Psalm 23:4 – Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. In this study, we will analyse this verse bit by bit with heavy reference to the rest of psalm 23. Continue reading
2 Peter 3:9 – The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. In this study, we will examine Peter’s explanation for the length of time that has elapsed between the prophesy being made, and the prophesy being fulfilled. Continue reading
Ephesians 5:18 – Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. In this study, we will draw a comparison between intoxicated by drunkenness and filled by the Spirit. Continue reading
Luke 17:1 – Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come. In this study, we will examine what it means to stumble, and try to picture the gravity of stumbling others. Continue reading
James 1:2 – Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds. In this study, we will examine what exactly James is speaking of in this verse – be it trials or joy. Continue reading
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. In this study, we will examine what the consequences of God caring for us are and how it relates to our worrying. Continue reading
John 13:1 – It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. In this study we will reflect on the timescale that the Christian love runs on – eternity. Continue reading
Amos 8:11 – “The days are coming,” declares the Sovereign LORD, “when I will send a famine through the land – not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD.” In this study, we will focus on the famine of hearing the word of God, and we will apply it to our lives using a favourite device of the prophets – imagery. Continue reading
Micah 6:8 – He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. In this study we will examine the three requirements that the Lord has of us, as recounted by Micah. Continue reading
Hebrews 11:6 – And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. In this study we will examine the two most fundamental beliefs that spearhead the Christian faith – the belief that God exists, and the belief that God lives. Continue reading
Isaiah 9:6 – for to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. In this study we will consider the roles of the Messiah as listed by Isaiah, on top of a little off-topic look at King Hezekiah. Continue reading
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