BFF's Old Testament reference to newly added articles, powerpoints, pdfs, etc. http://foundationsforfreedom.net/References/Old_Testatment_Topics.html Biblical Foundations for Freedom: Living Commentary Series clean en-us Paul J. Bucknell info@foundationsforfreedom.net Paul J. Bucknell Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST Free Bible study questions by Paul Bucknell on New Testament and Old Testament scripture passages. Reflection and application questions included. http://foundationsforfreedom.net/References/Bible-Study-Questions.html http://foundationsforfreedom.net/References/Bible-Study-Questions.html Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:00:00 EST Genesis 25:1-34 Our decisions are always important. Decisions leave a great impact on our lives. The problem is we minimize some of our decisions and do not carefully think about them in light of life’s priorities. In this section we will examine decisions of Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and Esau. We will notice how what seemed to be an insignificant decision actually had great impact on each one of their lives. http://foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Genesis/14JacobFaith/Genesis25_1-34_Right-Decisions.html http://foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Genesis/14JacobFaith/Genesis25_1-34_Right-Decisions.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST 'More Dreams, More Hopes, More Disappointment' on Genesis 40 is a handout for teaching youth on how to handle disappointment in general circumstances or even in situations where someone has treated them unfairly. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Genesis/16Joseph/Genesis40_Disappointment-Youth.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Genesis/16Joseph/Genesis40_Disappointment-Youth.html Paul J. Bucknell Gain, Perspective, Deuteronomy, 2, 3, Living, Commentary, closed, open, door, Kadesh-Barnea, reflect, past, history, miracles, grace, Romans 11:22, severity This podcast (m4a) on chapters 2-3 of Deuteronomy retells God's great kindness. This podcast (m4a) on chapters 2-3 of Deuteronomy tells of God's extreme kind treatment to this second generation through the challenges and the precautions that they receive from the Lord. Christians can learn lots from these chapters. Those who think there is no hope for their lives will find hope here in the way patiently cares for His people. We all need to gain this perspective of life, maybe not for now but it will be needed at some vulnerable point in life. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut02-3_Podcast_Gaining-Perspective.html Deuteronomy Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:22:00 EST no 00:43:10 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 11:30:00 EST Genesis 42-47:12 discusses how to deal with disillusionment and disappointment through the many tragic situations Joseph, his brothers and Jacob found themselves in. http://foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Scheduling/Scheduling_intro_S.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Genesis/16Joseph/Genesis42-47_1-Handling-Disillusionment.html Paul J. Bucknell Gain, Perspective, Deuteronomy, 2, 3, Living, Commentary, closed, open, door, Kadesh-Barnea, reflect, past, history, miracles, grace, Romans 11:22, severity Chapters 2-3 of Deuteronomy retells God's great kindness offering hope to every generation. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:22:00 EST Chapters 2-3 of Deuteronomy shows God's extreme kind treatment to this second generation through the challenges and the precautions that they receive from the Lord. Christians can learn lots from these chapters. Those who think there is no s for their lives will find hope here in the way patiently cares for His people. We all need to gain this perspective of life, maybe not for now but it will be needed at some vulnerable point in life. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut02-3_Gaining-Perspective.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut02-3_Gaining-Perspective.html Sun, 8 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST Deuteronomy 5 shakes our basic suspicions of God by reminding us of man's inherent distrust of God's ways and God's relentless faithfulness in pursuing His people. This introduction to knowing God is the first of four parts. http://foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut05_Knowing-God_Introduction.html http://foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut05_Knowing-God_Introduction.html Paul J. Bucknell Deuteronomy, 5, Know, God, commentary, call, blessing, follow, relationship, love, trust, introduction Part 1 of 4 of Deuteronomy 5 - Knowing God Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:30:00 EST Deuteronomy 5 shakes our basic suspicions of God by reminding us of man's inherent distrust of God's ways and God's relentless faithfulness in pursuing His people. This introduction to knowing God is the first of four parts. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut05_Knowing-God_Introduction.