Job 3:20 – Why is light given to those in misery, and life to the bitter of soul. In this study, we will look at one of Job’s ‘why’s and without trying to answer his question, we will attempt to understand the emotions behind his question. Continue reading
1 Samuel 16:7 – But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” In this study, through the example of Eliab, we will examine the age-old topic about the outside versus the inside, and how God sees these things. Continue reading
Isaiah 42:3 – A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice. God’s compassion for us is massive, and in this verse we shall examine some other acts of love- apart from sending Jesus to the cross – that God has done for us. Continue reading
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
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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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
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