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.
What Is God’s Name? – Exodus 3:14-15
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God’s “name” reflects who he is, the holy, eternal self-existent one, as well as what he is, our creator, redeemer, and Father.
Respond to Temptation Like Jesus – Luke 4:13
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When we trust in the Spirit to lead us and have hidden God’s word in our hearts, then we can overcome any temptation that comes our way.
Can You Take It with You? – 1 Corinthians 3:14-15
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There is a reward when I build on the foundation of Christ with gold, silver, or precious stones. It is a reward that awaits me in heaven.
He Went to His People – Genesis 49:33
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Death is not the end. It is the beginning of the glorious life that awaits us. We will join with our Lord and those who have gone before us.
The Foolishness and Weakness of God – 1 Corinthians 1:25
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It is through the weakness and foolishness of the cross that the wisdom and power of God are displayed in the creation of a new humanity.
Why Was the Stone Rolled Away? – Matthew 28:2
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Why did an angel roll away the stone? To show that the tomb was empty. Jesus had risen from the dead and was no longer there.
The Blood of the Passover Lamb – Exodus 12:13
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That first Passover in Egypt looked forward to a second, and much greater, one. Jesus, our Passover lamb, was slain for our salvation.
It Is Completed – John 19:30
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God's work of redemption, foretold in the Old Testament, was completed as Jesus gave his life as the atoning sacrifice for the world.
A Tale of Two Disciples – Mark 14:9-10
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Will you be remembered as a Mary, one who loved Jesus deeply. Or a Judas, one who whose life was a betrayal of Jesus’ life and teaching?
Be Subject to the Governing Authorities – Romans 13:1-2
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As believers, we are to be subject to our human leaders, the governing authorities. When we rebel against them, we are rebelling against God.
Heaping Burning Coals – Romans 12:19-20
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Defeat your enemies, not by taking vengeance, but by showing love. That is not the way of this world. But it is the way of God’s kingdom.
Grafted into the Olive Tree of Israel – Romans 11:17-18
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Paul described Israel as an olive tree. Unbelieving Jews were broken off. And believing Gentiles were grafted in. We are one tree.
