A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Bible Study

This is the parent category for all of the short Bible study and devotional posts. Nested under it is a separate category for each book in the Bible.

Honoring God with my life

Honoring God with My Life – Romans 2:17-24

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How well does my life honor God. What kind of an impression do others form of God based on what they see in my life as his child?

why parables

Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables? – Mark 4:10-12

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Why did Jesus teach in parables? It seems they were a way to teach his followers truth that was not revealed to those who did not follow him.

built on rock or sand

Is Your Life Built on Rock or Sand? – Matthew 7:24-27

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Have you built your life on the rock of Christ or the sand of self. The life built on Christ will survive. The life built on self will ultimately collapse.

the gospel in Romans

The Gospel in Romans – Romans 1:1-6; 16-17

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The gospel message is at the heart of Romans. It is the power of God for the salvation of all who believe, bringing us his righteousness.

Paul's letter to the Romans

An Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans

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Paul's letter to the Romans is his most extensive written exposition of the gospel that he proclaimed wherever he went around the Roman world.

Forgetting the past and looking ahead

Forgetting the Past and Looking Ahead – Philippians 3:12-14

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As believers we should follow Paul's example. Forgetting our past failures and successes, and looking forward to what lies ahead.

worship in spirit

Worship in Spirit and in Truth – John 4:23-24

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The worship that God wants from us is not just an outward expression. Real worship happens when I bow down before him in adoration.

they crucified him

And They Crucified Him – Matthew 27:35

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And they crucified him. Those simple little words describe the event on which our faith as believers hang. It is well worth dwelling on it.

responding to a message from God

Responding to a Message From God – Luke 1:18-20

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Zechariah responding to Gabriel's message with skepticism. How do I respond when God send me a message, by angel, the Bible, or another person?

mark of a real disciple

The Mark of a Real Disciple of Jesus? – Matthew 7:21-23

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The mark of a real disciple is not based on religious activity. Instead it is centered around doing the will of God. To obey is better than sacrifice.

saved because of his mercy

Because of His Mercy – Titus 3:3-5

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God did not call me because I was anyway worthy of it. I was far from worthy. He saved me because of his great mercy toward me.

God's not finished with me yet

God Is Not Finished With Me Yet – Philippians 1:6

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Please be patient, God is not finished with me yet. I am a work in progress. Not by my own efforts. But by the one who knows me best.