Studying the immutability of God helps us when we feel weak and afflicted. The unchangeable God is our source of confidence and strength. All Creation Changes (v.26) God Remains the Same (v.27) Our Hope Is Secure (v.28)By Pedro Cheung MD

The story of Saul and David help Christians identify the precursors, the development, and the manifestations of the sin of envy. The precursors of envy (v.6–7) The development of envy (v.8–9) The manifestations of envy (v.10–19)By Pedro Cheung MD

Jonathan's friendship with David illustrate ten attributes found in Christian friendship which are more perfectly exemplified in Christ Jesus. Christian Friendships Are Unplanned. (v.1) Christian Friendship Involves the Soul (v.1) Christian Friendship Requires Love (v.1) Christian Friendship Is Selective (v.1) Christian Friendship Seeks Other's Goo…

When Yahweh handed David victory over Goliath, we learn that God's servant volunteers, prepares, speaks, prevails, and inspires. God's Servant Volunteers (v.31–37) God's Servant Prepares (v.38–40) God's Servant Speaks (v.41–47) God's Servant Prevails (v.48–51) God's Servant Inspires (v.52–58)By Pedro Cheung MD

Goliath, the uncircumcised Philistine, defies the living God. David, empowered with God's Spirit, cannot persuade anyone to confront the giant. Goliath's Defiance (v.1–11) David's Dedication (v.12–22) David's Decisiveness (v.23–27) Eliab's Denunciation (v.28–30)By Pedro Cheung MD

One of the most precious truths about God is His providence. In 1 Samuel 16, we see how God's providence can instill fear, comfort, and courage. God's Providence Is Introduced. (v.1) God's Providence Is Revealed. (v.2–5) God's Providence Is Transcendent. (v.6–12) God's Providence is Spirit-powered. (v.13–14) God's Providence is Enabling. (v.15–18) …

Given another chance to obey God by destroying the Amalekites, Saul failed, so Samuel had to complete Saul's task and hack Agag to pieces. Saul's Disobedience (v.1–9) God's Regret (v.10–11) God's Rejection (v.12–23) Saul's Hypocrisy (v.24–35)By Pedro Cheung MD

Chosen and anointed out of obscurity, Saul succumbed to fear and impatience and violated God's law by offering sacrifices to God as a priest. The Setting (v.1–7) The Violation (v.8–10) The Explanation (v.11–12) The Judgment (v.13–14)By Pedro Cheung MD

Israel forsakes God and demands an earthly king to replace Yahweh's theocratic monarchy. Israel rejects Samuel's stern warning, and God relents. Israel Demands a King (v.1–5) Israel Forsakes God (v.6–9) Israel Is Warned (v.10–18) Israel Rejects God (v.19–22)By Pedro Cheung MD

God ends His silence and calls Samuel to be His prophet. God's effectual call to Samuel has parallels to God's call to us today. The Scarcity of God's Call (v.1–3) The Persistence of God's Call (v.4–9) The Intimacy of God's Call (v.10) The Demands of God's Call (v.11–18) The Marks of God's Call (v.19–21)…

After fulfilling her vow and dedicating Samuel, Hannah prays a song of thanksgiving to the incomparable God that becomes an anthem for Israel. A Personal God (v.1) A Holy God (v.2) An All-Knowing God (v.3) An All-Powerful God (v.4–8) A Saving God (v.9–10)By Pedro Cheung MD

1 Samuel is a book of hope and begins with God remembering Hannah's predicament and hears her prayers and answers them by give her a son, Samuel. Hannah's Predicament (v1–8) Hannah's Vow (v9–11) Eli's Misunderstanding (v12–16) God's Answer (v17–20) Family's Obedience (v21–28)By Pedro Cheung MD

Paul assures Christians that their future hope is secured by God's love based on its timing, its demonstration, its salvation, and its boasting. Timing of God's Love (v.6) Demonstration of God's Love (v.7–8) Salvation of God's Love (v.9–10) Boasting of God's Love (v.11)By Pedro Cheung MD

