3 April '09: Bible Study Resources

I'm baaaaackkkkk! I've been away from doing a weekly, Internet Radio, Bible study show and blog for too long.

My health is a bit better, so there's no excuse for me not to honor the Lord by sharing what I'm studying about the Bible.

At times I didn't think I should do this show as I thought, "Who really wants to listen to this?" Based on the emails I've received and the numerical count of listeners, it became clear to me that people are listening. And if just one person benefits from what I share about my personal Bible study, then that's a blessing.

I hosted my first show of 2009 at 11 a.m., 3 April 2009 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/BibleStudyCafe

On today's show we discussed the following items:

--The church I attend, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, has a new design: www.MountMoriahChurch.org

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--Palm Sunday is this Sunday, 5 April. I read a passage from the International Bible Society's Web site about Palm Sunday: Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem based on p://ibs.org/niv/passagesearch.php?passage_request=Mark+11%3A1-11 Mark 11:1-11

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--Pastor David Jeremiah's sermon series on the book of Daniel called, "The Handwriting on the Wall"

You can visit Pastor Jeremiah's archive to listen to the series, which I believe began on Feb. 20: http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/Turning_Point/archives.asp?bcd=2/20/2009

--David Jeremiah's main Web site is: http://www.davidjeremiah.org

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--A fellow Christian blogger, Pastor Ann has asked other show hosts to dedicate a show to the issue of Repentance during the week of April 5.

You can listen to Pastor Ann's show at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TKSCM

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--In my personal Bible study I'm reading the Old Testament from start to finish. I'm currently in the Book of Numbers, Chapter 6, which talks about the Nazarites, who made a vow of separation to the Lord.

--The Bible search engine, BibleGateWay.com, I use has a commentary about the Nazarites.

--I've found the commentaries and outlines provided by Thru the Bible with Dr. James Vernon McGee to be quite useful.

--I wanted to close the show with the reading of the King James Version of Numbers 6:22-27, but forgot to do so, but you can read it and consider it my closing remarks to you! : )

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Until our next show, on Thursday, 9 April, have a blessed week.

Your Brother-in-Christ,

Steve Kendall BibleStudyCafe.com

15 Min. Bible Study- 4/3/08 11am ET

Wow, I haven't blogged, or done my 15 minute Bible Study show since October of 2008! I have chronic health problems which hampered my efforts to blog, but I'm encouraged and thankful for the health I do have.

On this week's show, scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, I'll talk about several radio sermons I've been listening to and whatever else the Holy Spirit brings to my mind.

So please tune it at:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/BibleStudyCafe

Until then, thank you for reading my blog and may God bless you.

Your Brother-in-Christ,

Steve Kendall

Free Bible Study Resources: Week of Oct. 6, 2008

The following Bible study resources mentioned on this week's BibleStudyCafe Show:

1. I'm proud to announce that the sermons of my pastor, Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Washington, DC, are now available online!

You can listen to Pastor Dalton's most recent sermon, "Finish the Race" from Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008.

2. The Washington Post article, "Plugging the Planet Into the Word." The subtitle of the article, "Christian Groups Use Technology to Greatly Expand Bible's Audience," really speaks to encouraging missionary work discussed in the story. You can also read my summary of the article.

-- Two resources mentioned in the article: The Forum of Bible Agencies International, an organization which has taken on the challenge of translating the Bible into many languages: http://www.ifoba.com and another useful site referenced in the article, to chart the progress of the Good News globally is: http://www.worldmap.org

3. The Ancient Greek Word of the Week: Actually, I'll feature several words mentioned in Pastor Dalton's Oct. 5, 2008 sermon:

1 Corinthians 9:24 (The Greek word for "race" is "Stadion")

1 Corinthians 9:25 (Crown is "Stephanos" in Greek) My name, Steven, comes from this word! : )

4. Each week in this blog, I use BibleGateway.com for Bible verses and the Interlinear Bible offered by Bible.CrossWalk.com

Please let me know of any Bible study resources that you use so that I may post them on this blog.

Your Brother in Christ,

Steven Kendall

Free Bible Study Resources: Week of Sept. 15, 2008

Bible study resources mentioned on this week's BibleStudyCafe Show:

1. June Hunt, Hope for the Heart (Sept. 19, 2008 radio show)

2. Judy Gann, author of The God of All Comfort. Available at bookstores everywhere and www.JudyGann.com

You are encouraged to listen to my recent interview with Judy about her book: Judy Gann Interview

3. The Ancient Greek Word of the Week...

Adelphos: brothers by blood; brethren in Christ

You can learn more about this word from the Crosswalk.com's Interlinear Bible

The scripture passage about Paul that I referenced was from 2 Corinthians 12:6-8

Your Brother in Christ,

Steven Kendall

Recommended Bible Study Resources: Sept. 10, 2008

Bible study resources mentioned on this week's BibleStudyCafe show:

1.Institute of Biblical Greek: http://www.biblicalgreek.org

2. Oneplace.com - Audio sermons online:

OnePlace.com is a site which features audio sermons from a wide variety preachers. I go to this site to listen to some of my favorites, including Pastor Paul Sheppard, and Dr. Tony Evans.

