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The Ten Commandments of Jesus

The anonymously selected Ten Commandments of Jesus is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" on the Publications from Guest Authors page.

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Our Beginning

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Our Beginning for June 20, 2023. 

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Mercy and Truth Preserve the King

In honor of the new King Charles III, I am highlighting my Proverbs Commentary segment #151 on Proverbs 20:28 - Mercy and Truth Preserve the king, and by lovingkindness he upholds his throne. This segment, as all segments, can be found in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Proverbs Commentary Segments 41, 42, and 43 Are Now Available

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #41: Honor or Riches?; Segment #42: What Helps - Goodness or Cruelty?; and Segment #43: Do Not Be Deceived. These are all now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Pay Back OR Forward? - Mini Article Now Available

“Do not say, ‘I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work’" (Proverbs 24:29). Returning evil for evil means the victim has become evil, or dropped to the level of the evil-doer. The wiser way says, “Do not say, ‘I will recompense evil;’ Wait for the LORD, and He will save you” (Proverbs 20:22). The best way to treat an evil-doer is: “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the LORD will reward you” (Proverbs 25:21-22). This is quoted for Christians to follow in the New Testament in Romans 12:17-21. Don’t let the bad guys win! - February 22, 2021

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Don't Be Cruel - Mini Article Now Available

In the Old Testament, God exposed “bullying” when He said, “You shall not curse the deaf, nor put a stumbling block before the blind, but shall fear your God: I am the LORD” (Leviticus 19:14).  It is cruel for a “deaf” person cannot hear the curse and respond.  Putting a “stumbling block” in front of a “blind” person when they cannot avoid it is despicable.  No examples bullying could be simpler to understand. God corrected this when He commanded: “Execute true justice, Show mercy and compassion Everyone to his brother” (Zechariah 7:9).  If you were in their place, how would you like someone to do you that way? Jesus summed up this anti-bullying teaching when He said, “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 7:12).    - February 23, 2020

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Proverbs 20:28 - How To Lose An Election: Commentary #151

My commentary #151 on Proverbs 20:28How To Lose An Election, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Fellowship: Matthew 7:1 - 12

My Bible Study Fellowship: Matthew 7:1 - 12 is available in my study material on the Sermon On the Mount. It is part 7 of my 8-part series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.

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Outlines of the Gospels

Continuing the theme of Jesus, my bible outlines are available in Bible Content Bible Books Outlined for for the Gospels of:

  • Matthew
  • Mark
  • Luke 
  • John

The outline of Mark first appeared on the Fellowship Room website in November, 2011.

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Sermon on the Mount: Bible Class Material Available

Please click here to access my new Bible Class material on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.

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Words of Wisdom: April 27 - May 1, 2015

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4/27/2015: Hate Filled Strife

4/28/2015: Transgender?

4/29/2015: Street Crime

4/30/2015: The Lord-less Supper

5/1/2015: Don't Be Cruel

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Matthew 5 - 7: The Perfect Sermon

Matthew 5 - 7: The Perfect Sermon is now available free in Publications Tracts.

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