Author: James and Elizabeth Stephens

James and Elizabeth Stephens presently live in Southern California and have been married since 1978. In 1999, James completed a MA in Intercultural Studies specializing in Leadership Development and in 2010 Elizabeth completed an Associate in Science in Business Information Technology.

Who was Ulrich Zwingli?

Eddie Harper, the administrator of Sovereign Grace Puritan Group on Facebook shared:

“As a young Catholic priest Zwingli began to study the Bible. He taught himself Hebrew and Greek and memorised Paul’s epistles in the Greek New Testament. Zwingli was shocked to find that there was a world of difference between the teaching of the Bible and the teaching and practice of the Roman Catholic church.

In 1519 Zwingli began to systematically preach through the New Testament – beginning with the Gospel of Matthew. He opposed indulgences and preached the Gospel. He also secretly married!

Zwingli laid the foundations for the Reformation in Switzerland. In 1523 the City Council of Zurich voted to become Protestant by supporting Zwingli’s reforms. He died fighting to defend Zurich from attack in the battle of Kappel in 1531.

His last words were: “They can kill the body – but not the soul!”

Although it is a private group you can join it in Facebook. Here’s the link.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/127321366394/?ref=share

Scripture for 11.1.2020

TORAH –  Lekh lekha (Go forth yourself)    Genesis 13

PROPHETS
Joshua 23 & Joshua 24

THE GOSPELS & LETTERS
Matthew 16

WISDOM WRITING
PSALM of the Day 24
PSALM 16
PROVERBS 3:19-20


If you are on the journey with us reading through the Bible, welcome to day 16 or if you are joining us now welcome and be prepared for a life changing experience.

(We have a 5 lesson introduction to the Bible on youtube) – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqu9kmO73rhhVJDQQLR6hyPAqiP1XzP3 

There is a recap/coaching session every Tuesday night 6-7pm pst on facebook and after it will be put on youtube. Please share this reading schedule & resources with others. 

Below are the links to the book information & other resourses for your library for your lifetime of study.

The books, commentaries and film resources for the upcoming readings will be posted  here before we get there as it is always nice to be ahead and not behind. See the weekly class session posts for all the information.


Questions?  Please email us at: exploringgodslibrary@gmail.com


 Bible 

https://amzn.to/3g7Z1Kq

Psalms
https://amzn.to/3gib1JB

Proverbs
https://amzn.to/2Zq1Xfx

Westminster Confession of Faith
https://amzn.to/3e7B1VR

Genesis 
Davis, John J. Paradise to Prison. Baker. 1976
https://amzn.to/2WSgGyg

Joshua 
Woudstra, Marten H. The Book of Joshua. New International Commentary on the O.T. Eerdmans. 1981
https://amzn.to/2ZxsjfB

Judges New book-Distressing Days of the Judges by Leon WoodMatthewToussaint, Stanley D. Behold the King, A Study of Matthew https://amzn.to/2AQJizi

Disclaimer -The resources contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos and classes like these and keep them free. Thank you for your support!

Scripture for 10.31.2020 – Happy Sabbath & Reformation Day!!

TORAH –  Lekh lekha (Go forth yourself)    Genesis 12

PROPHETS
Joshua 22

THE GOSPELS & LETTERS
Matthew 15

WISDOM WRITING
PSALM of the Day 92
PSALM 15
PROVERBS 3:16-18


If you are on the journey with us reading through the Bible, welcome to day 15 or if you are joining us now welcome and be prepared for a life changing experience.

(We have a 5 lesson introduction to the Bible on youtube) – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqu9kmO73rhhVJDQQLR6hyPAqiP1XzP3 

There is a recap/coaching session every Tuesday night 6-7pm pst on facebook and after it will be put on youtube. Please share this reading schedule & resources with others. 

Below are the links to the book information & other resourses for your library for your lifetime of study.

The books, commentaries and film resources for the upcoming readings will be posted  here before we get there as it is always nice to be ahead and not behind. See the weekly class session posts for all the information.


