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Andy Sochor April 4, 2022

Calming the Storm

Text: Matthew 8:23-27 Throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry, He performed various miracles to demonstrate His divine power. The miracle we are discussing here was Jesus calming the storm. As we study this miracle, as with every Bible passage, it is important to understand the context. This miracle teaches us certain things about Jesus and provides an important lesson for […]

Filed Under: Jesus, New Testament Tagged With: discipleship, faith, Jesus, miracles, obedience

Andy Sochor March 28, 2022

Some Fools in the Bible

Text: Proverbs 26:11-12 A fool is one who acts foolishly. He continues in his folly even though it ought to be seen as repulsive. Yet there is hope for a fool. He may eventually realize his folly and change, yet changing requires a recognition of the problem. We would hope that all who would act foolishly would […]

Filed Under: Old Testament Tagged With: atheism, creation, death, discipline, faith, God, heart, materialism, obedience, teaching

Andy Sochor March 21, 2022

O How I Love Your Law

Text: Psalm 119:97 Psalm 119 is the longest psalm in the Bible – 176 verses focused on a single theme (the word of God). This psalm teaches us what the word of God is, what it does for us, and what it requires of us. We cannot cover everything in this psalm in one lesson. In […]

Filed Under: Old Testament, word of God Tagged With: meditation, obedience, salvation, truth, understanding, wisdom, word of God, worship

Andy Sochor March 14, 2022

Displeased with Jesus

Text: Matthew 21:14-16 Jesus came to earth and did good, performed miracles, taught the truth, and sacrificed His life on the cross. Even so, there were times when certain people were displeased with Him. The gospels record a few occasions in which people were indignant with Jesus over what He permitted and/or what He was doing. Why were these […]

Filed Under: Jesus, New Testament Tagged With: authority, Jesus, obedience, opinions, tradition

Andy Sochor January 10, 2022

Turning Water to Wine

Text: John 2:1-11 Throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry, He performed various miracles to demonstrate His divine power. The miracle we will discuss here was His first – turning water to wine at the wedding in Cana. As we study this miracle, it is important that we understand the context to appreciate how incredible it was. This miracle […]

Filed Under: Jesus, New Testament Tagged With: alcohol, Jesus, miracles, obedience, social drinking

Andy Sochor November 29, 2021

Restoration Principles

Text: 2 Kings 22-23 An effort began in this country in the 19th century to restore the doctrines and practices of the New Testament. Those involved in this movement did not always get things right, but the intention is both good and necessary. The Bible describes a sort of “restoration movement” in the days of King Josiah. We can learn from his example […]

Filed Under: obedience, Old Testament Tagged With: authority, humility, obedience, repentance, restoration, sin, word of God

Andy Sochor November 22, 2021

God Is Our Creator and Deliverer

Text: Psalm 33 This psalm is about the greatness of God. It began with a call to praise Him (v. 1-3). He is worthy of praise because of His word and work (v. 4), His righteousness and justice (v. 5), and His lovingkindness that fills the earth (v. 5). Let us notice some of the things that this […]