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut05_Knowing-God_Introduction.html Paul J. Bucknell Deuteronomy, 5, 5:1, 5:2, 5:3, 5:4, 5:5, calling, God, commentary, call, trust, old, covenant, new, Moses, Jesus, type Part 2 of 4 on Deuteronomy 5 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:30:20 EST Deuteronomy 5:1-5 shakes our basic suspicions of God by reminding us of man's inherent distrust of God's ways and God's relentless faithfulness in pursuing His people through His persistent call for His people to join Him in His carefully designed covenant. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut05_God-call.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut05_God-call.html Paul J. Bucknell Deuteronomy, dt 5, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19 20, 21, God, commentary, call ,ten commandments, covenant, introduce, Yahweh, Jehovah, I am, tablet, worship, God, treat, others, prohibition, rights Part 3 of 4 on Deuteronomy 5 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:30:30 EST Deuteronomy 5:6-21 shakes our basic suspicions of God by showing God's purpose for giving the Old Covenant as seen in the Ten Commandments. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut05_Loving-standard.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut05_Loving-standard.html Paul J. Bucknell Deuteronomy, dt, 5, 22,33, God, commentary, blessing, relationship, personal, Moses, Oh that they, commandments, reminder, Israelites, covenant, trust, friends, John 15:14-15 Part 3 of 4 on Deuteronomy 5 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:30:40 EST Deuteronomy 5:22-33 'Our Special Relationship' shows how God tenderly beckons us to return to Him and be blessed by Him by obeying His commands. This is the last of four parts. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut05_Special-relationship.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut05_Special-relationship.html Paul J. Bucknell Deuteronomy, 8:1-20, introduction, Dt., 8:2, 8:8, develop, strong, Christian, life, God, quick, remedy, remember, "You shall remember", solutions, "truth is harder to accept" Part 1 of 4 on Deuteronomy 8 - The Living Commentary Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:30:00 EST Deuteronomy 8:1-20's first of four Living Commentary's message shows how we in three ways develop a strong Christian life: A.) Embrace God’s good purposes, B.) Understand life’s experiences, and C.) Respond to our Lord’s dealings. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut08-0_Strong-lives.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut08-0_Strong-lives.html Paul J. Bucknell Deuteronomy 8:1-20, Dt., 8:1, 8:2, 8:3, 8:16, 8:18, study, doubt, tests, Christian, faith, God, good, purpose, experiences, involved, "That He might"" Part 2 of 4 on Deuteronomy 8 - The Living Commentary Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:30:10 EST Deuteronomy 8:1-20's 2nd of 4th Living Commentary's message 'Embrace God's good purposes' shows how we build up our faith and ward against doubt by remembering God's good purposes even in difficult times. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut08-1_Embrace-purpose.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut08-1_Embrace-purpose.html Paul J. Bucknell Deuteronomy 8:1-20 introduction, Dt., 8:3, need, crisis, Christian, life, care, blessing, appreciation, manna, experiences, spiritual, understanding, Hebrews 6:17-18, past, future, environmentalism Part 3 of 4 on Deuteronomy 8 - The Living Commentary Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:30:20 EST Deuteronomy 8:1-20's Living Commentary, page 3 of 4, shows the important place of understanding our life's experience in light of God's Word has in our spiritual development. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut08-2_Understand-life.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut08-2_Understand-life.html Deuteronomy, 8:1-20, respond, Dt., 8:1, 8:6, 8:11, 8:19-20, obedience, remember, Christian, ways, God, purposes, beware, humble, experiences, Lord, 8:2, 8:18, 8:14, 8:16 Part 4 of 4 on Deuteronomy 8 - The Living Commentary Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:30:30 EST Deuteronomy 8:1-20's Living Commentary, page 4 of 4, shows the importance of rightly responding to our Lord’s work in our lives. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut08-3_Respond-God.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut08-3_Respond-God.html pb@foundationsforfreedom.net (Paul J. Bucknell) Deuteronomy, 8, 1-20, introduction, Dt., 8:2, 8:8, develop, strong, Christian, life, God, quick, remedy, remember, "You shall remember", solutions, "truth is harder to accept" This podcast (m4a) on chapters 2-3 of Deuteronomy retells God's great kindness. This podcast (m4a) on chapters 8 of Deuteronomy shows three ways to develop strong Christian lives: A.) Embrace God’s good purposes, B.) Understand life’s experiences, and C.) Respond to our Lord’s dealings. Deuteronomy 8 allows us to discover three major things that help us develop strong Christian lives. