“Songs of Santa” from the lesson series Music of Christmas, December 2021 our Scripture Go then, eat your bread in happiness and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works (Ecclesiastes 9:7 NASB). Ecclesiastes 9:7 NIV Ecclesiastes 9:7 NET Ecclesiastes 9:7 NLT Ecclesiastes 9:7 NCV Ecclesiastes 9:7 MESSAGE Ecclesiastes…
Music of Christmas | 01 | It’s the Celebration Season
“It’s the Celebration Season” from the lesson series Music of Christmas, December 2021 our Scripture The Lord said to Moses,2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘These are my appointed festivals, the appointed festivals of the Lord, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies. 3 “‘There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a…
The Music of Christmas
Music is different things to different people. Music can make us think, emote and behave. Music can provide the backdrop for deeply meaningful thought or it can be mindless entertainment. Music can exhilarate or provoke. The music of Christmas challenges and encourages our faith. The brand Spotify is the world’s most popular audio streaming service.…
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Welcome to the home of Koinonia Bible Studies. Koinonia is the Greek word for “fellowship.” Koinonia is a shared fellowship with Jesus, but it is more. Our fellowship involves how we look at the world, a shared system of beliefs or worldview. The fellowship we share is expansive; we are moved and motivated to communicate…
Royal Psalms | 05 | Great is the Lord
“Great is the Lord” from the lesson series Royal Psalms, October 2021 our Scripture Sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Sing to Yahweh, praise His name; proclaim His salvation from day to day. 3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful works among all peoples. 4 For the…
Royal Psalms | 04 | Rock of Our Salvation
“Rock of Our Salvation” from the lesson series Royal Psalms, October 2021 our Scripture Come, let us shout joyfully to the Lord, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout triumphantly to Him in song. 3 For the Lord is a great God, a great King…
Royal Psalms | 03 | God Will Avenge
“God Will Avenge” from the lesson series Royal Psalms, October 2021 our Scripture Lord, God of vengeance— God of vengeance, appear. 2 Rise up, Judge of the earth; repay the proud what they deserve. 3 Lord, how long will the wicked— how long will the wicked gloat? 4 They pour out arrogant words; all the evildoers boast. 5 Lord,…
Royal Psalms | 02 | Robed in Majesty
“Robed in Majesty” from the lesson series Royal Psalms, October 2021 our Scripture The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty; The Lord is robed, enveloped in strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken. 2 Your throne has been established from the beginning; You are from eternity. 3 The floods have lifted up, Lord,…
Royal Psalms | 01 | Blessed Are All
“Blessed Are All Nations” from the lesson series Royal Psalms, October 2021 our Scripture Why do the nations rebel and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and His Anointed One: 3 “Let us tear off their chains and free ourselves from…
The Royal Psalms
There are times when our Bible study simply needs to point us to the Messiah. In many ways Jesus can be seen in every book of the Bible. But studies often focus on topics like prayer, faith or the fruit of the Spirit and it is easy to not look for the Messiah. Together, twenty-five…