Purpose- In this session we want to consider some commands and perspectives from the Bible so that you won't defend yourself too quickly in order to help us handle criticism biblically in our marriage.--You need to know God's Commands that require you not to defend yourself too quickly-You need to have biblical perspectives to motivate yourself not to defend yourself too quickly

In this session we will see seven frequent Mistakes Skeptics Make when they claim there are alleged Bible Contradictions

Purpose- Today we want to see a Biblically-based method in helping us deal with depression so that we would walk in Christ through our problems.--Acronym of T.R.U.T.H- - -Trust God that He is your help-Realize that in Christ, you can get out of depression -Understanding your problems biblically-Turn away from your sins-Happily abide in Christ with gratitude

Purpose- In this session we shall consider more reasons why we can believe why we can know the actual words of the Old Testament so that we will have faith in God's Word being God's Word.-Reason -10- Testimony in Scripture of God's providence in preserving God's Word-Reason -11- Other Scribal Practices to Preserve the Text-Reason -12- Amount of Old Testament Manuscripts compared to other ancient writings-Reason -13- The Field of Textual Criticism

Purpose- Today we shall see two responsibilities we have in fighting bitterness so that we won't let it destroy us but instead we live for God's glory today.--Beware of the symptoms of bitterness-Be aware of God's favor during your trials

Purpose- In this session we shall consider more reasons why we can believe why we can know the actual words of the Old Testament so that we will have faith in God's Word being God's Word.--v. Reason -5- Jesus affirms the words of the Scriptures will endure -vi. Reason -6- Masora Parva-vii. Reason -7- Dead Sea Scroll-viii. Reason -8- Oldest Hebrew Witness-ix. Reason -9- Other language translations

Purpose- In this session we shall consider definitions and then four reasons why we can believe why we can know the actual words of the Old Testament so that we will have faith in God's Word being God's Word.

Purpose- Today we shall see four reasons for Ruth to leave Naomi and yet Ruth loved her so that we too would love someone even when it is difficult to someone.--Reason 1 to leave Naomi- Ruth has the blessings of her mother in law to leave -v.8-9--Reason 2 to leave Naomi- The possibility of remarriage -v.8-9--Reason 3 to leave Naomi- Naomi is no longer helpful -she cannot help them get remarried- -v.10-13--Reason 4 to leave Naomi- Ruth sees an example of someone leaving Naomi -v.15-

Purpose- In this session we will consider five truths that should give Christians hope for godly change so that we would continue to fight sin and pursue the Christian life.--Hope for change -1- You are a new creation-Hope for change -2- You are given a new heart-Hope for change -3- You are being sanctified by the Holy Spirit-Hope for change -4- Your circumstances is being used by God to make you like Jesus-Hope for change -5- You will be perfectly sanctified one day

Purpose- We will look at the authorship, purpose and other aspects of the book of Malachi so we would be more familiar with this part of the Bible and yearn to study it for ourselves.