A Venue for Biblical studies for the Ekklesia

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Welcome

This web site is a venue for biblical studies based on a common understanding of God the Father and Jesus Christ that is not restricted by the culture and environment of being a church. There is only one Ekklesia but there are many corporations. The historical environment of the Churches of God is generally that you could believe whatever you wanted as long as you kept it to yourself, but open differences were not going to be considered. If we are growing in biblical knowledge and understanding, then what we teach now, and in the future, will be somewhat different from what we taught in the past. Also, what one teacher offers may be different from another one. We are imperfect beings with imperfect understanding so a range of perspectives will be shared. In the end though, all teachings must be weighed against the consistency of the record of scripture.

Recent Studies

The Biblical Video Studies and Study Papers found on this site present studies into the Word of God. Each study may offer a pdf study paper, a video, an audio track, a YouTubeTM video, or optional support material. Three recent studies including the previous week's Video Study, our weekly Sabbath Study, and a featured Study Video/Paper are listed below. Visit our Study Papers or Video Studies for additional studies.

Previous Video Study
Is a Short Work Becoming a Corporation?

2026-07-04

Les King

Why the recent Web Site changes? What does it mean to "be weighed against the consistency of the record of Yehovah's Word?"

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Weekly Sabbath Study Video
Thinking Like a Hebrew

2026-07-11  

Presenter: Terry Swagerty

Why think like a Hebrew? Primarily because the scriptures were written by (ancient) Hebrews. Even the New Testament which came to us in the Greek language was, with the exception of Luke, written by Hebrews. The initial strategy in taking the good news to all nations centered on Israel. Obey YHVH, receive His blessing and neighboring nations would take note and inquire of Israel's God.

In the New Testament era the influence of Greek thinking and philosophy essentially replaced the foundational thinking behind the law, the prophets, and the writings. Knowing the difference is important.

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For those of you who cannot watch the video we have a call-in phone number so you can listen-in. The numbers are:

Local U.S.: 1 206-858-8066
Local Canada: 1 647-478-7145
Conference Code: 294734

Studies start at 12:00 noon on Sabbaths and High Days. The rest of the days studies start at 10:00 am Pacific Time.

We would love to have you join us every Sabbath (Saturday) at 12:00 noon Pacific Time.

Featured Video Study
Are You a Tree of Life?

2023-12-02  

Presenter: Michael Nelte

Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. What is it that we are expected to do to produce a tree of life? What does this even mean? I plan to focus on one area we can be working on. It certainly is an area I need to be working on. In principle it is simple, yet at times it can be excruciatingly hard to put into practice, and to apply with the help of the Holy Spirit fully and perfectly.

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Inspiration - Beliefs-You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God

Matthew 16:15-17 NKJV

He (Christ) said to them (the Disciples), who do you say I am?

Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

Jesus answered and said to him, blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

2026 Calendar

  • Wednesday, March 20th - Equinox
  • Sabbath, April 4th - Passover/Unleavened Bread
  • Friday, April 10th - Last Day of Unleavened Bread
  • Sunday, May 24th - Feast of Pentecost
  • Sunday, September 13th - Day of Trumpets
  • Tuesday, September 22nd - Day of Coverings
  • September 27 to October 4th - Feast of Tabernacles/8th Day

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