Christianity
This is an upper-level category for A Clay Jar. It encompasses all of the posts that are related to Christianity. This includes small Bible devotionals, longer book and topic studies, and larger theological posts.
A Chosen People and a Royal Priesthood – 1 Peter 2:4-10
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As believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, we are a chosen people, a royal priesthood. That is a tremendous privilege and responsibility.
Living a Life of Love – 1 Peter 1:22-2:1
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Having a sincere love for others within the body of Christ is good. But go beyond that, and live a life of love that comes from the heart.
Born into A Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:3-9
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We have a living hope, the salvation of our souls. And that should impact every part of our life. Live for eternity, not just today.
Lazarus and the Rich Man – Luke 16:19-31
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The parable of Lazarus and the rich man tells us that our final fate is determined in this life. And if we will not believe, no miracle will convince us.
Immanuel: God With Us – Matthew 1:23
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More than a baby born into humble circumstances, Jesus was Immanuel, God with us. Don't just celebrate his birth. Worship him as God.
Koinonia: Yearned for; and Feared! – John 17:20-23
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Koinonia is an intimate sharing of lives. And this is the last thing that Jesus prayed for his disciples. That we would know that oneness.
The Parables of Small Beginnings – Matthew 13:31-33
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The parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast illustrate that the kingdom of God works with small beginnings to produce big changes in people and culture.
An Anchor in the Midst of Change- Hebrews 6:19-20
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Change is an inevitable part of life. But when it disrupts your life, do you have an anchor that will hold you in the midst of that change?
Parable of the Persistent Widow – Luke 18:1-8
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The parable of the persistent widow teaches us to be faithful in bringing our needs before God. He loves us and will respond. In his time.
Are You Ready? – Matthew 24:45-25:13
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Jesus promised that he would return for those who are his. Are you ready for it? We don't know when. But we should live in expectation of it.
Living in the Flesh or in the Spirit – Romans 8:5-8
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We can live according to the flesh. Or according to the Spirit. The former leads to death while the latter leads to life and peace.
The Parable of the Rich Fool – Luke 12:13-21
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There is nothing wrong with having wealth. But, unlike the rich fool, we should recognize it is temporary, and work toward eternal riches.
