Hebrews 11:6 – And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. In this study we will examine the two most fundamental beliefs that spearhead the Christian faith – the belief that God exists, and the belief that God lives. Continue reading
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Isaiah 26:3
Isaiah 26:3 – You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. In this study, we will examine the concept of Christian peace, and in the context of this verse, perfect peace, and how it is related to the very fundamental act of trusting in the Lord. Continue reading
Psalm 43:4
Psalm 43:4 – Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God. In this study, we will examine what it means to let God be our exceeding joy; and doing so will affect our relationship with him. Continue reading
Job 16:17
Job 16:17 – yet my hands have been free of violence and my prayer is pure. In this study we will examine Job as a case study on keeping our prayers pure, even in hard times. Continue reading
2 Corinthians 11:28
2 Corinthians 11:28 – Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. In this study, we will take a curious look at this pressure and compare it to the pressure we would normally face in our daily lives today. Continue reading
Mark 10:45
Mark 10:45 – For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. In this study we will examine the Servitude of Jesus and how it can be applied to Christmas celebrations. Continue reading
Luke 23:21
Luke 23:21 – But they kept shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” In this study we will analyse the mentality of the crowd who shouted for the crucifixion of Jesus despite Pilate’s reluctance and translate it to modern times. Continue reading
Mark 6:4
Mark 6:4 – Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor.” In this study, using the examples of Jesus’ hometown, we will examine the detrimental effects of a false sense of familiarity to God. Continue reading
Ephesians 4:5
Ephesians 4:5 – one Lord, one faith, one baptism. In this study we will look into what each of these three refers to, and in the overarching view, examine the implications of the word, one. Continue reading
1 Corinthians 4:16
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
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