This page contains Bible study articles to help you in your understanding of God’s Word. Many of them were originally published in the Timely Messenger, a Bible study paper that our founding pastor, Ike T. Sidebottom began publishing in 1940. We have Timely Messenger articles dating from 2003 to 2016, when we stopped publication.
The articles are listed by author name and under each author are ordered alphabetically by title in order to group series of articles together. All poems published in the Timely Messenger are listed last.
Articles by Pastor Gregg Bing
- A Body Prepared by God June 28, 2006
- A Faithful Mother October 28, 2008
- At the Feet of Jesus September 28, 2008
- Behold, the Lamb of God May 17, 2019
- Conduct Worthy of the Gospel – Part 1 March 1, 2003
- Conduct Worthy of the Gospel – Part 2 April 1, 2003
- Faith that Overcomes the World December 28, 2015
- Friendship With the World January 28, 2010
- His Own Special People May 17, 2019
- If Israel Had Known April 27, 2014
- No Confidence in the Flesh (Phil. 3:1-7) November 28, 2008
- No Other Name February 28, 2015
- Our Blessed Hope January 1, 2004
- Our Grace Commission – Part 1 August 28, 2008
- Our Grace Commission – Part 2 December 28, 2009
- Our Grace Commission – Part 3 January 28, 2010
- Our Reasonable Service December 28, 2009
- Perilous Times are Here – Part 1 August 28, 2010
- Perilous Times are Here – Part 2 March 28, 2010
- Prophecy of the Christ – Part 1 April 1, 2004
- Prophecy of the Christ – Part 2 May 1, 2004
- Sound Words May 17, 2019
- Sufficiency of Christ September 28, 2010
- Superiority of Christ November 28, 2009
- That I May Gain Christ – Part 1 November 28, 2015
- That I May Gain Christ – Part 2 October 28, 2015
- The Book of Acts – Introduction January 1, 2016
- The Fragrance of Christ August 1, 2005
- The Fullness of Christ January 27, 2011
- The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Part 1 August 1, 2003
- The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Part 2 September 1, 2003
- The Great ‘I AM’ January 1, 2003
- The Man of God – Part 1 December 27, 2006
- The Man of God – Part 2 November 27, 2006
- The Man of God – Part 3 October 27, 2006
- The Man of God – Part 4 July 28, 2007
- The Man of God – Part 5 May 28, 2007
- The Man of God – Part 6 April 28, 2007
- The Man of God – Part 7 March 28, 2007
- The Message of the Cross – Part 1 February 28, 2007
- The Message of the Cross – Part 2 June 28, 2007
- The Message of the Cross – Part 3 September 28, 2007
- The Name Above Every Name July 1, 2003
- The Passion of the Christ June 1, 2004
- The Passion Week – 01 – “Born to Die” November 28, 2011
- The Passion Week – 02 – “The Hour Has Come” October 28, 2011
- The Passion Week – 03 – “Confrontations” August 28, 2012
- The Passion Week – 04 – “Judas—Who Betrayed Jesus” July 28, 2012
- The Passion Week – 05 – “The Last Passover” June 28, 2012
- The Passion Week – 06 – “Gethsemane” May 28, 2012
- The Passion Week – 07 – “Jesus on Trial” April 28, 2012
- The Passion Week – 08 – “Jesus Before Pilate” March 28, 2013
- The Passion Week – 09 – “The Crucifixion – Part 1” February 28, 2013
- The Passion Week – 10 – “The Crucifixion – Part 2” January 28, 2013
- The Passion Week – 11 – “The Crucifixion – Part 3” November 28, 2013
- The Passion Week – 12 – “The Crucifixion – Part 4” October 28, 2013
- The Passion Week – 13 – “The Resurrection – Part 1” September 28, 2014
- The Passion Week – 14 – “The Resurrection – Part 2” August 28, 2014
- The Passion Week – 15 – “The Resurrection – Part 3” June 28, 2014
- The Person of God August 1, 2004
- The Presence of the Lord February 28, 2010
- The Proof of the Christ July 1, 2004
- The Righteousness of God May 27, 2007
- The Superiority of the Lord Jesus Christ July 26, 2006
- The Unknown God – Part 1 October 1, 2006
- The Unknown God – Part 2 November 1, 2006
