Bible Study Lessons

Mary Magdalene: a wounded woman healed by Jesus, prompted to lead His entourage of women
Matthew 27 – 28; Mark 15 – 16; Luke 8:1-3, 23 – 24; and John 19-20 “After Jesus rose from

Naaman’s Courageous Servant Girl
2 Kings 5 and Leviticus 13:1, NIV “Lord, heal me and I will be completely well; rescue me and I

Queen Candace of Ethiopia, an update
A secure leader who allowed followers to worship God. Acts 8: 26-40 No one needed to tell him how blessed

A Testimony: How a Setback Turned into a Come Back
Marilyn reached one milestone after another during her recovery. “I said, ‘Lord, I know there’s something you want me to
SALOME’S ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS
Matthew 4:18-25; Matthew 20: 20-28 Salome was filled with excitement mixed with fear and confusion as she walked slowly along
Spiritual Keys to Open Doors
I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close.

Leah: The Wife He Didn’t Want
Genesis 29–30; 35:16–20; 49:29–33; Ruth 4:11 “This time I will praise the LORD.” Leah spoke those words when she gave

How the Book of Esther echoes through 17th-century Netherlands to this day
Since its inclusion in the Hebrew Bible, the Book of Esther has been embraced in different ways and in different

What every Christian should know about St Augustine of Hippo
By Jean Kabasomi, Premier Christianity After years of avoiding Church history, theology graduate Jean Kabasomi made a shocking discovery: St Augustine

How the spiritual sound of the shofar shapes the Jewish new year – a Jewish studies scholar explains
The shofar is used on many different occasions in the Bible. But today, for many Jews, it is most associated

Amos, a prophet for social justice, is a prophet for today
Amos sounds like a political activist ranting on MSNBC. By Thomas Reese (RNS) — Anyone who thinks the Scriptures are

Aretha Franklin and the Apostle Paul agree: Sing!
Franklin’s music blurred the boundaries between the sacred and profane, as the apostle instructed. By Jason D. Thompson (RNS) What
Bible Verse
OCTOBER 2026
I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah For this cause everyone who is godly shall pray to You In a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters They shall not come near him. You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.
PSALM 32: 5-8
Pray
OCTOBER 2026
- for missionaries, USAID and all others who devote their lives sharing the Good News gospel, feeding the hungry, and attending to health care needs around the world.
- for children, the homeless, migrants and other vulnerable people who need God's protection, strength, and encouragement.
- for leaders and authorities who need wisdom,. discernment, and integrity as they make decisions that affect our communities and nation.
- for Christians who stand in the gap in our nation. Give them your grace to overcome the hatred, immorality and nihilism that seem to grip our land.