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
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Matthew 11:28
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
Romans 5:5
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
Acts 7:60
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
1 Corinthians 1:18
1 Corinthians 1:18 – For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to we who are being saved it is the power of God. What is wisdom and what is foolishness? An examination on the wisdom of men and the wisdom of God. Continue reading
Matthew 14:31
Matthew 14:31- Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” The event of Jesus walking on water would have been but yet another of Jesus’ supernatural acts had not for Peter’s part in it. In this study we will discuss faith closely with doubt in close reference to the context of Peter. Continue reading
Philippians 4:7
Philippians 4:7 – And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. The world’s peace has its limits, but God’s peace knows no bounds. A simple study at this marvel called peace. Continue reading
Romans 12:14
Romans 12:14 – Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse. Through a series of examples, we will examine the mentality of blessing your enemies. And attempt to, in brief, look at the reasons we should adopt this mentality too. Continue reading
Hebrews 2:18
Hebrews 2:18 – Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. He knows our pain when we suffer. He knows our struggle when we are tempted. He knows, because he has experienced it, and because he understands, he will come and help us in our times of temptation. Continue reading
Luke 9:23
Luke 9:23 – If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. In this study, we will examine what it means to deny ourselves and take up the cross, especially applying it to our cultural context today. Continue reading
Romans 1:16
Romans 1:16 – I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Are you ashamed of the gospel, of your faith, of the Lord? If you are, and even if you aren’t, this study examines this shame and how it can be deemed void in the face of our Lord. Continue reading
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