Tagged with christian

Psalm 30:5

Psalm 30:5

Psalm 30:5 – For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favour lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. In this study, we will break the verse up into its four main phrases, and digest the message into encouragement and comfort for those whose are defeated and heartbroken. Continue reading

John 11:42

John 11:42

John 11:42 – I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me. In this study, we will examine the nature of public prayers, why we should do it, and how we should do it through the case study of Jesus Christ’s own prayer. Continue reading

Galatians 5:4

Galatians 5:4

Galatians 5:4 – You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. In this study, we will examine the differences between these two justification methods and attempt to restore to law what it deserves – just not the justification part. 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

Philippians 2:4

Philippians 2:4

Philippians 2:4 – not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In this study, we will examine the christian humility and how it is important to distinguish ourselves humbly. Continue reading

Romans 8:31

Romans 8:31

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? In this study, we will examine Romans 8:31 and understand the circumstances in which we can apply it to our lives. Continue reading

1 Peter 4:12

1 Peter 4:12

1 Peter 4:12 – Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. In this study, we will adopt Peter’s take on suffering and expand it to see why we are surprised when we suffer. Continue reading

1 Peter 1:1

1 Peter 1:1

1 Peter 1:1 – Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia. In this study we will examine the phrase – strangers in the world and what it effectively means. Continue reading

Psalm 133:1

Psalm 133:1

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

John 13:1

John 13:1

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