How firm a foundation,

Ye saints of the Lord is laid for your faith in his excellent word.

It's a great day to study God's Word.

Welcome to Through the Bible.

Our teacher, of course, is Dr. J. Vernon McGee, and we're in 1st Peter chapter 1, verse 6. I'm your host Steve Schwetz. As I hold open the doors of the

Bible bus and you find your seat, let's take a minute to hear some letters from our fellow

passengers around the world. First, there's a letter from a listener who joins us in Spanish.

I feel truly blessed on behalf of God and you for having the privilege of finding these studies

that are helping me have a better understanding of the scriptures and to know more of God's will for my life.

I pray that God may continue to use you even more all over the world

so that there may be more people reached for Jesus Christ and that there may be change in their

lives. God bless you mightily in Jesus name, amen. Next we have our team in Poland who received this

message. I left a comment on your YouTube channel. It was meant to be very critical,

and I think it may have come across as a bit rude. But I saw that the person replying to me

has a lot of knowledge, life experience, and has been consistently very polite to me.

That made me curious to check out your website, where I found this phone number. I'm going

through a cancer crisis and don't

have anyone to support me in this situation. Thank you for being willing to talk with me,

despite my difficult personality. I actually felt some significant positive effects in my body

from your prayer for me, like a reduction in persistent pain. I'll be calling more often, hoping to get through.

Well, let's pray for this man, and all those who are studying with us who are struggling. There are

many out there. And if you'd like to join us regularly in prayer, why don't you sign up for our

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