Bible Study Idea #5

The A.E.I.O.U Bible Study Method

The A.E.I.O.U method of the Bible reading and study is a fun way to approach the Word.

A-stands for "Ask Questions" (We have the who, what, when, where, why and how) you can ask for better clarity and understanding of the word.
E-stands for "Emphasize keywords and Phrases" Notice what words stand out in the text or are repeated. (Dictionary for a definition)
I-stands for "in your own words" Try writing a brief summary of the text. Paraphrase it. (This helps if you are sleepy and ready to give in to the flesh)
O-stands for"Other related scriptures" Notice the cross-references, or try to think of other places in the Bible that refer to something about what you're reading. (Concordance for references)
U-stand for "Use what you've read" Make this an application of yourself.

Focus on the last letter, you don't want to just read and go away unchanged or unmotivated. Find something to put into practice, to memorize, or to share with others. In other words, respond to what you've read. "But ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." James 1:22

God Bless,
The Campbells

Why Are You Putting God on Trial?

Text: Micah 6:1-4

Controversy = dispute, brave, guard, lawsuit, legal case, or legal process

Do not put a perfect God on trial?
So many why's... be careful.

1. The court audience - vs 1-2
2. The people's accusation - vs 1-3
• Disobedience
• Disinterest - 1 King 12:26
• God is not impressed by your attendance
• Defiance - Det 9:6, Det 10:14
• People do what is convenient to them
3. The Lord answer - vs 4-5
• "I gave you deliverance" vs 4
• Job, was trialed he was given deliverance after loosing, wealth, family (death), sickness (leprosy), property because he never gave up on his faith, he never gave up on God.
• "I gave you direction" vs 4
• leadership
• God is our perfect leader
• Let God lead you through your trials.

GB

The Campbells

Bible Study Idea #4

We can approach the Word of God in so many ways, and some of these techniques help us get a fresh vision of God's purpose in giving us the Scriptures. When studying you need to have a dictionary and a concordance nearby.

The S.O.A.K or P Bible Study Method

S-stands for "Scripture" (write down the scripture you are studying).
O-stands for "Observation" (What stands out to you)
A-stands for "Application" (What is God saying to you), How can you apply them to your life?
K or P-stands for"Kneeling or Prayer" (Pray and confess your sins, praise him for the things he has done)

This method is more focusing on the scripture, memorization and what does the bible have to say about your living and what you need to do to follow the word of God.

God Bless,
The Campbells

Oh Magnify the Lord

Text: Psalms 34:1-6

When We Magnify Ourselves

• We justify our sin - 1 Sam 21:1-5
• Our judgment becomes clouded - 1 Sam 21:10-15
• We jeopardize the well being of others - 1 Sam 22:11, 18.

When We Magnify the Lord

• He cheers up the pessimist - Psalms 34:1-3
• He calms the fearful - Psalms 34:4
• He conserves the reverent - Psalms 34:7
• He comforts the afflicted - Psalms 34:18, 56:8
• He cleanses the trusting - Psalms 34:22

GB

The Campbells

Leaving Discouragement Behind

Text: 1 Sam 30:3-6

The Violence David Faced

• Soul's Rage - 27:1-2
• David's Relocation - 27:3-4
• Amalekites Robbery - 30:1-3

The Vitriol David Felt

• His men were discouraged - 30:4
• His heart was distressed - 30:6a
• His life was in danger - 30:6b
• Why are you discouraged today?
• Turn it around, like David did
• Stop focusing on the negative, focus on the good.

The Virtues David Showed

• He encouraged himself - 30:6c
• He enquired of heaven - 30:7-8
• Thank God for the goodness he has done, then pray to him. Always talk to God, not only when they bad, but always even when things are good. The Lord loves you he wants to hear from you all the time.
• He engaged the enemy - 30:16-17
• What brings you discouraged, & pray to the Lord... Self>>>Sin>>>Selfishness of others
• Your husband, wife kids or employer are not your enemies is SATAN.

The Victories of Davids Future

• From hurt to hope - 30:18-20
• From refugee to royalty - 2 Sam 5:1-2

Conclusion:

• If you quit in the valley, you'll stay in the valley.
• When discouraged follow Davids example, focus on God's goodness, pray for direction, and do what God leads you to do.

GB

The Campbells

Bible Study Idea #3

Changing Tack-ticks... 

