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.

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.

Good works for our good

God Works for Our Good In All Things – Romans 8:28

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'In all things, God works for our good' is not a promise for prosperity. It is a statement that God will be working to accomplish his good in me.

fruit of disobedience

The Bitter Fruit of Disobedience – 1 Samuel 4:10-11

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The story of Hophni and Phinehas is a sad one. Israel's spiritual leadership was currupt and the whole nation suffered the fruit of their disobedience.

who do we tell?

Do You Tell What Jesus has Done? – Mark 1:43-45

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Jesus has died for us and given us a new life. The most wonderful news in the world. But do we keep it to ourselves? Or tell everyone?

kept in perfect peace

Kept in Perfect Peace – Isaiah 26:3

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In the midst of uncertain and troubling times, trust in the Lord. He will keep in perfect peace all those whose hope is in him.

innocent of the blood

Innocent of your Blood – Acts 20:26-27

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Paul has a significant message for teachers. Only by teaching the whole will of God can we be innocent of the blood of those we teach.

plans I have for you

I Know the Plans I Have for You – Jeremiah 29:11

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I know the plans I have for you. This promise made to Israel applies to believers today. God's plan is to give us a future with him.

why can't we get along

Why Can’t We Get Along – Philippians 4:2

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Whenever two or more people get together, we can find conflict. But as believers, we should be of one mind in Christ. And able to get along.

my heart is steadfast

My Heart, O God, Is Steadfast – Psalm 57:7-10

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When troubles come, join with David in proclaiming, "My heart, oh God, is steadfast." Put your hope in the one who can overcome all.

even the Gentiles

God Has Love, Even for the Gentiles – Acts 11:18

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In the world of the New Testament, Gentiles were non-Jews, outside of God's love. In your world today, who do you consider to be a Gentile?

Living a life of integrity

Living a Life of Integrity Before God – Genesis 39:9

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As believers in the Lord Jesus, we are called to live a life of integrity. Joseph sets a wonderful example of integrity for us to follow.

For God so loved the world

For God So Loved the World – John 3:16

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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.