Opened Scriptures Bible Studies

We previously examined the setting of final judgment that Jesus taught to His disciples. It will happen seven years after the rapture of Christ's church and the resurrection of life (See 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 5:24-29). Christ will return to the earth with flaming fire to destroy the antichrist and his kingdom, and to judge all wicked nations and people for their sins and transgressions. All the angels of heaven will come with Jesus for this battle and all the saints will accompany our Lord (See Revelation 19). This is when the heavens will be rolled up like a scroll. The sun, moon and stars will not shine and the world will be rocked with massive earthquakes. There will be Jews who fled Jerusalem when the abomination of desolation occurs half way through the seven years of tribulation.  They will flee into the wilderness to a place God prepared for them. Will people be saved by gospel preaching during the tribulation period? Scripture says many will be saved! Revelation 7:1...

Jesus began answering questions posed by His disciples about the end of the world. They wanted to know what signs would they look for at the coming of Jesus. They wanted to know when the end of the world would happen and what it would be like in the last days. Jesus addressed those questions and we noted the two aspects of Jesus second coming. 1 Thessalonians 4:13  But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14  For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15  For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16  For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17  Then we which are aliv...

  Here is where to find indexes to all Bible lessons posted on this blog since its inception in 2019. Click on the drop down menu and look for the archives tab. Then find the date listed below to find the appropriate index. I hope this will help you find lessons on a particular book of topic that we have studied through. An index for all lessons posted from 2019 through 2021 , was published on September 7, 2022. An index for all lessons posted in 2022 , was published J anuary 24, 2023. An index for all lessons posted in 202 3 was published on February 28, 2024.  An index for all lessons posted in 2024 was published on January 21, 2025. An index for all lessons posted in 2025 was published on January 24, 2026. Below you will find links to the YouTube channel of the church we attend, Heritage Baptist Church, in Smithville Ohio. These are the sermons preached by Pastor Alvis during May, 2026. Some are livestream with video and others are audio only. I know there are various ...

In this chapter, Jesus gave three parables to illustrate the kingdom of heaven. The Parable of the Ten Virgins teaches us that we are to live in a state of expectancy and habitual readiness to receive our Lord. It is designed to stir us up to do well for our soul, in accord with Christ's instructions.  We are studying the second parable which is divided into three sections. The Parable of the Talents teaches us that we are to work diligently for our Lord, just as we would give our best effort to run a business well. It is designed to teach us to expend ourselves for the glory of God and the good of others. Matthew 25:14-15  For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15  And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. The first part introduced a wealthy man who is a picture of Jes...