Questions?  Please email us at: exploringgodslibrary@gmail.com


 Bible 

https://amzn.to/3g7Z1Kq

Psalms
https://amzn.to/3gib1JB

Proverbs
https://amzn.to/2Zq1Xfx

Westminster Confession of Faith
https://amzn.to/3e7B1VR

Genesis 
Davis, John J. Paradise to Prison. Baker. 1976
https://amzn.to/2WSgGyg

Joshua 
Woudstra, Marten H. The Book of Joshua. New International Commentary on the O.T. Eerdmans. 1981
https://amzn.to/2ZxsjfB

Judges New book-Distressing Days of the Judges by Leon Wood

MatthewToussaint, Stanley D. Behold the King, A Study of Matthew https://amzn.to/2AQJizi

Disclaimer -The resources contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos and classes like these and keep them free. Thank you for your support!

Reformation Day October 31, 2020

On October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses concerning indulgences on the door of the church in Wittenberg as he had witnessed much abuse “by traders in indulgences, so misunderstood by the people, that if the pope knew what was going on, he would rather see St. Peter’s church go into ashes, than see it built of the skin and bones of his sheep.”

Luther said, “Whatever your heart clings to and confides in that is really your God. The Bible is alive; it speaks to me; It has feet, it runs after me; it has hands, it lays hold of me.”

“Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason-I do not accept the authority of popes and councils for they have contradicted each other-my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I can not and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can not do otherwise. God help me. Amen.”

As Christians we do not celebrate Halloween, but Reformation Day which honors Martin Luther and the many believers who have fought for the purity of the Gospel of our LORD Jesus Christ, who have consistantly held to the faith as delivered to the Apostles, His Church, which have solidified her historic doctrines and creeds. Here is a brief playlist including the Luther film and a documentary on Luther produced by Ligonier’s.

Exploring God’s Library 2021- Week Three

Week‌ ‌3‌ ‌(10.31‌ ‌to‌ ‌11.6.2020)‌ ‌ ‌

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Portion‌ ‌3‌ ‌-‌ ‌“Go forth yourself”‌ ‌

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Weekly‌ ‌FB‌ ‌live‌ ‌(Tuesday,‌ ‌6-7pm‌ ‌pst)‌ ‌11.3.2020‌ ‌

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Devotional‌ ‌

Thomas Watson’s The Lord’s Prayer p. 54-150 Thy Kingdom Come – Matthew 6-9-13 

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1st‌ ‌Five‌ ‌Books‌ ‌-‌ ‌‌Genesis‌ ‌Chapters‌ ‌12-17

Paradise to Prison ‌Commentary‌ ‌on‌ ‌Genesis‌ ‌by‌ ‌John‌ ‌J.‌ ‌Davis‌ ‌p.‌ ‌177, 179-180 

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Prophets‌ ‌&‌ ‌Writings‌ ‌-‌ ‌‌Joshua‌ ‌Chapters‌ ‌22 to Judges 7 ‌

The Book of Joshua ‌ ‌by‌ ‌Marten‌ ‌H.‌ ‌Woudstra,‌ ‌p.‌ ‌26-42:‌ ‌66-76:‌ ‌106-117‌

Distressing Days of the Judges by Leon Wood, p. 1-135: Debra & Barak p. 182-200

New‌ ‌Testament‌ ‌-‌ ‌‌Matthew‌ ‌Chapters‌ ‌15-21‌ ‌

Behold the King ‌ ‌by‌ ‌Stanley‌ ‌D.‌ ‌Toussaint,‌ ‌Intro,‌ ‌p.‌ ‌17-34;‌ ‌35-119‌

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Psalms‌ ‌-‌ ‌‌Chapter‌ ‌15-21 ‌

Treasury of David ‌by‌ ‌Charles‌ ‌H.‌ ‌Spurgeon,‌ ‌Psalms‌ ‌19,‌ ‌p.‌ ‌85-91 ‌‌

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Proverbs‌ ‌-‌ ‌‌Chapter‌ ‌3:16-4:10

Proverbs ‌ ‌by‌ ‌Charles‌ ‌Bridges,‌ ‌Proverbs‌ ‌4:3-9,‌ ‌p.‌ ‌44-4‌6 

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Doctrine‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌Week‌

Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 15

Doctrine of Mission Genesis 12:3

Marker‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌Week‌ ‌

Ethics Genesis 12:10-20 – Stephens Ethics Chart

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Historical‌ ‌Figure‌ ‌ 

Robert Moffatt  – A Scottish Christian History by Iain Murray 

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Resource‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌Week‌ ‌

World Parliament of Religions youtube Who Do Men Say That I AM?

