Posted in September 2013

Isaiah 49:16

Isaiah 49:16

Isaiah 49:16 – See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. In this study we will examine the analogies used in this verse and discover the depth of love our Lord has for us. Continue reading

Judges 16:20

Judges 16:20

Judges 16:20 – Then she called, “Samson, the Philistines are upon you!” He awoke from his sleep and thought, “I’ll go out as before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the Lord had left him. Continue reading

1 Corinthians 1:29

1 Corinthians 1:29

1 Corinthians 1:29 – so that no one may boast before him. In this study, we will look at why Paul claims that no one may boast before the Lord and through our investigation, learn more about the difference between human wisdom and godly wisdom. Continue reading

Romans 13:12

Romans 13:12

Romans 13:12 – The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. In this study, we will look for the light at the end of the tunnel of suffering as Christians. Continue reading

Judges 2:10

Judges 2:10

Judges 2:10 – After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the Lord nor what he had done for Israel. In this study we will examine why it was so easy for the Israelites to forget the Lord, and the role of parents in ensuring that their next generation will not ever claim not to know the Lord. Continue reading

1 Samuel 30:6

1 Samuel 30:6

1 Samuel 30:6 – David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. In this study we will examine the King as a case study of how God is a never-depleting source of strength for us – in good times and in bad. Continue reading

Luke 2:52

Luke 2:52

Luke 2:52 – And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. In this study we will examine why it is important to be in favour with both God and man. Continue reading

Matthew 16:26

Matthew 16:26

Matthew 16:26 – What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? In this study, we will examine these questions in relation to our personal ambitions and career paths. Continue reading

John 16:33

John 16:33

John 16:33 – I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. In this study, we will examine how this verse can be comforted and still have peace even in bad times. Continue reading

Mark 6:34

Mark 6:34

Mark 6:34 – When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. In this study, we will examine why exactly is teaching the people the greatest act of compassion that Christ had for us, and how teaching others the word of God is the best thing we can do for others. Continue reading

Genesis 32:26

Genesis 32:26

Genesis 32:26 – Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” In this study, we will examine the man Jacob and how he, the supplanter, finally became the man who perseveres with God with the end of this wrestle. Continue reading