http://www.dtbm.org Word-Filled resources from the ministry of John Barnett http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Copyright 2013 Discover The Book Ministries info@dtbm.org info@dtbm.org Thu, 23 May 2013 11:27:34 -0500 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:27:34 -0500 Christianity http://www.dtbm.org/apple-touch-icon.png http://www.dtbm.org 100 100 Dr. John Barnett Word-Filled resources from the ministry of John Barnett Word-Filled resources from the ministry of John Barnett Christianity, Christ, Bible, ministry, John Barnett no Dr. John Barnett info@dtbm.org http://www.dtbm.org The Book of Genesis starts with the Hebrew word bereshith which means ‘in the head of all things’. This speaks of the absolute beginning, before which is nothing as we know it -- but God in Three Persons. info@dtbm.org Wed, 15 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The Book of Genesis starts with the Hebrew word be[...] The Book of Genesis starts with the Hebrew word bereshith which means ‘in the head of all things’. This speaks of the absolute beginning, before which is nothing as we know it -- but God in Three Persons. no http://www.dtbm.org Join me in the Dark splendors of ancient Egypt. Stand with me amid Moses and Egyptian Plagues. Before him stretched the wonders of the Nile. info@dtbm.org Wed, 22 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Join me in the Dark splendors of ancient Egypt. St[...] Join me in the Dark splendors of ancient Egypt. Stand with me amid Moses and Egyptian Plagues. Before him stretched the wonders of the Nile. no http://www.dtbm.org The book of Leviticus has been rightly called ‘the most NT of all the OT books. It reveals in an incredible way the work of Christ on the Cross. Divine Inspiration is more clearly stated in Leviticus than in any other book. info@dtbm.org Wed, 29 Nov 1995 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The book of Leviticus has been rightly called ‘t[...] The book of Leviticus has been rightly called ‘the most NT of all the OT books. It reveals in an incredible way the work of Christ on the Cross. Divine Inspiration is more clearly stated in Leviticus than in any other book. no http://www.dtbm.org This Book speaks of the SEVERITY and GOODNESS of GOD. info@dtbm.org Wed, 06 Dec 1995 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett This Book speaks of the SEVERITY and GOODNESS of G[...] This Book speaks of the SEVERITY and GOODNESS of GOD. no http://www.dtbm.org When Jesus was face to face with the Devil in the Wilderness of Temptation, what weapon did He choose to use against this old foe? The Scriptures, yes, but specifically where? THE BOOK WE STUDY TONIGHT! info@dtbm.org Wed, 13 Dec 1995 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett When Jesus was face to face with the Devil in the [...] When Jesus was face to face with the Devil in the Wilderness of Temptation, what weapon did He choose to use against this old foe? The Scriptures, yes, but specifically where? THE BOOK WE STUDY TONIGHT! no http://www.dtbm.org Joshua stands at the gateway to the Land of Promise. Where Moses [the Law] could never go, Joshua [a type of Christ] enters and conquers. info@dtbm.org Wed, 10 Jan 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Joshua stands at the gateway to the Land of Promis[...] Joshua stands at the gateway to the Land of Promise. Where Moses [the Law] could never go, Joshua [a type of Christ] enters and conquers. no http://www.dtbm.org The Book of Judges stands as the seventh book of the Scriptures. The message of this book sobers our hearts. info@dtbm.org Wed, 17 Jan 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The Book of Judges stands as the seventh book of t[...] The Book of Judges stands as the seventh book of the Scriptures. The message of this book sobers our hearts. no http://www.dtbm.org The book of Ruth opens during the period of the Judges when apostasy, decadence, violence, anarchy and warfare were the norm. info@dtbm.org Wed, 24 Jan 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The book of Ruth opens during the period of the J[...] The book of Ruth opens during the period of the Judges when apostasy, decadence, violence, anarchy and warfare were the norm. no http://www.dtbm.org Life in the flesh or Spirit would be an apt title of this first book of Samuel. The striking contrasts between Hannah and Peniah, Samuel and Eli, David and Saul attest to this truth. info@dtbm.org Wed, 07 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Life in the flesh or Spirit would be an apt title [...] Life in the flesh or Spirit would be an apt title of this first book of Samuel. The striking contrasts between Hannah and Peniah, Samuel and Eli, David and Saul attest to this truth. no http://www.dtbm.org The book of Second Samuel records the rise, fall and finish of a great man of God. We can learn so much from him as we look into the Scriptures. info@dtbm.org Wed, 14 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The book of Second Samuel records the rise, fall a[...] The book of Second Samuel records the rise, fall and finish of a great man of God. We can learn so much from him as we look into the Scriptures. no http://www.dtbm.org The book of First Kings records the lives of the