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Study and Obey
This podcast helps you to study through God's Word with practical and in-depth Bible study lessons. These lessons go through the Bible one passage at a time book by book. The goal is to help Scripture come alive as you discover new insights into the meaning of the text and are motivated to make life changes based on what you learn.
Episodes
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Hebrews 4:1-11 Bible Study - What Does the Bible Say About Resting?
Busy? Tired? Weary? Maybe you need a rest. But are Christians supposed to rest? And if so, when? This Bible study on Hebrews 4:1-11 looks at these and more…
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Hebrews 3 Bible Study - Is Jesus the Center of Your Life?
Jesus is to be the center of our lives. He is to be number one in our hearts. Hebrews 3 tells us to "consider Jesus." That is what we are doing in this Bible…
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Hebrews 2 Bible Study - Be Steadfast and Hold Firm
Most believers don't actively decide to stop following the Lord. A slow drifting away is much more common. Are you drifting away from God? How could you tell?…
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Hebrews 1:4-15 Bible Study - Jesus Is Superior
Do believers have a guardian angel? That topic is interesting, but not that productive. In this passage, we learn that Jesus is better than angels. The main…
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Hebrews 1:1-3 Bible Study - Thank God He Is Not Silent
We are beginning a new Bible study series in the book of Hebrews. The clear theme of this book is that Jesus is supreme over everyone and everything else. As…
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Colossians 4:7-18 Bible Study - Teamwork and Serving Behind the Scenes
You probably know the name of your church's pastor, but what about all of the ushers and set up team? In this Bible study on Colossians 4:7-18, we learn about…
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Colossians 4:1-6 - Authority, Prayer, and Speech
You know how a mother will give some final instructions to the kids before she goes out the door? That is what Paul does at the end of this letter in…
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Colossians 3:22-25 - Pleasing God and Not Men
These verses are often quoted, reminding us to work heartily for the Lord rather than men. That is true. We should live to please God. At the same time, we…
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Colossians 3:18-22 - God's Perfect Design For the Family
God designed marriage and the family so He knows what He is talking about. His way is not the world's way, but is the best way. Tune in to see what the expert…
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Colossians 3:11-17 Bible Study - Spiritual Self-Exam - Love, Forgiveness...
Some people are worried about going to the hospital afraid that they will find a serious problem. But ignorance isn't always bliss. Sometimes it is dangerous…
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Colossians 3:1-11 Bible Study - The Old Self Vs The New Self
Are you happy with who you are? Are you satisfied with where you are spiritually? If so, click away. But if you desire to fight your old self and grow, this…
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Colossians 1:21-29 Bible Study - Struggling and Serving
Sorry, this was posted out of order accidentally. A baby that doesn't grow has a problem. In the same way, each of us should be growing spiritually. And…
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Colossians 2:11-23 - What Does The Bible Say About Religion?
Christianity is the number one religion in the world according to statistics. But is it actually a religion? What does the Bible say about religion? This Bible…
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Colossians 2:1-10 Bible Study - The Secret of a Growing RELATIONSHIP With Christ
Do you feel that you are flatlining in Christian life? That you have reached a plateau? This Bible passage is for you. We will look at five ways to get a firm…
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Colossians 1:9-20 Bible Study - This May Be The Richest Passage On Jesus In The Bible
We call ourselves Christians, which means followers of Christ. But who is Christ? Who exactly are we following? This Bible study on Colossians 1:9-20 looks at…
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Colossians 1:1-8 Bible Study - Book Intro - Praying For People You Have Never Met
As bad as Israel had been and as much as they deserved judgment, God still gave them an invitation to return. He pleaded with them as a father does with his…
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Hosea 14 Bible Study - Return and Be Restored
As bad as Israel had been and as much as they deserved judgment, God still gave them an invitation to return. He pleaded with them as a father does with his…
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Hosea 13 Bible Study - The Morning Dew And The Chaff That Swirls
Who wants to be described as dew or chaff? These things fade away without leaving any lasting impact. In this Bible study on Hosea 13, we learn to use our…
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Hosea 12 Bible Study - God Gives True Satisfaction
Feeding on the wind will not feel your stomach, but billions do it everyday. The world makes many promises, but those who chase after them find out how empty…
