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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Mark 2:17
Mark 2:17 – On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” In this study, we will be looking into who exactly the sick refers to. 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
James 1:25
James 1:25 – But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it–not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it–they will be blessed in what they do. In this study we will examine this verse in its entirety and list out the three steps for us to check ourselves against the word. Continue reading
Ephesians 5:18
Ephesians 5:18 – Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. In this study, we will draw a comparison between intoxicated by drunkenness and filled by the Spirit. 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
1 Samuel 12:23
1 Samuel 12:23 – Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way. In this study we will examine how Samuel considered not praying for his people unceasingly to be a sin, and what we can learn from that. Continue reading
Judges 9:14
Judges 9:14 – Finally all the trees said to the thornbush, ‘Come and be our king.’ In this study, we will examine how Jotham used a fable to illustrate the hearts and the circumstances of the Israelites during the era of the Judges, and how we often compromise God’s words in search for temporary achievements. Continue reading
Ruth 1:21
Ruth 1:21 – I went away full, but the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi? The Lord has afflicted me; the Almighty has brought misfortune upon me. In this study, we will examine her sense of bitterness and what God ultimately had in store for her. Continue reading
Acts 5:2
Acts 5:2 – With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. In this verse, we will attempt to examine the stakes involved in the ambitious lie of Ananias and Sapphira. Continue reading
Romans 7:15
Romans 7:15 – I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. In this study we will examine this verse part by part in order to simplify it and make it less confusing, while addressing briefly the issue of universal sin. Continue reading
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