1 0 obj 2 Corinthians, by Rob Harbison. Somehow, likely under the Hand of Providence (v. 15), the servant had come into contact with the noble apostle to the Gentiles, and Paul converted him (v. 10). (PDF file size: 148k). 0000003749 00000 n Scripture says he initiated going to the High Priest for permission to hunt down Christians and bring them to Jerusalem in chains for punishment (Acts 9:1 - 2). 13. Your donation gift(s) are very much appreciated and may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. 0000003561 00000 n endobj of the Apostle Paul. Jesus miraculously intervened in his life to save him and transform him completely. Topical Bible Class Studies Over 90 new crossword, matching and word search puzzles for use with Middle School through Adult Bible studies or Home Schools as a supplement or home assignment. fnljrny tejm bm Nugls jffoumt oh tebs plrslfutbom. Bible Class Book On Ruth (Charts, Maps and Complete Text of the NKJV) A Chronological Study Of The Life of Jesus, by Gene Taylor. Paul remarked that although Demas had forsaken him, Luke alone remained with him. It includes introductions for each book, a chapter survey for First John and review questions over all the texts (PDF file size: 216k). 0000001430 00000 n Israel In The Wilderness (Numbers and Deuteronomy, Study On Tabernacle) See Philippians 3:3-14. Bible Puzzles For Everyone (Vol. Evidently, Barnabas was right because Mark went on to be a faithful missionary. We must learn to be content in our present situation before we can expect to be content in a future situation. [ebs turmlk tel plrslfutor oh, Ferbst bmto tel prljfelr oh Ferbst. First Missionary Journey (Acts 13:2-15:35). Php 3:12-14). Albert Kropp A classmate of Paul's and the most strong-willed and independent of the group. Exodus 2:7-9 Character traits: Responsible Care taker of her brother Quick thinker-solution oriented Resourceful We can see God's provision of deliverance in this situation, even to the His memories of the time before the war show . Daily Nuggets From Genesis, by Jeff Asher. In the December 1956 issue of the National Geographic Magazine, there appeared an article, as I recall, under the title, In the Steps of Paul. The author or authors, who had done considerable research on Pauls travels, estimated that his missionary endeavors consumed some twelve thousand miles, some by ship on the mighty Mediterranean Sea, and also across its armsthe Aegean and Adriatic Seas. 3 0 obj Includes NKJV of the Colossian letter, with questions in each section of this free Bible class book. stream How To Do A Word Study, (PDF file size: 56k). Bible Class Book On Numbers (Outlines, Questions, Charts and Maps) (PDF file size: 196k). 4. A Study Of Romans, by Gene Taylor. 0000003517 00000 n As I prepared my notes for this study course, I could not help but be in awe of this most remarkable Man of God. 4. Incredibly, they were teaching a Judaistic gospel, namely that unless one submits to the Hebrew rite of circumcision, in addition to the fundamentals of the gospel, he cannot be saved (Acts 15:1). I think Saul probably was asking God to forgive all the wrongs he had done. Paul faced the same things we face. The following day he and Barnabas left the city, proceeding toward Derbe some sixty miles to the southeast. Churches and individuals are welcome to reprint these books, but they may not be placed on any other Web site. %yu9\X%,*Z0S]NpkuU{7sY%Rzn;%Ep6@4fj;@qG @"D2H1Xe ER A HX`@ - \`0sAC+KAL ;UP ~4RH} A Study Of Romans, by Gene Taylor. endobj [o Paul was an evangelist, teacher, and missionary in the early Christian church. 117 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 120 /H [ 1022 408 ] /L 95370 /E 30428 /N 32 /T 92911 >> endobj xref 117 18 0000000016 00000 n 4.+wlSjxE?sY'\j'.rm~Y N+jxBB^T!sU@r9bUm_dRTLV6;/+5.! God miraculously intervened in his life to save him. Was Paul (Saul) initially favorable toward Christians? Many would complain that Paul should never have sent the fugitive brother back to a life of servitude, but two things must be borne in mind: first, it was the ethical thing to do, given the social and legal situation of the day; second, Paul had every confidence that Philemon would receive Onesimus not merely as a servant, but as a brother in Christ (v. 16)and that would make all the difference in the world! <> Song of Solomon (Shows How True Love Wins Over Everything Else) He knows the way and shows us from his own experience how to get there. Extremely zealous follower of Judaism (Php 3:5-6). Industrious (Acts 18:1-3) Paul was a worker for God, and he deserved wages from the church. Yet within the thirteen epistles known to have been written by Paul, and penned over an era of maybe just under twenty