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Walking in Wisdom #97 - No “Saint” Days

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 97 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 97 - NO “Saint” Days, released March 2, 2026, contains:

  • There Are NO “Saint” Days for Christians - John T Polk II
  • QA: Did Roman Catholicism Give Us Our Bible? - bonus article from John T Polk II 
  • Bible & What History Books Omit - Anonymous
  • The Gospel Will Be Preserved - John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Thy Will Be Done - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Mark Twain, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and others about the Holy Bible, Christian life, believers, greatness, and understanding

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  Tags colossians galatians romans john matthew luke titus genesis daniel ezra malachi luke mark roman catholicism religious holidays saints festival sabbath bible teaching traditions of men apologetics

Walking in Wisdom #26 - No Minor Servants

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 26 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

 

Edition 26 - No Minor Servants, released October 17, 2024, contains:

  • There Are No Minor Servants of the Lord - John T Polk II
  • The Value of Every Scripture - John T Polk II
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Alan Saporta, Winston Churchill, and G K Chesterton about problem solving, endurance, Roman Empire, and nationalism

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  Tags 1 samuel hebrews ezra zechariah revelation 1 corinthians matthew philippians 2 corinthians acts ephesians colossians 3 john galatians 2 peter john 2 timothy christian life service david victory warfare supply lines

Walk in Wisdom #17 - The Devastation of Division

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 17 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

 

Edition 17 - The Devastation of Division, released August 12, 2024, contains:

  • The Devastation of Division - John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Mything Evolution - Bob West cartoon
  • After Eden: Trusting Science - Dan Lietha cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Frederik Douglas, Mike Brzezinski, and various others about propaganda, lies, parenting, nature of God, hope, beginnings, progress, regret, and self doubt

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  Tags matthew 1 timothy 2 corinthians romans genesis 1 john 1 samuel hosea deuteronomy daniel 2 chronicles ezra jeremiah isaiah 1 corinthians acts 1 timothy luke ephesians proverbs evolution science

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 9 is Available

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 9 is now available. Look for it on my NEW Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 9, released June 17, 2024, contains:

  • Restoring the Restoration Movement - John T Polk II
  • Actions Without Authorization - Edd Sterchi
  • Salted Speech - quotes from anonymous on truth

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  Tags haggai zechariah malachi ezra revelation mark job proverbs hebrews matthew leviticus 2 chronicles 2 timothy 1 timothy 2 peter edd sterchi restoration god’s word god’s will forgiveness authority grace history

Bible History IS History

Linda Lacour Hobar's Bible History IS History is summarised and available in Publications from Guest Authors. It is also available in Church History.

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Timely Men: Powerpoint Slides Available

My sermon on Timely Men, taken from the book of Ezra, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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  Tags ezra jeremiah nehemiah esther 1 corinthians john acts history sin return holy spirit leadership inspired word tempe build rise up lord god uncertainty preparation repent hearing good works encouragement goal god’s people

Words For Sin Show Ways To Understand It

My eBook, Catalog of Sin, includes a chapter entitled Words for "Sin" Show Various Ways to Understand Its Ways. This is available FOR FREE in Catalog of Sin as a PDF or image.

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  Tags romans 2 chronicles ezra nehemiah ezekiel amos lamentation sin esther 2 samuel hebrews hosea ecclesiastes wilful ignorance 2 corinthians galatians 1 timothy matthew galatians evil wicked james john 1 john

A Brief Chronology of the Bible

Donnie Barnes' A Brief Chronology of the Bible is now available in The Bible and Evolution. It is also available on my dedicated page Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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  Tags genesis exodus joshua judges ruth 1 samuel 1 kings 2 kings 1 chronicles 2 chronicles daniel ezekiel haggai haggai zechariah ezra nehemiah luke acts romans jude revelation history creation time

Donnie Barnes' A Journey Through the Bible

For those beginning a sequential Bible Study in 2023, Donnie Barnes' A Journey Through the Bible charts out the sequence in a graphic that is now available in Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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GOD and Kings: Slides Available

My sermon slides for God & Kings, based on Ezra 6:13-15 and delivered September 4, 2022, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Psalm 100: Serve the LORD With Gladness

In light of the current focus on worship, my Commentary for Psalm 100: Serve the LORD With Gladness, is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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  Tags psalms ezra john philippians matthew acts 2 chronicles ephesians ezekiel job 2 corinthians hebrews revelation praise thanksgiving singing faithful god’s people service god the creator joy nations worship god pleasing

REVISED Commentary of the Book of Amos

My REVISED book of Amos is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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  Tags amos genesis hebrews matthew mark luke acts ezra nehemiah esther philippians zechariah revelation burden nations god’s people price shame sexuality worship violate poor fellowship proof

REVISED Outline of Haggai Now Available

My REVISED outline of the Book of Haggai is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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  Tags haggai ezra romans matthew james 1 corinthians ephesians hebrews leviticus deuteronomy malachi numbers jeremiah 1 kings 2 chronicles 2 kings isaiah zechariah rebuke focus guilt conscience god’s house time

Proverbs Continues with Segment #168, #169, #171

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #168: How Sweet It Is for Proverbs 24:13-14 and Proverbs 25:27; Segment #169: Imitation of Life for Proverbs 24:19-20, Proverbs 14:30; and Segment #171: Comfort Is Not Job One for Proverbs 24:27.

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God's Word Is Settled

My sermon God's Word Is Settled, taken from Psalm 119:89-96 and delivered March 6, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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  Tags psalms 1 corinthians ecclesiastes luke ezra isaiah acts ephesians 2 thessalonians mark god’s word change faithful world believe prepare satisfy hueart influence prove unity reject authority traditions of men

Spring Forward: Sermon Slides Available

My sermon slides for Spring Forward, taken from Psalm 85 and preached March 21, 2021, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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  Tags psalms jeremiah isaiah haggai zechariah romans acts john ezra seasons time spring peace past plea promise saints power providence prophecy revive despise listen growth jacob

Bible Outline for Esther

My outline for Esther is now available in Bible Books Outlines.

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  Tags esther ezra 2 kings jeremiah deuteronomy 1 samuel proverbs genesis john exodus luke 1 corinthians 1 peter star royalty brave nationalism marriage protection faith beauty captivity racism hate genocide

Daniel 1 and Daniel 9: Captivity and Service, The 70 Weeks

My commentary on Daniel 1: Captivity and Service; and Daniel 9: The Seventy Weeks, is now available in Commentaries on Assorted Chapters.

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REVISED Outline of Daniel Now Available

My REVISED outline of the book of Daniel is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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  Tags daniel jeremiah ezekiel obadiah habakkuk 2 kings genesis nehemiah esther ezra matthew mark luke john acts romans ephesians colossians philippians hebrews revelation judgment kings purity

Outline of the Book of Ezra: Available Now

My REVISED Outline of the Book of Ezra: the Restoration Movement, is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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  Tags ezra 2 chronicles jeremiah daniel isaiah exodus haggai nehemiah ezekiel leviticus numbers 1 chronicles zechariah history prophet medopersia babylonian captivity restoration sins punishment return singing
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