No one can get away from God! That’s what we’ll learn as our study of Nebuchadnezzar’s fascinating dreams and Daniel’s faithful interpretations continue.

God isn’t done with Nebuchadnezzar yet, and the dreams continue. Discover more about this famed king and what Dr. McGee describes as the skeletons in his family closet, as our study of Daniel chapter 4 begins.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are in danger and have a big decision to make. God has rescued them from the wrath of the king before, but will He do it again? Can they trust Him? Hop aboard the Bible Bus for the exciting end to this miraculous story that has an important message for each of us today.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are famous. But do you know the whole story? The true story? Did you know there was a fourth man in the fiery furnace with them? Who was he? That’s what we’ll learn as our study of God’s entire Word continues in Daniel chapter 3.

Daniel continues to explain Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. Are the dreams applicable to us today? Find out as we continue our exciting study in the Old Testament book of Daniel.

What is this world coming to? That’s what God was trying to tell Nebuchadnezzar through the dream Daniel interpreted. The application is important to us today as well. Dr. McGee walks us through what he calls a remarkable passage of Scripture.

Daniel is ushered into Nebuchadnezzar’s presence with his life on the line. Can Daniel answer the king’s impossible question? If so, how? That’s what our teacher Dr. McGee is talking about as our study of Daniel, chapter two, continues.

An impossible situation. That’s where we find Daniel. The king has a dream and wants his wise men to interpret it or they will be executed. The catch? He won’t tell them what the dream is about. The exciting story of Daniel continues.

When in front of the most powerful man in the ancient world, King Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel chooses to stand for God. Join us today in Daniel chapter 1 for a study that Dr. McGee’s calls foundational to our understanding of all prophecy.

Castrated and in captivity, Daniel and his three friends (all around the age of seventeen) find themselves in training as scholars for the king. But how can you simultaneously serve God and a heathen king? That’s what we’ll find out as our study of Daniel begins.

One of the most thrilling books of the Bible. That’s how our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, describes the Old Testament book of Daniel. Hop aboard the Bible Bus for this terrific introduction that sets the stage for not only the studies to come, but also for our understanding of God’s Word as a whole.

Grace to others. That’s the focus of this study in the New Testament book of Philemon. Join us for a very personal story of a runaway slave and listen as the Apostle Paul pleads with his owner to act in love, just as God has done with each one of us.

As we’ve traveled through the book of Titus, the Apostle Paul has been clear: Sound doctrine is the foundation of a healthy church. In our study of chapter 3, we’ll hear Paul reaffirm this belief and add that in response to God’s mercy and grace, the church should also be engaged in good works.

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men. That’s the good news we hear as our journey through the short but powerful New Testament book of Titus continues. Learn from what Paul has to say about conduct in the congregation in Crete and discover that it applies to the church today as well.

What is the role of elders in the church? That’s the topic we’re discussing as our study of Paul’s letter to his spiritual son, Titus, continues. Follow along as Paul encourages Titus to be stricter with the truth, warns him against legalism in the congregation, and above all else reminds him that sound doctrine is the foundation on which the church should be built.

Conduct in the church. That’s what we’re studying in the New Testament book of Titus. Dr. McGee explains that Paul’s message is surprisingly not about rules and regulations in the church, but about the heart and character of those leading it.

The old saying practice what you preach could very well have gotten its beginning in the tiny but powerful book of Titus. Find out more about the young Gentile pastor Paul led to Christ, and hear some of the wisdom Paul shares with him for the church on the island of Crete.

In our study through the wild and wonderful book of Ezekiel we’ve learned about some dark days. But in Ezekiel 40-48 we’ll see the glory of the Lord returned to the millennial temple. In this exciting study Ezekiel gives us a sneak peek of the millennial city and land during the Millennium.

What will God do about evil in the world? That’s what we’re finding out in our study of Ezekiel. Join us in chapters 38-40 as we hear more about the invasion of Israel and the six plagues God brings upon Gog’s armies.

In the second part of this study on Ezekiel 38 and 39, Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells us more about Gog’s invasion of Israel. Join us in looking at prophecy of these dark and difficult days. Though it may be troublesome to hear, Dr. McGee says there is an important message we won’t want to miss.

As our study of the Old Testament book of Ezekiel continues, this part of our journey takes us through the prophecy of Gog’s invasion of Israel. So where is God? And why is this a significant event? That’s what we’ll learn from our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee in this study of Ezekiel 38 and 39.

There are some pretty amazing scenes in the Bible that are more shocking and scarier than any blockbuster movies out there. Be warnedin this study there is a scene that is so awesome that no special effects could ever do it justice. See God do the incredible as our journey through Ezekiel continues.

One of the most comforting and meaningful pictures God gives us of Himself is that He is our shepherd. In Ezekiel 34, we visit Israel during a turbulent time. Jerusalem has fallen and false prophets are described as shepherds who fed themselvesjust the opposite of the Good Shepherd who gives His life for the sheep. What will Ezekiel do? Join us for the answer in this exciting study.

As hard as it is to hear, being warned is sometimes the most loving thing someone could do for us. In this study of Ezekiel 33, we’ll see a big warning sign posted by the prophet Ezekiel. Will the people finally listen?

Egypt is mentioned by Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and the Minor Prophets. It plays a major part in the history of Israel, and in its day was a major part in the economy and protection of all the countries that surrounded it. So, what happens when they don’t heed Ezekiel’s warning? Will God destroy this nation when so many lives depend on it? e

Hop aboard the Bible Bus for this study in what Dr. J. Vernon McGee calls, A remarkable prophecy. Together we’ll explore Ezekiel chapters 29 and 30 and hear more about God’s judgment of Egypt.

If you’re not a follower of Jesus, one of the things about the Bible that should make you sit up and take notice is the number of prophecies that have actually been fulfilled. Event after event prediction after prediction God has foretold His story down to the smallest detail. Today we study one of these prophesies known as the lamentation for Tyre.

When word finally came to Ezekiel that Jerusalem had been destroyed, he turned his attention to the surrounding nations. One of those was Tyre, which was a great and powerful city. When Tyre was destroyed, it seemed like a fulfillment of Ezekiel’s prophecy, but we’ll find out that his prophecy would not be complete for another 300 years.

One of Jesus’ most memorable methods of teaching was through parables. But did you know long before the time Christ, the prophet Ezekiel also used parables to teach God’s people? Dr. J. Vernon McGee shares two of those parables with us from Ezekiel chapters 23 and 24.

Either the Lord said it or Ezekiel is lying. That’s the hard line our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee takes as we continue our trek through the entire Word of God. Ezekiel’s messages are harsh, but Dr. McGee warns that we should listen and take heed.

What God has said He will do, He will do. If we had to sum up this study in ten words or less, that’s what we could say. So, hop aboard the Bible Bus as we continue to discover that on every page of Scripture, we glimpse the multi-faceted, multi-dimensional, deep, and trustworthy character of God.

Few things are more precious than to see an abandoned child being welcomed into a loving home. Now they are protected, provided for, loved, and given every chance to be a healthy, happy person. That’s the moving picture we’ll see in Ezekiel 16-18.

Maybe you’ve heard it said that God would rather see you in a storm fighting for your life in a hospital bed or in bankruptcy court than living in disobedience. He’d rather you experience depression or penetrating loneliness if that’s the only place you’ll hear His messageCome back to Me. We’ll hear that message loud and clear as our study of Ezekiel continues in chapters 14-16.

When does God say, Enough!? Does His patience ever run out? Does His love and mercy ever come to an end? These are hard questions and they have hard answers. In Ezekiel 12 and 13 our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, tells us more about those who stiffened their necks against Him and His prophet, and how God responded in hopes of changing their minds.

Only a few times in Scripture does God give us a glimpse behind the curtain of a supernatural scene. In this study of Ezekiel 10 and 11 the curtains are pulled back and we see a heavenly picture through Ezekiel’s eyes.

Judgment is not a pleasant subject. Talking about something elseanything elsewould be so much easier! But as Dr. McGee points out, it is a reality and we must deal with it sooner or later. So, hop aboard the Bible Bus as the people of Israel continue to ignore Ezekiel and turn their back on God.

Have you heard the saying, the punishment fits the crime? In this study we’ll learn that God’s judgment will indeed fit the severity of Israel’s crimes. See both the historic value of this Old Testament book as well as the lessons applicable for us today.

God displays His glory through His acts of grace and mercy, as well as through His holy righteousness. That’s what we’re learning as our study of the Old Testament book of Ezekiel continues.

The judgment of Jerusalem, that’s what we’re talking about in this study. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we set off for Ezekiel 3:20-5:17 and watch as the prophet uses some extreme antics to get the people’s attention.

Who do you think are the hardest to reach with the gospel of Jesus Christ? Muslims? Hindus? Buddhists? Atheists? Find out how Dr. McGee answers this difficult question and be encouraged by Ezekiel’s response to God’s call on his life.

It’s an age-old question that has plagued man since the beginning of time: What does God look like? In Exodus 33:19, Moses asked to see God’s glory. And God said, No man can see His face and live. His glory is too great for our eyes. But if you’d like a quick glimpse, join in this study for a majestic view of God’s glory as revealed by the prophet Ezekiel.

The prophet Ezekiel spoke in the darkest days of Israel. From his vantage point at the bottom of a dark valley, Ezekiel saw the heavens open and had visions of God! Join us as we begin our study in this amazing Old Testament book.

Hop aboard the Bible Bus for Paul’s heartfelt goodbye message that will inspire us to keep the faith with beloved metaphors such fighting the good fight and finishing the race.

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God . That’s the beautiful beginning to Paul’s charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 16. Witness Paul defend God’s Word and give us some final instruction on how we can live a life that’s pleasing to Him.

Seducers, sorcerers, and imposters. That’s what the Apostle Paul warns about in 2 Timothy, chapter 3. Follow along as we hear Paul explain that the best antidote to apostasy is studying and knowing the Word of God.

Our study of apostasyor wrong teachingcontinues in our study of 2 Timothy 3. Travel with us as Paul warns of the prevalence of false prophets in the last days and the price Christians will have to pay for their faith.

As we continue our study of 2 Timothy, chapter 2, we’ll hear more of Paul’s metaphors for living the Christian life. Discover what it means to be a teacher, a vessel, and servant for the gospeland, above all else, to live with faith, love, and peace at the center of our daily lives.

An athlete, a farmer, a good soldier. These are a few of the terrific metaphors we’ll hear Paul use in our study of 2 Timothy, chapter 2. Hop aboard the Bible as we examine these marvelous word pictures that were designed to inspire Timothy to be strong in his faith and live for God’s glory.

In prison and awaiting his death, the Apostle Paul has some final words of wisdom for Timothy. Listen in and hear Paul urge the young pastor to be courageous through the power of the Holy Spirit, and to keep sharing the Good News of the gospel he has been taught.

Paul’s swan song. That’s what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, calls the Apostle’s second letter to his spiritual son, Timothy. Hear from Paul himself that despite his impending execution, his spirit is triumphant rather than defeated.

Tough love. That’s one of the many topics the Apostle Paul is talking about in our continuing study of his letter to Timothy and the church at Ephesus. Travel along with us as we look at some important advice for officers within the church and hear what Paul has to say to all believers about relating to one another on a day to day basis.

What’s the most terrific part of your church? What’s the most difficult? Many of us would likely have the same answer to both of those questions: The people! Today in 1 Timothy, chapter 5, the Apostle Paul shares some very practical tips for leaders in the local church and how we can all work together for the glory of God.

Our study of apostatesor those who spread false teachingcontinues as the Apostle Paul instructs his young protg to test everything under the light of God’s Word. Join us in 1 Timothy, chapter 4, as we take a look at what defines a good minister and are reminded that knowing God’s Word and sharing it with others is the goal of every Christian today.

