Matthew 1:5 – Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse. Genealogical verses often seem nothing more than just a bunch of names, but in this study we will examine why this verse has significance. Continue reading
Job 19:25 – I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. Stepping aside the debates about whether this verse refers to Christ or not, this study will instead focus on Job’s moment of faith – his sudden outburst of faith in the midst of ranting about his hopelessness. Continue reading
2 Corinthians 12:9 – But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. In this study we will use this verse to examine God’s grace and prayers. Continue reading
1 Peter 1:13 – Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. In this study we will examine Peter’s history closely as we look at what he commands us to do in this verse. Continue reading
Zechariah 1:3 – Therefore tell the people: This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord Almighty. In this study we will take a very introductory look at the book of Zechariah and the promise in this verse. Continue reading
Ephesians 4:5 – one Lord, one faith, one baptism. In this study we will look into what each of these three refers to, and in the overarching view, examine the implications of the word, one. Continue reading
Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. In this study we will examine this great verse of hope and promise – that everything that happens to us, good or bad, are part of God’s good purpose for us. Continue reading
Psalm 46:10 – Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. In times of difficulties, when we stay still, we will be able to truly understand that our Lord is God, and have peace and rest in our assurance of His greatness. Continue reading
1 Corinthians 4:16 – Therefore I urge you to imitate me. In today’s study, we will look briefly into the life of Paul and why it was not out of pride that he called for us to imitate him. A study on leadership and role models, and of Paul the apostle. Continue reading
Mark 12:42 – But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. In this study we will examine the circumstances of the widow and the heart behind the act of giving. Continue reading
Matthew 11:28 – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. In this study we will briefly examine the overarching concept of gaining rest through Christ Jesus our Lord, with some emphasis on the word ‘come’. Continue reading
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