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.

Time spent with Jesus

Time Spent with Jesus – Matthew 15:32

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How much time would I invest in listening to Jesus teach? 3 days? Or just an hour? Especially when sitting on the ground with nothing to eat.

through many hardships

We Must Go Through Many Hardships – Acts 14:22

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I want life as a Christian to be easy. But Paul tells me that I must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.

and they took offense at him

And They Took Offense at Him – Matthew 13:57

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Have many of us who grew up in the church and have heard and read about Jesus for years take offense at what he tells us to do.?

call on the name of the Lord

Calling On the Name of the Lord – Genesis 13:4

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To call on the name of the Lord is, at least in part, to declare your allegiance and commitment to him. It is to be known by his name.

snakes and doves

Shrewd as Snakes and Innocent as Doves – Matthew 10:16

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Be as shrewd as a snake and as innocent as a dove. Walk through this life with your eyes wide open. And seek to live a holy life.

give thanks to the Lord

Give Thanks to the Lord – 1 Chronicles 16:34

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No matter what we might face in our lives, it is always appropriate to give thanks to the Lord. He is good, and we can trust that he loves us.

place at the feast

Taking Our Place at the Feast – Matthew 8:11

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God has prepared a place at the heavenly feast for all who come to him. It does not matter if you are Jew or Gentile. All are invited.

storing treasure in Heaven

Storing Up Treasure In Heaven – Matthew 6:19-21

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Jesus encourages us to store up treasure in heaven where it will be secure. I can do that by helping out other people who are in need.

The Holy Spirit will teach us

The Holy Spirit Will Teach Us All Things – John 14:26

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We have the Holy Spirit to teach us the truths God has for us. So, as you spend time meditating on the Bible, let the Spirit guide you.

stay awake and sober

Let’s Stay Awake and Sober – 1 Thessalonians 5:6

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Jesus promised that he would return for us. While we wait for his coming, we need to stay awake and sober, not caught up in the world's ways.

a watchman

I Have Made You a Watchman – Ezekiel 33:7-9

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A watchman is one who reports about approaching danger. And that is something that all believers have a responsibility to do.

a declaration of confidence in the Lord

A Declaration of Confidence – Psalm 27:1-3

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David's declaration of confidence in the Lord's keeping is one that all believers should be able to mimic. Trust in the Lord to keep you.