A good teacher doesn't just give the answer. He asks questions. Coaches, parents, pastors, and Bible study teachers should all learn the power of the question. In this video we look at why question asking is so powerful, Jesus' example, and how to create a good question. Study and Obey's Bible study guides on Amazon - https://amzn.to/48SgPEN (As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) Study and Obey Free Weekly Podcast on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Acts 13:1-12 Bible study Have you ever wondered why some believers seem to hear God’s direction so clearly while others feel spiritually numb? In Acts 13, the Holy Spirit spoke while church leaders were worshiping and fasting. Not while scrolling. Not while being entertained. Maybe the problem isn’t that God is silent. Maybe we’re too distracted to listen. In today's passage, we will learn the importance of seeking for God's will and listening to His voice. Acts 13 Bible study guide with c...

Acts 12:6-25 Bible study James had just been executed and Herod wanted to go for Peter next. Peter was arrested, put in prison, and chained between soldiers. What was Peter doing while he was awaiting trial? Sleeping like a baby. What does that teach us about fear and trusting in God? We look at that question today as well as the question, "Why does God seek glory?" and one of the most gruesome deaths in the Bible. We'll be looking at those questions as we study Acts 12:1-5. For th...

They tried to stop Christianity by force. Arrests, threats, murder. Steven was killed. Believers were hunted down. The message was supposed to die. Believers were supposed to cower. But instead of stopping the movement, the gospel spread. Those who were scattered did not stop preaching. They took it with them to new areas, cities, regions, entire cultures started hearing about Jesus for the very first time. Every attempt to crush the church, not only in the book of Acts, but throughout...

Why do people lie? You might be willing to die for the truth, but you probably wouldn't be willing to die for a lie. Yet the apostles did die for their belief in a resurrected Jesus. Let's consider what that means for our faith today. We'll be looking at those questions as we study Acts 12:1-5. For the best experience, watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DVDquhO4G4 Acts 12 Bible study guide with companion discussion questions on our https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-s...

The church was growing, disciples were multiplying, and the gospel was going out. Everything seemed to be going great for the early New Testament church, but a dangerous false teaching was starting to infiltrate. A teaching that still can derail Christians even today, millennia later. The question is, is faith in Jesus enough to save you, or is something else required? That's the question that Peter gracefully answers in this passage, and that's what we'll be looking at. We're studying Acts 1...

We live in a rapidly changing world. There are new tools we never would have imagined. AI can make many things very easy. But is it good? Is it dangerous for Christians? Should we use it for Bible study? We explore those questions today. Study and Obey's Bible study guides on Amazon - https://amzn.to/48SgPEN (As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) Study and Obey Free Weekly Podcast on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-and-obey/id1571266150 Our w...

People judge by color, class, and status. But God shows no partiality. His family is open to all comers. The church should have no racial barriers. God does not have a skin color. He does not play favorites. And it's time we get on board. Today, we will learn from Acts 10 how the church was open to all comers, even people who had been discriminated against for centuries. Acts 10:24-48 Bible study Acts 10 Bible study guide with companion discussion questions on our https://studyandobey.com/i...

If you had one hour left to live, what would you say? Jesus' last words reveal a lot about His character and salvation. They also can transform our attitudes and practices today. As we celebrate Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, let's spend some time and reflect on the importance and implications of Jesus' last words. Study and Obey's Bible study guides on Amazon - https://amzn.to/48SgPEN (As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) Study and Obey Free Weekly Podcast on A...

Acts 10:1-23 Bible study What happens if a person is on a deserted island and never has an opportunity to hear the gospel? Can that person be saved? In today's passage, we see that God does not ignore people who are sincerely seeking Him as the gospel goes to the Gentiles in this amazing divine appointment. Imagine spending eight years paralyzed in bed, not able to walk. Then someone walks in and says simply, "Rise." How would you respond? Would you even try? Today we look at the importan...