on Cain’s Murder of Abel His Brother
The First Criminal (Genesis 4:8-15) While we have two sins previously recorded (three if you count Adam and Eve separately), this is the first murder. As I read through this passage, there are several things I ponder: How did Adam and Eve learn of this murder? How did Adam and Eve react to one son […]
The Value of Work–Bible Class on Adam in the Garden (Genesis 2:15-17)
The Value of Work—Adam in the Garden (Genesis 2:15-17) God put man in the garden “to tend and keep it.” What does this say about the value of work? God values work. Proverbs 14:23. Ecclesiastes 9:10. Ephesians 4:28. 2 Thessalonians 3:12. What are some reasons why God might value work? What type of work do […]
The Two Become One (Genesis 2:18-25) | Bible Class on Adam and Eve
The Two Become One—The Marriage of Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:18-25) God said, “It is not good that man should be alone.” Why is it not good that man should be alone? God created man for community and fellowship. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10. Acts 2:44-47. Romans 1:11-12. God Himself is a social creature (Jn 17:5). God intended […]
Gospel of Matthew Chapter 15 – Martin Luther’s Translation of the Bible
Da kamen zu ihm die Schriftgelehrten und Pharisäer von Jerusalem und sprachen: 2 Warum übertreten deine Jünger der Ältesten Aufsätze? Sie waschen ihre Hände nicht, wenn sie Brot essen. 3 Er antwortete und sprach zu ihnen: Warum übertretet denn ihr Gottes Gebot um eurer Aufsätze willen? 4 Gott hat geboten: “Du sollst Vater und Mutter […]