If we know the truth, it’s easier to spot the lies. That’s the good word we’ll hear in our study of 1 Timothy 3 and 4. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as Apostle Paul teaches us how to spot those who are actively trying to deceive us by spreading false doctrines within the church.

It’s been said that three things can take a church, or a pastor of a church, down: money, sex, and power. In our study of 1 Timothy, chapter 3, Dr. J. Vernon McGee addresses these deadly sins and others that crop up in the church today. Join us as we continue to glean wisdom from Paul on the issue of leadership in the local church.

How should elders be chosen? It’s one of the most difficult and divisive tasks in the church today. But does it have to be? Join us as we continue to study 1 Timothy, and see what Paul has to say about the criteria and qualities that should be used to choose leaders in the church.

Women in the church. That’s the controversial subject Paul is talking about in our study of 1 Timothy, chapter 2 verses 4-15. Travel with us as Dr. McGee explains these misapplied verses, and hear Paul challenge both men and women to pray in faith and gratitude for our salvation.

How often do you complain about our government? How often do you pray for our nation’s leadership? In First Timothy, Paul commands us to pray regularly for our leadersregardless of their politics. Find out why as we continue to make our way Thru the Bible.

Mystery religions, idolatry, grace by good works this is what Paul is warning the church in Ephesus about in 1 Timothy, chapter 1.

Good advice. That’s what we’ll receive from the Apostle Paul as we study his letter to Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus. Join as we hear words of wisdom about the importance of sound doctrine, warning against false teaching, and three things that should be seen in any church: Faithin God and in His Word; lovean active concern for others; a good consciencea guide for the believer.

God’s great grace, mercy, and love. That’s what the apostle Paul is talking about in the warm greeting to his letter addressed to his spiritual son, Timothy.

What qualifies a group of people to be considered a church? What qualities identify a genuine church? How should a local church be governed? These are a few of the questions the Apostle Paul answers in his first letter to his young protg, Timothy. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we glean important wisdom from Paul that is pertinent for the present-day church as well.

When times look their worst, there is always a way out for God’s people if they will come in God’s way. That’s what we learn today in our study of Lamentations. Beware this hard message to a hard-hearted people.

If you want to avoid the crushing consequences of ignored sin, learn how to recognize God’s hand in your life. But even when you must endure discipline, God goes with you if you are His own.

Too often we don’t want to accept the fact that God is angry with sin. In this study of Lamentations, we discover that Jerusalem fell to its enemiesand that God did it and was right in what He did. Hard lessons learned the hardest way. Discover how to avoid the same grief.

One of the many ways to support the validity of the Bible is the number of prophecies that have been fulfilled hundreds of years after they were given. In this powerful conclusion to our study in the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, takes us through some of these prophesies.

Peace at any price! That’s what so many are calling for as they attempt to bring an end to the violence between nations. But is going to war to bring about peace really worth it? What does the Bible say? That’s what our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee is talking about as we continue to watch the story of Judah unfold in Jeremiah chapters 45-49.

God always keeps His Word. That’s what we hear Jeremiah tell Johanan when he asks for advice. Do the people finally listen and stay in the land? Find out in this study of Jeremiah chapters 39-44.

The prophet Jeremiah is often referred to as the prophet of the broken heart, and in this study on Thru the Bible we’ll discover more about the depths of his heart and the difficulties of his job in representing God to a rebellious king and country.

The saga of Judah’s rebellion continues as King Jehoiakim burns the Word of God sent to him by Jeremiah. How will God respond? Find out in this study of Jeremiah chapters 33-36.

God’s unending love. That’s what we’ll hear about in this study of Jeremiah, chapters 31-32. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as the prophet tells the people of the new covenant God will make with Israel and Judah, and how He will engrave it upon their hearts.

It’s been said that man can live about 40 days without food, three days without water, about eight minutes without air, but for only one second without hope. But what do you do when all hope is gone? Join us for this study of Jeremiah 29-30 as our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, talks about hope: Where to find it, how to keep it, and what to do when it’s tested.

Jeremiah is talking to us. You would think that he just got here yesterday. That’s what we hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee as we continue our study of Jeremiah. Follow along as we see the unfolding of Judah’s rebellion that mirrors so much of what we see in the world today.

You’ve gone far enough! Turn back. That was God’s message to the people of Judah, and it’s God’s message to every wandering heart in every generation. Join us as the prophet Jeremiah continues to warn his people of impending judgment.

Jeremiah’s story of a world that rejects God reads like this morning’s newspapereven though it’s in the middle of the Old Testament! In our continuing study of this prophetic book, Jeremiah’s heart is broken once again as he warns King Zedekiah that judgment is coming.

As our study of the Old Testament book of Jeremiah continues, this leg of our journey takes us by the potter’s house in Jeremiah 18 and 19. Join us for this beautiful analogy of God’s sovereignty and His desire to conform each of us to His image.

If you’ve ever felt rejected or alone, then this study is for you! Join us as our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, takes us through the very dark days of the prophet Jeremiah after the death of King Josiah. And stay with us because the peace and joy Jeremiah finds in God’s Worddespite his circumstancesare an encouragement to all of us.

Josiah was killed by King Necho of Egypt. So, what will happen now? Will Israel continue to turn towards God or will they return to their wicked ways? And how does this relate to us today? That’s what we’ll find out as we come to the 11th chapter of Jeremiah starting at verse six.

What are you willing to sacrifice to get out the Word of God? For Jeremiah and for Christians throughout historyand even todaythere’s been a high price to pay for proclaiming God’s Word. In this study, Dr. J. Vernon McGee gives us a glimpse into the personal life of Jeremiah as we come to chapters 9 through 11.

How has your life been changed by your faith in Jesus Christ? Not the little things like attending a particular church or Bible study, but the real changes you experience when you surrender your heart to Jesus, and the difference He makes in your daily life. Join us, as together we answer that question in this very personal and pointed study with Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

Is it too late to turn back to God? It’s a question we often hear today, and it’s one the prophet Jeremiah heard in his day too. How does Jeremiah answer? Find out in this study of Jeremiah chapters 3-6 on Thru the Bible.

A heavy book for heavy hearts. That’s how Dr. J. Vernon McGee describes the book of Jeremiah. But in this study, there is a glimmer of hope as we learn about the young king Josiah and how he helped eradicate idolatry from the land and give God’s Word back its proper authority.

When does God say, Enough!? That’s what we’ll learn in this study of Jeremiah 2 with Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we continue our study of this tragic bookfilled with the consequences of turning away from God.

Do you want to be used by God in people’s lives? How do you qualify? Just what does God look for in a man or woman He wants to employ? Join us in this study of Jeremiah, chapter 1, with Dr. J. Vernon McGee, where we’ll hear about God’s qualifications for personal ministry in Jeremiah’s life and our own.

Prophet of the broken heart. That’s how our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, describes Jeremiah, who was sent by God with a harsh message for His people. Join us as we begin a new study in one of the most important prophetic books of the Bible.

What is the purpose of studying prophecy? That’s what we’re exploring in this study of 2 Thessalonians. Join us for the powerful final study in Paul’s last epistle to the church at Thessalonica.

The Apostle Paul knew he couldn’t succeed in his ministry without the prayers of believers. That’s why he had a special request for the church in Thessalonica. Find out what it was and why it applies to the church today in this great study in 2 Thessalonians 3.

Those who do not stand for something will fall for anything. That’s what teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, has to say as our study of 2 Thessalonians continues. Meet us at verse 7 and learn how to avoid false doctrine and those who wish to deceive us.

Pre-Tribulation, mid-Tribulation, post-Tribulation when will Jesus return to the earth for His followers? Very few issues of our faith are more hotly debated than the rapture of the church. But what does the Bible say? Join as we travel straight to the heart of this discussion in 2 Thessalonians.

The Bible says very little about heaven or hell. Why is that? Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, answers that question and many more in our continuing study of Paul’s second letter to the church at Thessalonica. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we hear more from the Apostle Paul on God’s great love for us and also His judgment.

What if someone told you Jesus had raptured His church and you got left behind? That was the bad news circulating among the Christians in Thessalonica and the reason why the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Thessalonians. Join us as we journey through the pages of this wonderful Old Testament book.

If there is any question in your mind whether something is right or wrong, then it is wrong for you. That’s the wisdom we’ll hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee in our study of 1 Thessalonians. Travel with us through the pages of chapter 5 as we study the concluding verses in this amazing epistle.

The believer in Christ is to be awake and alert in view of His coming. That’s some of the great advice we receive from our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, in this study of 1 Thessalonians chapter 5. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we hear more about the rapture of the Church straight from the Apostle Paul.

If you’ve taken a good hard look in the mirror lately, it may be hard to believe you are made for eternity. Bu it’s true! Join us in our continuing study of 1 Thessalonians as we hold a mirror up to our lives and learn how a glimpse into eternity can comfort us, instruct us, and exhort us to live godly lives.

What’s more hopeful and happy than a wedding celebration? In this study, our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, gives us the answer to that question as we discuss the Rapturewhen Jesus calls His Bride, the Church, to join Him in the air.

Practical advice for Christians, that’s what we’ll hear in this study of 1 Thessalonians. Travel with us through the pages of chapter 4, verses 3-12, and hear our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, tell us that a true Christian cannot continue in sin but will long for holiness.

Sanctification. That’s what the Apostle Paul is talking about in this study of 1 Thessalonians 3 and 4. Join us as we continue to see the depths of God’s love for us and examine the role of the Holy Spirit in producing holiness in our lives.

It’s hard not to cheer for successful athletes, musicians, and others who publicly praise God for their success. But while you root for their witness, do you wonder if others are confused that success is a sign of God’s blessing? That’s one of the great topics our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, covers as we continue our study of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 3.

What will bring a revival to our country, and perhaps even the world? Many say its prayer, but with more people praying than ever beforeperhaps there’s something more? That’s what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, discusses in this terrific message in our ongoing study in 1 Thessalonians.

Conviction and urgency. That’s how our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, describes Paul’s presentation of the gospel at the church in Thessalonica. Join us for our continuing study of what many call the model church.

What motivated the Apostle Paul to share the gospel? That’s what we’re studying in 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verses 1-7. Follow along as our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, encourages us to examine our own motives and use Paul’s methods as we reach out with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

After only a few months, our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, says the Thessalonian church was such a model of faith that its fame preceded Paul into other places where he went. Don’t miss this exciting study as our journey through 1 Thessalonians continues and we study this success and how it can be applied to churches today.

Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we continue our study of the earliest letter written by the Apostle Paul. As we travel through the pages of 1 Thessalonians 1, our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, explores the concept of divine election from what he describes as God’s point of view.

Who are you praying for today? No doubt several people come to mind. Family? Friends? Maybe your church or a mission organization? Join us in 1 Thessalonians 1 as the Apostle Paul reminds us of how important it is to prayfor ourselves, for others, and for situations we encounter every day.

Does the reality of Jesus’ rapture change the way we live? Are we living more holy lives because we know we might see Jesus at any moment? These are a couple of the important questions our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, asks in this study of 1 Thessalonians.

In our final study of the book of Isaiah, we’ll travel through chapters 65 and 66 and take a quick side trip through Revelation 21 and 22. Join as we learn about the new heavens and new earth and complete our study with God’s instruction to hear and heed His call.

The value of Christian service in our lives. That’s one of the things our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, emphasizes as we continue to look at the Great Tribulation and the Millennium in our ongoing study of the book of Isaiah.

There is law in love and there is love in law. That’s the wisdom our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, shares in our study of Isaiah 63. Join us for a closer look at God’s judgement and mercy and are reminded of the importance of completely yielding our lives to the Lord.

Our study of the Old Testament book of Isaiah continues in chapter 61, where we’ll witness the foreshadowing of Jesus Christ and be reminded of the power God’s Word has to save us all.

In John 8:12 Jesus said, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. Find out the connection between that verse and the prophecy of the Redeemer we find in Isaiah, chapter 60, as our study of God’s entire Word continues on Thru the Bible.

