Opened Scriptures Bible Studies

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. We studied about King Jotham on Sunday school. Although the Biblical text telling us about Jotham is relatively scant, we also looked at one of the prophets who preached during this king's reign. Micah preached a message of impending judgment upon all the wicked nations. He...

Psalm 19:1  To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.  David is the author of this majestic and beautiful Psalm that extolls the LORD and His Word. The first verse conveys powerful truth about creation and exposes the lies about evolutionary theories. The "heavens" include the atmospheric envelope that surrounds the earth, along with the vast expanse of space containing all stars, the sun, the moon and other galaxies. However, Paul wrote about the "third heaven" which is the abode of God. Since God is not bound or limited by the time, space and matter continuum, this third heaven is not like anything else that we know or observe. David begins by telling us that all the heavens declare the glory of God as Creator, Sustainer and Ruler of all created things. How do the heavens declare the glory of God in such an undeniable manner? Romans 1:18-20  For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven...

In this next section of Psalm 18, King David lavishes praise on Jehovah for helping him in battle. Remember, it was said that King Saul killed thousands of his enemies but of David it was said he killed ten thousands! It is a picture of a king physically skilled in combat, strategic in leading his army and wise in listening to God's direction for war. In essence, what King David is doing here is what you and I should be doing each day. He is giving God the glory for all good things that he was able to accomplish. Modern culture is mostly about seeking recognition and self glory, but the believer in Christ should happily give all glory to God. This is why one of the five principles of the reformation was "For the glory of God alone" meaning that all of our life should be lived by following this direction. Psalm 18:32  It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.  God gave David physical strength and mental stamina for battle and it is pictured as div...