Bible Studies

Study Topic: Singing, Masks, Livestreaming, and Faith

Wallace G. Smith

Does the Bible command every one of us to sing hymns as a whole congregation at services every Sabbath? It certainly feels strange not singing, to be sure, and there is no question that most of us want to sing.…

Study Topic: Does Psalm 81 contain a commandment for singing?

Dexter B. Wakefield

Psalm 81:1–2 states, “Sing aloud to God our strength; make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob. Raise a song and strike the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the lute…

Study Topic: Masks and Singing—Is one forbidden at Sabbath Services while the other is commanded?

Peter G. Nathan

Covering of face or use of masks: Scripture references several occasions in which an individual in the presence of the Eternal covered or hid his face. Moses, at the burning bush, hid his face: “Moreover He said, ‘I am the God of your…

Study Topic: Achieving Godly success

Richard F. Ames (1936-2024)

We all know ambitious individuals who drive themselves. They want success at all costs. We also know people who consider themselves failures, who constantly feel like giving up and are convinced they can never be successful. But what is true success…

Study Topic: Is there a real Devil?

Richard F. Ames (1936-2024)

Youth culture is increasingly involved with the occult. Witchcraft is glamorized as youngsters flock to each new Harry Potter book and teenagers turn their television sets to “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Teen music often glorifies the devil, and some…

Study Topic: Seven lessons from the book of Job

John H. Ogwyn (1949-2005)

We all have them. Some of us even seem to have more than our share! The Apostle James tells us to count them all joy, but, as we know, that is easier said than done. After having experienced what seems to have been an exceptional Feast, we’ve all…

Study Topic: Holy Spirit - Changing your life

John H. Ogwyn (1949-2005)

Many people are very confused about the Holy Spirit. They not only do not understand what it is; they have no idea what it is supposed to do in their lives or why they need it. What about you? Do you really understand the answer to these questions…

Study Topic: How do you build real faith?

Douglas S. Winnail

Faith in God is listed as one of the fundamental teachings of Scripture (Hebrews 6:1–2). In fact, Christians are told that “without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Hebrews 11:6). However, Jesus Christ, looking ahead to the end of this present…

The Gospel of Matthew - Program 32

Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

Yes, the Ten Commandments are God's character. Will you obey what Christ taught, or will you allow men to deceive you with clever words to turn you away from true Christianity? At the very end of Jesus' ministry, after His resurrection—after…

The Gospel of Matthew - Program 31

Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

This was after God's Sabbath. Most of you know that the Jewish Sabbath—God's Sabbath, the Sabbath that Jesus Christ in fact observed—is from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset. This verse took place on Sunday morning, after the Sabbath, when at dawn…

The Gospel of Matthew - Program 30

Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

The chief priest had put Him to death in their minds—in their plans—but they had to bring Him to Pontius Pilate to carry out the sentence. The religious authorities were not allowed to execute the death penalty, so they brought Him before the Roman…

The Gospel of Matthew - Program 29

Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

"The Passover," you might ask, "What is that?" A lot of you have heard about the Jewish Passover. But, Christ was keeping the Passover—and He was keeping it at the very end of His life. After His death and resurrection, His disciples kept right on…