Great Faith and Confident Prayer

Welcome to Roaring Rapids Ranch Bible Studies

Welcome to this Bible study based on Matthew 8:5-13. You can listen to the audio study, read or print the lesson materials, and then visit the Ranch Story that illustrates an important truth from this Scripture passage.

The printable Scripture text, Bible lesson, and discussion questions are available below for personal study, family devotions, Sunday school, or weekly Bible class use. We hope this Ranch Bible Study page gives readers a warm place to listen, reflect, and follow the trail of the Scriptures to discover many blessings along the way.

These Bible Lessons are taken from the International Bible Lesson and Commentary written by L.G. Parkhurst, Jr., who has compiled, edited, and written books on Jonathan Edwards, Charles G. Finney, Charles H. Spurgeon, Andrew Murray, Francis Schaeffer and others. His trail is teaching the Truth in the Love of Jesus Christ.

Study Resources

Use these printable resources for personal study, family study, or a class discussion. Discussion questions include some questions based on having read the Roaring Rapids Ranch story that illustrates the Bible lesson in practical, everyday life and they may be easily excluded from your study.

Learn English with This Bible Study

These English learning pages include both the Scripture text and the Bible lesson in one study. Tutors may use the lesson plan for a live or online class, and students may use the self-study page for independent practice. These lessons include only the Reading from the Bible and the Reading of the Bible Lesson. You will not be learning about the Roaring Rapids Ranch story in these lesson plans. We do have lesson plans on this story at the Ranch School.

Ranch Story Connection

Samuel's Dream

Dan and Ella cared deeply about Samuel's future. Because they trusted Jake Harmon, they came to him for help and guidance. Their trust reminds us of the Roman centurion, who came to Jesus believing He could help someone he cared for. Jesus Christ proved throughout His life and ministry that He could and would help anyone who came to Him with a need. Our ranch stories show many ways that Jake helped people who needed him whether he knew them or not.

Both the Scripture lesson and the ranch story invite us to think about faith, humility, intercession, and the courage to ask for help when someone we love is in need.

Read Samuel's Dream