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.

storing treasure in Heaven

For Where Your Treasure Is – Luke 12:34

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Jesus tells us that where your treasure is, there your heart is also. So let go of the treasures of this life, and lay up riches in heaven.

the battle is not yours

The Battle is Not Yours, But God’s – 2 Chronicles 20:15

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When you face a crisis situation and feel overwhelmed, remember Jehoshaphat and what God said to him. "The battle is not yours, but God's."

The Sword of the Spirit – Ephesians 6:17b

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Take up the sword of the Spirit when engaging with the enemy. The Bible, when energized by the Spirit, is a formidable weapon.

What does the Lord require? To do what is good.

What Does the Lord Require of You? – Micah 6:6-8

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What does the Lord require? Great personal sacrifice? Church attendance? To tithe? Or to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God?

The Helmet of Salvation

Take the Helmet of Salvation – Ephesians 6:17a

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Put on the helmet of salvation, the hope of eternal life. It will protect you when life gets challenging. Keep your eyes fixed on the goal.

led astray by false gods

We Have Been Led Astray by False Gods – Amos 2:4

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God pronounced judgment on the nation of Judah because they had been led astray by false gods. Are we any different now?

shield of faith

Take Up the Shield of Faith – Ephesians 6:16

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Our enemy, the devil, will be firing flaming arrows at us, seeking to cripple our effectiveness. Deflect them with the shield of faith.

make a joyful noise to the Lord

Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord – Psalm 100:1-5

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Make a joyful noise to the Lord. Lift up your voice to praise him for all he has done. He is certainly worthy of our praise and worship.

gospel of peace

Feet Fitted with the Gospel of Peace – Ephesians 6:15

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As believers, we are called to take the gospel of peace to all we encounter in the world. Share the message that will set people free.

the stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone

The Stone the Builders Rejected – Matthew 21:42

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Jesus, when telling the Parable of the Tenants, used the stone that the builders rejected to identify himself with the son of the parable.

The Earth Swallowed Them Up

The Earth Swallowed Them Up – Numbers 16:28-33

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How do you deal with leadership problems within the church? God showed one method when the earth opened up and swallowed up the problem.

The Breastplate of Righteousness

The Breastplate of Righteousness – Ephesians 6:14b

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Your enemy will attack relentlessly. So keep your breastplate of righteousness in place. Don't give the devil an opening to use against you.