Bible Studies
Articles and resources from Lance Lambert's Bible study teachings at Halford House in Richmond, England
How to Study the Bible
"There is no part of God's word which God cannot use at some time or another to really meet us in our need."
A comprehensive guide to personal Bible reading and study. Lance Lambert explores what God calls His word—seed, milk, lamp, mirror, fire, hammer, laver, and sword—and offers practical principles for examining, meditating on, and obeying Scripture with the Holy Spirit's guidance.
Read the full teaching →What God Calls His Word: Eight Pictures of Scripture
Explore the biblical metaphors for God's Word: seed, milk, lamp, mirror, fire, hammer, laver, and sword. Each picture reveals how Scripture works in our lives—nourishing, guiding, revealing, purifying, breaking, cleansing, and equipping us for victory.
Why You Need the Holy Spirit to Understand the Bible
Discover why intellectual study alone cannot unlock Scripture. The Bible is a closed book to the natural mind—only the Holy Spirit can remove the veil and lead us into all truth. Lance shares how prayerful dependence transforms Bible reading.
The Humility Required for Bible Study
Learn why humility is essential for understanding Scripture. God doesn't have to open His word to us—if there's arrogance in our approach, He won't. Lance shares a practical method for handling passages you don't understand: mark them, leave them, and trust God's timing.
The Book of Genesis — A General Survey
An examination of the first three chapters of Genesis, exploring why they are essential to every major biblical doctrine. Topics include the ancient literary method, the Hebrew names of God (Elohim and Jehovah), the three Hebrew words for creation, and how these chapters contain the church, the gospel, the cross, and God's eternal purpose in seed form.
Elohim and Jehovah — The Names of God
A focused study on the two primary names of God used in Genesis. Elohim reveals God as the mighty Creator emphasizing His majesty and sovereignty, while Jehovah (Yahweh) reveals the intimate God of redeeming love who binds Himself to His people by covenant.
About This Collection
Lance Lambert (1931–2015)
Lance Lambert was one of the most distinguished Bible scholars and speakers in Israel. After discovering his Jewish ancestry, he became an Israeli citizen in 1980 and made his home next to the Old City of Jerusalem. These teachings come from his Through the Bible series, originally delivered at Halford House in Richmond, England. His biblical teachings, marked by clarity and depth, continue to help believers understand the foundational truths of Scripture and God's eternal purposes.