Luke 5:8 – When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” In this study we will examine’s Peter’s first understanding that Jesus is Lord and track his progress from this first moment to faith to his subsequent acts of faith. Continue reading
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Mark 16:15
Mark 16:15 – He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. In this study we will examine the words that make up this verse and how it is relevant to the concept of missions. Continue reading
John 10:10
John 10:10 – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. In this study we will examine the analogy of the thief in Christ’s admonition against the false teachers. Continue reading
Isaiah 53:5
Isaiah 53:5 – But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. It was a prophecy that comforted the people in a time of immense suffering, but today, after the prophecy is fulfilled, we can still look back on this verse and marvel at the Messiah. Continue reading
John 3:30
John 3:30 – He must become greater; I must become less. John the Baptist was very clear about his role and his identity as a forerunner for Christ. His humility and his love for the Lord will be examined in this study. Continue reading
Matthew 1:5
Matthew 1:5 – Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse. Genealogical verses often seem nothing more than just a bunch of names, but in this study we will examine why this verse has significance. Continue reading
1 Peter 1:13
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
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
Mark 12:42
Mark 12:42 – But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. In this study we will examine the circumstances of the widow and the heart behind the act of giving. Continue reading
Matthew 11:28
Matthew 11:28 – Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. In this study we will briefly examine the overarching concept of gaining rest through Christ Jesus our Lord, with some emphasis on the word ‘come’. Continue reading