God as a Gardener (book) by Dr. Carolyn Roth God as a Gardener (website) 

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Memory‌ ‌Verse‌ ‌–‌ ‌‌Genesis 12:3

“I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curse you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” ‌

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Announcements‌ ‌ ‌

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Closing‌ ‌Prayer‌ ‌

“Joy,”‌ ‌‌Valley of Vision ‌p.‌ ‌162

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Scripture for 10.30.2020

TORAH –  Noach (Noah)    Genesis 11:10-32

PROPHETS
Joshua 21

THE GOSPELS & LETTERS
Matthew 14

WISDOM WRITING
PSALM of the Day 93
PSALM 14
PROVERBS 3:13-15


If you are on the journey with us reading through the Bible, welcome to day 14 or if you are joining us now welcome and be prepared for a life changing experience.

(We have a 5 lesson introduction to the Bible on youtube) – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqu9kmO73rhhVJDQQLR6hyPAqiP1XzP3 

There is a recap/coaching session every Tuesday night 6-7pm pst on facebook and after it will be put on youtube. Please share this reading schedule & resources with others. 

Below are the links to the book information & other resourses for your library for your lifetime of study.

The books, commentaries and film resources for the upcoming readings will be posted  here before we get there as it is always nice to be ahead and not behind. See the weekly class session posts for all the information.


Questions?  Please email us at: exploringgodslibrary@gmail.com


 Bible 

https://amzn.to/3g7Z1Kq

Psalms
https://amzn.to/3gib1JB

Proverbs
https://amzn.to/2Zq1Xfx

Westminster Confession of Faith
https://amzn.to/3e7B1VR

Genesis 
Davis, John J. Paradise to Prison. Baker. 1976
https://amzn.to/2WSgGyg

Joshua 
Woudstra, Marten H. The Book of Joshua. New International Commentary on the O.T. Eerdmans. 1981
https://amzn.to/2ZxsjfB

Judges 

New book-Distressing Days of the Judges by Leon Wood

Matthew

Toussaint, Stanley D. Behold the King, A Study of Matthew https://amzn.to/2AQJizi

Disclaimer -The resources contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos and classes like these and keep them free. Thank you for your support!

Quote of the Day by Ben Carson

QUOTE OF THE DAY :
” If someone asks about your educational background, proclaim boldly that: Church is my college. Heaven is my university. Father God is my counselor. Jesus is my principal. Holy Spirit is my teacher. Angels are my classmates. Bible is my textbook. Temptations are my exams. Overcoming Satan is my hobby. Winning souls for God is my assignment. Receiving eternity is my degree. Praise and Worship are my slogan. If you are a child of God bless you!”
-BEN CARSON

Scripture for 10.29.2020

TORAH –  Noach (Noah)    Genesis 11:1-9

PROPHETS
Joshua 19 & Joshua 20

THE GOSPELS & LETTERS
Matthew 13

WISDOM WRITING
PSALM of the Day 81
PSALM 12
PROVERBS 3:11-12


If you are on the journey with us reading through the Bible, welcome to day 13 or if you are joining us now welcome and be prepared for a life changing experience.

(We have a 5 lesson introduction to the Bible on youtube) – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqqu9kmO73rhhVJDQQLR6hyPAqiP1XzP3 

There is a recap/coaching session every Tuesday night 6-7pm pst on facebook and after it will be put on youtube. Please share this reading schedule & resources with others. 

Below are the links to the book information & other resourses for your library for your lifetime of study.

The books, commentaries and film resources for the upcoming readings will be posted  here before we get there as it is always nice to be ahead and not behind. See the weekly class session posts for all the information.


Questions?  Please email us at: exploringgodslibrary@gmail.com


 Bible 

https://amzn.to/3g7Z1Kq

Psalms
https://amzn.to/3gib1JB

Proverbs
https://amzn.to/2Zq1Xfx

Westminster Confession of Faith
https://amzn.to/3e7B1VR

Genesis 
Davis, John J. Paradise to Prison. Baker. 1976
https://amzn.to/2WSgGyg

Joshua 
Woudstra, Marten H. The Book of Joshua. New International Commentary on the O.T. Eerdmans. 1981
https://amzn.to/2ZxsjfB

Judges 

New book-Distressing Days of the Judges by Leon Wood

Matthew

Toussaint, Stanley D. Behold the King, A Study of Matthew https://amzn.to/2AQJizi

Disclaimer -The resources contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos and classes like these and keep them free. Thank you for your support!