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The Lord’s Chosen Servant - Isaiah 42:1-9 Bible Study
Isaiah is filled with amazing prophecies of the Messiah, all fulfilled in Jesus Christ. This passage was read by Jesus and He Himself in a synagogue and He…
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Hosea 11 Bible Study - His Love Is Kind And Compassionate
This passage is a beautiful account of God's love for His people. He recounts fond memories of feeding them, nurturing them, and teaching them to walk. He held…
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Hosea 10 Bible Study - You Reap What You Sow
The Israelites had become prosperous and wealthy. From the world's perspective, they had made it. They had advanced from a tribe of nomads with very little…
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Hosea 9 Bible Study - God Is Not Happy With Dead Religion
The people of Israel were very religious, but their religion did not please God. Learn why not and how we can avoid making the same mistakes in this practical…
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Hosea 8 Bible Study - The World Does Not Satisfy
Hosea delivered his message to the people of Israel well over 2000 years ago. But though the world and technology have changed, people are still basically the…
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Hosea 7 Bible Study - God Calls His People to Repent
The people of Israel were passionate, but they were passionate for all the wrong things. God responds by saying He will remember all of their deeds. They had…
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Hosea 6 Bible Study - Practical Lessons on Being Steadfast
Are you a fickle Christian? Hosea 6 talks about people who make a plan and don't follow through. Join this Hosea 6 Bible study as we consider practical…
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David - Walking in the Wilderness With God
This sermon was originally shared at Guangzhou International Christian Fellowship in 2023. It was not made exclusively for this podcast. Study and Obey's Bible…
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Hosea 5 Bible Study - God Sends "Reverse Providence" Against The Rebellious
Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work, you are going backwards? That is what it was like for the nation of Israel. They found out the hard way…
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Hosea 4 Bible Study - God Accuses Israel And Tells Them DON'T ARGUE
In Hosea 4, God accuses Israel. He tells them exactly the issues He has with them and the results of those actions. They would eat, but not be full because the…
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Hosea 3 Bible Study - Hosea Shows Unconditional Love to Gomer
God asked Hosea to do the inconceivable, forgive and redeem his unfaithful wife. Hosea's marriage is a picture of God's relationship with Israel. Gomer…
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Hosea 2 Bible Study - God's Arms Are Wide Open To Welcome You
Israel turned to idolatry. They were repeatedly unfaithful. Judgment was coming. But God often holds judgment in one hand and mercy in another. Hosea 2:23 -…
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Hosea 1 Bible Study - God Commands Hosea To Do The Inconceivable
The minor prophets are not often explored. But they are full of lessons for our lives today. Hosea was not just a normal prophet with a normal message. His…
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1 Peter 5 Bible Study - Shepherding the Flock
What is the role of elders? How does God want Christian leaders to lead? This passage has encouraging and practical application for every time of leader…
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1 Peter 4:12-19 Bible Study - Suffering for Christ
Suffering is not a topic many believers want to experience or even think about. Many believers in the world today have not experienced serious persecution. But…
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1 Peter 4:1-11 Bible Study - The Gospel Changes Lives
What is the difference between living in the Spirit and living in the flesh? This Bible study is on 1 Peter 3:8-22. It covers practical Christian living and…
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1 Peter 3:8-22 Bible Study - Suffering for Righteousness Sake
Peter was writing to people who facing hard times. Many were being persecuted for their faith and suffering unfairly. Here he gives them many practical tips…
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1 Peter 3:1-7 Bible Study - Marriage Roles As Designed By God
Traditional values are under attack in the world today. It is easy to be swayed by strong and aggressive personalities or influencers who push certain agenda…
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1 Peter 2:13-25 Bible Study - Submission And Suffering
In this day and age, governments seem ever more set against God. Politicians have little fear of God and their policies show it. How are we to react to these…
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1 Peter 2:1-12 Bible Study - The Living Word And The Living Rock
This passage looks at two of the most important aspects of the Christian faith, Jesus and God's Word. What is your attitude toward Scripture? Are you…
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1 Peter 1:13-25 Bible Study - God Calls Us To Be HOLY
