Tuesday, 12 May 2015 and we have eternity before us, some to eternal bliss in heaven with the LORD and some to eternal damnation separated from God because of the sin of unbelief. Read your Bible to know God. Believe what God says is True. Receive the Truth by faith and be born again. Trust God, be thankful and share your faith.

Lesson # 18 for the One Year Bible Class to be conducted at VBC, 17 May 2015.

Is it OK (ever right) to do wrong in order to do right later?  Because we have been reading our Bible this year for more than 100 days how has our concept of God been impacted? What have you learned about the LORD that has changed your life? Prepare yourself for battle with the Devil this week and keep yourself in the love of God.

Mon-11-1stSamuel10:1-11:15, John 6:41-71, Psalm 107:1-41 & Proverbs 15:1-3. What did God do for Saul? What gift did God provide to Samuel?  How did Jesus declare and explain eternal security to the Jews? Why do some men follow Jesus and others go away? What attributes of God are given in Psalm 107?

Tue-12-1stSamuel12:1-13:22, John 7:1-29, Psalm 108:1-13 & Proverbs 15:4. Consider Deut 7:7-8 and Genesis 12:1-3 after reading 1stSamuel 12:22 to learn how and why God chose the Jews. How did King Saul offend God at Gilgal? How is Jude accounted for in John 7? What truth did Jesus confront the Jews with concerning the Sabbath? What does it mean when we say our heart is fixed?

Wed-13-1stSamuel 13:23-14:52, John7:30-53, Psalm 109:1-31 & Proverbs 15:5-7. What is our responsibility if and when we make a vow? What leadership principle did Jonathan practice that is good for us to follow? What truth about Saul is revealed in verse 52? How did Nicodemus defend Jesus? What qualities of a wise man are given in the Proverbs?

Thu-14-1stSamuel 15:1-16:23, John 8:1-20, Psalm 110:1-7 & Proverbs 15:8-10. How did Saul account for his disobedience when confronted by Samuel? What is God’s attitude about rebellion? What did you learn about God in chapter 16? What promise and condition did Jesus give to the woman caught in adultery? How do you pray back Psalm 110?

Fri-15-1stSamuel 17:1-18:4, John 8:21-30, Psalm 111:1-10 & Proverbs 15:11. What did you learn from the story of Goliath about warfare? What did David say to the giant? What prophecy did Jesus give today? How do you describe the works of God’s hands?

Sat-16-1stSamuel 18:5-19:24, John 8:31-59, Psalm 112:1-10 & Proverbs 15:12-14. Why and how did the evil spirit affect Saul? Why would God do or allow this treatment? What requirement was given by Jesus to his disciples? What attitude did you notice today in Jesus a he talked with his disciples? How did the psalmist describe the believer’s heart? Are you merry and do you have a cheerful countenance?

Sun-17-1stSamuel 20:1-21, John 9:1-41, Psalm 113:1-114:8 & Proverbs 15:17. How may a believer have a continual feast? What bond did David and Jonathan share? How is Judah blessed in the Psalms today? What wrong concept of God is clarified by Jesus at John 9?

Take time to be grateful and pray with thanksgiving for what you have and what you do not have in accordance with Proverbs 15:15-17. Read James 1:1:12-17.Is there a question that you cannot seem to find the “good answer”? Please share with me so that we may discover a satisfactory Bible solution.

George Washington prayed, April 12, 1752 "Make me to know what is acceptable in Thy sight, and therein to delight, open the eyes of my understanding, and help me thoroughly to examine myself concerning my knowledge, faith, and direct me to the true object, Jesus Christ the Way, the Truth and the Life...."