years, there is no complaint of fatigue, no whimpering at the hardships, no disappointment expressed of having been crucified with Christ, or of wasted years, or lack of family, wealth, or famejust adulation. xMK0s_1L|Q=),+MESZoy3c \r[C_65Vee ? (4) Miraculous gifts (healing, tongues, etc.). In this study, we shall harmonize Paul's writings with Luke's record of his life and travels. Bible Class Book On Galatians by David Padfield. How he died:In his last epistle, 2nd Timothy, Paul was a prisoner in Rome approaching execution. Your goal is to identify each character Paul interacts with and analyze the conversation he shares with them. They refused to yield to the heretical cliqueeven for a moment (v. 5, ESV; cf. <> 2 0 obj %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? Apostle Paul is one of them, whose life and legacy have left mark on the World history even to date, after 2000 years. Pondering Proverbs(26 Lessons On The Proverbs of Solomon) Unlike us, God has no limits or boundaries. Bible Class Book On Titus And Philemon, by David Padfield. Paul's zealousness knew no bounds. Many of his ministry methods are still followed today. In a lovely little volume on church history that I devoured following my own conversion more than half a century ago, Jesse Lyman Hurlbut described Paul as a tireless traveler, indomitable worker, church founder [i.e., many local congregations], and theologian (1954, 35). Yet the Lord who loved him and saved him, knows Survey Of The Life Of Christ by Jeff Asher. A color map of the cities mentioned in Luke is also included. Even other Jewish believers were sometimes against him for some of his teachings. Acts 22:3. Bible Class Book On The Epistle Of James, by David Padfield. 1. Bible Class Book On Ezra (Has Several Charts and Maps) /PageMode /UseNone (PDF file size: 328k). The birth of Paul (Saul) took place in the Roman free city of Tarsus, which is located in the province of Cilicia (Acts 21:39). Class Book And Commentary On Daniel (84 Page Book - Good Background Info) Place in history: Paul was an apostle of Christ. ?x@k? O+L]GwWjP-;b*[DZF^rV Even in a dirty, filthy jail, he was singing praises to God! Character Studies E-book If you found these character studies helpful, get ourCharacter Studies E-book, with 8 practical lessons on important Bible heroes of the faith. The text of the parable from the King James Version is included in each lesson (PDF file size: 463k). You Are A Christian, by Gene Taylor. Difficult Issues Taken From Today's Headlines. M'q?| ^)Vw8b. He brought the first news of the Gospel to many parts of the Roman Empire. (Phil. Acts 18:3. Examining Paul's life in chronological order b. Collating various scriptural references relating to each period of Paul's life c. Noting at which points in his life Paul wrote his different epistles d. Six color photographs and maps (color cover; PDF file size: 780k). We can follow Pauls example in racing after Christ. Serving The Cause of Christ in West-Central Missouri, These Bible Studies can be used for Group Class Studies at Church, or Individual Home Studies. 9:30). 7 0 obj The ABC's Of The Bible is a handout for use in children's Bible classes. We need to live in a way that we will not offend others by our habits and actions. Wonderful account of the transformation from Saul to Paul ! He gently reminded his friend that he was indebted to him as well (v. 19). He maliciously blamed Christians for the catastrophe, and Christianity became an illicit religion. Pauls arrest is believed to have taken place a couple of years following these events. .Nl2+9,7ulh 1Y2H2eQnwjPk{:nG4G/Z=7)#8`lgA$$g>5!XgA!>(ml'oF+uKp Tn0K SD{(?Pg\Fx^qOn2f0E*2G (PDF File size: 640k). Bible Class Book On Isaiah (Outlines, Questions , 22 Page Study), Isaiah Volume #1 (26 Lesson Study) Answer Key for the above course "Seeking The Truth" (PDF file size: 512k). 0000002960 00000 n Step 1 - Pick your Bible character Step 2 - Grab a sheet of paper (or more) and write the name of the person you are studying. He was a missionary to the Gentiles, yet deeply loved his brethren. (2 Timothy 4:6-8). As Grard slowly dies, Paul comes to sympathize with him and tries to comfort him. Several charts and maps included. Living One's Faith: A Study of the Books of James and Jude, by Gene Talor. He asks that Onesimus might be received, just as Paul would be, should he make the journey (v. 17). Notes For The Margin Of Your Bible. H\T xTldMI!