people of Israel as they lived “In the Eyes of the Lord”. We all need to ponder the theme of this book: to live IN THE SIGHT OF GOD! info@dtbm.org Wed, 21 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The book of First Kings records the lives of the [...] The book of First Kings records the lives of the people of Israel as they lived “In the Eyes of the Lord”. We all need to ponder the theme of this book: to live IN THE SIGHT OF GOD! no http://www.dtbm.org During the period covering the last 130 years of Israel and the last 250 years of Judah, II Kings records the response of the people to these prophets in the order they spoke and wrote. info@dtbm.org Wed, 28 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett During the period covering the last 130 years of I[...] During the period covering the last 130 years of Israel and the last 250 years of Judah, II Kings records the response of the people to these prophets in the order they spoke and wrote. no http://www.dtbm.org The Book of First Chronicles is a retelling of the history of God’s people from the vantage point of the TEMPLE and the Worship of the True God. This emphasizes their relationship to God. info@dtbm.org Wed, 06 Mar 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The Book of First Chronicles is a retelling of the[...] The Book of First Chronicles is a retelling of the history of God’s people from the vantage point of the TEMPLE and the Worship of the True God. This emphasizes their relationship to God. no http://www.dtbm.org From Solomon [970 BC] to the collapse of the Judean Monarchy, the exile of the Jews and the destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple in 586 BC, this book trace 384 years of people living in the sight of God. info@dtbm.org Wed, 13 Mar 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett From Solomon [970 BC] to the collapse of the Judea[...] From Solomon [970 BC] to the collapse of the Judean Monarchy, the exile of the Jews and the destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple in 586 BC, this book trace 384 years of people living in the sight of God. no http://www.dtbm.org While Gautama Buddha was living and teaching in India [c. 560-480 BC], Confucis in China [551-479 BC] and Socrates in Greece [470-399 BC] the One True and Living God sent His servant Ezra. info@dtbm.org Wed, 20 Mar 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett While Gautama Buddha was living and teaching in In[...] While Gautama Buddha was living and teaching in India [c. 560-480 BC], Confucis in China [551-479 BC] and Socrates in Greece [470-399 BC] the One True and Living God sent His servant Ezra. no http://www.dtbm.org Nehemiah models sainthood. Sensitive and yielded he serves God. Faithful and transparent he shows godliness. info@dtbm.org Wed, 27 Mar 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Nehemiah models sainthood. Sensitive and yielded h[...] Nehemiah models sainthood. Sensitive and yielded he serves God. Faithful and transparent he shows godliness. no http://www.dtbm.org As long as man has been on earth Satan has sought to derail the plan of redemption. info@dtbm.org Wed, 03 Apr 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett As long as man has been on earth Satan has sought [...] As long as man has been on earth Satan has sought to derail the plan of redemption. no http://www.dtbm.org As long as mankind has existed there has been suffering. Because of sin in the world some suffering is understandable. But what about the innocent, the saints. info@dtbm.org Wed, 10 Apr 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett As long as mankind has existed there has been suff[...] As long as mankind has existed there has been suffering. Because of sin in the world some suffering is understandable. But what about the innocent, the saints. no http://www.dtbm.org The Psalms are preeminently focused upon our Triune God. His character is more clearly and dramatically proclaimed here than in any other book of the Bible. info@dtbm.org Wed, 12 Mar 1997 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The Psalms are preeminently focused upon our Triun[...] The Psalms are preeminently focused upon our Triune God. His character is more clearly and dramatically proclaimed here than in any other book of the Bible. no http://www.dtbm.org In our study of PROVERBS this week we look at one of the few Old Testament books that state their purpose clearly at the start. info@dtbm.org Wed, 22 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett In our study of PROVERBS this week we look at one [...] In our study of PROVERBS this week we look at one of the few Old Testament books that state their purpose clearly at the start. no http://www.dtbm.org Remember we are in the fourth of the five Books of Hebrew Wisdom Literature. Each is a Divinely Inspired insight on a facet of life. In ECCLESIASTES He is the only hope of contentment. This book gives the truth from God on life. info@dtbm.org Wed, 29 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Remember we are in the fourth of the five Books of[...] Remember we are in the fourth of the five Books of Hebrew Wisdom Literature. Each is a Divinely Inspired insight on a facet of life. In ECCLESIASTES He is the only hope of