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.

running from God

Running from God’s Call to Service – Jonah 1:3

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How much like Jonah are many of God's people today? Running from God's call to service. How much better to obey than end up as whale food.

I Can Do All Things Through Christ – Philippians 4:13

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Paul had learned the secret to contentment. A secret available to all of God's people. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

be kind to the poor

Be Kind to the Poor – Proverbs 19:17

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Proverbs tells us that when we are kind to the poor, God sees it as a loan to himself and that he will reward us accordingly. So be generous.

Always Rejoice and Give Thanks – 1 Thess. 5:16-18

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What is God's will for your life? His will is that we rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances.

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I

Lead Me To the Rock That Is Higher Than I – Psalm 61:1-4

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In the midst of the turmoil, there is a place of security. David's cry to "lead me to the Rock that is higher than I" is a good response.

Crave pure spiritual milk

Craving Pure Spiritual Milk – 1 Peter 2:2

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How important is God's word? Peter instructs us to crave it as pure spiritual milk. Only when we consume it will we grow in our salvation.

His praise will always be on my lips

His Praise Will Always Be On My Lips – Psalm 34:1-3

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Join with David in letting the praise of the Lord always be on your lips. Worship him when alone. And worship him with other believers.

Don't Neglect Your Spiritual Gifts

Don’t Neglect Your Gift – 1 Timothy 4:14

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How has God gifted you to serve within the church? However he has, don't neglect your gift and so hurt the body, as well as yourself.

God is our refuge and strength

God Is Our Refuge and Strength – Psalm 46:1-3

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How should we respond to the frightening headlines we see every day? The psalmist tells us that God is our refuge & strength, So do not fear.

Passing on our faith to the next generation

Passing On Our Faith To the Next Generation – 2 Timothy 2:2

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As Paul encouraged Timothy to instruct the next generation of teachers, so we should be conscious of passing on our faith to others.

When I am afraid

When I Am Afraid, I Will Trust in God – Psalm 56:3-4

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It is only natural to respond in fear when threatened. But those who are God's should be able to say with David, "When I am afraid, I will trust in God."

watch your life and doctrine closely

Watch Your Life and Doctrine Closely – 1 Timothy 4:16

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All believers, not just preachers and teachers, need to watch our lives and doctrine closely. Both for ourselves and those we influence.