2 John was written for two reasons. The first reason was the author wanted to remind his readers to love one another. The second reason was he wanted to warn them that many deceivers had gone out into the world.…
2 John 1:1-4 Walking in Truth
The word truth is used five times in the first four verses of 2 John. Verse 4 contains a reference to walking in truth. In order to understand what the author of 2 John was communicating about walking in truth,…
2 John: Love and Deceit
This is a study of 2 John. The purpose of 2 John is to remind us to love one another and warn us to watch out for deceivers. First, I will talk about the context. Then I will read the…
What Is Your Goal as a Parent?
When I became a parent, I spent a lot of time thinking about my goal as a parent. What would cause me to say that I was successful as a parent? Many people rate their success based on academics, athletics,…
Is It Okay to Pray for Wealth?
This is a lesson on prayer. Watch the video or scroll down to read the text version. I’ve often pondered prayer. Specifically, I’ve pondered what it’s okay to pray for. For example, is it okay to pray for wealth? Is…
The Importance of Precise Biblical Interpretation
This is a lesson on the importance of precise Biblical interpretation. Watch the video or scroll down to read the text version. When I was in college, I spent a year studying in Jerusalem, Israel. At the school I attended,…
The Third Letter of John
This is a study of the Third Letter of John. I’m going to start by talking about why this letter is in the Bible. Next, I’m going to talk about the biblical context, historical context, and geographical context. Then I’ll…
3 John 2 Prosperity and Prayers
Thanks for visiting Bible Mountain. This is the sixth in a series of lessons on The Third Letter of John. Watch the video or scroll down to read the transcript. Transcript: Hi, thanks for watching Bible Mountain. This is the…
Why Does Fame Leave Us Empty?
Thanks for visiting Bible Mountain. This is the third in a series of parables about the meaning and purpose of life. This series is designed for people who are trying to make sense of the pain and suffering we see…