When the rich young ruler refused to give up his wealth to follow Jesus, his disciple asked, "Who can be saved?" Jesus answered, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." The Question (v.16) The Requirement (v.17–21) The Response (v.22) The Lesson (v.23–26) Sermon given to The Youth Group (TYG) at Grace Bible Church of Pl…

God's design for building up His church is using leaders who will equip the saints to do the work of service so the church body may be built up. Equip (Eph 4:12a) Exert (Eph 4:12b) Edify (Eph 4:12c) Grace Bible Church in Pleasant Hill, Sunday Morning Worship Service on May 7, 2023By Pedro Cheung MD

Sermon preached at Grace Bible Church in Pleasant Hill, CA. Predicament (v.2a) Plea (v.2b) Pronouncement (v.3) Purpose (v.4)By Pedro Cheung MD

Paul's opening prayer at the start of the Colossians is a model prayer. There are at least five aspects of Paul's prayer that we can incorporate in our own prayers. A Thankful Prayer (v.3) An Informed Prayer (v.4–5a) A Gospel-Centered Prayer (v.5b–8) A Sanctifying Prayer (v.9–12) An Exonerated Prayer (v.13–14)…

What Is the Trinity? In the next two classes, we will cover a very important concept in the Christian faith. It is the concept of the Trinity. It is one of the most mysterious doctrines of our Christian faith. Activity: List the names of all the Greek and Roman gods that you know. Unlike many other religious beliefs, as Christians, we believe there…

God Is Great Activity #1: "I am the greatest..." Write down two things that you can do that no one else in this room can do. Ex: I can drive a car. I can work as a doctor and help people who are sick get well. God has several important attributes that are unique to Him alone. No other created thing has these incommunicable attributes. A. God Is Ete…

God Does Not Need His Creation Activity: Emergency Preparedness List all the things that you would bring if you needed to live on a deserted island for 7 days. What Do You Need To Live? food, water, clothing, shelter (home) family, friends, police, doctors, plumbers books, teachers, money, job We need God, but what does God need? God does not need …

1.1 God Reveals Himself - Activity: Two Truths and One Lie Secrets Has anyone ever kept a secret from you? No matter how much you might want to know the secret, until someone tells you, you just cannot know what it is. It’s the same way with knowing who God is. God has made himself known to everyone in 2 ways 1. Creation: “the word he has made” Psa…

In this final chapter, Joseph proclaims God's hand of providence and good purposes. Jacob's Burial (v.1-14) God's Good Purposes (v.15-21) Joseph's Death (v.22-26)By Pedro Cheung MD

Jacob gives a final word of prophecy to his twelve sons. Most important is the Messianic promise found in verse 10. Reuben, Simeon, Levi (v.1-7) Messiah Promised Through Judah (v.8-12) Eight Other Brothers (v.13-27) Jacob's Death (v.28-33)By Pedro Cheung MD

We will examine what Jacob tells Joseph in a final private conversation shortly before Jacob's death. God Blesses Israel (47:27-28) Israel Beseeches Joseph (47:29-31) Israel Blesses Joseph (48:1-12) Israel Encourages Joseph (48:13-22)By Pedro Cheung MD

Jacob identifies himself as a sojourner, and he blesses Pharaoh. The Egyptians are grateful when Joseph delivers them from starvation. Pharaoh Welcomes Israel (v.1-6) God Blesses Pharaoh (v.7-12) God Saves Egypt (v.13-26) Like Jacob, we as Christians are sojourners. We are also benefactors and God's instruments of blessing. We are slaves to our sav…

Are you prepared to die? Reuniting with his son Joseph after 22 years of separation, Jacob said, "Now let me die." Jacob Worshipped (v.1-4) Jacob Believed (v.5-7) Jacob Surrounded (v.8-27) Jacob Reunited (v.28-30) Jacob Settled (v.31-34) In this chapter, we learn that we must (1) worship God when life is unclear, (2) trust God which will lead us to…

