1 Corinthians 4:16 – Therefore I urge you to imitate me. In today’s study, we will look briefly into the life of Paul and why it was not out of pride that he called for us to imitate him. A study on leadership and role models, and of Paul the apostle. Continue reading
Mark 12:42 – But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. In this study we will examine the circumstances of the widow and the heart behind the act of giving. Continue reading
Matthew 11:28 – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. In this study we will briefly examine the overarching concept of gaining rest through Christ Jesus our Lord, with some emphasis on the word ‘come’. Continue reading
Job 2:9 – His wife said to him, “Are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die!” In the face of immense suffering we see two reactions – Job and his wife. In this study, we will lay out all the information on Job’s wife and speculate the reasons behind her reaction. Continue reading
Proverbs 11:7 -When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; all he expected from his power comes to nothing. Solomon here departs from his norm and emphasizes on the same point rather than use an antithesis to parallel his point. In this study we will look at the relevance of this emphasis, and ponder a little on the Christian hope. Continue reading
1 Timothy 6:10 – For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. Is money evil? Or is it the love of money? Why is loving money evil? A perspective. Continue reading
Romans 5:5 – And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. We have never have any reason to be ashamed of our Christian hope, because it is not based on us or our circumstances, but it is rooted in God’s love for us, which is constant and abundant. Continue reading
Exodus 3:14 – God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.'” One of the first instances in the Bible that God’s name is discussed; and we will look into the attributes of God as revealed by His name. Continue reading
Genesis 19:26 – But Lot’s wife looked back, and she turned into a pillar of salt. In this study, we will look into the reasons and circumstances that could possibly have led to Lot’s wife making the decision to look back, and how it applies to us. Continue reading
Acts 7:60 – Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. Stephen is recognised as the first Christian martyr, and through this verse we’ll examine the idea of grace and forgiveness, and discuss a little about martyrdom. Continue reading
Psalm 90:4 – For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. God works on a different time scale than us. He is in no hurry. He can wait. And in comparison to the ‘clock of the heavens’, our lives are short, indeed. Continue reading
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