Change your reading habits of the greatest book known to us. The Bible, we have the usual

• Genesis through Revelations
• Chronological
• Let's go different (One Chapter of the Gospels pick one!, Two Chapters of Psalms, One Chapter of Proverbs.
• Let's go backward have you tried Revelations through Genesis!
• How about one New Testament and One Old Testament or vise versa!
• Or start from the smallest book in the bible to the largest book! Can you guess what does are? (3 John is smallest, Psalms is the largest)

God Bless,

The Campbells

Lifting up the Character of Christ

Lifting up the Character of Christ

Text: Philippians 2:5-8, John 12:32, 3:14

-Live like Christ, am I like Christ.

-We need to HATE sin, but we can't get away from it.

1. His Preparation;
• Luke 2:47, Luke 2:52, Mat 4:1-2
2. His Prayer Life - NT (22 times Jesus stopped and prayed)
• Mat 14:22-23
• Sin separates us from God
• We always need to talk to God, take the second and pray.
• Make time anytime to pray.
3. His Principles;
• I will do that which I want my followers to do (Mat 3:15-16, Mat 4:3-4)
• Why he was tempted-so we can see what we need to do when we are tempted.
• I will give to my ability, what I can give others (Mat 8:13, Mat 9:2)
• I will elevate the law of God through the Grace of God (John 1:14, Mat 5:21-22, Mat 5:27, Mat 5:33-34)
• Grace request more than the law requires
• I will respect the government and their officials (Mat 22:17-21)
• Are you living your life with principles?
4. His Posture;
• Mat 23:11-12, John 13:4-5
• Help others
• God himself got in his knees and cleaned there feet.
• Put are needs in the back and serve others.

God Bless,

The Campbells

Parenting that pleases the Lord

Parenting that pleases the Lord

Text: Joshua 24:15-18

1. Joshua Challenge vs15

               a. Distractions (satan puts them there) sins of their parents.

• Leave behind mom and dad bad habits.
• Look to the word of God for guidance (sins of their peers)
• Teach about how to follow the love of God.
• Do not let distractions change you.
• We need to serve the Lord first

               b. Devotion

      2. The Parents Commitment vs6, vs25.
      3. The Lord's Credentials vs17-18.

• God's power to deliver vs17
• God's preservation of his people vs17
• God's punishment of the wicked vs18

     4. Joshua's Cautions vs20

• Don't forsake God
• too many rules, God put them there to maximize your habit to protect you.
• they are consequences for breaking the rules.
• Don't follow strange god

    5. Israel's Commenaratin vs 25-27

God Bless,
The Campbells

Sympathy for the Suffering

Sympathy for the Suffering

Text: Luke 10:30-37

1. The Condition vs30
• Sins Perversion (stripped him of his clothes), things happen because of sin perverse.
• Sins Pain (and wounded him)
• Sins Peril (leaving him half dead)
2. The Calloused vs31-32
• They were Religious
• They were Self-Righteous
3. The Compassionate vs33
• He set aside his prejudice (but a certain Samaritan)
• He set aside his plans
• He set aside his personal comfort (when he saw him, he had compassion) Lem 53:1
4. The Cost vs34-35
• His treasure
• His time
5. The command vs36-37
• Participate
• Provide
• Pray

God Bless,

The Campbells

Bible Study Idea #2

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God Bless,

The Campbells

Have Mercy & Truth Forsaken You?

Have Mercy & Truth Forsaken You?

Text: Proverbs 3:1-4

1. The Character of God. . .  John 1:14, John 1:17, Psalms 25:10, Psalms 86:15, Psalms 108:4, Psalms 100:5.
• His everlasting Mercy
• His enduring Truth. . . Psalm 100:5, Det 4:24, Heb 12:29, Luk 13:27-28.
2. The Characteristics of Mercy and Truth. . . Prov 14:22, Psalms 25:10
• They plan for good
• They purge iniquity. . . Prov 16:6
• They preserve authority. . . Prov 20:28
3. The Corrupting of Mercy and Truth. . . 
• We reverse their roles. . . Prov 3:3, you should be harder on yourselves.
• We refuse to wear them. . . Prov 3:36.
4. The Crowning of Mercy and Truth. . .
• The quantity of Life. . . Prov 3:2a
• The Quality of Life. . . Prov 3:2bc, Prov 3:4.

God Bless,

The Campbells

Seeing our Savior in the sacrifices

Seeing our Savior in the sacrifices

Text: Leviticus 6:1-6

1. The Offense
• Stealing deceptively vs2-3, 2 Kings 5:19-26, even though no one sees you, God sees you.
• Stealing disastrously vs2, 2 Kings 6:5-6.
• Stealing destructively vs2, vs4, 1 Kings 21, Politics @ work.
2. The Offended vs 2, vs5, is offensive to God when we do wrong.
3. The Offender
• His payback vs5a
• His punishment vs5b, an additional 20% of its value.
4. The Offering
• The animal vs6
• The atonement vs7

God Bless,

The Campbells