- The Unknown God – Part 3 October 28, 2006
- The Unpardonable Sin – Part 1 February 1, 2004
- The Unpardonable Sin – Part 2 March 1, 2004
- The Word Became Flesh May 17, 2019
- They Had Been With Jesus January 28, 2015
- This is the Day May 17, 2019
- True Fellowship April 28, 2003
- Unto Us a Son is Given April 28, 2010
- Unto You is Born – A Savior December 1, 2005
- Useful for the Master November 1, 2004
- Walk by the Same Rule – Part 1 February 28, 2011
- Walk by the Same Rule – Part 2 January 28, 2011
- Women in the Local Church – Part 1 May 28, 2014
- Women in the Local Church – Part 2 April 28, 2014
- Women in the Local Church – Part 3 March 28, 2015
Articles by Pastor Charles Wages
- A Larger Life November 28, 2003
- A Satisfying Supper July 28, 2004
- Be Not Ignorant October 27, 2008
- Burning Hearts July 28, 2006
- Consecrated Communion August 28, 2004
- Eternal Life January 26, 2011
- Finally Brethren June 27, 2005
- Glory in Humiliation May 27, 2004
- God’s Helpers May 27, 2005
- Going in Circles October 27, 2006
- Hindrances and Helps October 27, 2003
- How Does Your Garden Grow March 27, 2003
- Learning that Lasts March 27, 2005
- Our Strong Hold October 26, 2004
- Spiritual Attainment February 27, 2005
- Staying the Course December 27, 2009
- The Dangers of Our Day October 27, 2004
- The Days of Our Life December 28, 2013
- The Days of Our Life July 27, 2005
- The Fruit of the Spirit July 28, 2014
- The Need of Man January 27, 2005
- The Saviour Supplies January 27, 2003
- Trends of the End December 28, 2003
- Turning Points September 28, 2005
- What’s Your Hurry September 27, 2008
- Why Christ was Born November 27, 2009
- With Eternity’s Values in View – Part 1 September 27, 2003
- With Eternity’s Values in View – Part 2 August 27, 2003
- With Eternity’s Values in View – Part 3 July 28, 2003
- With Eternity’s Values in View – Part 4 May 28, 2003
- With Eternity’s Values in View – Part 5 June 27, 2004
Articles by Beverly Wages
- Christ, Our Bread of Life July 27, 2006
- For the Ladies: ‘Contentment’ April 27, 2005
- For the Ladies: ‘God So Loved’ June 26, 2005
- For the Ladies: ‘Relationships’ May 26, 2005
- My Testimony March 26, 2003
- Newness of Life November 27, 2003
Articles by Pastor Ike T. Sidebottom
- Death and Resurrection August 26, 2004
- God and Man August 28, 2006
- Our Blessings in Christ December 26, 2003
- Quietness and Assurance March 27, 2010
- Salvation: By Grace, Not of Works May 26, 2003
- Water Baptism for Whom? January 28, 2006
- Wherefore Then Serveth the Law? December 28, 2011
Articles by Pastor R. B. Shiflet
- Be On Your Guard August 27, 2004
- Informal Survey of the New Testament April 26, 2005
- Informal Survey of the New Testament December 27, 2004
- Informal Survey of the New Testament October 25, 2004
- Informal Survey of the New Testament July 27, 2004
- Informal Survey of the New Testament June 26, 2004
- Informal Survey of the New Testament May 27, 2004
- Informal Survey of the New Testament May 26, 2004
- Informal Survey of the New Testament December 27, 2003
- Informal Survey of the New Testament September 26, 2003
- Informal Survey of the New Testament November 26, 2003
- Informal Survey of the New Testament August 26, 2003
- Informal Survey of the New Testament July 27, 2003
- Informal Survey of the New Testament May 27, 2003
- Informal Survey of the New Testament April 26, 2003
- Right Division and Practical Living July 27, 2004
- The Fellowship of the Unashamed April 27, 2012
- The Haves and the Have Nots February 26, 2006
- The Teaching Ministry of Grace July 27, 2014
Articles by Pastor John D. LaVier
- A Symphony of Praise September 27, 2016
- Alone August 27, 2008
- Chosen, Created, Complete March 27, 2007
- Come, Become, Overcome, Welcome December 27, 2009
- Following Jesus July 26, 2005
- How to be Saved November 27, 2008
- If God be For Us May 27, 2014
