John 1:5 – The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. In this study, we will look at the ideas of the light and the darkness in the Bible, referring especially to John’s verses. Continue reading
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Matthew 5:37
Matthew 5:37 – All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. In this study, using the context of oaths as a starting point, we will look at Matthew 5:37 and look into the importance of our spoken words. 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
2 Corinthians 5:15
2 Corinthians 5:15 – And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. In this study, we will look at the death and the resurrection of Jesus and the reasons behind them. Continue reading
Mark 15:34
Mark 15:34 – And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). In this study, we will focus on the word forsaken and ponder upon the sufferings of Christ as he uttered that prayer. Continue reading
John 18:38
John 18:38 – Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” After he had said this, he went back outside to the Jews and told them, “I find no guilt in him. In this study, we will examine the circumstances of Pilate and study his character and conclude that we are no more righteous than he was. Continue reading
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
Luke 17:1
Luke 17:1 – Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come. In this study, we will examine what it means to stumble, and try to picture the gravity of stumbling others. Continue reading
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
Isaiah 9:6
Isaiah 9:6 – for to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. In this study we will consider the roles of the Messiah as listed by Isaiah, on top of a little off-topic look at King Hezekiah. Continue reading
Philippians 2:10
Philippians 2:10 – that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth. In this study, we will examine how the extent of the greatness of Christ is such that every single being on earth ought to express our greatest humility to him and submit to him in reverence and worship. Continue reading
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