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Podcasts/Bible/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deuteronomy08_Strong_Lives.m4a Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:30:30 EST no 00:50:26 Paul J. Bucknell Deuteronomy: Bringing long-lasting godly changes to our society Deuteronomy 21:15-21's podcast on Reformation: Bringing long-lasting godly changes to our society reveals how good laws shape a society and that revival of heart is the first needed step to create those laws. Throughout the message you will gain a better understanding of how the Book of Deuteronomy is to be interpreted and the law, the old covenant, is a forerunner of the greater new covenant. Deuteronomy 21:15-21's podcast on Reformation: Bringing long-lasting godly changes to our society reveals how good laws shape a society and that revival of heart is the first needed step to create those laws. Our object in this message is first to help you see this connection between the blessings of life and God's presence, but also to show you how this specifically works out in our passage. God's presence is preserved by living in a way that honors Him. We need to obey His laws. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut21_Podcast.html Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EST 0:52:50 Deuteronomy, 21, Dt 21, Deut, Dt, 21:15-21, Reformation, 10 commandments, law, juvenile, delinquent, rebellous, child, son, inheritance, problem, divorce, wife, death, penalty, behavior, rate Paul J. Bucknell Deuteronomy pdf: Bringing long-lasting godly changes to our society Deuteronomy 21:15-21's podcast on Reformation: Bringing long-lasting godly changes to our society reveals how good laws shape a society and that revival of heart is the first needed step to create those laws. Throughout the message you will gain a better understanding of how the Book of Deuteronomy is to be interpreted and the law, the old covenant, is a forerunner of the greater new covenant. Deuteronomy 21:15-21's podcast on Reformation: Bringing long-lasting godly changes to our society reveals how good laws shape a society and that revival of heart is the first needed step to create those laws. Our object in this message is first to help you see this connection between the blessings of life and God's presence, but also to show you how this specifically works out in our passage. God's presence is preserved by living in a way that honors Him. We need to obey His laws. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Article/Bible/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deuteronomy21_Reformation.pdf Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:55:00 EST Deuteronomy, 21, Dt 21, Deut, Dt, 21:15-21, Reformation, 10 commandments, law, juvenile, delinquent, rebellous, child, son, inheritance, problem, divorce, wife, death, penalty, behavior, rate Paul J. Bucknell Deuteronomy 21:15-21 Part 1 of 3: Bringing long-lasting godly changes to our society Deuteronomy 21:15-21's Reformation: Bringing long-lasting godly changes to our society is the first of three Living Commentary's messages that reveal how good laws help shape a society and that revival of heart is the first needed step to create those laws. Deuteronomy 21:15-21's Reformation: Bringing long-lasting godly changes to our society is the first of three Living Commentary's messages that reveal how good laws help shape a society and that revival of heart is the first needed step to create those laws. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy//Deut21-0_Reformation.html Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:30:00 EST Deuteronomy, 21, Dt 21, Deut, Dt, 21:15-21, Reformation, 10 commandments, ten commandments, commandments, law, Purpose, deterioration, not Paul J. Bucknell Deuteronomy 21:15-21 Part 2 of 3: How should one properly handle inheritances in a dysfunctional family? Deuteronomy 21:15-17's Parental love is the second of three Living Commentary's messages that reveal how God's compassion and justice is seen in the way He shapes the Israelite society by rightly passing on inheritances. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut21_15-17_Parental-Love.html Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:40:00 EST Deuteronomy, Dt, Dt 21, Deut, Dt, 21:15-18, parental, love, two, wives, unloved, child, inheritance, problem, favoritism Paul J. Bucknell Deuteronomy 21:15-21 Part 3 of 3: What is the difference between rebellious children and juvenile deliquents? Deuteronomy 21:18-21's Rebellious Children is the last Living Commentary message on 'Reformation' that shows how God's law took care of the difficult situation of rebellious children (think: juvenile delinquent). Surprised how He did it? Learn why. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut21_18-21_Rebellious-Sons.html Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:50:00 EST Deuteronomy, 21, Dt 21, Deut, Dt, 21:18-21, juvenile, delinquent, delinquency, rate, deterence, death penalty, children, behavior, rebellion Paul J. Bucknell Reaching into our Pockets and Hearts A Deuteronomy 26 podcast that helps us think why we might keep the Lord out of our hearts and pockets. Would you? Deuteronomy 26 closes the third major section of Deuteronomy by calling us into His presence by guiding us through His commands into holiness. A Deuteronomy 26 podcast that helps us think why we might keep the Lord out of our hearts and pockets. Would you? Deuteronomy 26 closes the third major section of Deuteronomy by calling us into His presence by guiding us through His commands into holiness. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut26_Podcast.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST 0:53:10 podcast, Deuteronomy, dt, 26, good, God, goodness, kindness, tithe, tithes, invites, closer, God, doubt, life, intimacy, priest, confess, kinds Paul J. Bucknell Reaching into our Hearts and Pockets Why would we keep the Lord out of our hearts and pockets? Would you? Deuteronomy 26 closes the third major section of Deuteronomy by calling us into His presence by guiding us through His commands into holiness. This is the first of four Living Commentary's messages on Deuteronomy 26 that question us why we are so little to trust God's open intent to kindly treat us. Why would we keep the Lord out of our hearts and pockets? Would you? Deuteronomy 26 closes the third major section of Deuteronomy by calling us into His presence by guiding us through His commands into holiness. This is the first of four Living Commentary's messages on Deuteronomy 26 that question us why we are so little to trust God's open intent to kindly treat us. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut26-01-19_Pockets.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:05:00 EST Deuteronomy, dt, 26, good, God is good, kindness, tithe, tithes, invites, closer, God, more fulfilled, life, intimacy, priest, confess Paul J. Bucknell Being Thankful Shapes our Affection for God (Dt 26:1-11) - Expository Preaching Deuteronomy 26:1-11 What great things has the Lord done in your lives? Do you remember? Being thankful is the first characteristic that God shapes into His people's lives by having them remember His wonderful grace to them in bringing them into the land. This is the second of four Living Commentary messages on Deuteronomy 26 that draw us closer to God. Each of the three paragraphs of Deuteronomy 26 highlight a special way that God cultivated the best lives for the Israelites. They will not sound unfamiliar for they are the same that we read in the New Testament. We will discuss the first one in this article. Deuteronomy 26:1-11 What great things has the Lord done in your lives? Do you remember? Being thankful is the first characteristic that God shapes into His people's lives by having them remember His wonderful grace to them in bringing them into the land. This is the second of four Living Commentary messages on Deuteronomy 26 that draw us closer to God. Each of the three paragraphs of Deuteronomy 26 highlight a special way that God cultivated the best lives for the Israelites. They will not sound unfamiliar for they are the same that we read in the New Testament. We will discuss the first one in this article. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut26-1-11_Thankful.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:10:00 EST Deuteronomy, dt, 26, good, remember, brought, land, offering, manna, priest, God, faithfulness, life, intimacy, historical revisionism, worship, 26:1, 26:11 Paul J. Bucknell Being Kind helps others in need (Deuteronomy 26:12-15) Deuteronomy 26:12-15 helps us understand how God blesses us by regular giving. Careful attention is given to the three kinds of tithes.This is the third of four Living Commentary messages on Deuteronomy 26 that encourage us to be joyful in our giving. Deuteronomy 26:12-15 helps us understand how God blesses us by regular giving. Careful attention is given to the three kinds of tithes.This is the third of four Living Commentary messages on Deuteronomy 26 that encourage us to be joyful in our giving. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut26-12-15_Kind.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:20:00 EST Deuteronomy, dt, 26, 12, 13, 14, 15, kind, tithe, tithes, Levitical, festival, God, give, money, triennial, priest, offer, state, proclaim, confess Paul J. Bucknell Being Committed determines the welfare of our lives (Dt 26:16-19) Deuteronomy 26:16-19 - Do we believe God's blessing is the best thing for our lives? If so, do we pursue His blessing or something else? This is the last of four Living Commentary messages on Deuteronomy 26 that show how much God wants to bless us. Deuteronomy 26:16-19 - Do we believe God's blessing is the best thing for our lives? If so, do we pursue His blessing or something else? This is the last of four Living Commentary messages on Deuteronomy 26 that show how much God wants to bless us. If we believe His blessing is most important, then we will give as appropriate for His blessing is contingent upon our giving. God wants us to have a whole new attitude and this is reflected in this last section of Deuteronomy 26. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Pentateuch/Deuteronomy/Deut26-16-19_Committed.html Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:30:00 EST Deuteronomy, dt, 26, 15, 16, 17, possession, committment, blessed to give, committed, tithes, blessing, closer, God, more fulfilled, life, intimacy, priest, careful, Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 8,1,8, Compromise, request, King, Commentary, 1 Sam, son, children, disobedience, rejection, law, Deuteronomy 17 1 Samuel 8:1-8 - A. Rejection of the Lord |The Living Commentary Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:10:00 EST 1 Samuel 8 provides insight into why God’s people end up living in a less than ideal situation. They make a compromise thinking that they will gain what another promises them. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel08/1Samuel08_01-8_Compromise.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel08/1Samuel08_01-8_Compromise.html Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 8,1,9, 18, Compromise, Lord, Response, King, Commentary, 1 Sam, take, demand, disobedience, consequences, burden 1 Samuel 8:9-18 - B. Consequences for One's Choices |The Living Commentary Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:20:00 EST Tough Consequences is the 2/3 study on 1 Samuel 8:1-22 which provides two things the Lord requested Samuel to do. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel08/1Samuel08_09-18_Consequences.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel08/1Samuel08_09-18_Consequences.html Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 8,1,19, 22, Compromise, listen, not, Insist, King, Commentary, 1 Sam, disobedience, decision, response, request, God, distance 1 Samuel 8:19-22 -C. Insistent on One's Own Ways |The Living Commentary Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:30:00 EST Insistent on One's Own Ways is part 3 of 3 practical exposition on 1 Samuel 8:19-22 which shows the people's resolve to disobey God and God's resolve to allow His people to sink into a more difficult situation. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel08/1Samuel08_19-22_Insistent.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel08/1Samuel08_19-22_Insistent.html Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 8,1,22, Bible study, questions, Bible, study, Compromise, King, Commentary, 1 Sam, demand, disobedience, decision, response, Deuteronomy 17 1 Samuel 8:1-22 -Bible Study Questions |The Living Commentary Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:40:00 EST Free Bible study questions for 1 Samuel 8 provides great insight into why God’s people end up living in a less than ideal situation. They make a compromise thinking that they will gain what another promises themå. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel08/1Samuel08_Study-Questions.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel08/1Samuel08_Study-Questions.html Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 8, audio, mp3, podcast, request, king, Samuel, reject, Lord, compromise, compromising 1 Samuel 8:1-22 - Podcast |The Living Commentary Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:50:00 EST This mp3 audio podcast on An Extensive Summary of Romans 3:21 - 8 is the second of three parts summarizing the Book of Romans discussing both Romans 3:21-5 and 6-8. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel08/1Samuel08_Podcast.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel08/1Samuel08_Podcast.html Deuteronomy no Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 9, calling, call, God, will, 1 Sam, Samuel, Saul, Benjamite, observations, unique, call, principles, design A. God’s Call for Saul to be King 1 Samuel 9:1-27 |The Living Commentary Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST 1 Samuel 9 on God's Call for Saul to be King gives us insight on how God uniquely called Saul to be king. Much discussion is given on trying to understand a calling from God. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel09-10/1Samuel09-10_1Calling.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel09-10/1Samuel09-10_1Calling.html Paul J. Bucknell questions, God, calling, call, answers, God's calling, special, general, 1 Samuel, 9, 10, full-time, direction Questions and Answers on God's Calling |The Living Commentary Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:10:00 EST There are many questions about the confusing talk about God's calling. Here are some difficult questions and answers regarding God's calling. (1 Samuel 9) http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel09-10/1Samuel09-10_2Questions.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel09-10/1Samuel09-10_2Questions.html Paul J. Bucknell confirmation, God, calling, call, inferiority, God's calling, inadequacy, signs, 1 Samuel, 10, full-time, direction, Sau, Samuel, prophets, B. God’s Confirmation for Saul to be King 1 Samuel 10| The Living Commentary Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:20:00 EST 1 Samuel 10 shows how God strategically uses Special use of common circumstances to build up the faith of someone He was calling into specific service. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel09-10/1Samuel09-10_3Confirmation.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel09-10/1Samuel09-10_3Confirmation.html Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 9, 10, Bible, study, questions, Bible study, calling, call, God, will, 1 Sam, Samuel, Saul, Benjamite, observations, unique, call, principles Bible Study Questions on 1 and 2 Samuel|The Living Commentary Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:20:00 EST Free Bible study questions for 1 Samuel 9-10 provides a great setting to further understand the calling of God. Do you understand God's calling or simply confused about it? We will first look at God’s call in 1 Samuel 9 and then God’s confirmation of this call in 1 Samuel 10. