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.
How to be Effective and Productive in Christ – 2 Peter 1:5-9
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Being effective and productive in the work of the kingdom requires that we be growing in the virtues of our faith. Never be satisfied.
Loving the Lord Your God With All Your Mind – Matthew 22:37
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Jesus tells us to love the Lord with our minds. How does one do that? By exercising it and seeking to understand God, knowing him better.
Treasure in a Clay Jar – 2 Corinthians 4:5-11
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2 Corinthians 4:5-11 provides the basis for the title of this blog. I am a simple clay jar, nothing special or extra-ordinary about me. Yet God has put within that clay jar a treasure. That treasure is "the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ".
Get Beyond the Fundamentals of the Faith – Hebrews 6:1-2
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All too often, we are content with the fundamentals of our faith. But we should not be content there. Seek to grow ever deeper.
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 – 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. 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 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 – 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 – 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?
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.
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.
