2 Corinthians 5:15 – And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. In this study, we will look at the death and the resurrection of Jesus and the reasons behind them. Continue reading
Posted in March 2013 …
Psalm 133:1
Psalm 133:1 – How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! In this study we will examine the Christian concept of unity and some of the difficulties regarding it. Continue reading
Mark 15:34
Mark 15:34 – And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). In this study, we will focus on the word forsaken and ponder upon the sufferings of Christ as he uttered that prayer. Continue reading
John 18:38
John 18:38 – Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” After he had said this, he went back outside to the Jews and told them, “I find no guilt in him. In this study, we will examine the circumstances of Pilate and study his character and conclude that we are no more righteous than he was. Continue reading
Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2 – Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. In this study we will reflect on who Jesus was – in our preparation and meditation for Good Friday. Continue reading
1 Thessalonians 5:18
1 Thessalonians 5:18 – give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. In this study, we will examine what it means to give thanks in all crcumstances. Continue reading
1 John 5:21
1 John 5:21 – Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. In this study, we will examine the idea of idolatry in two types – those with a form, and those without a form. Continue reading
Proverbs 29:18
Proverbs 29:18 – Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. In this study we will examine the idea of God-given visions and what they can mean to us. Continue reading
James 1:25
James 1:25 – But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it–not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it–they will be blessed in what they do. In this study we will examine this verse in its entirety and list out the three steps for us to check ourselves against the word. Continue reading
Romans 15:4
Romans 15:4 – For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. In this study we will look at the these scriptures and how they were written so many years ago as an evidence of God’s amazing constancy. Continue reading
Genesis 32:25
Genesis 32:25 – When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man. In this study, we will examine the nature of this supernatural encounter, and its impact on Jacob. Continue reading