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.
On Being Filled With the Spirit – Ephesians 5:18-20
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Be filled with the Spirit, lifting your voices in song together with the church. And being thankful in all things, whether good or bad.
No Turning Back: Following the Call – 1 Kings 19:21
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When Elisha is called to follow Elijah, he truly left all to follow God's call. For Elisha, there was no turning back. He was committed.
Responding to Challenging Circumstances – Philippians 1:12
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How do you respond to the challenging circumstance that you might find yourself in? Paul tells us that God can use us even then.
Jesus Is God, Come to Save His People – Matthew 1:21
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The name Jesus means Yahweh saves. It is a common name, but Matthew identifies this Jesus as the one who would save his people. God with us.
If Only God Would Reveal Himself To Us – 1 Kings 18:38-39
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Many people say they would believe if God would reveal himself more explicitly to them. Yet the contest on Mt Carmel would suggest otherwise.
Not Discouraged by Rejection – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
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Not everyone we encounter will embrace our faith in Christ. Many will reject us. Don't be discouraged by rejection. Entrust yourself to God.
Repenting with a Broken and Contrite Heart – Psalm 51:17
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God is not interested in the outward signs of repentance as much as he is in a broken and contrite heart. A heart that is broken over my sin.
Warning Against Causing Division – Galatians 5:19-21
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Scripture repeatedly warns against causing division with the body of Christ. Instead, we should seek to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit.
My Soul Thirsts for God – Psalm 42:1-2, 11
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In the midst of a challenging time, when God seemed far away, and the psalmist's soul was dry, he chose to hope in God and praise him.
God’s Plan and Human Choice – Acts 2:23
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God has a plan for your life that takes into account all of the choices you make. God uses human choice to accomplish his plan for our lives.
The Lord Is My Rock – 2 Samuel 22:1-3
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My hope is in God. Even should all else around me fail, I can trust in him. He is my deliverer. My Savior. The Lord is my rock.
A Part of the Body of Christ – 1 Corinthians 12:27
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If you are truly a child of God, then you are a part of the body of Christ. Be the body part you were called and equipped to be.