- Jesus Christ the Same February 27, 2013
- Our Inheritance in Christ January 27, 2006
- Seven Marks of a Bible Christian March 26, 2005
- The Four Gospels or Paul’s Gospel? May 26, 2007
- The Christian and the Sabbath June 27, 2007
- The Church and the Blessed Hope September 27, 2007
- The God of Peace April 25, 2005
- The Great Finalizing Shout January 27, 2015
- The Hope … February 27, 2007
- The Lamb, the Lion, the Lord August 26, 2016
- The Spirit Which is of God April 27, 2007
- The Things Which Become Sound Doctrine December 27, 2015
- Things Hid March 28, 2011
- Things Hid January 1, 2011
- Yet Not I, But … July 27, 2007
Articles by Lori Gardner
- A Big Picture From a Little Man November 27, 2011
- A Profitable New Year April 27, 2010
- A Woman with No Name: “Lot’s Wife” August 27, 2012
- A Woman with No Name: “Potiphar’s Wife” June 27, 2012
- Among the Stuff August 27, 2010
- Ecclesiastes – Part 1 – “A Life of Vanity” May 25, 2014
- Ecclesiastes – Part 2 – “A Heart Problem” April 26, 2014
- Ecclesiastes – Part 3 – “Perfect Timing” March 26, 2015
- Ecclesiastes – Part 4 – “Sincere Worship” February 27, 2015
- Elijah’s Contest of Jealousy November 26, 2015
- FAQ’s of Life February 26, 2011
- Giving Ourselves First September 26, 2010
- One Thing is Needful October 27, 2011
- Thank God: “Lessons from Job” January 27, 2013
- The Common Bond November 26, 2009
- The Omnipotent God September 27, 2014
- The Omnipresence of God October 27, 2013
- Trolling or Edifying? September 25, 2016
- Wisdom from God – Part 1 February 26, 2010
- Wisdom from God – Part 2 January 27, 2010
- Woman with an Alabaster Box May 27, 2012
- Women of Substance March 27, 2011
Articles by Other Authors
- A Heart to Heart Talk with Mothers September 26, 2005
- Accepted in the Beloved May 25, 2004
- Faith and Hope July 26, 2003
- Free November 27, 2005
- God Can’t February 25, 2003
- God Makes Foolish the World’s Wisdom October 26, 2006
- Golden Text of the Bible April 24, 2005
- Great is Thy Faithfulness August 27, 2005
- Israel: God’s Wife February 26, 2003
- One New Man November 28, 2005
- Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth September 27, 2004
- Seated in the Heavenly Places December 26, 2005
- Shadow and Substance December 26, 2009
- The Baptism of a Sage December 27, 2011
- The Hope of Our Calling November 27, 2004
- Truth With Consequences April 27, 2004
Poems published in the Timely Messenger
- (Poem) ‘Forgetting Those Things …’ September 26, 2007
- (Poem) And Like My Savior Be March 27, 2013
- (Poem) Another Jesus November 25, 2009
- (Poem) Consummation June 27, 2014
- (Poem) Eternal Cure September 26, 2016
- (Poem) Ever on the Potter’s Wheel August 25, 2016
- (Poem) Exalted in Him January 27, 2009
- (Poem) Fathomless Favor March 27, 2015
- (Poem) Free to Serve December 26, 2013
- (Poem) God is Love February 27, 2011
- (Poem) He Gave His Son October 24, 2004
- (Poem) Heart at Rest October 26, 2008
- (Poem) His Face July 27, 2012
- (Poem) Jesus, Me, and Calvary October 25, 2011
- (Poem) Justifiable Jubilation April 25, 2003
- (Poem) May Christ be Formed in Thee May 26, 2014
- (Poem) Mercy Unrestrained January 26, 2015
- (Poem) My Need November 26, 2004
- (Poem) My Prayer January 25, 2011
- (Poem) My Savior, Lord, and Life September 26, 2008
- (Poem) No Longer the Babe October 26, 2015
- (Poem) No Ordinary Man December 27, 2005
- (Poem) Propitiation November 27, 2013
- (Poem) Remember August 25, 2004
- (Poem) Sweet Cohesion February 27, 2003
- (Poem) The Choice April 26, 2007
- (Poem) The Divine Word June 26, 2007
- (Poem) The Treasure Trove October 25, 2006
- (Poem) The Triumphs of Grace July 25, 2003
- (Poem) This I Know June 27, 2004
- (Poem) Tribulation July 26, 2014
- (Poem) Triumphant Truth September 27, 2010
- (Poem) Victory September 27, 2012
- (Poem) What a Hope! February 27, 2010
- (Poem) Worthless Wealth November 27, 2015
