2 Corinthians 12:9 – But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. In this study we will use this verse to examine God’s grace and prayers. Continue reading
1 Peter 1:13 – Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. In this study we will examine Peter’s history closely as we look at what he commands us to do in this verse. Continue reading
Zechariah 1:3 – Therefore tell the people: This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord Almighty. In this study we will take a very introductory look at the book of Zechariah and the promise in this verse. Continue reading
Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. In this study we will examine this great verse of hope and promise – that everything that happens to us, good or bad, are part of God’s good purpose for us. Continue reading
Psalm 46:10 – Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. In times of difficulties, when we stay still, we will be able to truly understand that our Lord is God, and have peace and rest in our assurance of His greatness. Continue reading
Job 2:9 – His wife said to him, “Are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die!” In the face of immense suffering we see two reactions – Job and his wife. In this study, we will lay out all the information on Job’s wife and speculate the reasons behind her reaction. Continue reading
Exodus 3:14 – God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.'” One of the first instances in the Bible that God’s name is discussed; and we will look into the attributes of God as revealed by His name. Continue reading
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
Psalm 90:4 – For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. God works on a different time scale than us. He is in no hurry. He can wait. And in comparison to the ‘clock of the heavens’, our lives are short, indeed. Continue reading
2 Cor 5:7 – We live by faith, not by sight. In this study we will briefly compare the differences between living by faith and living by sight. Continue reading
1 John 4:19 – We love because He first loved us. And the complicated topic of love gets summed up and simplified with this statement. 1 John 4:19 gives us a simple reason to love, not only God, but other beings of His creation, even ourselves. Continue reading
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