contentment. This book gives the truth from God on life. no http://www.dtbm.org Though there have been a variety of interpretations of "The Song," we shall only take into consideration one, That those who are "accepted in the beloved" have a path to follow. info@dtbm.org Mon, 06 May 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Though there have been a variety of interpretation[...] Though there have been a variety of interpretations of "The Song," we shall only take into consideration one, That those who are "accepted in the beloved" have a path to follow. no http://www.dtbm.org From the revolt of Satan to the rule of the Savior-all is told by Scripture's most eloquent prophet Isaiah. He was the Shakespeare of the prophets and the Paul of the Old Testament. Isaiah has more to say about the greatness of God info@dtbm.org Wed, 28 Aug 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett From the revolt of Satan to the rule of the Savior[...] From the revolt of Satan to the rule of the Savior-all is told by Scripture's most eloquent prophet Isaiah. He was the Shakespeare of the prophets and the Paul of the Old Testament. Isaiah has more to say about the greatness of God no http://www.dtbm.org Jeremiah was a prophet for more than forty years. He grew up during the rule of the apostate King Manasseh, and saw some encouragement during Josiah's reforms, but no real national repentance. info@dtbm.org Wed, 04 Sep 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Jeremiah was a prophet for more than forty years. [...] Jeremiah was a prophet for more than forty years. He grew up during the rule of the apostate King Manasseh, and saw some encouragement during Josiah's reforms, but no real national repentance. no http://www.dtbm.org Jeremiah sits down and looks over the smoldering ruins of his beloved Jerusalem. His voice rises into the wail of sorrow - a lament. His funeral dirge over the city of God, inspired by the Spirit of God is a message for all the people of God. info@dtbm.org Wed, 11 Sep 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Jeremiah sits down and looks over the smoldering [...] Jeremiah sits down and looks over the smoldering ruins of his beloved Jerusalem. His voice rises into the wail of sorrow - a lament. His funeral dirge over the city of God, inspired by the Spirit of God is a message for all the people of God. no http://www.dtbm.org Ezekiel is God’s man. He saw God in His HOLINESS, and it changed his life permanently. info@dtbm.org Wed, 18 Sep 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Ezekiel is God’s man. He saw God in His HOLINESS[...] Ezekiel is God’s man. He saw God in His HOLINESS, and it changed his life permanently. no http://www.dtbm.org Daniel was a very responsible man, committed and most of all BUSY! How did he cope with life at the top. He knelt on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks to his God! info@dtbm.org Wed, 25 Sep 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Daniel was a very responsible man, committed and m[...] Daniel was a very responsible man, committed and most of all BUSY! How did he cope with life at the top. He knelt on his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks to his God! no http://www.dtbm.org As Hosea whose name means “salvation”, peers into the heart of God, he sees the depths of God's love. The lack of gratitude and the lack faithfulness among Israel grieved the heart of God deeply. info@dtbm.org Wed, 23 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett As Hosea whose name means “salvation”, peers i[...] As Hosea whose name means “salvation”, peers into the heart of God, he sees the depths of God's love. The lack of gratitude and the lack faithfulness among Israel grieved the heart of God deeply. no http://www.dtbm.org The book of Joel tells of a great plague of insects which came upon the land of Judah as a judgment from God against sin. info@dtbm.org Wed, 30 Oct 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The book of Joel tells of a great plague of insect[...] The book of Joel tells of a great plague of insects which came upon the land of Judah as a judgment from God against sin. no http://www.dtbm.org Amos prophesies during a period of national optimism in Israel. Business is booming and boundaries are bulging. But below the surface, greed and injustice are festering. info@dtbm.org Wed, 06 Nov 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Amos prophesies during a period of national optimi[...] Amos prophesies during a period of national optimism in Israel. Business is booming and boundaries are bulging. But below the surface, greed and injustice are festering. no http://www.dtbm.org This is the story of Obadiah. The enemy was Assyria; the victims, the Israelites; and the bounty hunters, the Edomites. info@dtbm.org Wed, 13 Nov 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett This is the story of Obadiah. The enemy was Assyri[...] This is the story of Obadiah. The enemy was Assyria; the victims, the Israelites; and the bounty hunters, the Edomites. no http://www.dtbm.org Jonah, asked to go east he turns west. Told to rescue inland Ninevah, he seeks the Sea route to the furthest western city known in his day - Tarshish in western Spain! info@dtbm.org Wed, 20 Nov 