Bible Saves Bus Driver’s Life

By Heather Clark

WagonerDAYTON, Ohio – The Bible is being credited for saving the life of an Ohio bus driver who was shot in the chest on Monday by a trio of teenage attackers.

Rickey Wagoner, 49, was driving the city bus as usual on Monday when he began to experience electrical problems with the vehicle.

At approximately 5:20 a.m., he pulled the vehicle to the side of the road, and was soon approached by three teenage boys.

According to reports, three gunshots were fired at Wagoner. Two were aimed at his chest, and a third struck his leg. Wagoner attempted to wrestle the pistol from one of the teens after being shot in the chest, but the gun went off during the altercation. A second teen then stabbed him in the arm with a knife while a third kicked and punched him.

WHIO-TV reports that one of the teens allegedly instructed the other that he must ”kill the polar bear” in order to be “all the way in the club.”

After being stabbed in the arm, Wagoner pulled out an aluminum pen that he carried for self defense and jabbed the teen attacker in the leg. The three boys then began to run away, and the teen …read more

Source: Christian News Network

Week 16, One Year Bible Challenge: “Wives and Widows”

Christ the Rock Community Church, Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study

This week’s reading April 16-221

The Widow's Mite, by Harold Copping (1863-1932)
The Widow’s Mite, by Harold Copping (1863-1932)
Joshua 13:1 – 24:1-33
Luke 18:1 – 21:1-28
Psalm 85:1 – 89:52
Proverbs 13:7 – 13:23

Next Week’s Reading April 23-29
Judges 1:1 – 10:18
Luke 21:29 – 24:53
Psalm 90:1 – 100:5
Proverbs 13:24 – 14:12

Discussion Questions:
Old Testament
God warned the Israelites to not intermarry with the foreigners in the lands they conquered. What was the purpose of this rule? Does the rule have anything to do with who Christians should marry?
New Testament
Jesus praised the widow who gave a small amount. So why do we usually only praise people who give large amounts?

FOOTNOTE:

  1. If you are participating in the Saturday morning class, “The One Year Bible Challenge,” you should read the daily materials as set out in “The One Year Bible.” The verses listed on this page will include a couple of extra days each week.

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