Tagged with sin

Psalm 30:5

Psalm 30:5

Psalm 30:5 – For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favour lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. In this study, we will break the verse up into its four main phrases, and digest the message into encouragement and comfort for those whose are defeated and heartbroken. Continue reading

Joshua 7:19

Joshua 7:19

Joshua 7:19 – Then Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the Lord, the God of Israel, and honor him. Tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me.” In today’s study, we will examine the words used by Joshua to induce a confession out of Achan, and discover the depth of these words beyond the way they are usually applied in our lives today. Continue reading

1 Timothy 1:15

1 Timothy 1:15

1 Timothy 1:15 – Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. In this study, we will examine this seemingly self-depreciating declaration from Paul and find out why it is so important for us to have humility in grace, but not mock modesty. Continue reading

Proverbs 10:19

Proverbs 10:19

Proverbs 10:19 – When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. In this study, we will examine the idea of words and how the quantity of words can be a meter chart for our level of wisdom. Continue reading

Nehemiah 13:26

Nehemiah 13:26

Nehemiah 13:26 – Was it not because of marriages like these that Solomon king of Israel sinned? Among the many nations there was no king like him. He was loved by his God, and God made him king over all Israel, but even he was led into sin by foreign women. Continue reading

Romans 8:1

Romans 8:1

Romans 8:1 – Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. In this study we will look into the element of time in this verse and the key that triggered the change from condemnation to no condemnation. Continue reading

Genesis 41:9

Genesis 41:9

Genesis 41:9 – Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I am reminded of my shortcomings. In today’s study,we will examine the shortcomings of the chief cupbearer – that which he was speaking about, that which he was not speaking about, and that which is similar to ours. Continue reading

Jude 1:24

Jude 1:24

Jude 1:24 – To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy. In this study we will examine what it means to stumble and what it means to not stumble. Continue reading

Romans 2:4

Romans 2:4

Romans 2:4 – Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? In this study we will examine the true nature of God’s kindness and mercy – not for us to continue sinning, but for us to repent. Continue reading

Ephesians 4:27

Ephesians 4:27

Ephesians 4:27 – and do not give the devil a foothold. In this study, we will look at the what are some of the common footholds that the devil has over us and what we can do about them. Continue reading