Author: Bob Diebel

  • The Holy Spirit

    Ways God Speaks to His People His Voice: The Spirit of God God audibly spoke to Samuel, and He did so to others as well. When Jesus came, He told His disciples that He had a great many other things to teach them; but when He went away, the Spirit of God would come to…

  • Why Are We Here?

    Created Purpose – Why Are We Here? To The Godhead: Paul had a strong desire to get to know the Godhead, and so should we. Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; In some measure, Paul did…

  • Colossians 2

    Ch1Vs28 Vs28 Paul & Co. Preach – Negatively – Warning, Positively – TeachingEVERY man, in ALL Wisdom, Their Goal – Present EVERY man Perfect (spiritually mature) in Christ Jesus. Col 1:29 The word “labour” means toil to the point of weariness or exhaustion. This is Paul’s side. It is followed by “striving”, a verb also…

  • The Little Painter

    The Little Painter Devotion, to me at least, seems difficult to discuss at greater depths without some personal references. It cannot be a topic that is discussed “at arm’s length”. Therefore I would ask that you please excuse the personal references. Although now over 72 yrs. old, to set the emotional stage requires going back…

  • Peace With God

    Obtaining peace with the God of the Bible  Pray!We are living in a time of dreadful suffering. A time when medical professionals may want desperately to help everyone but may have to make Heart wrenching decisions. The reality of the situation they face will dictate their actions. The constant question before them again and again.…

  • Deacon TT

    Deacons in the Local Assembly Sweetnam, Mark When it comes to the exposition of the Scriptures, there are some subjects upon which an author can embark in the assurance that, while everyone might not agree with him, the overwhelming preponderance of his readers will. Then there are other subjects on which he ventures into print…

  • Pastors

    “Oh look, there is our Pastor.” I wonder what comes to mind when you read that sentence. How did you know he was a pastor? What does he do that makes him a pastor? How did he get to be a pastor? What even makes him eligible? We grow up in our various persuasions/traditions/denominations and…

  • Table Testing

    You shall have no other gods before me 1 – Matthew 22:37;Mark 12:30;Luke 10:27;1 Corinthians 16:22;Ephesians 6:24;2 Thessalonians 3:5;Philemon 5;James 1:12;Jude 21;1 Corinthians 8:4 You shall not make for yourself an idol 2 – 1 Corinthians 6:9;1 Corinthians 8:4;1 Corinthians 10:19-20;Acts 15:20;2 Corinthians 6:16;1 Thessalonians 1:9;1 John 5:21;Romans 1:23 You shall not misuse the name…

  • TestTagger

    // Required code Have you considered 1 Timothy 3:1-14? Maybe it is time to!

  • The Spiritual Person

    Galatians 6:1 … YE WHICH ARE SPIRITUAL … (are you?) Knowing our level of spirituality requires self-examination!