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Jonah, asked to go east he turns west. Told to res[...] Jonah, asked to go east he turns west. Told to rescue inland Ninevah, he seeks the Sea route to the furthest western city known in his day - Tarshish in western Spain! no http://www.dtbm.org The most amazing event surrounding Micah is barely even mentioned in this little book. It is the astounding way God revealed Himself in revival after the faithful preaching of Micah. info@dtbm.org Wed, 04 Dec 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The most amazing event surrounding Micah is barely[...] The most amazing event surrounding Micah is barely even mentioned in this little book. It is the astounding way God revealed Himself in revival after the faithful preaching of Micah. no http://www.dtbm.org Nineveh represented worldly power in antagonism to Yahweh, and so it had to perish. This is the theme which Nahum insists on with concentrated effort. Nahum is the prophet of Nemesis; of certain retribution for all evil, whether individual or national. info@dtbm.org Wed, 11 Dec 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Nineveh represented worldly power in antagonism to[...] Nineveh represented worldly power in antagonism to Yahweh, and so it had to perish. This is the theme which Nahum insists on with concentrated effort. Nahum is the prophet of Nemesis; of certain retribution for all evil, whether individual or national. no http://www.dtbm.org Now listen to the mighty prophet Habakkuk: God raises up Adversaries; he says the righteous live by faith but the wicked have no hiding place; he says hope in God despite any hopeless situation. However, when a nation turns from its spiritual heritage, Judgment is Inevitable and Inescapable. info@dtbm.org Wed, 18 Dec 1996 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Now listen to the mighty prophet Habakkuk: God rai[...] Now listen to the mighty prophet Habakkuk: God raises up Adversaries; he says the righteous live by faith but the wicked have no hiding place; he says hope in God despite any hopeless situation. However, when a nation turns from its spiritual heritage, Judgment is Inevitable and Inescapable. no http://www.dtbm.org Zephaniah traces a bit of it in his closing words. Remember, because Zephaniah is a summary of the previous prophets, his content and style are very similar to the other eight. info@dtbm.org Wed, 08 Jan 1997 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Zephaniah traces a bit of it in his closing words.[...] Zephaniah traces a bit of it in his closing words. Remember, because Zephaniah is a summary of the previous prophets, his content and style are very similar to the other eight. no http://www.dtbm.org Haggai stands at the front of the last division of the Old Covenant books. This is because the structure of the Old Testament is very symmetrical. info@dtbm.org Wed, 15 Jan 1997 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Haggai stands at the front of the last division of[...] Haggai stands at the front of the last division of the Old Covenant books. This is because the structure of the Old Testament is very symmetrical. no http://www.dtbm.org The second of the final three prophets of the Old Testament is Zechariah. His name means "God remembers". Because each word of God's Word is inspired, this presents the theme of the book. info@dtbm.org Wed, 22 Jan 1997 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The second of the final three prophets of the Old [...] The second of the final three prophets of the Old Testament is Zechariah. His name means "God remembers". Because each word of God's Word is inspired, this presents the theme of the book. no http://www.dtbm.org In Malachi we find the last words from God in the Old Testament. His last words are words of His Love! Our God is a God of LOVE. info@dtbm.org Wed, 29 Jan 1997 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett In Malachi we find the last words from God in the [...] In Malachi we find the last words from God in the Old Testament. His last words are words of His Love! Our God is a God of LOVE. no http://www.dtbm.org May I impress upon your heart that the book you hold in your hands is unlike any other in the Universe? info@dtbm.org Wed, 05 Feb 1997 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett May I impress upon your heart that the book you ho[...] May I impress upon your heart that the book you hold in your hands is unlike any other in the Universe? no http://www.dtbm.org Jesus shines from every book of the Bible. Each reveals some truths about our beautiful Lord Jesus. info@dtbm.org Wed, 12 Feb 1997 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett Jesus shines from every book of the Bible. Each r[...] Jesus shines from every book of the Bible. Each reveals some truths about our beautiful Lord Jesus. no http://www.dtbm.org The Scriptures are all about God revealing Himself to His creatures. The ultimate expression of God's nature and character is Christ. info@dtbm.org Wed, 19 Feb 1997 00:00:00 +0000 Christianity Dr. John Barnett The Scriptures are all about God revealing Himself[...] The Scriptures are all about God revealing Himself to His creatures. The ultimate expression of God's nature and character is Christ. no