Hosea 11:4 – I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love. To them I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek, and I bent down to feed them. In this study, we will examine the extent of God’s love in teaching and providing for his people, despite them not reciprocating. Continue reading
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2 Corinthians 1:4
2 Corinthians 1:4 – who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. In this study, through the epistle of Paul to the Corinthians, we will examine how we can be a comfort to others. Continue reading
Leviticus 19:10
Leviticus 19:10 – Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the alien. I am the LORD your God. In this study, we will examine this command from God and stand in awe at the magnitude of God’s heart. Continue reading
Mark 6:34
Mark 6:34 – When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. In this study, we will examine why exactly is teaching the people the greatest act of compassion that Christ had for us, and how teaching others the word of God is the best thing we can do for others. Continue reading
Lamentations 3:23
Lamentations 3:23 – They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. In this study we will examine the consistency of God’s mercies due to his faithfulness. Continue reading
Isaiah 42:3
Isaiah 42:3 – A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice. God’s compassion for us is massive, and in this verse we shall examine some other acts of love- apart from sending Jesus to the cross – that God has done for us. Continue reading
Jude 1:22
Jude 1:22 – Be merciful to those who doubt; In this study, we will examine the concept of doubt and what it entails. Continue reading
Romans 9:18
Romans 9:18 – Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden. In this study, we will examine what it means for God to harden the hearts of people, bearing in mind its strong relation to mercy. Continue reading
Luke 6:37
Luke 6:37 – Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. In this study, we will examine the relationship between judging, condemning, and the need of forgiving; with particular focus on the virtue of forgiveness. Continue reading
Lamentations 3:32
Lamentations 3:32 – But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies. In this study we shall find hope in the book of Lamentations amidst all the tragedy and suffering. Continue reading