God calls us to be holy. We are to be like Him. What areas of your life fall short? How can you reach such a high calling? How can we grow day-by-day? Join…
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1 Peter 1:10-12 Bible Study - Be A Diligent Student Of The Word
How much did the Old Testament prophets understand about the Messiah? How much do angels understand of God's plan? This passage looks at the mystery of…
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1 Peter 1:1-9 Bible Study - Encouragement In The Midst Of Trials
1 Peter was written around the time that Nero started heavily persecuting believers. Christians were scared. They had questions. What was God's plan in this?…
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Malachi 3:16-4:6 Bible Study - God Never Forgets His People
The book of Malachi is largely filled with rebukes from God to His people. They were not honoring Him as they should. They were stingy, selfish, and sinful…
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Malachi 3:1-15 Bible Study - Giving and Generosity
It seems like a dangerous thing to rob God, but that is what the people were doing. Malachi rebukes the people for their disrespect toward God. They were…
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Malachi 2 Bible Study - Honoring God - Leaders, Families, Spouses
Few people study Malachi, but this small Old Testament book is filled with practical wisdom. This chapter looks at honoring God from the heart. It is…
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Malachi 1 Bible Study - Honoring God With Your Wealth
The book of Malachi is largely a reaffirmation of the covenant between God and His people. The problem was that they were not honoring God as they should. They…
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Nehemiah 13:15-31 Bible Study - Honoring God In Work And Marriage
We have come to the last study in Nehemiah. Though it was written well over two thousand years ago, the principles inside can still apply to us today. This…
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Nehemiah 13:1-14 Bible Study - Protecting God's People From Temptation
Would a shepherd invite a wolf to spend the night with the sheep? It seems crazy. But that is what the people were doing during the time of Nehemiah. This…
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Nehemiah 11-12 Bible Study - Our SUCCESS Comes From God
I have been on prayer walks before. But until I read Nehemiah 11-12, I had never heard of a praise walk. They hold this special event to dedicate the newly…
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Nehemiah 10 Bible Study - Making Promises to God - Covenant and Commitment
Nehemiah 10 has a list of people who went public with their promises to God. Making vows is generally discouraged in the Bible. It is something that is to be…
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Nehemiah 9 Bible Study - What is REAL confession?
Nehemiah 9 is a very helpful chapter. It follows a grand celebration of the entire assembly of Israel. Now they assemble again to read the Word. This time they…
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Nehemiah 8 Bible Study - You Won't Be The SAME After This
I really enjoyed studying Nehemiah 8. It shows the importance of our attitude toward the Word of God. The people respected Scripture. They stood for hours to…
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Nehemiah 7 Bible Study - Preserving a Remnant
The walls are finished. What next? There is more work to be done. The people and the nation are still in a fragile state. It is often after a big victory that…
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The Chosen Servant of the Lord - Isaiah 42:1-9
This sermon looks at the first servant song in Isaiah 42. What is the identity of the servant? What was his character like? What was his mission? We will dive…
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Nehemiah 6 Bible Study - Nehemiah faces CONSPIRACY, Intrigue, and Plots
Plots. Intrigue. Schemes. Opposition. Temptation. Conspiracy. The closer Nehemiah and the people got to finishing the wall, the more intense the opposition…
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Nehemiah 5 Bible Study - You Are Doing WHAT To Your Neighbor?
Nehemiah had faced and handled intense opposition from outside. Now the nation faced an internal crisis. The rich were exploiting the poor. They were taking…
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Nehemiah 4 Bible Study - Enemies Try To Stop Work On The Wall
Serving God is often not easy. Nehemiah was serious about helping God's people. He had spent months planning, preparing, and praying. God opened the door for…
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Nehemiah 3 Bible Study - Rebuilding The Wall
After months of prayer, preparation, and planning, it was time to rebuild the wall. Nehemiah organized the people into groups, and each group repaired the wall…
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Nehemiah 2 Bible Study - Nehemiah Petitions The King About Rebuilding The Wall
Nehemiah had spent months praying about the desperate state of his people and the city of Jerusalem. This showed his heart of compassion. But Nehemiah didn't…
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Nehemiah 1 Bible Study - Empathy and Action
Nehemiah is very practical book about a very interesting time in Israel's history. From the Bible study on this book, we will learn key themes about…