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Receive The Holy Spirit Part 2 … The Gifts

Published: July 5, 2021

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Last time we discovered Pentecost was not the day the Disciples received the Holy Spirit, but instead, it was a time when He came upon them with an unmistakable display of power (Acts 2:1-4). Remember, they had already performed miracles in the Lord’s name.


Receive The Holy Spirit

Published: June 30, 2021

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

I’ve gotten a raft of comments on my comparison of John 20:22 with Acts 2:1-4 in my answer to a recent question. Some were more diplomatic than others in suggesting my understanding of these verses leaves something to be desired.


The End Times According to Jesus, Part 4—Why Didn’t He Mention the Rapture?

Published: June 28, 2021
Look at the nations and watch – and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. Habakkuk 1:5

The End Times According to Jesus, Part 3

Published: June 23, 2021
Look at the nations and watch – and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. Habakkuk 1:5

The End Times According to Jesus, Part 2

Published: June 21, 2021
Look at the nations and watch – and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. Habakkuk 1:5

The End Times According to Jesus, Part 1

Published: June 16, 2021
Look at the nations and watch – and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. Habakkuk 1:5

The Servant Songs Of The Messiah

Published: June 7, 2021
"Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the nations. Isaiah 42:1

Job’s Story: Conclusion, Job 37-42

Published: May 10, 2021
The Lord said to Job, "Would you discredit my justice? Would you condemn me to justify yourself?" -Job 40:8

Job’s Story: Part 4 Job 20-36

Published: May 5, 2021
The Lord said to Job, "Would you discredit my justice? Would you condemn me to justify yourself?" -Job 40:8

Job’s Story: Part 3, Job 15-19

Published: May 3, 2021
The Lord said to Job, "Would you discredit my justice? Would you condemn me to justify yourself?" -Job 40:8

Job’s Story: Part 2, Job 3-14

Published: April 28, 2021
The Lord said to Job, "Would you discredit my justice? Would you condemn me to justify yourself?" -Job 40:8

Job’s Story: Part 1

Published: April 26, 2021
The Lord said to Job, "Would you discredit my justice? Would you condemn me to justify yourself?" -Job 40:8

Prophecies Of The Lord’s Death And Resurrection

Published: March 29, 2021

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey (Zechariah 9:9).


Passover and Palm Sunday

Published: March 24, 2021
Those who don't learn from history are condemned to repeat it.

Spiritual Gifts … Occupy Part 2

Published: February 1, 2021

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

(Note: If you haven’t already done so, I suggest reading “Occupy Until I Come” as an introduction to this study.)

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit,


Occupy Until I Come

Published: January 27, 2021

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

One of our Q&A posts received more comments than any other we’ve ever posted by a wide margin. It concerned a woman’s frustration because in a recent conversation her friends confirmed that they believe in an any-moment rapture but then went on to tell her their plans for the next 10-20 years,


Amazing Grace

Published: January 25, 2021

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

No portion of scripture provides a more succinct view of our need for a savior than Mark 9-10. When praying recently about how to best present this passage in a Bible study, the Lord clearly said, “Get the big picture.”


Are We Hedging Our Bets?

Published: January 13, 2021

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

It was the clearest message the Lord has given me in a long time.  I was in bed and half asleep when it came to me. Fearful of forgetting it, I got up and made a bunch of random notes and then went back to bed.


The Strangest Miracle

Published: January 11, 2021
The first three Gospels are so much alike that people accuse Matthew and Luke of borrowing heavily from Mark, who supposedly wrote His gospel first. John's gospel is different from all of them.

The Faith To Walk On Water

Published: January 6, 2021
Impossible goals can be brought into perspective through faith.

The Promise of Things To Come

Published: December 30, 2020
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. Hebr. 11:1-2

The Woman Caught in Adultery

Published: November 4, 2020
It's Your kindness that leads us to repentance O Lord (Romans 2:4)

Body, Soul, And Spirit

Published: October 28, 2020
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight.

You’ll be Safe Here … A Commentary on Hebrews 6

Published: October 26, 2020
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. (Hebrews 6:19)

A Kingdom Or A Family Of Kings?

Published: October 12, 2020

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?”

“Yes, he does,” he replied.

When Peter came into the house,