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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.

Be devoted to God in prayer

Devote Yourself to Prayer – Colossians 4:2

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How much time do you spend in the presence of God? Paul tells us here to devote yourself to prayer. Spend quality time with your God.

Tell them how much the Lord has done for you

Tell Them How Much the Lord Has Done for You – Mark 5:19

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As a believer, I should be willing, and able, to tell other people what the Lord has done for me. That requires no training, just love.

God is my salvation

God is my Salvation. I Will Not Be Afraid – Isaiah 12:2

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God is my salvation. He is my strength and defense. No matter what this world may bring against me, I am secure in God and will trust in him.

Conspiracy theories

Conspiracy Theories Abound – Isaiah 8:12

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Conspiracy theories abound in the world today. But as believers, we should trust in God rather than get caught up in fear over these theories.

Don't Be Taken in by Deceptive Philosophy

Don’t Be Taken in by Deceptive Philosophy – Colossians 2:8

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Paul warns us against being taken in by deceptive philosophies that abound in our world. Instead, keep your eyes fixed on the Lord Jesus.

when I consider your heavens

When I Consider Your Heavens – Psalm 8:3-4

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O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers . . . what is mankind that you are mindful of them?

God uses the ungodly

The Sovereign God Uses Even the Ungodly – Isaiah 10:12

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It is comforting to know that the sovereign God uses the ungodly for his purposes, even while holding them accountable for their actions.

Live a life worthy of the Lord

Living Worthy of the Lord – Colossians 1:9-10

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Can you live a life that is worthy of the Lord? We can with the knowledge and wisdom that the Holy Spirit gives. And that should be our goal.

Disciples follow where Jesus leads

Disciples Follow Jesus Where He Leads – Matthew 16:24

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Jesus calls us to discipleship. It is not enough to be a fan on the sidelines. He expects us to deny ourselves, and to follow him.

live up to what you have attained

Live Up To What You Have Attained – Philippians 3:16

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I find value in learning from the Scripture. But I have discovered that I need to live up to what I have attained in that study.

the surpassing worth of knowing Christ

The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ – Philippians 3:7-8

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What do you have in this life that compares to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus as Lord? Nothing in this life can compare.

calling on the name of the Lord

Calling on the Name of the Lord – Romans 10:12-13

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Paul expresses that all who call on the name of the Lord will be saved. Is this a call to intellectual ascent, or to discipleship?