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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.

we need constant remembrance of the truth

Constant Remembrance of the Truth – 2 Peter 1:12-13

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Never be satisfied that you have spent enough time reading or studying the Bible. We all need constant remembrance of its truths for our lives

reward for faithful stewardship

A Reward for Faithful Stewardship – Matthew 25:28-30

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As followers of the Lord Jesus we have been given gifts to serve his body. Will we be faithful in our stewardship and experience reward?

renewing the covenant

Renewing the Covenant – 2 Chronicles 34:31

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Josiah personal renewed the covenant of God. Committing himself to it. I believe he sets a good example for all who follow the Lord.

rescued from evil attack

Rescued from Every Evil Attack – 2 Timothy 4:18

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Rather than be overly concerned about the hardships of your physical life, trust the Lord to safely rescue you from every evil attack.

far-reaching consequences of sin

The Far-Reaching Consequences of Our Sin – 1 Samuel 28:19

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Our sin is never just a personal matter. It has far-reaching consequences, impacting everyone who is a part of our lives.

response to Jesus birth

Responses to Jesus’ Birth – Matthew 2:1-18

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What response do you make to the celebration of Jesus' birth? Indifference? Hostility? Or rejoicing in the gift of God's Son, Emmanuel.

explained the Scriptures

He Explained to Them the Scriptures – Luke 24:25-27

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What an amazing Bible study to have been a part of. To have Jesus explain what the Scriptures had to say about himself and his suffering.

listen carefully

Listen Carefully to the Lord’s Words – Ezekiel 3:10

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God speaks to us today through the words of the Bible. And, like Ezekiel, we are called to listen carefully to what God is saying to us.

who are the children of Abraham

Who Are the Children of Abraham – Galatians 3:7-9

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Abraham's children include all of those who have faith in the Lord Jesus. It is not a matter of physical descent, but of faith.

failing to pray

To Sin by Failing to Pray for Others – 1 Samuel 12:23

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Samuel sets a good example for us in understanding our responsibility to pray for others. Failing to do so neglects that responsibility.

greed is a form of idolatry

Greed is a Form of Idolatry – Ephesians 5:5

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Many of us live in societies that glorify accumulation of stuff. The more and bigger the better. But this greed is really a form of idolatry.

flourishing faith

A Flourishing Faith and a Growing Love – 2 Thessalonians 1:3

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The church at Thessalonica was flourishing in faith and growing in love. They were, and are, an example of what is important for a church.