Bible Study that is written in a quick read format. Learn truths from the Bible to grow in your faith. Additional questions are included to help you apply what you learn to your own life.
Is anything more universal than the cross? We see it world-wide: on churches and walls, as jewelry and tattoos, and on foreheads on Ash Wednesday. For Christians, it symbolizes salvation. Jesus knew the cross was in His future. He also told His disciples that to be His follower, they needed to “take up their cross.” […]
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Can you imagine having dinner with Jesus tonight and having it end with Him lifting His eyes to heaven and begin to pray? I’d be hanging on every word! The disciples heard this prayer immediately following the Last Supper. It is the last great prayer of Jesus in the Bible and the longest recorded prayer.
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Last week we focused on listening to the voice of God. I related an experience in hearing God say, “I see you.” God has so many attributes, and this week I’d like to concentrate on “the God who sees me.”
El Roi- The God Who Sees Me-Genesis 16:13 Read More »
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is such a tender story of restoration and the merciful love of God. We find a forgiving father, a lost son, and a self-righteous older brother. We find this story in the Gospel of Luke 15:11-32.
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The 23rd Psalm may well be the most well known and beloved psalm in the entire Bible. These Bible verses are filled with poetic language that fill us with love for our Savior and thankfulness for all the blessings He showers down on us. Come, explore this Psalm 23 devotional with me.
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God’s Word has a lot to say about love. Jesus stressed the two greatest commandments were to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength and loving others as we love ourselves. But most importantly, He wants us to know His love; God’s unconditional love. Unconditional Love of God Meaning It’s difficult for our
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Part of my daily morning prayer is I would fulfill my purpose in life by loving God completely, loving myself correctly, and to love others with compassion. Loving my Savior comes easily. Then I pray and work towards having His eyes when I see others. But loving myself correctly can sometimes escape my grasp. How
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We find the story of Nicodemus in three places in the Bible, all in the Gospel of John. I experienced a new appreciation for Nicodemus after watching the TV series about Jesus’ life, “The Chosen.” He is the one character whose story brings me to tears every time I watch it! There is a lot
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Details about the life of Lydia of Thyatira are scarce. In fact, there are only three short verses in the book of Acts that mention her. So why did Luke include the story of Lydia in the Bible?
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As Jesus’ mission on earth was ending, He gave His disciples both a warning and some much-needed encouragement. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33. These are words we can cling to
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