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
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Psalm 43:4
Psalm 43:4 – Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God. In this study, we will examine what it means to let God be our exceeding joy; and doing so will affect our relationship with him. Continue reading
Ecclesiastes 9:7
Ecclesiastes 9:7 – Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for it is now that God favors what you do. In this study, we will examine the context of this seemingly joyful and hopeful verse and attempt to tackle the deeper meaning behind pleasure. Continue reading
Proverbs 17:22
Proverbs 17:22 – A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. In this study we will examine how important joy is to a sick person, whether physically, emotionally or spiritually. Continue reading
Malachi 4:2
Malachi 4:2 – But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall. In this study we will examine the significance of the coming of the Messiah, who was described as a sun of righteousness. Continue reading
1 Thessalonians 5:16
1 Thessalonians 5:16 – be joyful always. In this study we will contemplate the art of constantly being joyful, as a Christian. Continue reading
Zephaniah 3:17
Zephaniah 3:17 – The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. In this study we will examine how important it is to recognise God’s mightiness and how we can then take comfort in his presence. 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
1 Timothy 6:10
1 Timothy 6:10 – For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. Is money evil? Or is it the love of money? Why is loving money evil? A perspective. Continue reading
Philippians 4:7
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 12:15
Romans 12:15 – Rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn. As Paul urges the Roman Church to love one another, he sets high definitions of the expected love and in this study, we’ll look at how we can empathize for others genuinely as well. Continue reading
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