Why doesn’t God hear people when they pray? Why doesn’t God do something to help them? That’s what we’ll discover in our study of the Old Testament book of Isaiah, chapters 58 and 59. Travel with us as we hear of God’s condemnation of Israel’s wicked ways and His concern for their welfare through the provision of a Redeemer.

Does it ever seem like the wicked prosper and the faithful suffer? If so, join us in Isaiah 57 as we’re reminded that the Lord sees the wicked and He will not be silent. Judgment is comingas well as comfort for the people who trust Him.

God’s invitation to salvation continues in our study of Isaiah’s prophecy in chapter 56. Travel with us into the future as we look forwardpast this age, into the Millennial age to come.

God is merciful. That’s what we’ll see in our study of Isaiah 55 as God invites everyone who is thirsty to come and drink from the foundation of life that is our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Hundreds of years before Jesus died on the cross, God had written through His prophet Isaiah a more vivid description of His Son’s crucifixion than is found anywhere else in the Bible. Follow along in Isaiah 53 as we continue to explore His death and learn of the invitation offered to each of us as a result.

We continue our study of Isaiah’s prophecy of Jesus’ suffering in Isaiah 53, verses 1-6, as we witness His pain and catch a glimpse of the hope to come in verses ahead.

God’s redemption of Israel. That’s what we’re studying in the beautiful verses of Isaiah 52. Join us as we hear the prophecy of the Good News and stand in reverence at the suffering of our Savior.

There are a lot of Christians today who should wake up, and get up, and get going for God. That’s the message we’ll hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee in our journey through Isaiah chapters 51 and 52. Travel with us as we continue our study of the amazing prophecy regarding our Savior Jesus Christ, and hear God remind Israel of all He has promised them.

What is the greatest sin being committed by Christians today? Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, answers this question in our continuing study of the Old Testament book of Isaiah. Join us in chapter 49 as we hear Jesus Himself call upon the world.

God’s judgment against Babylon. That’s what we’ll study in Isaiah 47 and 48. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we witness the ultimate humiliation and decline of this ancient city and hear God’s loving call to the house of Jacob and His remnant.

Why did Isaiah prophesize about Cyrus the Great, two hundred years before his birth? And why did God call Cyrus anointed? Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, answers these questions and more in our study of Isaiah 45 and 46.

As our study of the Old Testament book of Isaiah continues, we’ll hear more about God’s plans for Israel and the comfort He provides for His people in the midst of life’s storms, including a prophecy about the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Some of the highest peaks of Scripture. That’s’ how Dr. J. Vernon McGee describes the terrain of our study in Isaiah chapters 41 and 42. Climb aboard the Bible Bus as we observe God tenderly reach out to man and beseech him to turn away from idols.

The thunder and lightning of Mount Sinai has now subdued, smothered by the wonderful message of God’s grace. That’s how our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, eloquently describes the next section of our study in the Old Testament book of Isaiah. In chapter 40 we see God tenderly care for and comfort His people.

A storm is brewing in the life of King Hezekiah. As he receives the news that he’s going to die, Jerusalem is simultaneously attacked from Assyria. How does Hezekiah deal with the stress he’s facing? Does God approve of his actions? That’s what we’ll find out in Isaiah 38-39.

In chapters 36 and 37 of our study of Isaiah, we leave what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, calls the high plane of prophecy and descend into the record of history. Join us as we see the transfer of power from Assyria to Babylon and take a look at two important letters received by King Hezekiah during his reign.

A dark night of judgement and glorious morning of redemption. That’s what we’ll see in our study of Isaiah chapters 34 and 35. Travel with us as we wade through the Battle of Armageddon and finally arrive in the blessings of the Millennium.

As we’ve traveled through the book of Isaiah, we’ve made our way through several dark places. But every couple chapters, a bright ray of light shines down on God’s people. That’s where we find ourselves in chapters 31-32. So, hop aboard the Bible Bus as we study the coming Lord Jesus as the King who ushers in the Millennial kingdom.

As our study of Isaiah continues in chapter 29-31, find out what the prophet has to say about Jerusalem’s immediate future, as well as what will happen in the days to come.

What is the secret to success and satisfaction in life? As we study the downfall of Ephraim and God’s warning to Judah, we’ll find that the secret is the same in Isaiah’s time as it is in ours knowing and understanding the Word of God.

Our study of prophecy in the Old Testament book of Isaiah continues in chapters 26-28. Join as we begin with the beautiful song of the kingdom and witness God’s promises to not destroy Israel and restore her to the Promised Land.

In our study of Isaiah, chapters 24 through 26, we’ll learn about the ominous events of the last days of the tribulation, followed by God’s deliverance and the magnificent reign of Jesus Christ on this earth.

As we continue our study of Isaiah’s prophesies, we see that the clock of judgement continues its countdown to the end. Join as we travel to the city of Tyre and find out how it will fare in the end times.

Hang everything on Jesus Christ’s nail-scarred handsyou won’t ever regret it. That’s the encouragement we’ll receive from Dr. J. Vernon McGee as we continue to study God’s judgment and offer of redemption through the prophetic voice of Isaiah. Join as we travel through Babylon, Edom, and Arabia and learn from their mistakes.

What nation has the longest history mentioned in Scripture? If you guessed Egypt, you’re right! Join us in Isaiah chapters 19-20 to find out what prophecies regarding Egypt have already been fulfilled and which ones will one day be accomplished as God’s plan for this world--- and our lives--- continues to unfold.

We continue our Bible tour through the ancient Middle East as we study Isaiah’s prophecy in chapters 16-18. Find out more about end times, especially as it relates to Syria, Ethiopia, and more.

As we continue our look at the prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus, and those which are yet to be fulfilled by His Second Coming, our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee answers some important questions including: What will happen to Satan? Will Babylon be rebuilt? And who are the Moabites?

Have you wondered how one of the most beautiful and powerful angels could have walked away from God? That’s the story we’ll hear about as our study of Isaiah 13-14 continues. Join us as Dr. J. Vernon McGee takes us through the infamous demonic fall and explains how our culture today promotes the very same sinful thinking that led to Satan’s demise.

Israel has entered the kingdom and is singing praises to God at the temple. That’s what we find as we begin our study of Isaiah, chapters 12 and 13. Join us for this incredible song of praise, and see how God’s judgement of Babylon will come to pass as our study of the Great Tribulation continues.

God has a purpose and a plan for this crazy world. That’s the encouragement we’ll hear today as we continue to study Isaiah’s prophecy of God’s judgement, the second coming of Jesus Christ, and the Great Tribulation.

Isaiah’s prophecy of God’s judgement continues as we begin our study of chapter 10. Grab your Bible and get ready as we learn more about the second coming of Jesus Christ and the establishment of His kingdom on earth.

One of the highlights of every Christmas season is when God’s people stand at the first notes of the familiar Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. The entire Messiah oratorio is remarkablewith masterful orchestration and inspired lyrics. Where did these words come from and what is the deeper meaning? Find out in our study of Isaiah, chapter 9.

There are consequences to the choices we make. That’s what we’re talking about as we learn more about King Ahaz in our study of Isaiah, chapter 8. How will Ahaz react to Assyria’s invasion? Will the birth of Isaiah’s second son change anything? Will Ahaz realize His need for God and come to salvation?

In Isaiah chapter 7, we’ll meet a group of people who are earnestly interested in knowing what is true and what is false about God. Will they believe the prophecy of Jesus’ birth? Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we continue this important study and meet a godless king named Ahaz.

The good news of great joy is not just for Christmas! Join us in chapter 7 as we examine the prophecy of Jesus’ birth, as well as Isaiah’s prophecy to Hezekiah that the Assyrians would not take Jerusalem in his lifetime.

Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory! These beautiful words from Isaiah 6:3 have inspired countless songs, poems, and sermons. In this study we’ll see them in context as we witness Isaiah’s response when he encounters the holiness of God.

God’s judgment is righteous, but His grace is also very real. That’s what we’ll hear today from our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, as we continue our study of Isaiah. We’re reminded that God will not compromiseHe will judge sin, but He will also save us if we come to Him.

In Isaiah chapter 5, we hear more about God’s disappointment with Israel. And if we listen closely, we just may hear a few things that sound all too familiar to us today. Join us as we continue to examine the sins God is judging Israel for, including drunkenness.

If you knew Jesus was returning next week, next month, or even next year, what changes would you make in your life andmore importantlyin your heart? Those are the difficult questions we’ll be thinking about as we travel through Isaiah chapters 4-5 and study the condition of the world during the Great Tribulation.

Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, says God will judge Israel more harshly than any other nation. Why? And what does this mean for the United States? Find out in our continuing study of Isaiah’s prophecy as we look at the causes of Israel’s undoing, including a weak government and loose morals.

Our study of Isaiah’s message to a corrupt government and a broken culture continues. After God brought charges against Judah, He offered them salvation and a way out of their trouble. Will they accept? Find out more as we explore chapter 2.

Spiritual apostasy, moral awfulness, and political anarchy. Those are the three steps our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, says foreshadow the downfall of any nation. Follow along in chapter 1 as we witness Isaiah’s urgent message about God’s pending judgement upon his people.

The prophecy of Isaiah begins in a courtroomas we see God calling the world to come, sit, and hear Him present His case. Join us for more of Dr. J. Vernon McGee’s introduction and begin to hear about God’s serious charge against Israel and His judgement to come.

The fifth gospel. That’s what many call the book of Isaiah as Jesus’s birth, His character, His life, His death, His resurrection, and His second coming are all presented with definiteness and clarity. Will Isaiah’s message of God’s holiness be heard by a people who are hungry for money, power, and influence?

If you had to reduce your life down to just one thing, one priority, what would it be? Find out how the Apostle Paul answered that question in this, our final study in Colossians on Thru the Bible.

Christ is the head of the church, and we are complete in Him. And, if we’re risen with Christ, we’re to seek the things that are above! We’ve already seen that it leads to personal holiness. In this study we’ll see it should also lead to holiness in our relationships, homes, and jobs.

Personal holiness is a topic many Christians like to avoid. In this study of Colossians 3:6-12 our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, tackles this subject head on and shows God’s Word instructs us to take off our sinful deeds like a filthy garment and replace them with new and healthy habits.

Have you heard the challenge, Show me your calendar and your checkbook, and I’ll show you what’s truly most important in your life? What do your calendar and checkbook reveal about your priorities? In our continuing study of Colossians, we’ll see that, as believers, our commitment to Christ should be first in our lives.

In this busy world, there are so many things competing for our attention. How do we stay on track and not get easily pulled away from what’s really important? That’s what Paul is talking about in Colossians 2:8-23. Join us as the Bible Bus continues our journey Thru the Bible.

One of the dangers we face in a world with information at our fingertips is looking for answers to the difficulties of life everywhere except where it’s promised. In this study, we travel deeper into the book of Colossians and find that only in Jesus can all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge be found.

If you like to set goals and work to see them accomplished, then this study on Thru the Bible is for you. Join us in Colossians 1:24-29 as our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, has a two-part challenge for everyone in the church today.

When you read the Bible, it’s good to remember that not only are the verses, sentences, and chapters connected, but it’s also important to look at how one book connects with another. Learn more about the purpose of Colossians and how it really is a companion epistle to the letters Paul wrote to the Ephesians and Philippians.

Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we climb what Dr. J. Vernon McGee calls the loftiest peaks of the Bible. In this study we’ll explore the person and position of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Faith, hope, and love. Dr. McGee describes these as the trinity of Christian life. Hop aboard the Bible Bus and travel with us as we continue our study of Colossians, chapter one.

Do you remember the song, I Can’t Get No Satisfaction? If you don’t recall this Rolling Stones hit, you likely know what it’s talking about. The truth is for many, satisfaction is elusive. If that’s you, join us on Thru the Bible for a new study in Colossians, where we’ll find out where and how deep satisfaction can be found.