@(a @6tBAfHB$dX 6BET""H/@EEK!7M,'X2gw0,D>SRl{Y5fe. Third, the most amazing thing about this circumstance is Pauls attitude with reference to those who forsook him. contains: (1) Descriptive summaries of the Babylonian, A Chronological Study Of The Life of Jesus, by Gene Taylor, Section Twelve: Final Epistles & Revelation, Survey Of The Life Of Christ by Jeff Asher, John The Gospel Of John: Evidences For Belief, The Book of Acts: A History of the Early Church, Studies In Paul's Letter To The Saints At Rome, Bible Class Book On First And Second Thessalonians, Bible Class Book On First And Second Timothy, Bible Class Book On The Epistle To The Hebrews, Living One's Faith: A Study of the Books of James and Jude, Bible Class Book On First And Second Peter, The Life And Epistles Of The Apostle Peter, Bible Class Book On The Epistles Of John And Jude, Worshiping the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness, A Chronological Study Of The Life of Jesus, Difficult Issues Taken From Today's Headlines. 2. Map of eastern Turkey and Greece is included (color cover; PDF file size: 444k). endobj Strategically he accomplished a tremendous amount of work in his ministry, establishing churches and spreading the gospel over a large area. He is believed Hbrst, Vjun fomslmtlk or js, to bmkbfjtl tejt plrslfutbom ejk jnrljky fodl to Clrusjnld jmk ejk fjuslk tel sjbmts to al. Bible Class Book On Esther (Outlines and Questions) divinely called. trailer << /Size 135 /Info 106 0 R /Encrypt 119 0 R /Root 118 0 R /Prev 92900 /ID[<6cdf99aa43eb9d5c55c441ab274b0a6f><6cdf99aa43eb9d5c55c441ab274b0a6f>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 118 0 obj << /Pages 113 0 R /Type /Catalog /DefaultGray 114 0 R /DefaultRGB 115 0 R /Outlines 105 0 R /Metadata 116 0 R >> endobj 119 0 obj << /Filter /Standard /V 1 /R 2 /O (W.=Nx. /Font <> Screen Printing and Embroidery for clothing and accessories, as well as Technical Screenprinting, Overlays, and Labels for industrial and commercial applications Acts 22:25&28. Bible Class Book On First And Second Peter, by David Padfield. " (Acts 26:4 - 5, NKJV). What courage this required on the part of the battered apostle. Principles of Interpretation: The Expansion Concept. 1 Corinthians, by Rob Harbison. Section Ten: Acts of the Apostles (PDF file size: 366k) He faced 0000003291 00000 n He remained faithful to the end and encourages us all to do the same. It was at this point that many believe Paul made his journey into Arabia, which consumed, at the very least, portions of three years (cf. By Gods power Paul healed the man, and the crowds that witnessed the event were enthralled, attempting even to worship the apostle and his companion. It is not unreasonable to assume that Pauls earlier training contributed to the amazing patience he exhibited in his letters to fledgling churches, whose problems he attempted to address. There they encountered a man who had been crippled all his life. In his youth, what kind of education did Paul receive? He traced the steps of the noble missionary throughout the ancient Mediterranean world, and todays New Testament student is indebted to his research in numerous particulars. +xNv_3#?!A]j[,`(0c#!M bR-{D:S( Epistles of the Bible. This takes a lot of time and hard work. 10. He witnessed and supported Stephens stoning. each day and eternity with a confidence in his Lord. Section Nine: The Life of Christ (PDF file size: 396k) Bible Study Course Bible Study Tools Peace & Happiness Marriage & Family Teenagers Children . When coping with a stubborn, anti-Paul faction within the church at Corinth (cf. Section Eleven: New Testament Epistles (PDF file size: 368k) A 13 lesson study which includes an introductory lesson on understanding parables and their purposes. Bible Class Book On Philippians, by David Padfield. No matter where he was, Paul shared the gospel. 4. Politically Incorrect. Job: Patience In Sufferings (This Study Chronicles Job's Struggles) I myself am an apostle of Christ, and not a whit behind any of the others [cf. He says that God sent a thorn in his flesh to keep him humble (2 Co 12:7). /Ahvp&*L;[TK9gc.H4en\= HA QOKV9hnQ+K`)neF,m'C2+6{wk8w0|0o;_lIKZ'[,8dlY88C/L{{;b!cOM;Zt1$'s0r!aAbOw:N+,gNAcd?t}M-8lNwyE'4__Y}i[.878_np1.&moXw)OC1hxgP8C2Z,mp/a%\ 28B%7w8qi)_ Ij\RbQ||D>('`YB?I8~^X "lIhu 5. endobj The Church Of Christ (Vol. This was not the last time that this gracious servant of Christ would yield in a matter of expediency for the sake of his kinsmen in the Lord (cf. In addition, hundreds of miles were traversed by land. Our awesome God is gloriously incomprehensible. 31 pages (PDF file size: 384k). New Testament Class Books Acts 22:25&28. Reflect upon this remarkable man with us in this brief study. Daily Nuggets From The Gospel Of John, by Jeff Asher. Paul had a visionary experience in which he was caught up to heaven and heard words none of They sought to deprive the Jerusalem Christians of their legitimate liberty in Christ and bring them into the bondage of the Mosaic regime.