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.
Should We Expect to See Miracles From God?
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Does God still produce miracles in our world today? Or are miracles confined to the biblical times and no longer experienced today?
Calling Down Fire From Heaven – Luke 9:51-56
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While we might sometimes want to call down fire from heaven onto our enemies, following Jesus example of love is better by far.
Sermon on the Mount: Divorce – Matthew 5:31-32
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Included in the Sermon on the Mount is a short piece on divorce. And in it Jesus has some pretty explicit things to say about the topic.
Jesus as the Fulfillment of Isaiah’s Vision of the Future of Israel
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Jesus claimed to be the fulfillment of the prophets. This article is a look at Isaiah to see how Jesus fulfilled his prophecies.
Remember What He Told You – Luke 24:6-7
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How often do we read the Bible and immediately forget what we read? How much better if we would remember what he told us in his Word.
Sermon on the Mount: Committing Adultery – Matthew 5:27-30
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Jesus here tells us that adultery is not just a physical action, but is also a matter of the heart. And he calls us to be pure in all we do.
What Really Happened at Pentecost? – Acts 2
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The second chapter of Acts records the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. But what is the significance of what happened at Pentecost?
Lend a Helping Hand to an Enemy – Exodus 23:4-5
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Our natural reaction is often to turn away from helping an enemy. But this passage instructs us to lend a helping hand to them.
Sermon on the Mount: Resolving Conflict – Matthew 5:21-26
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Jesus expands on the Law's prohibition against murder to include all kinds of conflict. We need to work at resolving that conflict quickly.
A Year With COVID-19 – Continuing to Serve God
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COVID-19 has been with us for a year now. It has been a challenging year in many ways. But God still calls and equips us to serve him.
Why Do Good People Suffer? – Genesis 50:19-20
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Why do good people suffer? This is a question that many ask. And this response from Joseph to his brothers provides one possible answer.
Sermon on the Mount: Understanding the Law – Matt. 5:17-20
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Before Jesus expounds on some teachings of the Law, he first helps his hearers to understand his relationship to the Law.
