This lesson looks at life not from the occasional mountain peak moments nor the dark valley days but from those long stretches of "in the meantime" periods where too often we tend to lose our worry.Von Mike Mazzalongo

This lesson summarizes the familiar history of the relationship between Israel's first two kings, Saul and David. There is also information concerning God's choice of Saul and lessons for the church today based on these leaders of long ago.Von Mike Mazzalongo

This lesson summarizes the familiar history of the relationship between Israel's first two kings, Saul and David. There is also information concerning God's choice of Saul and lessons for the church today based on these leaders of long ago.Von Mike Mazzalongo

In this opening lesson Mike sets the historical setting for the books of Samuel and traces the rise of Samuel as a judge of Israel and a key figure in the nation's transition from a theocracy to a monarchy.Von Mike Mazzalongo

In this opening lesson Mike sets the historical setting for the books of Samuel and traces the rise of Samuel as a judge of Israel and a key figure in the nation's transition from a theocracy to a monarchy.Von Mike Mazzalongo

This final lesson traces both the religious and moral low points in Israel's history.Von Mike Mazzalongo

This final lesson traces both the religious and moral low points in Israel's history.Von Mike Mazzalongo

In this lesson Mike reviews 5 things that every Christian must do in order to develop this virtue.Von Mike Mazzalongo

In this lesson Mike reviews 5 things that every Christian must do in order to develop this virtue.Von Mike Mazzalongo

Mike reviews the life and times of one of the most iconic and erratic characters of the Old Testament.Von Mike Mazzalongo

Mike reviews the life and times of one of the most iconic and erratic characters of the Old Testament.Von Mike Mazzalongo

Mike reviews the arch of success and failure experienced by some of Israel's best and least known Judges.Von Mike Mazzalongo

Mike reviews the arch of success and failure experienced by some of Israel's best and least known Judges.Von Mike Mazzalongo

Mike reviews the spectacular rise of Gideon as a leader and judge of Israel as well as his fall into idolatry.Von Mike Mazzalongo

Mike reviews the spectacular rise of Gideon as a leader and judge of Israel as well as his fall into idolatry.Von Mike Mazzalongo

The disastrous floods that ravage various parts of the world each year remind us of the catastrophic deluge that God once used to destroy the earth in the days of Noah.Von Mike Mazzalongo

The disastrous floods that ravage various parts of the world each year remind us of the catastrophic deluge that God once used to destroy the earth in the days of Noah.Von Mike Mazzalongo

This section reviews the events leading up to the Canaanite invasion of Israel and its defense by Deborah, the only female judge in Jewish history, along with God's call of Barak.Von Mike Mazzalongo

This section reviews the events leading up to the Canaanite invasion of Israel and its defense by Deborah, the only female judge in Jewish history, along with God's call of Barak.Von Mike Mazzalongo

Perhaps the reason why Christmas time is "special" is because, for some reason or other, everything seems more intense at Christmas.Von Mike Mazzalongo

Perhaps the reason why Christmas time is "special" is because, for some reason or other, everything seems more intense at Christmas.Von Mike Mazzalongo

This first lesson in Judges covers the authorship and dating of this book as well as a comparison with the book of Joshua and a survey of the events and reasons why Israel falls away from its faithful obedience to God as in the days of Joshua.Von Mike Mazzalongo

This first lesson in Judges covers the authorship and dating of this book as well as a comparison with the book of Joshua and a survey of the events and reasons why Israel falls away from its faithful obedience to God as in the days of Joshua.Von Mike Mazzalongo

I remember Christmas disappointments; left-winger equipment instead of goalie equipment; toboggan instead of pool table... Anybody remember theirs? The problem many times as children is that we are not clear on what was promised.Von Mike Mazzalongo

I remember Christmas disappointments; left-winger equipment instead of goalie equipment; toboggan instead of pool table... Anybody remember theirs? The problem many times as children is that we are not clear on what was promised.Von Mike Mazzalongo

This sermon explores the things God truly desires from us beyond the rituals of public worship.Von Mike Mazzalongo

This sermon explores the things God truly desires from us beyond the rituals of public worship.Von Mike Mazzalongo

The final section of Joshua's book contains this great leader's final words of wisdom to the Jewish nation and a renewal of the people's covenant with God marking a national and spiritual high point in Israel's history.Von Mike Mazzalongo

The final section of Joshua's book contains this great leader's final words of wisdom to the Jewish nation and a renewal of the people's covenant with God marking a national and spiritual high point in Israel's history.Von Mike Mazzalongo

In Psalm 6, David the king of Israel, goes through a range of emotions as he suffers from an undisclosed illness.Von Mike Mazzalongo

In Psalm 6, David the king of Israel, goes through a range of emotions as he suffers from an undisclosed illness.Von Mike Mazzalongo

Mike describes the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel along with the provisions for certain individuals and groups.Von Mike Mazzalongo

Mike describes the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel along with the provisions for certain individuals and groups.Von Mike Mazzalongo

When our children were young, during the weeks preceding Christmas, I watched them as they counted down the days, hours, and minutes until that special moment when the "gifts" were opened.Von Mike Mazzalongo

When our children were young, during the weeks preceding Christmas, I watched them as they counted down the days, hours, and minutes until that special moment when the "gifts" were opened.Von Mike Mazzalongo

After the conquest of Jericho and Ai, Joshua leads the Israelites on a military campaign to possess large portions of Canaanite territory.Von Mike Mazzalongo

After the conquest of Jericho and Ai, Joshua leads the Israelites on a military campaign to possess large portions of Canaanite territory.Von Mike Mazzalongo

As Christians, we eventually learn that there are always choices to make if you want to follow God's way. A thousand little decisions.Von Mike Mazzalongo

As Christians, we eventually learn that there are always choices to make if you want to follow God's way. A thousand little decisions.Von Mike Mazzalongo

In this lesson Mike reviews the reasons for both the Israelite's victories and defeat in their campaigns to capture both these cities in an effort to settle the Promised Land.Von Mike Mazzalongo

In this lesson Mike reviews the reasons for both the Israelite's victories and defeat in their campaigns to capture both these cities in an effort to settle the Promised Land.Von Mike Mazzalongo

Many years ago I took a trip in one of our church vans. When the weather suddenly changed and it began to rain so hard that the windshield wipers couldn't keep up.Von Mike Mazzalongo

Many years ago I took a trip in one of our church vans. When the weather suddenly changed and it began to rain so hard that the windshield wipers couldn't keep up.Von Mike Mazzalongo

This lesson deals with Joshua's first act of leadership as the new head of the people, crossing the Jordan river and entering the Promised Land for the first time.Von Mike Mazzalongo

This lesson deals with Joshua's first act of leadership as the new head of the people, crossing the Jordan river and entering the Promised Land for the first time.Von Mike Mazzalongo

What does Paul mean when he says that we have been freed from sin; that we become slaves to righteousness?Von Mike Mazzalongo

What does Paul mean when he says that we have been freed from sin; that we become slaves to righteousness?Von Mike Mazzalongo

In this lesson Mike introduces four new ideas about the grace of God not mentioned in the 76 sermons, classes and articles he has produced over the years concerning this topic.Von Mike Mazzalongo

In this lesson Mike introduces four new ideas about the grace of God not mentioned in the 76 sermons, classes and articles he has produced over the years concerning this topic.Von Mike Mazzalongo

In this first lesson Mike covers introductory material such as, authorship, dating, historical context, along with a comparison of authors and other points of interest to prepare students for the study of these two books in proper context.Von Mike Mazzalongo