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.

by his wounds we are healed

By His Wounds We Are Healed – Isaiah 53:5-6

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Take time today to read this song, Isaiah 52:13-53:12, and meditate on its words. Remember it is by Jesus' wounds that we are healed.

the distinguishing mark of God's people

The Distinguishing Mark of God’s People – Exodus 33:16

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It is God's presence within me, the Holy Spirit, that is a distinguishing mark of God's people, showing that I am a part of God's kingdom.

groaning of the Holy Spirit

The Wordless Groaning of the Holy Spirit – Romans 8:26-27

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The Holy Spirit groans on my behalf, interceding with the Father on my behalf. My words are inadequate. But the Holy Spirit's are not.

the eyes of the Lord

The Eyes of the Lord Are On Us – Psalm 33:16-19

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The eyes of the Lord are on those who trust in him. So put your hope in him rather than things that will not last and that will disappoint. To all who trust in him, he is our hope and our shield.

Waiting for our adoption

Waiting for Our Adoption As Children – Romans 8:23-25

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As the whole creation groans in anticipation of the unveiling of God's children, so the children themselves groan as we wait for our adoption.

God Will Deliver You

Trust in God, and He Will Deliver You – Psalm 50:9-15

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God calls on us to serve him. Not that it fills any need he has. But for our own benefit. Trust in God, and he will deliver you.

All of creation is groaning

The Whole Creation Is Groaning – Romans 8:19-22

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The whole creation groans and awaits its liberation from decay. It will be renewed at the revelation of God's children when Christ returns.

radiance of God's glory

The Radiance of God’s Glory – Hebrews 1:3

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The Son, Jesus, is the radiance of God's glory; of all that God is. Jesus told Philip that when we see the Son, we see God the Father.

create in me a pure heart

Create In Me A Pure Heart – Psalm 51:10-12

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As David discovered, our sin separates us from God. Confess and repent of your sin. Create in me a pure heart, O God.

Living Like A Clay Jar – 2 Corinthians 4:5-7

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A clay jar is plain and fragile. But, like a clay jar filled with the treasure of God, we can be used by God to accomplish great things.

How Long Will You Hide Your Face From Me – Psalm 13:1, 5-6

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Does it sometimes seem like God had hidden his face from you? That he cannot be found? When that happens, trust in God and praise him anyway.

the widow's offering

The Widow’s Offering: When Less Is More – Mark 12:43-44

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How much we give is not important. The story of the widow's offering makes it clear that what matters is the generosity with which we give.