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.
The Great Profession: My Lord and My God – John 20:28
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What better profession of faith in the resurrected Jesus can a person make than the one Thomas did; "my Lord and my God."
What Does it Mean When We Say that God Is With Us
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Christians frequently say that God is with us. But what do we mean by this expression. What does it man to say "God is with us."
Delivered From All My Fears – Psalm 34:4
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What is your greatest fear? Seek the Lord's help in overcoming it. And he will deliver you from that fear, replacing it with his peace.
Judas Went Out. And It Was Night – John 13:30
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Jesus was the light of God, shining out in the spiritual darkness of our world. But, for a time, when Judas betrayed Jesus, it was night.
God, Israel, and the Nature of Free Will
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What is the nature of free will? Is it an illusion? Are our choices made for us by outside forces? Or can we actually make real decisions?
Show Mercy and Compassion – Zechariah 7:9-12
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Ancient Israel was repeatedly condemned by God, through the prophets for their social injustice. Maybe we should take a hint.
Losing Your Life in Order to Keep It – John 12:25
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Jesus tells us to lose, or hate, our life in order to experience eternal life. Let go of this life and instead follow Jesus wherever he leads.
You’re Never Too Old to Be Used by God
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Are you ever too old to be of service in God's kingdom? The story of Moses would tell us that we are never too old, no matter our age.
Give Careful Thought to Your Ways – Haggai 1:7-9
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The prophet Haggai challenges us to give careful thought to how we invest our time and resources. The best return is in what is given to God.
A Spring of Living Water – John 4:13-14
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Jesus invites us to take from him living water that will spring up in us to eternal life. It will satisfy, unlike the water of this world.
The Noble Character of Proverb’s Lady Wisdom
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Lady wisdom is described through the first chapters of Proverbs, followed by her teachings, and illustrated in the woman of noble character.
Everything Comes from God – 1 Chronicles 29:14
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As David says, "Everything we have comes from God." So when we give to him, we are simply returning back what is his.
