Tagged with faith

2 Timothy 2:22

2 Timothy 2:22

2 Timothy 2:22 – Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. In this study we will examine what are the evil desires of youth that we should flee from and what are the things we should pursue. Continue reading

Daniel 6:10

Daniel 6:10

Daniel 6:10 – Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. In this study we will use Daniel as a case-study to examine the art of faithfully praying and giving thanks despite your circumstances. Continue reading

2 Timothy 2:13

2 Timothy 2:13

2 Timothy 2:3 – if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself. In this study we will study God’s unbending faithfulness, manifested in his inability to disown himself. Continue reading

Isaiah 42:3

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

Hebrews 12:2

Hebrews 12:2

Hebrews 12:2 – Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. In this study we will reflect on who Jesus was – in our preparation and meditation for Good Friday. Continue reading

James 1:2

James 1:2

James 1:2 – Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds. In this study, we will examine what exactly James is speaking of in this verse – be it trials or joy. Continue reading

Hebrews 11:6

Hebrews 11:6

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

Romans 14:1

Romans 14:1

Romans 14:1 – Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. In this study, we will examine what it means to be weaker or stronger in faith, and take a close look at some examples of disputable matters. Continue reading

Isaiah 26:3

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

John 4:11

John 4:11

John 4:11 – “Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water?” In this study, we will examine what is this living water, and the source of the skepticism that existed within the woman. Continue reading

2 Samuel 10:12

2 Samuel 10:12

2 Samuel 10:12 – Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for our people, and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to him. In today’s study, we will pay special attention to ‘may the Lord do what seems good to him’ and explore how the concept of risk fits within the lifestyle of Christianity. Continue reading