We need to know the Lord, love him, and make him known. That’s the wisdom we’ll hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee in our concluding study of the Song of Solomon. Travel with us through the pages of chapter 5-8 for the concluding verses of this grand love story.

Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely. Those are the beautiful words we’ll hear to describe the Lord Jesus in our study of Song of Solomon. Join us in chapter 6 as we continue to see the depths of God’s love for us in our examination of the love story of the Shulamite girl and the great king.

The tender love song of a bridegroom to his bride. That’s what we’ll explore in Song of Solomon, chapter 4. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we hear more about Solomon’s deep love for the Shulamite girl and the deeper meaning it has for us in our relationship with the Lord.

The solution to the problems in our lives can only be found in Jesus Christ. That’s the wisdom our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, has for us in our study of Song of Solomon, chapters 2 and 3. Join us for this terrific reminder to take glory in the fact that we belong to Jesus Christ and He belongs to us.

Rich language, gorgeous imagery, profound symbolism. That’s what we’re finding as we make our way through the Old Testament book, Song of Solomon. Meet us in chapter 2 as we listen to the song of Christ’s return and uncover the deeper meaning of the dove and little foxes.

When Jesus described what it will be like when He comes again for us, He used a wedding as His example. That’s also the beautiful picture we see in Song of Solomon, chapter 2. Join as Dr. McGee tells us more about the joyful return of our Lord.

In this study of Song of Solomon, Jesus is compared to a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley, and an orange tree with large, healthy fruit and flowers that you could smell a block away. Travel with us through the land of Israel as we enjoy the view of flowers and fruit trees, which all speak to us of the loveliness of Christ.

The loveliness of Jesus. That’s one of the things our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, emphasized in our continuing study of the Song of Solomon. Witness first hand the delight the bride and bridegroom continue to find in one another.

Our study of the Song of Solomon continues as we find the young Shulamite girl and the shepherd boy growing in affection for one another. Join us at the king’s round table as Dr. J. Vernon McGee explains the parallels between their interactions and our relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ.

A wonderful picture of the love God has for His beloved. That’s how our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, describes the Old Testament book of Song of Solomon. Travel with us as our study of chapter one continues and we begin to discover the depths of God’s love for each of us.

In our introduction to the Song of Solomon, we began to see it’s not only a marvelous illustration of ideal married love, but it’s also a picture of the love relationship between the believer and Jesus Christ. Meet us in chapter one as the epic love story begins with a kiss.

Salvation is a love affairwe love God because He first loved us. That’s what we’ll find as we study the Song of Solomon. Join us as Dr. J. Vernon McGee introduces us to the young Shulamite girl and the shepherd to whom she gives her heart.

The holy of holies. That’s what the Song of Solomon has been called through the ages. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we begin our fascinating study of this book by first taking a look at the four meanings that have been found.

Get back to God. That’s the advice we hear today as we conclude King Solomon’s search for fulfillment in Ecclesiastes. Join us for the final message in this terrific study that reminds us the only solution to the problems in life is Jesus Christ our Lord.

A good lie. That’s what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, calls this section of scripture. Hop aboard the Bible Bus and join us as King Solomon continues to look for satisfaction apart from God and finds only emptiness.

Can life be good without God? That’s the experiment King Solomon explores in the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. Join us as his experiment continues in Ecclesiastes, chapters 9 and 10.

Can you get to heaven by living a good life, by doing good? That’s the question we explore as our study of Ecclesiastes continues. Don’t miss this important message, as Dr. J. Vernon McGee reminds us the clock of judgment is ticking, and now is the perfect time to give your life to the Lord.

In our study of Ecclesiastes, we’ve seen King Solomon try it all . . . every self-help fad, every pleasurable pursuit, every achievement, every ego-booster, every feel-good, do-good, be-good activity under the sun . . . but nothing has brought him the satisfaction he longs for. Will he find it? The story continues in chapter 7 and 8.

Can money buy happiness? That’s the topic our teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee explores as we continue the story of King Solomon in Ecclesiastes, chapters 5 and 6.

Live for yourself! Do whatever it takes to be happy! That’s the state of mind we find King Solomon in as we continue our study of the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. Will the philosophies of egotism or religion bring him the satisfaction he longs for? Find out as we journey through chapters 4 and 5.

A Christian should be adventurous, tremendously interested in life, on the race course running for that prize which is Jesus Christ. That’s what our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, says in response to King Solomon’s experiments with fatalism and egotism in Ecclesiastes chapters 3 and 4. Hop aboard the Bible Bus as we hear more about the foolishness of the supposedly wise king.

Fame, fortune, an unending list of friends. If you could have everything you ever wanted, would you be happy? That’s the question we explore in Ecclesiastes, chapters 2 and 3. Join us for the continuing saga of King Solomon’s quest for satisfaction apart from God.

King Solomon’s search for satisfaction continues in our study of Ecclesiastes 1 and 2. Follow along as we see the wise king foolishly look to wisdom and pleasure to bring him the fulfillment only a relationship with God can provide.

God’s answer to humanism. That’s how Dr. J. Vernon McGee describes the book of Ecclesiastes. Our continuing study of chapter 1 takes us through the laws of nature, where we learn that despite King Solomon’s wisdom, the only thing that truly matters is when we receive Jesus Christ as our Savior.

Man has tried to be happy without God, and this book shows the absurdity of the attempt. That’s what we hear from Dr. J. Vernon McGee as we begin our study of Ecclesiastes. Join us for King Solomon’s dramatic account of the time he turned from God and looked for satisfaction in the world.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Really, all things? Discover the secret behind this promise that begins when you are where God wants you to be, doing His will, in His power.

Want to know the secret to real contentment? Make Christ the center of your life. If you spend time in the questionable things of this world, your life will lack meaning and power. Instead, invest time thinking about Jesus and His Word and your contentment will grow. A beautiful section of God’s Word.

Worried about something today? Learn how to pray about it instead. We’ll learn in Philippians 4 how to exchange stress for strength and anxiety for thanksgiving. Best of all, you’ll experience the peace of God that He promises to everyone who entrusts Him with everything in their lives. Joy is the source of power; prayer is the secret of power.

Rejoice in the Lord is not a suggestionit’s a commandment! Learn in this study of Philippians 4 how joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and the source of power in the life of every Christian.

Are you looking forward to the day when your body will look like the one Jesus had after His resurrection? There will be a day when we will be like Him. Discover more about that beautiful transformation in our study of Philippians 3.

God can and will lead a willing believer. Be willing to do His will. That’s what we learn from Dr. McGee in this study of Philippians 3 about how Jesus Christ shows up in your life. See how following God translates into your whole way of life.

In his revolutionary letter given to the church at Philippi, Paul describes all those things he once trusted for his righteousness as "rubbish" compared to the knowledge of Christ the Lord. We must come to Christ as a bankrupt sinner and trust Him to save us.

Paul thought he was good enough. In fact, he had a list of seven things he considered were good reasons he deserved to go to heaven. That is, until he came to Christ. Paul describes his radical change of heart and mind in Philippians 3.

No matter where you meet God’s people in the world, we all have some family resemblance. That’s because we have God's Spirit living inside each of us, consistently helping us look more like His Son, Jesus. In this study of Philippians 2, Dr. J. Vernon McGee explains what it means to be more like Christ.

The main purpose of the church in the world is to make known Christ and His Word. One of the main jobs we have as believers is to know the Bible so we can shine it forth in our lives and have something to say when asked about our faith.

In this important study, we focus on the day on which all of historyeven all eternityhangs like a hingethe day the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified in order to save us. Travel through one of the most glorious passages in the Bible. It describes what was going on behind the scenes that day and, in part, the reason Jesus died on the cross.

God’s definition of success comes from a surprisingly different place than ours. Dr. J Vernon McGee explains this great reversal as we study one of the most glorious passages about how Jesus Christ humbled Himself for our sakesall so we could be saved.

In this study of Philippians 2, we put our magnifying glass on the person of Jesus and ask fundamental questions like: Who is He? How do we follow Him? And, what does it mean to be like Him? Dr. McGee calls this one of the most important theological passages of the Bible.

Paul reports to the believers that his imprisonment and mistreatment did not hinder the spread of the gospel, but rather worked out for the furtherance of it.

Christians are called to love: To love one another, to love our neighbors, even to love our enemies. It sounds noble, but it’s often the hardest thing God asks us to do. Dr. J. Vernon McGee reminds us that in our weakness, God gives us the grace to do what we can’t on our own.

It's true: God who began a good work in us will finish what He started. Paul assures the Philippiansand believers todayof our eternal security in Christ.

Paul wrote from prison to the church at Philippi, reminding them that joy doesn't depend on outward circumstances but on inward condition. If we are in the center of God's will, then regardless of the circumstances there will be joy in our lives.

