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
1 Corinthians 1:18 – For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to we who are being saved it is the power of God. What is wisdom and what is foolishness? An examination on the wisdom of men and the wisdom of God. Continue reading
Matthew 14:31- Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” The event of Jesus walking on water would have been but yet another of Jesus’ supernatural acts had not for Peter’s part in it. In this study we will discuss faith closely with doubt in close reference to the context of Peter. Continue reading
Philippians 4:7 – And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. The world’s peace has its limits, but God’s peace knows no bounds. A simple study at this marvel called peace. Continue reading
Romans 12:14 – Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse. Through a series of examples, we will examine the mentality of blessing your enemies. And attempt to, in brief, look at the reasons we should adopt this mentality too. Continue reading
Hebrews 2:18 – Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. He knows our pain when we suffer. He knows our struggle when we are tempted. He knows, because he has experienced it, and because he understands, he will come and help us in our times of temptation. Continue reading
Luke 9:23 – If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. In this study, we will examine what it means to deny ourselves and take up the cross, especially applying it to our cultural context today. Continue reading
John 11:35 – Jesus wept. This has generally been known as the shortest verse in the Bible, but it yields great significance as it speaks of the compassion of our Lord and in this short study, we will examine the circumstances and the reasons that led to the tears of Christ. Continue reading
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