What is the secret to Christian contentment? In this Bible study, we examine Jacob's example so we can utter the words, "It is enough." Joseph's Direction (v.9-13) Joseph's Satisfaction (v.14-15) Pharoah's Injunction (v.16-20) Joseph's Provision (v.21-24) Jacob's Capitulation (v.25-28) It is not until the end of Jacob's life when he learns to cheri…

In the first eight verses of Genesis 45, we see one of the best descriptions of forgiveness. We will examine five important characteristics of forgiveness. Forgiveness Is Painful (v.1-2) Forgiveness Is Personal (v.1b) Forgiveness Is Selfless (v.3-4) Forgiveness Acknowledges Sin (v.4-5) Forgiveness Acknowledges God (v.5-8) Have you experienced God's…

Some call Judah's plea to Joseph the greatest monologue in the Old Testament. In today's Bible study, we'll learn why this is likely true. The Brothers' Test (v.1-5) The Brothers' Change (v.6-13) The Brothers' Guilt (v.14-17) Judah Becomes Surety (v.18-34) Judah Requests a Favorable Hearing (v.18) Judah Recounts Their First Visit (v.19-23) Judah Re…

Judah's Plea for Benjamin Judah asks Joseph for a favorable hearing (v.18) Judah reminds Joseph of their first encounter (v.19-23) Judah reports their father's distress (v.24-29) Judah offers himself as Benjamin's substitute (v.30-34)By Pedro Cheung MD

Genesis 44:1-17 Outline Placement of Joseph's Silver Cup with Benjamin (v.1-5) Discovery of Joseph's Silver Cup with Benjamin (v.6-13) Pronouncement of Guilt on Benjamin (v.14-17)By Pedro Cheung MD

Genesis 43 Outline Plight of Jacob's family (v.1-7) Judah's Surety Guarantee (v.8-10) Jacob's acceptance of bereavement (v.11-14) Joseph's Second Meeting with Brothers (v.15-25) Joseph's Brothers' Fears Expelled (v.26-34)By Pedro Cheung MD

Genesis 43:1-14 Online The Plight of Jacob's Family (v.1-7) The Surety Guarantee of Judah (v.8-10) The Acceptance of Bereavement by Jacob (v.11-14)By Pedro Cheung MD

Genesis 42 Outline Joseph's Brothers Sent to Egypt (v.1-5) Joseph's Brothers Held Custody (v.6-17) Joseph's Brothers Sent Back to Canaan (v.18-28) Joseph's Brothers Bereave Jacob (v.29-38)By Pedro Cheung MD

Bible study and prayer go hand in hand. Here are 10 Puritan Prayers on the Trinity of God. Each prayer is about 2 minutes long. Man's Great End God Honoured Praise and Thanksgiving The Gift of Gifts Christ the Word Christ Is All Fullness in Christ Union with Christ The Name of Jesus Christ AloneBy Pedro Cheung MD

The Parable of the Talents is one of the final parables of Jesus in the book of Matthew. After explaining about the signs that will point to his second return, Jesus explains the importance of being a good steward through the Parable of the Talents. We only have one life to live for Christ, so let's make it count.…

Genesis 39-41 Summary God Remembered Joseph in Potiphar's House (chapter 39) God Remembered Joseph in Prison (chapter 40) God Remembered Joseph in Pharaoh's Court (chapter 41) Genesis 41:37-57 Outline Pharaoh Accepts Joseph's Counsel (v.37-45) Joseph Fills the Store Cities (v.46-49) Joseph Names His Two Sons (v.50-52) Joseph Opens the Storehouses (…

Genesis 39-41 Summary God Remembered Joseph in Potiphar's House (chapter 39) God Remembered Joseph in Prison (chapter 40) God Remember Joseph in Pharaoh's Court (chapter 41) Genesis 41:1-36 Outline Pharaoh Troubled by Two Dreams (v.1-8) Cupbearer Remembered Joseph (v.9-13) Joseph Summoned to Pharaoh (v.14-24) Joseph Interpreted Pharaoh’s Dreams (v.…