What kind of person can sit in prison and write a book about joy? The apostle Paul’s joy transcended his earthly circumstances, and he felt compelled to share it with his friends at Philippi. He teaches that happiness is found through Christlike humility, contentment, and service. Find out what it means to have that same kind of joy.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 30:2031:31 include: Discover the wisdom that comes from observing animalsthey can teach us a lot about how to live before God and man. Advice on how to choose a wife of good character. God never intended woman to be a servant of man; she is to be a partner.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 29:530:19 include: Flattery is a dangerous thing. A fool will tell you everything even when he shouldn’t. Vision is actually spiritual understanding. The Word of God is a miraculous cleanser. There are some things we just do not understand.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 28:129:4 include: If you want God to hear you, you must hear Him first. The man who fears God is the one who is listening to God. Walk in humility before the Lord.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 26:2327:27 include: Don’t be surprised by counterfeit Christians; they only counterfeit what they know to be valuable. Procrastination is the thief of time. A fool has no discretion; he will say and do anything. It is good to have a friend who will call attention to your faults in a helpful way. May God give us an appetite for the Word of God. God has a particular place for every believer to exercise his gift. It is good to have a friend with whom you can sharpen your mind. Dynasties rise and fall in this world of changes; God doesn’t change.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 25:2326:22 include: A fool doesn’t mind sacrificing his honor. Giving honor to a fool gives him ammunition. There is security for the believer and also insecurity for the make-believer. One who has a high opinion of himself is worse than a fool. Strife is fueled by gossip; a real child of God does not wish to hear things that are ugly.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 25:1-25 include: We should study what God has revealed to us. Pray about what we should say and when we should say it. Don’t spend too much time at your neighbor’s house. Be kind to your enemy.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 24 include: Look at things from God’s point of view. God has put each of us in our own particular place to fulfill a purpose here on earth. Build a house of wisdom and knowledge based on the Word of God. God uses times of testing and trials to develop our character. Listen to God when He asks us to be of help to someone in trouble. Man keeps falling, but the one who depends in the Lord will get up again.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 22:2823:35 include: God rewards faithfulness, not how many works you have done. Be temperate in all things; use moderation and self-control even when you eat. Don’t make riches the goal of your life.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 21:2222:27 include: God hates abusive language and a proud look. The lazy man spends his time in covetousness, but the righteous man is always giving. We do not have to defend the Bible, just proclaim it. A good name is won by the kind of person you are. Proper discipline will help the child overcome his foolishness.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 21:1-22 include: Regardless of how powerful a person may become politically, they cannot act independently of God. God looks at the heart; He will give you a heart that can obey Him. It is important to make money in the right way and do it for the glory of God. If you are right with God, it will be revealed in your life.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 20 include: Drunkenness destroys many lives and families. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. God has given us eyes to see and ears to hear; use them to walk in integrity. No one gets by with deceit, God will see to that. We need the Lord to give us understanding as we walk each day. Gray hair should indicate wisdom.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 19 include: A wife is to submit herself to a Christian husband. Start disciplining and instructing your children while they are young. To fear the Lord means that you recognize Him and have accepted Him, and then you can rest satisfied. The Word of God is our food; we need to read it. The pleasures of sins last only a short time, but the wages of sin last for all eternity.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 18 include: God’s people are to have nothing to do with what is unclean, idolatry, immorality, and filthy conversation. Some people separate themselves from the truth. God calls some people fools because He knows them. Have all the facts before expressing an opinion. The Word of God can bring healing to a wounded spirit. The tongue is the most potent weapon in this world.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 17 include: You are more precious than gold or silver; don’t be discouraged when you are tested. Grandchildren are a joy to have around. A wise man listens to reproof. God wants us to have a merry heart. Sometimes it pays for a fool to keep quiet.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 16 include: Hold up the mirror of the Word of God to your life, and it will reveal the things that are beautiful and also not quite right. The chief end of man is to glorify God; that’s why He made us. God is moving this universe according to His plan.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 15 include: There is a time for a gracious soft answer, and a time when the answer needs to be strong. The Word of God condemns abusive language. What is secret sin down here is open scandal in heaven. Fools do not listen to instruction. Doing religious things does not make a person right before God. Say the right word at the right time. We must come with humility to learn of God.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 14 include: Our walk will reveal our relationship to God. Obedience to the Lord is the important thing. Test everything by the Word of God. Do something good for your poor neighbor. Some people just talk, they don’t do. The Holy Spirit teaches us the fear of the Lord through all the proverbs.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 12:2213:25 include: Comfort and encourage those who are having problems. The righteous man wants to help His neighbor, but the lawless man will try to hurt him. The child of God should deal with any sin in our life. Pride is the basis for most problems in groups of Christians.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 11:2612:22 include: No one can buy his way to heaven. God believes in law and order. Sometimes an animal can judge human character better than we do. The Word of God has more judgment on the use of the tongue than on many other activities. Be truthful.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 11:1-25 include: With pride comes shame. If a person wants to walk in truth, he can depend on the Spirit of God for guidance and direction. Those who trust in riches do not have anything to help them in the next world. The only way to have peace and joy is to be rightly related to Christ. If we sow sparingly, we will reap sparingly.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 10:311:1 include: The generous man has a full life. Faith and laziness will not mingle. A Christian who is indifferent to moral and doctrinal wrong is missing a great deal of what God has for him.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 9:110:4 include: The invitation is going to the whole world to come to the school of wisdom, the Lord Jesus Christ. You cannot study the Bible without realizing how much more there is to know about it. A man is a fool to live without God in this world. If you are determined to go your own way, you are the loser.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 8:8-36 includes: God will give us wisdom if we are willing to diligently study the Word of God. Wisdom is personified in Jesus Christ. All things were made by Him; God has made a law that keeps the sea right where it is.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 6:248:9 includes: The sinful thought begins down in the human heart. There is nothing twisted or perverse in the words of wisdom; if it is wisdom, it is going to be simple. When we confess our sin, our problems with the Word of God are often solved. Our reaction to the Word of God will tell us if our heart is believing.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 6:16-24 include: God is love, but He hates evil. Pride is the attitude that overvalues self and undervalues others, which is the original sin. Salvation by works appeals to us because it makes us feel like a little god. The heart blazes the trail that the feet will follow.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 5:156:15 include: Marriage was designed by God and was given to the human family for the welfare and good of mankind. God says no one is getting away with sin. Two good business principles: Don’t underwrite a neighbor’s debts, and never become a partner with a stranger. The ant is a great teacher: It is diligent in business, getting food for the winter, caring for the future, and is urgent about it.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 4:105:14 include: Learn all you can. We do not know how desperate and how deep into sin the human heart can go. Have discernment as we meet people in our daily walk. The entrance to real life is the narrow way, but it gets wider and wider leading to abundant life. Out of our heart will come all of the great issues of life.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 3:194:9 include: The Word of God is the answer to our fears. If you have been treated unjustly, turn the matter over to God. God seems to hate the scorner, the arrogant, and the conceited person. To understand the Word of God you must be willing to be taught.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 2:163:22 include: We must serve God because we love Him. The Lord can guide us only if we’re studying the Word of God and trusting in Him with all our heart and not leaning on our own understanding. Man has discovered the laws of God that keep the universe running like a computer and uses them to explore the heavens. Life and grace come through the wisdom of studying the Word of God.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 2:1-22 include: Seek wisdom by searching for it as if it were a hidden treasure. If you want wisdom, ask God for it. The Spirit of God opens up the things of God to us; God speaks to us through His Word. You won’t be deceived so easily if you stay close to the Word of God.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 1:5-33 include: If you are smart you will listen to what is being said in this book. We need to study the Word of God in order to understand its true value. Avoid the sinner who has a plan to get something for nothing.

Lessons learned from Proverbs 1:1-5 include: Wisdom is the ability to use knowledge in the right way. Understanding means intelligence or discernment. Knowledge is useful information. Discretion means thoughtfulness.

Lessons learned from Proverbs include: A proverb is a saying that conveys a specific truth in a pointed and pithy way. Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long experience. A proverb is truth couched in a form that is easy to remember, a philosophy based on experience, and a rule for conduct. The key verse is found in the first chapter: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

You’ve heard put on the whole armor of God , but did you know all but two pieces of armor were for defense? The only two weapons we have for offense are the Sword of the Spirit and prayer. Learn how to lay hold of both as you turn to God for spiritual resources to engage the enemy in this final study in Ephesians.

The key word to the whole armor of God metaphor is STAND. This is the fourth time we’ve studied this word in the book of Ephesians. How should we stand? We stand in the truthsince the truth of God’s Word holds everything together, says our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

Our enemy is not flesh and blood. The enemy is spiritual and the warfare is spiritual. We need spiritual power to combat the demonic world around us, says our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Do not be clueless as you go into battle today. Study Ephesians 6 with us.

We continue our lessons in spiritual warfare with this from Dr. J. Vernon McGee: The devil is the deceiver, coming as an angel of light. He will use every possible means to deceive you. We are no match for him but are told that God will fight the devil for us. Learn more about the enemy of your soul in our study in Ephesians 6.

As a Christian parent, you have the privilege to claim your children for the Lord. Learn the foundational truths to a home that honors God in this practical study in Ephesians 6.

Have you stood with your partner and before God said I do to holy vows of marriage? If yes, then you know, at least in part, how the picture of marriage illustrates Jesus’ love for His church. Sacrifice, selflessness, leadership, and loveall describe the relationship Jesus has with us, the body of Christ.

When we are saved, God’s Spirit does four things in us: He gives us new life, He comes to live in us, He seals us, and He baptizes us. The only thing we are commanded to do is to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Our study in Ephesians 5 explains what that means on a daily basis in our lives.

Dr. J. Vernon McGee has two great words for us from Ephesians 5: Wake up! and Walk wisely! Discover what those two directives look like in your life in this engaging study of God’s Word.

In a culture afraid to call sin for what it is, come study Ephesians 5 with Dr. J. Vernon McGee and learn how to deal with sinyours and others’through the help of the Holy Spirit. In a dark world, learn how to reflect the One who is the Light of the world.

If you’ve tried on your own to put off the old man and put on the new man, you know it can’t be done. Learn in our study of Ephesians 4 how to be transformed in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Ever notice that since you’ve come to Christ, you think differently? Ephesians 4 says a believer in Jesus Christ should not walk in the futility of delusional thinking that a life of sin can satisfy. Get clear, practical instruction from God’s Word on what it means to be a Christian in a lost world.

When Jesus Christ saved you, His Spirit gave you a spiritual gift. Dr. J. Vernon McGee says, A gift is the Spirit of God doing something through the believer for the purpose of building up the whole body. When a gift is used unselfishly, we find unity of the Spirit.

Our study in Ephesians 4 pleads with us to walk worthy of our calling. In view of all that God has done for the believer, Paul writes, walk worthy of the position you have in Christ. Dr. J. Vernon McGee helps us walk out this command in our lives.

What does it mean to pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ? In this study of Ephesians 3, find out how we can pray in Jesus’ name and, also, four beautiful things Paul asked God for on our behalf.

In the Old Testament, the church was a mystery. No one knew anything about it. Today, we have learned that the church is a body and a temple. What began on the Day of Pentecost will continue until God takes it out of the world.

When you come to Jesus you are brought into a body and into a place where you stand on equal footing with all other believers. We have all been made one in Christ through His blood. It makes no difference who you are, we are all one in Christ and have equal access to God.

What’s your future like? Dr. J. Vernon McGee tells us that in our past, we were dead in our sins. Today, God saved us by His grace and is raising us now to heavenly places in Christ. And our future? Someday we will be in heaven displaying the grace of God.

God is an infinite God who is rich in infinite mercy. What does it mean to be saved by His grace? Dr. J. Vernon McGee says, He does not find the reason in us; He finds it in Himself.

In this study of Ephesians 2, we discover that the same tremendous power that raised Jesus from the dead makes us alive in Christand that power is only accessible to the child of God. Be encouraged by this lesson for the church.

Did you know that Scripture puts more emphasis on the understanding of the heart than of our head? We need God’s Spirit for both, but if we want to understand any spiritual truth, we must be in the Word. Discover the riches of His grace and the hope of our calling.

In this study of Ephesians 1, we go deep into the beautiful doctrines of our faith as seen in doxologies. Dr. J. Vernon McGee shows us why we existfor the praise of God’s glory. When the believer is in the center of the will of God, he is living a life of fullness and of satisfaction and of joy.

Want to explore some mysteries? Our study in Ephesians 1 dives deep into what is the mystery of God’s will. We learn from Dr. J. Vernon McGee of the depths of God’s great purposes and plans that He wants us to know. A rich, beautiful study of three great things Jesus has done for us.

Explore the subject of redemption and forgiveness in this great study in Ephesians 1 that celebrates the blood of Christ as the payment for our sin. Jesus shed His blood, more valuable than gold or silver, because without it, there is no forgiveness, teaches Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

The only reason any of us will be in heaven is because of the mercy of God, teaches Dr. J. Vernon McGee on the often misunderstood doctrines of election and predestination. This study in Ephesians 1 will provide bedrock certainty to the goodness and grace of God in your life.

Every weekend when you go to church, be reminded that the Trinity is involved in your fellowship. Dr. J. Vernon McGee teaches from Ephesians 1 that God the Father planned the church, God the Son paid for the church, and God the Holy Spirit protects the church.

How many times have you heard, God bless you? Now understand the richness of God’s spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus. Be encouraged by this great study in Ephesians 1 and the blessing of being acceptable in the Beloved.

All the truths of Ephesians revolve around one truth: We are in Christ. Learn the depth of meaning to Paul’s greeting, Grace and peace to you, and never read it again without thanking God for your salvation.

For everyone who loves God’s church, this introduction to the book of Ephesians will deliver both doctrinal and practical wisdom on making the body of Christ its best for His glory.

Lessons from Psalms 144150 include: Life is nothing without God and is purposeless without Him. If you have trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, you have direct access to God. God is in the helping business. Nothing will give a person dignity like worshipping God.

Lessons from Psalms 140143 include: Today we are to leave vengeance to God: He will repay. Satan is the father of lies, and he has people running around today spreading them. Prayer must be backed up by an obedient life. God is our only help, our only refuge and hope.

Lessons from Psalms 138139 include: Anything in your life that is in place of God is your god. God’s Word is as good as He is. God takes note of humility and recognizes it. God says He will judge the wicked and He will hear the prayer of His people.

Lessons from Psalms 137138 include: Every Christian today should have a song in his heart; God has given us the song of redemption. We lose our song because of a natural tendency, discouragement, and sin. Today is the day of grace. Those who spurn God’s grace will be judged.

Lessons from Psalms 132136 include: Let’s praise the Lord from our hearts. God makes the weather and also runs the universe as it pleases Him. We become like the god we worship. God deals with us according to His mercy.

Lessons from Psalms 122131 include: Everything is vain unless God is in it; everything is dependent on Him and on His blessing. There must be the fear of the Lord in the home if it is to be a happy home. The soul finds rest by weaning itself from discontentment, ambition, and self-seeking.

