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Lesson 6 – Abraham, Archaeology and History – Part 2

Going back into early civilization, when houses and even cities were razed, burned, or destroyed, they were not scraped off the ground for new construction. Instead, the new construction generally went on top of the old. Over time, this produced small hills for the cities and towns. When these towns were abandoned, those hills would […]

15 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 19 – Journey Stories – Part 1

Life is a journey. It is a journey that can have wonderful things in store, even when difficulties arise. Journey themes resonate because we recognize that all of us are at some stage in a journey we call our life. We may be at the start, the middle, or the end. The journey may be […]

15 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 26 – 2 Samuel – Part 1: David – The Bathsheba Affair

In 1683, the University of Oxford conducted the last book burning sanctioned by the government in England. One of the books banned and burned was Lex, Rex, written by the Scottish Presbyterian Samuel Rutherford. In his book Rutherford wrote, “The law hath a supremacy of constitution above the king.” In substantiating his argument, Rutherford quoted […]

14 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 36 – Jonah – Part 2

In Part 2 of Jonah, Mark Lanier explores several more themes, some particular details apparent in the Hebrew reading of the book, and the New Testament usages of Jonah, along with certain parallels found there.

14 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 45 – The Fall of Israel: The End of Ten Tribes – Part 3

Repeatedly, we make choices and live with the consequences. Sometimes life seems more like a rat’s treadmill where we run without regard to destination, simply doing what comes natural. Yet the story of Israel should shout sense to us. Life is not simply a treadmill. We really do have choices. These choices are real, and […]

14 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 54 – Ezekiel – Part 2

Why do people read comics? Specifically, how can “Spider Man” hold the attention of so many when it is clearly a fantastic story of bizarre fantasy and far away places that have no basis in reality? Our culture isn’t the first to follow and believe fantastic stories. Grab your favorite book of Ancient near Eastern […]

13 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 7 – Isaac and Links in a Chain

Think for a moment about a heavy metal chain – the kind that holds up a heavy load. These are chains that get used to protect people from suspended items that are dangerously heavy. Which link is the most important? We come to this illustration as we discuss what Genesis teaches about Isaac. Isaac is […]

15 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 19 – Journey Stories – Part 2

Ah, the good old days!? We all have stories of the good old days. Some recount a time of simple bliss and joy. Others recount a time of difficulty and hardship. Often upon careful, truthful reflection we find that the good old days in reality aren’t quite the way we remember them! Join Mark Lanier […]

15 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 26 – 2 Samuel – Part 2: David – the Census

On January 12, 1966, the first episode of Batman appeared on television. The first episode was entitled “Hi Diddle Riddle” and featured the Riddler. Batman and Robin would work to solve the Riddles, frequently using a master computer in the Batcave! Beyond the fiction of television, most serious Bible students will come across passages of […]

14 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 37 – Amos – Part 1

The United States of America is a country that prides itself on independence, freedom, equality, and economics. The American economic system is termed “capitalism.” It is a free enterprise system that allows the market to dictate prices for goods and services. People are allowed to work in this system for their own individual prosperity. The […]

14 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 46 – Assyria and Judah – Part 1

Crisis… The very nature of the word illicits a certain fear. Something has gone wrong. “Normal” has been replaced by something unexpected, something tragic, something unwanted. So, how do you navigate through a crisis? Can you come through a crisis unscathed or will you be changed, perhaps scarred forever? We turn our attention to the […]

14 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 55 – Lamentations

One might think the practical aspects of preaching would include speaking to the problems of people’s lives or some other “practical aspect” of the preacher’s job. In truth, many seminaries teach that there are two real areas of practical importantce: weddings and funerals. Apparently, there is an art and a science for preaching funerals! And […]

13 years ago

W. Mark Lanier