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel09-10/1Samuel09-10_Study-Questions.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel09-10/1Samuel09-10_Study-Questions.html Paul J. Bucknell mp3, podcast, 1 Samuel, 9, calling, call, God, will, 1 Sam, Samuel, Saul, Benjamite, observations, unique, call, principles, design Video Podcast explaing God's call or calling. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:50:00 EST This video of 1 Samuel 9-10 provides a great setting from which to further understand the calling of God. Do you understand God's calling or simply confused about it? http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel09-10/1Samuel09_Video-Podcast.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel09-10/1Samuel09_Video-Podcast.html 00:06:33 clean Paul J. Bucknell mp3, podcast, 1 Samuel, 9, calling, call, God, will, 1 Sam, Samuel, Saul, Benjamite, observations, unique, call, principles, design A. God’s Call for Saul to be King 1 Samuel 9:1-27 - Podcast |The Living Commentary Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:50:00 EST This mp3 study of 1 Samuel 9-10 provides a great setting from which to further understand the calling of God. Do you understand God's calling or simply confused about it? http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel09-10/1Samuel09_mp3Podcast.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel09-10/1Samuel09_mp3Podcast.html 00:49:41 clean Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 15, Compromise, disobedience, Commentary, 1 Sam, decision, sacrifice, obedience 1 Samuel 15 Introduction and Self-examination | The Living Commentary Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:30:00 EST 1 Samuel 15 on King Saul's Disobedience and Demise forms introduction (1/7) to 1 Samuel 15 including a self-examination quiz on one's spiritual life and reflection on whether King Saul was a genuine believer - part of The Living Commentary. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_00_Intro.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_00_Intro.html Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 15, Bible, study, questions, Bible study, compromise, decisions, outward, success, inner, responsibility, confession, temptation 1 Samuel 15:1-35 - Bible Study Questions | The Living Commentary Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:31:00 EST Free Bible study questions for 1 Samuel 15 which gives us great insight to how our sinful heart works and why we should not allow even small compromises into our lives. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_Study-Questions.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_Study-Questions.html Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 8, audio, mp3, podcast, request, king, Samuel, reject, Lord, compromise, compromising 1 Samuel 8:1-22 - Podcast |The Living Commentary Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:32:00 EST This mp3 study of 1 Samuel 15 to observe how a little compromise can lead to the fall of a big man. Learn about how inner decay in the spiritual life leads to being burnt out. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_mp3Podcast.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_mp3Podcast.html 00:44:26 no Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 15, 1-3, Saul, decision, disobedience, Amalekites, temptation, command, historical, context, Exodus 17, Moses, forgive, God, vengeance 1 Samuel 15:1-3 A) The Crisis: Opportunity and Temptation | The Living Commentary Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:34:00 EST 1 Samuel 15:1-3 The Crisis: Opportunity and temptation is part 2/7 of the Living Commentary on 1 Samuel 15 which gives the background of Saul's important decision with the Amalekites and challenges us to reflect on seeing each decision that we make as signficant. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_01-3_Crisis.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_01-3_Crisis.html Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 15, Saul, tolerate, sin, compromise, Amalekites, battle, Kenites, 4-8, 9, fight, spare, inconsistency 1 Samuel 15:4-9 B) The Response: Tolerating a Little Sin | The Living Commentary Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:36:00 EST 1 Samuel 15:4-9 The Response: Tolerating a Little Sin is part 3/7 of the Living Commentary on 1 Samuel 15 which shows the great things Saul accomplished in that battle with the Amalekites in 15:4-8 and the compromises he made at the same time in 15:9. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_04-9_Response.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_04-9_Response.html Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 15, 10,11,12,13,14, Saul, Lord, disobedience, Samuel, regret, monument, self, Gilgal, I have, bleating, sheep, Amalekites, sacrifice 1 Samuel 15:10-15 C) The Test: Differing Opinions | The Living Commentary Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:37:00 EST 1 Samuel 15:10-15 The Test: Differing Opinions is part 4/7 of the Living Commentary on 1 Samuel 15 which reveals God's view of what King Saul did in contrast to Saul's own perspective. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_10-15_Test.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_10-15_Test.html Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 15, 16-23, Saul, Lord, king, Samuel, Amalek, devoted, destruction, witchcraft, divination, rebellion, Speak, mission, obey, obey the voice, I did 1 Samuel 15:16-23 The Excuse: Shifts Blame | The Living Commentary Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:38:00 EST 1 Samuel 15:16-23 The Excuse: Shifts Blame is part 5/7 of the Living Commentary on 1 Samuel 15 which shows how Samuel exposes King Saul of his error, unthankfulness and shifts blame off himself. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_16-23_Excuse.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_16-23_Excuse.html Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 15, 24-31, Saul, confession, disobedience, superficial, repent, sin, return, reconciliation, immutability, unchangeableness, God, change, external, inner 1 Samuel 15:24-31 E. The Confession: Reveals his Superficial Heart | The Living Commentary Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:39:00 EST 1 Samuel 15:24-31 The Confession: Reveals his Superficial Heart is part 6/7 of the Living Commentary on 1 Samuel 15 which shows how Saul did not repent but only gave two 'polite' confessions. Reflection on God's immutability is also included with reference to 1 Samuel 15:29. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_24-31_Confession.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_24-31_Confession.html Paul J. Bucknell 1 Samuel, 15, 32-35, Saul, Lord, regret, Samuel, foolish, decision, making, victory, good intention, sacrifice, God, part, relationship, man, Samuel 1 Samuel 15:32-35 F) The Future: Arrogance Perpetuates Problems | The Living Commentary Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:40:00 EST Commentary and notes on 1 Samuel 15 on King Saul's Disobedience and Demise which provides much inisght to how a small compromise leads to a life far from God - part of The Living Commentary. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_32-35_Future.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Historical/1-2Samuel/1Samuel15/1Samuel15_32-35_Future.html Paul J. Bucknell imagery, poetic, Psalm, 19, journey, close, God, study, path, David, sun, sunrise, sunset, rock, redeemer, introduction Using Imagery in Psalm 19 to help one understand Psalm 19 and imagery in the Old Testament |The Living Commentary Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:00:00 EST Psalm 19: Journeying Closer to God With a Study in Imagery is part 1/3 which provides a special view of Psalm 19 with the theme of Journeying Closer to God through the study of imagery. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm019_Imagery/Psalm019_1_Imagery.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm019_Imagery/Psalm019_1_Imagery.html Paul J. Bucknell Psalm, 19, 1, 2, 4, 3, 5, 6, Works, works of God, meaning, life, heavens, revelation, general, communicate, secularism, creation, space, God, 19:1, Psalm 19 A Biblical Exposition of Psalm 19:1-6, The Works of God, with practical application | The Living Commentary Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:10:00 EST Psalm 19:1-6 The Works of God is part 2/3 of Journeying Closer to God With a Study in Imagery which provides Biblical exposition of Psalm 19:1-6 with emphasis on the study of imagery and application. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm019_Imagery/Psalm019_2_Works.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm019_Imagery/Psalm019_2_Works.html Paul J. Bucknell Psalm, 19, Journey, God, Study, Imagery, Biblical, exposition, 19:7-12, Word of God, God's Word, impacts, lives, projects, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, spiritual A Biblical Exposition of Psalm 19:7-12, The Word of God, with practical application | The Living Commentary Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:20:00 EST Psalm 19:7-12 The Word of God is part 3/3 of Journeying Closer to God With a Study in Imagery and is a Biblical exposition of Psalm 19:7-12. Many ways God's Word impacts our lives is taught. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm019_Imagery/Psalm019_3_Word.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm019_Imagery/Psalm019_3_Word.html Paul J. Bucknell Psalm, 89, Learn, How, read, Old Testament, Psalms, ps, OT, study, problems, devotional, outline, how to Learning How to Effectively Read the Old Testament Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST Psalm 89: Learning to Effectively Study the Old Testament Psalms uses a study of Psalm 89 to highlight different study methods.In this first study, we ask the question is it important to read the Old Testament and briefly introduce Inductive Bible Study methods. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm089/Psalm089_1-OT.