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 – 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 – 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
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
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