Lessons from Psalms 120123 include: Life is an ascent. We come to God as sinners looking for salvation; we go on to sanctification as we grow in grace and in the knowledge of Christ. The Lord is able to keep us, and He is also the keeper of Israel. He keeps us both day and night; He never sleeps.

Lessons from Psalm 119 include: God’s Word will bring life, liberty, and joy to you, as well as blessing. We need to seek God with a whole heart. We need to not only memorize Scripture but obey it. If we study the Word constantly, it will keep us from sin. God’s mercy is channeled to us through the Word. We need a diet of the Word to keep our hearts healthy. God made us and knows exactly what we need. We need to use God’s Word as we make our way through this dark world. Those who know the Word best, wonder at it the most. When God saves you, He puts you on a diet of His Word. The only thing that can revive us is God’s Word.

Lessons from Psalms 117118 include: A record of the songs sung at the three great feasts of Israel: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. At the Passover Christ offered bread and wine; He was going to be the Lamb that was slain the next day. Do not put your confidence in a man. To praise the Lord and glorify His name is critical.

Lessons from Psalms 114116 include: On the cross, Jesus Christ delivered us from the penalty of sin in the past, delivers us from the power of sin in the present, and in the future He will deliver us from the presence of sin. God knows your name and all about you. If we have tensions and hang-ups, the remedy is to praise the Lord. Psalm 116 Jesus sang this song the night before He died. The only thing you can give God is your thanksgiving.

Lessons from Psalms 109113 include: If you accept the Lord as Savior, you also accept Him as Creator. Because of His righteousness, God must judge sin. God is interested in the poor and has the only program that works. Wickedness will end one day.

Lessons from Psalms 107110:1 include: We need to tell everyone that God is good. God is not through with the nation of Israel. In the Lord Jesus Christ, we have forgiveness of sins and a pardon for our iniquities, but we have to accept it. God’s lovingkindness is lavished on those who belong to Him.

Lessons from Psalms 103106 include: It is only by the Holy Spirit that we can worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. Some of God’s choicest servants never experienced healing at all. What we need today above everything is God’s mercy. If God dealt with us according to our sins, none of us would be saved.

Lessons from Psalms 100102 include: We should come before Him joyfully to worship. Start using the blessing God has for you. God is good and His mercy is everlasting.

Lessons from Psalms 9199 include: Satan used these words to tempt Jesus in the desert. A picture of the righteous who are walking in fellowship with God today. God sees and hears and keeps a record of what man does. A song to the King whose throne is a throne of grace and mercy.

Lessons from Psalms 8990 include: Life is so brief compared to eternity. If you have Christ, you have wisdom and hope. If you live for 80 years, it will be uphill all the way. Secret sin on earth is open scandal in heaven.

Lessons from Psalms 8588 include: God will judge the world, but He will show mercy to those who turn to Him. Until things are right there will be no peace on earth. We should walk in the light that the Word of God gives us.

Lessons from Psalms 8284 include: Any time you pass judgment on a person you stand in the position of God. The only way this world is going to know that God is God is for Him to move in judgment. Not one sparrow falls to the ground without the Father seeing it.

Lessons from Psalms 7981 include: Israel had the privilege of having the visible presence of God with them. At God’s right hand is the place of power, as Christ is there. God led Israel out of Egypt and today leads us out of sin.

Lessons from Psalms 7678 include: God is going to judge the arrogant and proud who have come against the city of Jerusalem. The Lord will put all things under His feet. We need to remember that God is good and gracious. God asks His people to listen to Him. God supplied the needs of Israel in the wilderness, and He will be faithful to us today.

Lessons from Psalms 7375 include: Why do the wicked prosper as they trample on the poor? Someday Christ will explain it all to us. He has promised to guide us if we will walk with Him. There is a set time when the Lord Jesus is going to return. God will protect His name on earth.

Lessons from Psalms 6972 include: Christ’s suffering began when he was born in a stable. His enemies hated Him without a cause so that we might be justified without a cause. There are only two kinds of peoplethe saved and the lost.

Lessons from Psalms 6768 include: The threefold blessing: God the Father (the Lord bless thee), God the Son (the Lord make his face shine upon thee), and the Holy Spirit (the Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace). The chief end of mankind is to glorify God by getting out the Word.

Lessons from Psalms 6166 include: Prayer needs to come from the heart. We need to trust God in the midst of our difficulties; He has permitted them. Christ is the Rock on which we stand firmly. God has all power and can do anything, but He also can exercise mercy.

Lessons from Psalms 5660 include: You can have faith and still be afraid. God preserves our tears so He can wipe them away. To walk in the Spirit means to utterly and absolutely depend on the Spirit of God.

Lessons from Psalms 5255 include: Boasting is a mark of the Antichrist. We need to turn our enemies over to God. God does a better job of dealing with our enemies than we can.

Lessons learned from Psalm 51 include: Sin is to step over the boundaries of God; it’s always against Him. We not only need a Savior, we need cleansing. The only way we can be cleared of guilt is for Christ to die.

Lessons from Psalms 4950 include: No matter how rich a man is he cannot buy salvation. All men die and leave their possessions behind. The important thing in life is whether you are a redeemed child of God.

Lessons from Psalms 4648 include: In times of trouble, you can count on God; He is our refuge. The river speaks of the supply and refreshment God gives today through His Word. Messiah is the one who makes wars to cease.

Lessons from Psalms 44:445:17 include: At His second coming, Jesus will be the King. Jesus Christ was the most joyous person on earth. We are not to love the world; we have been saved out of it.

Lessons learned from Psalms 4244:4 include: The godly remnant of Israel have a longing for God and call on Him to act on their behalf. During the Great Tribulation, Israel will think that destruction is upon them, but God will deliver them. The long-expected Messiah will return after the Tribulation.

Lessons learned from Psalms 3941 include: Are we living lives that will turn our children to Jesus? David asks the Lord to give him purpose and meaning in his life. We are pilgrims and strangers down hereour ultimate home is in eternity.

Lessons from Psalms 3638 include: Evil men reject a God who is ready to protect them. We are to delight ourselves in the Lord and commit our way to Him. The end of the upright man is peace.

Lessons from Psalms 3435 include: The Word of God magnifies the name of the Lord. The angel of the Lord is the pre-incarnate Christ. The first prayer anyone should pray is for salvation.

Lessons learned from Psalms 3233 include: Faith is counted as righteousness. If you are a child of God, you can sin but you cannot live in it. If we stay close to God, He can guide us with His eye. The efforts of men to establish peace will come to nothing.

Lessons learned from Psalms 30:232:1 include: God can save sinners because Jesus Christ paid the penalty for sin. God sees you in your trouble; your times are in His hands. Jesus Christ is God with a face.

Lessons learned from Psalms 2930 include: God can enable us to go through the storms of life and to know peace afterward. In every storm, God is in control. God doesn’t heal because we are special but because He is holy and maintains His holiness. It’s not pleasant to be disciplined, but God’s anger does not last forever.

Lessons learned from Psalms 2728 include: God gives not only abundant life, He also empowers us to live that life. If you fear God, you need not fear anyone else. Whittle your life down to what is important. God has prepared a secret place where we can receive mercy.

Lessons from Psalms 2527:1 include: Man can only go two ways: God’s way or his own way. God’s goodness, His love, and His righteousness are revealed in His provision for salvation. When we are in trouble, we are more apt to confess our sins.

Lessons learned from Psalm 2324 include: Jesus leads, but we must follow. Death is the supreme test of life; we constantly live in its shadow. The Lord wants our joy to be full.

Lessons from Psalm 22 include: Psalm 22 is a record of Jesus’ human suffering. He was forsaken because He was made sin; His blood cleanses from all sin. Jesus died of a broken heart.

Lessons learned from Psalm 2122 include: Christ is at God’s right hand, crowned with glory and honor. He prays for us to be with Him. Jesus is filled with joy, and He wants to give it to us.

Lessons from Psalms 1920 include: The heavens declare the glory of God. Creation has been the primary witness of God to man, His creature. All the members of the Trinity were involved in our redemption: God the Father planned it, the Son paid for it, and the Holy Spirit protects it. The greatest transgression is the rejection of Jesus Christ.

Lessons from Psalms 1718 include: We need to tell the Lord we love Him. Worship is that which is extended to the one who is worthy. Paul also quoted this Psalm in connection with the Resurrection.

Lessons from Psalms 1617 include: We need to call Jesus our Creator, Redeemer, and Lord. Many people have been blessed by God with all spiritual blessings and do not enjoy them. We are placed in the shadow of God’s wings.

Lessons learned from Psalm 1315 include: Only a madman would say there is no God. A righteous person will go on record for the truth and will not change his story to protect himself. We should show our faith by our works.

Lessons learned in Psalms 10:412:8 include: In our testing we can only turn to God. God hates the wicked who hold on to their wickedness. Sometimes God allows hard things into our lives so they will achieve a good purpose.

Lessons learned from Psalms 911:1 include: Praise is in anticipation of the coming victory when all things will be put under Christ’s feet. God makes the rules for this universe, and He is running it. Mercy is extended to us in the person of Jesus Christ.

Lessons learned from Psalm 8 include: The Lord is the Creator. God put the stars in their places. The heavens are the work of His fingers and tell out His glory and power. Man was important enough for Christ to come and die on the cross. Someday the name of the Lord will be excellent in all the earth.

Lessons learned from Psalms 57 include: Morning is a good time to lift your heart to God in prayer. Prayer is the resource and recourse when we look at the wickedness all around us. Regardless of what we are suffering, He has already been through it. God will hear and answer our prayer when we are in deep trouble. We don’t understand innocent suffering, but someday God will explain it.

Lessons learned from Psalms 34 include: God will forgive any believer who comes to Him in repentance. If you fear God you have no man to fear. As a shield, God covers those who are His. We can cry out to God in our distresses, and He will answer. Even in trouble we can know God’s peace.

Lessons learned from Psalm 2 include: The Ten Commandments are the cordsman is wanting to be free of them. God is accomplishing His purposeto bring people to His name. Nothing can change or stop God’s plan.

Lessons learned from Psalm 1 include: The delight of God’s man is in the law of the Lord. We are to meditate on God’s Word and allow it to shape our lives and make us grow. God plants us as trees and causes us to grow through His Word and produce fruit. The primary business of a Christian is not soul winning but getting out the Word of God.

Lessons learned from the Psalms include: We are to walk by faith and not listen to the counsel of the ungodly. Christ was a happy man, but He carried our sorrows. If we walk with the ungodly counselor we will soon stand with sinners and then progress to sitting with the scorners or atheists. The ungodly leave God out of their lives.

What should we boast about? Some in the first century boasted in their accomplishments and skills. Others boasted in their commitment to religious practices. Paul said we should boast only in Jesus Christ and His cross. This final study in Galatians takes us back to basics: It’s not about what we do for God, but what He has done for us.

We’ve all heard about sowing and reaping. The Bible talks about it in two ways: By the flesh and by the Spirit. Sow to the flesh and the results are disastrous. Sow to the Spirit and you’re giving the Spirit of God opportunity to build into your spirit and character fruit that will last for eternity. Learn lessons for a lifetime of growing in grace from Galatians 6.

The Bible has a lot to say about prideand none of it is good. In our study of Galatians 6, we learn that without Jesus, we can do nothing. Don’t believe your heart in thinking we can live the Christian life on our own. We need the Lord, we need each other, and we need His Spirit to teach us His Word.

What does it mean to walk with the Lord? Dr. J. Vernon McGee assures us that learning to walk with God’s Spirit is partly trial and error. We start out looking to Jesus and things are fine. Then something comes along to upset us, and we take our eyes off our Savior. Discover how to stay in step with the Savior in this study.