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm089/Psalm089_1-OT.html Paul J. Bucknell Psalms, 89, Learn, How, read, Old Testament, Psalm, ps, study, problems, devotional, outline, introduction, style, meaningful Learning How to Effectively Study the Psalms Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:10:00 EST Psalm 89: Learning to Effectively Study the Old Testament Psalms , part 2 of 4, highlights different aspects of effectively studying the Psalms with a special focus on Psalm 89. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm089/Psalm089_2-Psalms.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm089/Psalm089_2-Psalms.html Paul J. Bucknell Psalm, 89, short, Learn, How, read, Who, What, Why, Psalm, Ethan, study, read, devotional, outline, introduction, style, meaningful, I, limited, Ezrahite, problems, 89:15, 89:16, 89:5-11 Using Psalm 89 to learn how to study a Psalm only with a short amount of time. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:20:00 EST This short study of Psalm 89, part 3 of 4 of Learning How to Study the Old Testament Psalms, helps a person learn how to profitably study a Psalm when one only has a shorter amount of time by providing certain skills and advice. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm089/Psalm089_3-Psalm89_Short.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm089/Psalm089_3-Psalm89_Short.html Paul J. Bucknell Psalms, 89, short, Learn, How, read, Psalm, 89:1-4, 89:5-10, study, read, outline, introduction, 89:11-18, 89:19-29, meaningful, 89:30-37, 89:38-45, 89:46-48, 89:49-51, How long, Where, Using Psalm 89 to learn how to do an in depth study of a Psalm. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:30:00 EST This long study of Psalm 89, part 4 of 4 of Learning How to Study the Old Testament Psalms, helps a person learn how to profitably study a Psalm when one has more time in which to find the Psalm's own theme. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm089/Psalm089_4_Psalm89_Long.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm089/Psalm089_4_Psalm89_Long.html info@foundationsforfreedom.net (Paul J. Bucknell) Ecclesiastes, 1:1-11, Bible, Study, Questions, Meaning, Life, Meaningless, World, bible study, meaning of life, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, ECC, Ec Bible Study on Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:00:00 EST Bible Study Questions on the Book of Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 titled 'The Meaning of Life in a Meaningless World.' Introduces the Book of Ecclesiastes. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Ecclesiastes/Ecclesiastes01_1-11_Questions.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Ecclesiastes/Ecclesiastes01_1-11_Questions.html Paul J. Bucknell Ecclesiastes, 4:4-5:7, Bible, Study, Questions, balanced, Life, 4:7, 4:13, 5:1, fulfilled, bible study, relationships, 4:6, 4:8, 4:9, 4:10, 4:11, 4:12, 5:2 Bible Study on Ecclesiastes 4:4-5:7 - The Living Commentary Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:30:10 EST Bible Study Questions on the Book of Ecclesiastes 4:4-5:7 - 'Avoiding Extremes: Finding the Balanced Life' helps decipher influences from within and without that push us to dangerous extremes of life and steer us into a fulfilled life of balance. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Ecclesiastes/Ecclesiastes04-4_5-7_Questions.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Ecclesiastes/Ecclesiastes04-4_5-7_Questions.html Paul J. Bucknell Ecclesiastes, 5:8-20, 5:9, 5:10, contentment, Ec, Bible, Study, Questions, wealth, money, discontent, bible study, love for money, 5:18, 5:19, 5:20, 5:11, 5:12, 5:13, 5:14, 5:15, 5:16, 5:17 Bible Study on Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 - The Living Commentary Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:30:10 EST Bible Study Questions on the Book of Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 - 'Discovering the Power of Contentment and the Danger of Discontentment' reveals the way discontentment prevents a person from finding the contentment and happiness that the Lord would want them to have. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Ecclesiastes/Ecclesiastes05-8_20_Questions.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Ecclesiastes/Ecclesiastes05-8_20_Questions.html Paul J. Bucknell Ecclesiastes, 9, 10 life, experiences, Bible, Study, Questions, ethic, bible study,10:1-7,foolish, 9:13-18, wisdom, introduction, 10:8-20, difficulty, life Bible Study on Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20 including brief summaries - The Living Commentary Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:30:10 EST Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20: Living Wisely in an Insane World is a Bible study with questions to help understand and apply the text. 3 Studies: A) The Value of Wisdom (Ecclesiastes 9:13-18) B) The Impact of Foolishness (Ecclesiastes 10:1-7) C) The Difficulty of Life (Ecclesiastes 10:8-20). http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Ecclesiastes/Ecclesiastes09_13-10_20_Study-Questions.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Ecclesiastes/Ecclesiastes09_13-10_20_Study-Questions.html