Pharaoh's servants sent to prison (v.1-4) Pharaoh's servants each given divine dreams (v.5-8) The cupbearer's dream interpreted. (v.9-15) The baker's dream interpreted (v.16-19) Pharaoh's servants' dreams fulfilled (v.20-23)By Pedro Cheung MD

God remained with Joseph. God showed him steadfast love, and God showed him favor and grace. Introduction to Ancient Egypt Joseph's Success in Managing Potiphar's House (v.1-6a) Joseph's Success in Resisting Temptation (v.6b-10) Joseph's Success Leading to False Accusation (v.11-18) Joseph's Success Continuing in Prison (v.19-23)…

Genesis 38 Outline Judah's First Sin - Marrying a Pagan Wife (v.1-5) Judah's Second Sin - Breaking a Promise (v.6-14) Judah's Third Sin - Soliciting a Prostitute (v.15-23) Tamar's Vindication (v.24-26) Tamar Bears Twins (v.27-30) In this episode, we will study a parenthetical chapter: Genesis 38. This chapter is a flashback in Canaan to Joseph olde…

In this episode, we continue our study of The Joseph narrative. It's here in the second section of Genesis 37 where we learn how the brothers sell Joseph to Egypt. The second part of Genesis 37 can be summarized with four events. Joseph is sent to Shechem (v.12-17) Joseph is sold at Dothan (v.18-30) Jacob mourns in Hebron (v.31-35) Joseph is sold t…

Bible study and prayer go hand in hand. Here are 10 Puritan Prayers on the Trinity of God. Each prayer is about 2 minutes long. The Trinity God the All (2:12) God the Source of All Good (4:15) The Great God (6:21) The All-Good (8:27) The Mover (10:17) The Divine Will (12:19) Divine Mercies (14:24) God Enjoyed (16:43) A Present Salvation (18:49)…

In this episode, we continue our study of The Joseph story. It's here in the first section of Genesis 37 where we meet Joseph the Dreamer. Through this passage, we learn four realities. Joseph’s special status (v.2) His father’s favoritism (v.3) His brother’s hatred (v.4) God’s providential revelation (v.5-11)…

I’m going to cover five topics in our introduction to the Joseph narrative: Joseph’s childhood and upbringing Joseph’s model character Joseph in the New Testament Joseph’s similarities with Christ Jesus Joseph and God’s providence We will take a closer look at Joseph’s childhood and how God prepares him for the difficult life he will live to protec…

To conclude our survey of the Genesis narrative of Jacob, an important question must be asked. “Why did God choose Jacob, not Esau?” Another way to ask this question is “On what basis did God choose Jacob over Esau?” Four Arguments Against Romans 9 Systematic avoidance of Romans 9 Romans 9 is not talking about individuals but talking about nations.…

Genesis 36 gives us the genealogy of Isaac's older son Esau. Esau spurned his birthright, and never did he show any spiritual perception or interest. But God did not forget him. Esau was still the son of Isaac. He was still Jacob’s brother. He became the father of Israel’s “brother” nation, Edom.By Pedro Cheung MD

Jacob returns to Bethel before seeing his father Isaac at Hebron and enduring several more trials. Genesis 35 can be divided into two main sections. Jacob returns to Bethel (v.1-15) Birth of Benjamin and the death of Rachel and Isaac (v.16-29)By Pedro Cheung MD

In Genesis 34, we read the account of Jacob's sons exacting revenge against Shechem for raping their sister Dinah. Genesis 34 can be divided into 6 sections The wickedness of exposure and rape (v.1-4) The wickedness of accepting immorality (v.5-6) The wickedness of deception and misusing religion (v.7-17) The wickedness of greed and covetousness (v…

In Genesis 33, we see Jacob's long-anticipated reunion with Esau. Today’s story of Jacob’s reconciliation with Esau can be divided into five sections Jacob approached Esau humbly (v.1-4) Jacob shared about his life with Esau (v.5-7) Jacob asked for a sealing of the reconciliation (v.8-11) Jacob saw proof of reconciliation (v.12-16) Jacob experience…