The text for today is based upon the Gospel Lesson used in this Sunday's worship service.
Spend a few minutes in prayer and meditation prior to watching the video.
Read Mark 1:1-8.
Think about these questions as you watch the video.
What are the five statements made about Jesus?
What is repentance?
Where is this text located in the nation of Israel?
What was the people's reaction to John's request? 
View the video---" Bible Study--Mark 6:1-8 (Introducing Jesus"---https://www.youtube.com/live/b6Fnpn4ep5M?si=HP1Ex

The text for today is based upon the Gospel lesson used in this Sunday's worship.
Pray The Lord's Prayer as you begin the study!
Read Luke 6:37-38.
Think about these questions as you watch the video:
What is the difference between Matthew's and Luke"s version of the Sermon on the Mount?
What questions should we ask when we study the Bible?
How should we act in this world?
Who is responsible for judgement?
View the video----"Judge Not!-Really?--Luke 6:37-38-Living Hope"----https://www.youtube.com/live/klnVvOW4oYg?si=0I1APvv6No7lh52D

The text for today was used as part of today's worship service.
Begin with prayer and meditation upon God's grace in your life this the past week.
Read Romans 12:1-8.
Think about these questions as you watch the video:
Why the sacrificial system in the Old Testament?
What is God's will for His children?
Why is it important to be an active part of a part of a church?
View the video---"Romans 12:1-8. Study Scripture/ Romans 12:1-8"--https://youtu.be/ZwcHOEZQKlg?si=EhfUIJj8B9S0mdCv

The text for today is based upon the Common Revised Lectionary for this Sunday.
Begin with the Lord's Prayer.
Read Matthew 21:33-46.
Thinks about these questions as you view the video:
Who are the characters in this parable?
What are the tenants' responsibilities?
What was the important question to His listeners?
What is the parable about?
Watch the video- "Daily Devotion: Matthew 21:33-46, The Parable of Tenants:"---- https://youtu.be/4Lvek4lVy7I?si=lLv9aBI5kRQtqfXz

Begin the lesson with The Lord's Prayer.
Read Matthew 21:21-32.
Thinks about these questions:
Hello children of God,
What did you learn about Matthew's Gospel text structure?
To what two religious communities was Jesus speaking?
What changes is Jesus undergoing?
What is Salvation according to Jesus?
Why the "two brothers" stories?
What is the meaning of the vineyard?
View the text ---"Preparing for Sunday,  October 1. 2023---https://youtu.be/Gvpyiy9hUbY?si=1sXeDcL57T5wePUT

The text for today is based upon the Gospel lesson used in Sunday's worship service.
Begin this study with the Lord's Prayer.
Read Matthew 20:1-16.
This lesson is different from most. The presenter will post questions and then give his response.
View the video---"Bible Study - Workers in the Fields-Matthew 20:1-16"----
​https://youtu.be/lKLd8-3haIE?si=qA2D4-jyEg7ly9Hp

The Text for today is based upon the Gospel lesson for this past week's Sunday's worship service,
Take a few minutes in prayer and meditation prior to watching the video.
Read Matthew 18:21-35
Think about these questions as you watch the video:
Under the Rabbinical Laws how many times are we to forgive?
Why is the amount owed by the first servant significant?
What is the definition of "forgiveness"?
Why is vs. 35 important?
View the video" " Matthew 18, (part 5):21-35, The Unforgiving Servant?  --- https://youtu.be/NzY-QWcpuR4?si=F7MvFuhRgf_gZ8Jb

The text for today is based upon the Gospel Lesson in today's worship service.
Pray The Lord's Prayer as you begin the lesson.
Read Matthew 18:15-20.
Think about these questions as you watch the video:
To whom is Jesus speaking?
Why is restoration important?
To what community is Jesus speaking?
What is the best way to approach a person with a comment?
What is the church's function?
Watch the video---"Matthew 18:15-20" ----https://youtu.be/4eJZbnL_IaE?si=ZS7UhuYRJlWRnnr_

The text for today is based upon the Gospel Lesson used in this Sunday's worship service.
Pray The Lord's Prayer and you begin this lesson.
Read Matthew 16:24-25.
Think about these questions as you watch the video.
What is the meaning of "then"?
Who is anyone?
What are the three thoughts of being a Christian?
What is the"cross" for you?
Why is "following Christ" in present times?
What do we lose?
View the video---" Matthew 16-24-25, with Harry Morgan----https://youtu.be/f1ZKnVnqzJw?si=w3kp00mX3fj-4RJ6

The text for today is based upon the Gospel lesson used in this Sunday's worship service.
The video goes further than today's Gospels; you can choose to continue or not.
Read Matthew 25:31-46.

Read the Nicene Creed as preparation for the video.

The Nicene CreedWe believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
     he came down from heaven,
     was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary
     and became truly human.
     For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
     he suffered death and was buried.
     On the third day he rose again
     in accordance with the Scriptures;
     he ascended into heaven
     and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
     He will come again in glory
     to judge the living and the dead,
     and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son
     is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic* and apostolic church.
We acknowledge one baptism
     for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
     and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*universal
The United Methodist Hymnal 880. 
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Think about these questions as you watch the video:
Why is the text important?
What is the topic of the text?
Who is separated?
What is God's plan for Israel?
View the video---Matthew -Chapter 26:1-16, Chapter 25 1-16, THe Sheep and The Goats"----https://youtu.be/0LODjrUkoZE?si=vci4DCj1wIHdWgDN