When we are saved by faith through grace, we are new creationswho still have an old nature in the flesh. We feel this tug of war our whole Christian life. But as we grow, the Spirit of God cultivates His character in us, helping us overcome our natural tendencies to sin. If you want more of God’s fruit in your life, join us in Galatians 5.

The longer and deeper you walk with God, the more you learn how to move away from obedience out of a healthy fear of God and towards obedience out of love. Learn how God’s Spirit produces His fruit in our hearts.

Have you ever feared falling from grace? Maybe you’ll go too far and sin more than God is willing to forgive. We learn in our study of Galatians 5 about two mighty works God does in a person’s life: Salvation and sanctification. Discover God’s new plane of living: How to trust His Word, walk in God’s Spirit of grace, and put to death the deeds of the flesh.

The Lord Jesus summed up the Law by saying we should love God with all our heart, soul and mind and our neighbor as ourselves. Demonstrating the love and mercy of God is the goal. Our study of Galatians 4 will help us both understand and put that in practice.

We think we are free men and women, but our study in Galatians 4 asks us to consider if we are slaves to sin or idols or legalism. When we return to our former ways, we put our faith in our actions, not in Jesus’ work on the cross for us. Live free, Galatians says.

How old are you in the Lord? No matter if you are a new Christian or a seasoned one, the Spirit of God is able to teach you. No longer servants, Galatians 4 calls all of us children of God, sons, and heirs of God, through Christ, bonded to Him in love.

Help me understand the Law, you may ask. Dr. J. Vernon McGee compared it to a mirror. The mirror of the Law shows us that we’re dirty but can’t help us clean up. For that, we need the washing of the Word.

What good is the Old Testament Law? Answer: It was wonderful, but it had its limits. It could only reveal sin, not remove it. It showed us our true character before a holy God and our desperate need for mercy. When we are offered new life in Christ by grace through faith, we are born from above to a new life that the Law could never give.

When we were crucified with Christ, God saw our sin on Jesus and His justice was satisfied on our behalf. Join Dr. J. Vernon McGee for this solemn and wonderful study in Galatians 3 as we learn how the tree of death for the Lord Jesus became a tree of life for us.

The answer can only be yes or no. Is Jesus your savior? Are you in Christ? Do you have God’s Spirit as His seal on your life? All of these are asking the same questionone that is answered in our study of Galatians 3 with Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

Wait! Don’t go back to your old way of life, no matter how religious it was. That’s the warning Paul gave to the Galatians and anyone who wants to know what being religious looks like. Following religious rules doesn’t matterGod only looks at your heart.

What does it mean to be crucified with Christ, yet I live? By faith and with God’s grace, go deep into great truth in this Galatians 2 study. You’ll discover that underneath it all is what Jesus has done for us and is doing in usall because of the love of the Father for us in the Lord Jesus.

When the church was young, they struggled knowing what from their former way of life translated to the new way of life in God. Apostles Peter and Paul worked through the details in this Galatians 2 study of grace and legalism.

Come meet one of the most important men of the New Testamentthe apostle Paul. In this introduction to the letter of Galatians, recall Paul’s former life, his conversion, training in the desert, and journey in his own Christian life. Learn from his life how to stay close enough to the Lord to enjoy His power and love in your life.

Grace and peace to you was a typical way people signed their letters in the first century, but learn in this study of Galatians 1 how the Spirit of God gives them new and more glorious meaningsa wonderful grace and a real peace in your heart that we get no other way.

We are saved by faithnot by anything we do for God or any manner of life that we try to attain. Come learn from Dr. J. Vernon McGee what this important letter to the Galatians says about how to live as free as you are in Christ.

Up until now, Job’s logic has been black-and-white. When God shows up, we can finally see things in color. Like broken shards of glass reflecting the morning sunlight, God uses the shattered, sinful hearts of mankind to point us to our need for Him. Reflected in fragments of earthly suffering and broken human logic, discover the brilliant, beautiful hope of Christ. It is in our willingness to be broken that we get to know Him.

Are you a student of God? Most people like to feel competent. We don’t like to get too involved in something we don’t know much about. One major takeaway from Job, is that we all have a limited knowledge of God and need to be teachable. Today, Dr. McGee shows us that God is a patient but powerful teacher. Don’t let your inexperience with God keep you from trusting what you do know about Him.

When we walk with God, we walk above our circumstances instead of beneath them. As Elihu continues his discourse, he offers a lot of spiritual wisdom to Job and us today. He declares that God is trustworthy and shouldn’t be questioned. Be encouraged today in knowing you can lean on God as your source of truth and joy, even in the midst of suffering.

God doesn’t owe you an answer. Elihu shares this truth with Job, even though it was probably hard to hear. The Christian life is a journey through the darkness of this world and someday into the light of God’s kingdom. But for now, while we wait in darkness, we must trust God to lead us.

You don’t have to be old to be wise. Today on the Bible Bus, meet Elihu, a young guy in the crowd who decided to speak up. While Elihu’s view of God is more accurate than the others’, he’s still a little off. Listen in to see what he has to say.

A broken spirit can be a strong spirit. Job put up a good fight against his friends’ accusations. He did a great job defending his own honor. But what for? He still didn’t find the answer he was looking for. His pride blinded him to the reality that even the good people of the world must repent before God. Today, discover how humility and weakness ultimately point us to God’s strength.

God’s love doesn’t change with your circumstances. In Job 29 and 30, we see Job’s pride revealed. He reminisces about the days of his prime, when he hadn’t faced so many troubles. Job was a stand-up citizenrespected, righteous, and kind. Follow along as Dr. McGee encourages us to not blame God for suffering but rather trust that He loves us, even when circumstances change.

Get ready for a poetry reading. In these next few chapters, Job pours out his heart in beautiful poetry. He reveals his understanding of God as Creator and Redeemer, but he has yet to know God as Sustainer and Author of salvation. In Job 28, discover the power and the beauty of creation, the depth of Job’s knowledge, and the true meaning of wisdom.

It’s okay to admit that you don’t have all the answers. Today on the Bible Bus, Bildad asks an important question: How can man be clean in God’s sight? While they didn’t have an answer to this question in Job’s day and age, we can find comfort in knowing today that Jesus is the answer.

Look for God, and you’ll find Him. Although Job didn’t fully understand God yet, he expressed a longing to be in His presence. Because of his desire to know God, a glimmer of light breaks through Job’s dull, colorless world. Will Job find an explanation for his suffering? Or better yetwill he find God? Listen up.

God doesn’t want us to run in circles; He wants us to walk with Him. Eliphaz, Zophar, and Bildad keep accusing Job of the same things, only they get harsher each time around. Determined to defend himself, Job’s language gets stronger, too. None of them truly know and understand God. In studying these chapters, we learn that the only way to break free from circular reasoning is to get to know God in His Word.

Have you heard of the song that never ends? What about the argument that never ends? Today on the Bible Bus, witness a stand-off between Job and his friendsagain. While they could all build a good case for their debate, they didn’t know God well enough to come to the right conclusions about Him. The result? An argument that just kept going in circles.

Being kind is more important than being right. Unfortunately, Job’s friends valued being correct more than comforting Job in his time of need. In vivid language, Job rebukes his friends for the way they treat him and tries to justify himself and say God is wrong for allowing his suffering. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches us how each of these men, including Job, had a wrong view of God.

You can always trust God’s plan, even if you don’t understand it. He has a better purpose and design for our lives than we could ever imagine. When Job doesn’t understand God’s plan, he cries out to Him in prayer. Dr. McGee teaches, The primary purpose of prayer is not to change God, but to change us. In today’s lesson, listen in and learn from Job’s candid conversation with God.

Don’t miss the forest for the trees. All of Job’s friends missed God’s grace for His lawperhaps because the law is easier to make sense of. While God is righteous, just, and hates sin, He is also gracious, merciful, and slow to anger. Today on the Bible Bus, we’ll hear what Zophar has to say and discover Job’s unwavering faith in God, despite his friend’s harsh words.

Pride wears many different outfits. While many think of pride as arrogance, sometimes pride likes to disguise itself in shame, guilt, and self-pity. In today’s lesson, Dr. McGee teaches us that Job’s destructive thoughts about death stem from his hurt ego more than his sorrow.

Some things just don’t make sense. When Job tries to describe his agony to gain his friends’ compassion, they aren’t convinced. Bildad was so determined to make sense of Job’s suffering that he accused Job of being a hypocrite. Imagine thatin your greatest time of difficulty, your friend calls you a hypocrite. Listen in to learn how logic and reasoningwithout compassion can do more harm than good.

We are called not only to speak truth, but to speak it in love. While much of what Eliphaz said was true about God, it was not loving or helpful to Job in his time of need. Eliphaz completely disregarded Job’s integrity. This only hurt Job further. In our study of Job 5 and 6 today, discover the importance of discernment. Sometimes, it’s better to hold your tongue than to speak unhelpful, unloving truth.

Sometimes, there isn’t a name for our suffering. In chapters 4 and 5, Eliphaz tries to name Job’s suffering as discipline from God. Surely Job must have been hiding wickedness in his life, right? Many of the things Eliphaz said were spoken out of his own misunderstanding of God’s character. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches about the importance of knowing Who God is before trying to name His intentions.

Working through grief is healthy; dwelling on it is not. In chapter 3, Job questions his life and wishes he’d never been born. Watch how this moment of pessimism quickly snowballs into a discouraging, despairing time of unrest. In today’s lesson, may you find hope in knowing you don’t have to bear your burdens alone but can turn to God in weakness as an ever-present help. Will Job cast His burden on the Lord? Will you?

Imagine losing everythingfamily, home, health, and even friends. That’s exactly what happened to Job. His suffering was so bad that everyone told him to curse God. Today on the Bible Bus, we’ll see the perspectives of Job’s three friends and his wife. Take heed as Dr. McGee reminds us not to jump to conclusions about God’s work in someone else’s life.

God prefaced the book of Job with a lesson in spiritual warfare. Right now, Satan and his army have dominion over the earth. But God promises to return one day, defeat Satan, and restore His kingdom. Dr. McGee teaches us to put our suffering in context. While we are threatened by spiritual wickedness every day, we can rest confidently, knowing victory is secure. Jesus Christ already won the war.

Get your pencils ready; the Bible Bus is headed to school. The book of Job is primarily about suffering, but it also reveals God as our Teacher. As we begin our study, notice how mankind’s logic is so black-and-white as they try to make sense of Job’s trials. Where human reasoning and logic fall short, God’s mercy and power reveal Him as trustworthy, even in the things we can’t understand.

God’s providencethat’s what we’ve studied as we’ve traveled through the unforgettable Old Testament book of Esther. Dr. Vernon McGee concludes our journey with an important challenge for each one of us.

Haman is dead, but the decree to destroy the Jews still remains. Hear the message of hope God delivers to them through King Xerxes.

Esther has the ear of the king and Haman’s evil plans are unraveling before his eyes. Will Haman kill Mordecai on the gallows he has built, or will God intervene? Dr. McGee reminds us that God cannot be defeated, and His mercy never fails for those who place their trust in Him.

Haman’s murderous plot against Mordecai and the Jews advances. But God has other plans. Together we’ll learn God is sovereign even when life doesn’t make sense.

The Jews are in danger and Mordecai pleads with Esther to talk with the king. Will she risk everything to save her people? Find out in this great study.

Hatred for God’s people is a common theme throughout history. We see today, and Queen Esther certainly saw it in her day, too. Hear more about Haman’s evil plans and watch as God moves to preserve His people.

King Xerxes is about to meet his new queen. Haman’s persecution intensifies. Mordecai takes a stand for God. The incredible story of God’s provision for His people moves along.

The hand of God in the glove of history. That’s the beautiful way Dr. J. Vernon McGee describes God’s providence in the book of Esther. Join us as the beauty contest to identify a new queen is under way and God’s plan (with the help of Mordecai) begins to unfold.

