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.

two baskets of figs

Two Baskets of Figs – Jeremiah 24:4-7

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Jeremiah's vision of two baskets of figs demonstrates God's sovereignty over nations and the affairs of this world. God chooses who he will.

the message and power of the cross

The Power of the Cross – 1 Corinthians 1:18

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It is through the message of the cross that the power of God works in the lives of believers. The cross truly is good news for us.

Bringing Shame to the Cause of Christ

Bringing Shame to the Cause of Christ – Psalm 69:5-6

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My sinful actions don't hurt just myself and those directly involved. They can also bring shame to the cause of Christ and other believers.

Always be ready. Jesus is coming at an unexpected time.

Coming at an Unexpected Time – Matthew 24:44

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Jesus will be coming at an unexpected time. Will you be ready for him when he returns? Or will you be caught unprepared and living for self?

in the beginning, God

In the Beginning, God – Genesis 1:1

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In the beginning, God. Before anything else existed, there was God. He is before all things, creator and upholder of all things.

Live at peace with everyone

Live at Peace with Everyone – Romans 12:18

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We live in a time and place where peace seems to be elusive. But the Scripture calls on us to live at peace with everyone, as much as possible

follow the way of love

Follow the Way of Love: the Most Excellent Way

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The 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians describes the most essential element of our Christian walk; the way of love. Without it, nothing we do has value.

I am with you

I Am With You and Will Rescue You – Jeremiah 1:19

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God's message to Jeremiah, "I am with you", is especially relevant to us today. Be faithful to God's call in your life, and he will be with you.

The Problem of Overconfidence

The Problem of Overconfidence – 1 Corinthians 10:12

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Paul's warning against overconfidence is important today. It is too easy for us to be dependent on self and, as a result, fall into sin.

The battle is the Lord's, David and Goliath

The Battle is the Lord’s: David and Goliath – 1 Samuel 17:47

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When you find yourself engaged in a spiritual battle, remember David's encounter with Goliath. And know that the battle is the Lord's, not yours.

arguing about disputed matters

Arguing About Disputed Matters – Romans 14:1

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Be careful not to argue about disputable matters, things that Scripture is not clear about. Those arguments do not build up the body.

The Lord is my strength and my shield

The Lord Is My Strength and Shield – Psalms 28:7

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Where do you turn when you are faced with challenges? Join with David in trusting the Lord and confessing that the Lord is my strength and shield.