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)

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 Sword of the Spirit – Ephesians 6:17b

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Take up the sword of the Spirit when engaging with the enemy. The Bible, when energized by the Spirit, is a formidable weapon.

Under the hand of God

1 Peter: Humble Yourself Under the Hand of God (5:5-11)

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You will face challenges in this life. But humble yourself under the mighty hand of God. And he will lift you up to glory, not in your time, but in his.

What does the Lord require? To do what is good.

What Does the Lord Require of You? – Micah 6:6-8

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What does the Lord require? Great personal sacrifice? Church attendance? To tithe? Or to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God?

The Helmet of Salvation

Take the Helmet of Salvation – Ephesians 6:17a

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Put on the helmet of salvation, the hope of eternal life. It will protect you when life gets challenging. Keep your eyes fixed on the goal.

made in the image of God

Being Made in the Image of God: A New Creation

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Humanity was created in the image of God. But in our fall that image was corrupted. However, in Christ, the image of God, we are transformed.

led astray by false gods

We Have Been Led Astray by False Gods – Amos 2:4

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God pronounced judgment on the nation of Judah because they had been led astray by false gods. Are we any different now?

shield of faith

Take Up the Shield of Faith – Ephesians 6:16

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Our enemy, the devil, will be firing flaming arrows at us, seeking to cripple our effectiveness. Deflect them with the shield of faith.

being a shepherd

1 Peter: Being a Shepherd, a Rewarding Task (5:1-4)

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In this passage Peter gives some encouragement and instruction to the elders of the church. Being a shepherd is a rewarding calling, worth doing well.

make a joyful noise to the Lord

Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord – Psalm 100:1-5

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Make a joyful noise to the Lord. Lift up your voice to praise him for all he has done. He is certainly worthy of our praise and worship.

gospel of peace

Feet Fitted with the Gospel of Peace – Ephesians 6:15

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As believers, we are called to take the gospel of peace to all we encounter in the world. Share the message that will set people free.

the stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone

The Stone the Builders Rejected – Matthew 21:42

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Jesus, when telling the Parable of the Tenants, used the stone that the builders rejected to identify himself with the son of the parable.

The Earth Swallowed Them Up

The Earth Swallowed Them Up – Numbers 16:28-33

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How do you deal with leadership problems within the church? God showed one method when the earth opened up and swallowed up the problem.