This site is useful as I am able to learn about and listen to pastors not heard on the radio in my local area.

OnePlace.com also offers a number of other Bible study resources including devotionals, PodCasts of popular programs, articles and ministry newsletters.

The Ancient Greek Word of the Week is: "Koine"

Koine, as defined and pronounced by the Merriam-Webster online dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/koine

Daniel B. Wallace has a nice, short history of Koine Greek at: http://www.bible-history.com/quotes/daniel_b_wallace_1.html

On today's show, I read from the resource book, "1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About the Bible But Never Thought to Ask" by J. Stephen Lang

Please let me know of any Bible study resources that you use so that I may post them on this blog.

Your Brother in Christ,

Steven Kendall

BibleStudyCafe.com Show: Sept. 4 Resources

On this week's edition of the BibleStudyCafe Show, I discussed the following resources:

1. BibleGateway.com, which allows one to research Bible verses in many versions, and conduct all types of Biblical research.

2. Rick Renner Ministries' Sparkling Gems from the Greek: I became interested in learning more about the koine (common) Greek language, with which much of the New Testament was originally written in, thanks to the weekly Bible study led by my Pastor, Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, Senior Pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Learning the meaning behind the Greek words of the New Testament really provides me with a deeper understanding of the Bible.

I recommend the Web site, Renner.org from Rick Renner Ministries. Renner's site offers a Greek word of the week, which Renner refers to as the Sparkling Gem of the Week. Renner also has a book and CD called Daily Sparkling Gems from the Greek, each of which contain his complete collection of lessons about New Testament Greek.

You can sign up for Rick Renner's mailing lists, including one that delivers a Greek word to your inbox several days a week.

3. The BibleStudyCafe, Ancient Greek word of the week is Gnosis, which means "knowledge"

The definition of Gnosis from bible.crosswalk.com:

1. the general knowledge of Christian religion

2. the deeper more perfect and enlarged knowledge of this religion

An example can be found in Romans 11:33 from BibleGateway.com: "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments,and his paths beyond tracing out!" (New International Version)

BibleStudyCafe.com Show: Aug. 28 Resources

On this week's edition of the BibleStudyCafe Show, I discussed the following resources:

1. Pastor A.R. Bernard's show, "Faith in Practice."

2. Dr. David Jeremiah's "Turning Point" radio sermon series on the Holy Spirit.

3. The Ancient Greek word of the week is Dunamis. The definition provided by CrossWalk.com (http://bible.crosswalk.com) is strength power, ability

1. inherent power, power residing in a thing by virtue of its nature, or which a person or thing exerts and puts forth
2. power for performing miracles

An example can be found in Acts 19:11, "Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul..." (New King James Version).

The phrase "unusual miracles" is "dunamis" in the Ancient Greek.

The modern day word "dynamite" from dunamis.

Our next show is scheduled for 11a.m. Eastern Time, Thursday, Sept. 4 at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/BibleStudyCafe

Listeners are encouraged to call-in with their favorite Bible study resources at 1-347-945-7963

Please visit our main site BibleStudyCafe.com

God bless,

Steven Kendall, Host, The Bible Study Cafe Show

Vanessa Davis Griggs Interview now available

Be sure to listen to my interview with Christian author, Vanessa Davis Griggs at: blogtalkradio.com/Write-On-Right-On

I had a great time speaking with Vanessa about her latest novel, Strongholds and just simply listening to her wonderful answers to listener questions.

Be sure to also visit Vanessa's really cool Web site: http://vanessadavisgriggs.com and...support this wonderful Christian author--buy her books! : )

Your Brother in Christ,

Steven Kendall BibleStudyCafe.com

Tonight!: Interview with Vanessa Davis Griggs

Be sure to listen live to my interview with Christian author, Vanessa Davis Griggs, this Wed., July 23, 2008 at 8pm Eastern time at: blogtalkradio.com/Write-On-Right-On

Vanessa will discuss her latest novel, Strongholds and take listener calls at 1-646-200-3542.

Be sure to tune in and be sure to visit Vanessa's really cool Web site: http://vanessadavisgriggs.com and...support this wonderful Christian author--buy her books! : )

Your Brother in Christ,

Steven Kendall BibleStudyCafe.com

Vanessa Davis Grigss Interview: July 23, 8pm, ET

Be sure to listen live to my interview with Christian author, Vanessa Davis Griggs, on Wed., July 23, 2008 at 8pm Eastern time at: blogtalkradio.com/Write-On-Right-On

Vanessa will discuss her latest novel, Strongholds and take listener calls at 1-646-200-3542.

Be sure to tune in and be sure to visit Vanessa's really cool Web site: http://vanessadavisgriggs.com and...support this wonderful Christian author--buy her books! : )

Your Brother in Christ,

Steven Kendall BibleStudyCafe.com