King Xerxes is depressed. Queen Vashti has embarrassed him, and his army is defeated by the Greeks. Servants devise a plan to cheer up the king. Come along as the plan they set in motion is revealed.

What is the meaning of the word providence? Is it similar to fate? Chance? What about destiny? That’s what we’ll discover in this study of the beloved Old Testament book of Esther.

No one denies that we live in a wicked world. Perhaps even more than in first-century Corinth. So how can God’s people live above that wickedness? Only by the power of the Spirit. So keep the faith and don’t allow your sins to pile up. Confess them and repent of them quickly and regularly. We are in Christ. We have His power to live a life that pleases Him.

Stories of people who have gone to heaven and returned always stir our curiosity. It’s hard to know what to believe. But in 2 Corinthians 12, the apostle Paul described what he saw when he was taken to the third heaven where sits the throne of God. He talks about this experience reluctantlyand with words like inexpressible. Find out what he saw and how that changes life here today.

If you’ve ever had to defend yourself, you know how uncomfortable it is. The apostle Paul faced bitter accusations from false teachers in Corinth and had to defend his right to speak with God’s authority. Discover Paul’s backstory in this chapter devoted to Paul’s life. In the end, what mattered most was a faith relationship with Jesus.

Don’t let looks fool you. Sometimes the most beautiful person you know doesn’t look that attractive on the outsidebut look at their heart. That’s the lesson we learn about Jesus and about the apostle Paulin contrast to the slick false teachers of the day. Don’t measure yourself by other men and women, look to Jesus.

Cheerfully. That’s how the Lord wants us to live. And how He wants us to give. Our whole relationship with the Lord is to be a love relationship. Learn how to be glad in Him in this classic passage about Christian giving and authentic living.

Want a model for giving to God’s work? Look at Jesus. He became poor so we might be made rich. In the church, learn from this classic passage on giving the practices and principles of how we can support God’s work out of what He provides for us.

So should we give a 10% tithe to the church? Good question. God gives us no rules for giving today. Instead, God wants you to give cheerfully, out of your love for Him. Follow the example set by the churches of Macedonia who, though poor, were spiritually rich when they gave beyond their ability and God’s work went forward.

All we need, we find in God. He wants to be in the details of our lives, being enough for us in every situation. This sobering study of 2 Corinthians 7 highlights many ungodly things that too easily seep into our lives because of pride. Sometimes they sneak in because we are not believing God. Ask God to show you what’s keeping you from Him as you listen.

Why does the Bible say believers should not be yoked together with unbelievers? Why is it sinful to partner in marriage or in business with those who reject the Lord? Explore what it means to be separate in this study of 2 Corinthians 6 and why it pleases the Lord.

You have a choice today. You can walk in obedience to the Word and to the Spirit, or you can walk according to the flesh. Ask God to show you which road you’re on today. It means the difference between peace and anxiety, comfort and chaos, confidence and doubt. Find out how to know for sure in our study of 2 Corinthians 6.

Here’s some truth you need to take to heart: In Christ, you are a new creation; all things have become new. You have been crucified with Christ, your old nature is dead. You live by faith and not by sight. God has done it; it’s up to you to believe it.

The biggest lie circulating today is that we will not be judged for sin. Somebody has to pay. As followers of Christ, we trust that the Lord Jesus already paid the penalty for our sins. So with the fear of the Lord, we tell others how they too can avoid God’s judgment. Don’t refuse God’s love! Turn instead to Jesus and, by faith, receive His gift of forgiveness.

Has your body started to fall apart yet? It will. No wonder the apostle Paul called the human body a collapsing tent. But the house God is building for us in heaven is far better than the one we have today. Learn more about the old and new that is ahead in heaven and at the judgment seat of Christ. It’ll make you want to love Jesus more.

Likely you know your strengths and weaknesses. We all have them. Ever wonder how God could use you for good in His ministry? We study today about this great treasure of the Spirit of God and His Word that we have in earthen vesselsour frail human natures, subject to weakness and sin. But this means the power working through us is God!

When you list God’s character traits, don’t forget mercy. God is rich in mercy. In other religions, you must do, do, do to satisfy or appease some god. Instead of requiring a long list to please God, Christianity says, Done. What God in Christ did for us is complete. We are in Christ, meaning we are now complete in Him. What an encouraging passage to study!

God’s Old Testament Law was good for the season, but the new covenant is so much more glorious. The Spirit makes it permanent in our hearts. As we abide in Christ, walking in the power of God’s Spirit, He transforms us into the image of our blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Christian life is like a Roman victory paradethose in the front (following Jesus) are set free, and those in the rear (rejecting Jesus) follow to their death. God’s heart for the human family is for everyone to be saved and come to the knowledge of God. God takes no pleasure in anyone’s deathbut it is our choice. But someday, every knee will bow to Jesus.

Did you know that Jesus is the overseer of your soul? Comforting, isn’t it? In this letter, Paul clarifies that elders in the church ought to be examples of godliness, not lords over your faith. Even when correcting a brother in the wrong, Paul said to do so with meekness and love, considering how all of us are inclined to sin.

If you ever wonder if the hard times you’ve been through could be used by God for good, listen in on Paul’s encouragement of the Corinthians. God is with us. He comforts us in our trials, both for our sake and so we can comfort others. Our pain is not without purpose. We can live our lives in wisdom and conscience because God is with us and helps us.

When a church gets in trouble, it’s always because it’s not believing and applying God’s Word. Such was the case in first century Corinth. But when the apostle Paul helped them see where they needed to act in faith, they responded. The Bible is our ultimate authority. Paul wrote them back to express God’s mercy and comfort even as they endured persecution.

With hearts right with God, the Israelites made a covenant with God to do three things: Not to intermarry with non-Jews, to observe the Sabbath and holy days, and to follow the ordinances of first fruits and sacrifices. The people celebrated their new, safe city and relationship with God. Nehemiah then returned to Persia. However, when he returned later, he found the people had broken all three of their promises to God.

What does revival look like? What does it mean for your spiritual life to be woken up? The Israelites heard Ezra read the Word of God, and many recognized the ways they fell short of God’s glory. Individually, they turned to God. Collectively, they praised Him. Revival spread through the new city of Jerusalem.

With the city gates secured and people doing their appointed jobs, Nehemiah turned their attention to Ezra, the scribe, and Ezra turned their hearts back to the Word of God. After 70 years of captivity, many people had never heard the Word of God. Now the Word of God did its work, leading people to conviction of sin, repentance, and joy in fellowship with God. They celebrated the feasts again, to remember how God had rescued and taken care of them in the past.

Now that the walls are complete, Nehemiah appoints safeguards to protect the citybeginning with doors on the gates. Inside, watchmen were set up to guard the gates. And lastly, people were appointed to worship God and Levites were given a place to serve. The list of new and surprising VIPs is long. God sees and remembers the faithful ones and records their names in a book.

Between a rock and a hard place, that’s where Nehemiah finds himself in chapter six. After 52 days, Jerusalem’s walls are rebuilt but the drama continues. Nehemiah’s enemies circulate lies and stories about his intentions. When his reputation, even his life, are on the line, Nehemiah turns again to God in prayer.

When attacking Nehemiah and his team from the outside didn’t work, the enemy of our souls stirred conflict within Nehemiah’s team, causing them to turn on each other. Nehemiah exposed the corruption and demanded restoration. Not only was he a good businessman, he was a godly man. And while the people forgot what he did for them, God remembered Nehemiah’s good works.

The life of God’s people is not simply a life of prayer, it is also a walk and a warfare. Under great opposition, Nehemiah’s plan of rebuilding the wall continuesonly now worked with one hand, with a weapon in the other, ready to fight at the sound of Nehemiah’s trumpet. The lessons of faith and courage are learned as we study the book of Nehemiah.

We continue our tour of the ten gates of Jerusalem, learning contextual and spiritual lessons along the way. We began and now end at the Sheep Gate, the most important, symbolizing the cross of Jesus Christ.

The ten gates in the walls around Jerusalem tell the gospel story of redemption. Walk each one with Dr. J. Vernon McGee and gain insight into the context and spiritual lessons built around the ancient city.

What inspires God’s people to lead well in spite of criticism? Nehemiah models how to keep a team on track when he leads them in rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls. Learn valuable rules of leadership, observing how God accomplishes His work in different ways with different people.

What does it mean to run ahead of God? Sometimes you want something so badly that you make big plans and spend resources to make it happen. Nehemiah knew that the best way to see God’s people restored in Jerusalem was to wait on God and pray. When the time came, Nehemiah was ready, using caution and good judgment to do God’s work.

If you’ve ever looked at a messy situation and thought, Someone ought to do something, you’ll understand the passion Nehemiah felt for Jerusalem. From distant Persia (modern-day Iran), Nehemiah heard that its walls lay in rubble. Though he was just a businessman, he determined to do somethingbeginning with prayer. Learn from Nehemiah’s heart how to begin a restoration project.

Rejoice with us as we see Ezra go to God in genuine repentance and others finally follow his example. What does this mean for us today? Dr. J. Vernon McGee shares the secret: Repentance follows faith and, when there is real repentance, God’s children will be revived. Join us for this important conclusion to a great study in God’s Word.

What’s the devil’s greatest weapon against God’s people? Find out in this study of revival in the Old Testament. Travel with us as Ezra returns to Israel to find the temple is rebuilt, but not the city walls. In addition, he discovers immorality and idolatry run rampant. Ezra’s response (pulling out his hair and tearing his clothes) may seem extreme, but his grief is intense and his prayer in chapter 9 is considered by Dr. McGee as one of the greatest in the Bible.

As we’ve studied the Bible together, it’s easy to see that Ezra nears the top of the list of those who love God’s Word and know how to handle it rightly. Learn more about the character and practice of Ezra the scribe as he leads a group of 2,000 back to Jerusalem.

What’s the difference between our conditionhow we are todayand our position in Christsomething that will never change? In this study of Ezra, Dr. McGee explains what our condition and position are in Christ and if there really is a difference. Follow along as God raises up the prophets Haggai and Zechariah and the people finish the temple and dedicate it.

How do you overcome resistancein others and in your own heart? That’s what we’ll learn in this study. Come along as those who return to Israel build the altar of burnt offerings and begin work on the temple as opposition arises.

Do you think God can use you? Are you sensing a need to be part of something biggersomething great? In this study, Dr. J. Vernon McGee is very clear that every Christian has a responsibility to get involved in God’s work around the world. So, follow along as King Cyrus gives the people of Israel permission to return to Israel and restores the vessels taken by Nebuchadnezzar from the temple in Jerusalem.

Known mainly as a priest and scribe, Ezra also contributed to the Old Testament canonwhich means he was part of deciding what books of Israel’s history would be considered God’s Word. He was led by the Spirit of God and, as Dr. McGee points out, he was used by God to lead a revivalnot by methods or organization, but through God’s Word alone. Would you like to have a revival in your own heart and life? Find out how as we study the Old Testament book of Ezra.

The church at Corinth was just like any church today. May the themes of diversity, unity, freedom, and love make an indelible mark on your life as we close our study of 1 Corinthians. Paul ends his letter with a reminder to be cheerful givers and to let all that you do be done with love. And on that high note, we’ll say goodbye to the church at Corinthfor now.

Plants don’t look anything like the seeds they grew from; they look stronger, fuller, and better. Paul likens the earthly body to a dead seed that will be planted and raised up as a flourishing plant. Just like seeds, our earthly bodies will grow into fruitfulness. Discover the truth about our resurrected bodies, eternal life, and the Holy Spirit in us that conquers death. Someday, your broken body will be raised up as glorioussown in weakness, raised in power.

Do you ever feel bad about your body? Take heartyou’re going to get a new one. Every child of God is promised a place in His kingdom, and with that place, a new spiritual body. First Corinthians 15:44 describes our bodies as sown a natural body, raised a spiritual body. Health and wholeness will be an everyday thing in God’s kingdom.