Colossians 1:15-17 Is Jesus Really God?
This passage of Scripture, verses 15-20, demonstrates that Jesus really is God, perhaps better than any other passage in the Bible.
1 Peter 3:14-15 Fear of God, Fear of Man
Do we fear man more than we fear God? How shall we stand in the day of persecution, if we don’t stand now? What is a defense of our faith and hope? All this and more in these few verses.
2 Samuel 15:1-16:14 Absalom’s Conspiracy
Absalom has been formulating a plan for a few years to overthrow his father, David, and take the Kingdom from him. In this passage we will see the groundwork laid for the battle.
Colossians 1:9-14 Praying For The Church
When Paul prays for a church, what does he pray for? We will examine this, and the result he is looking for, the consequences of his prayers.
1 Peter 3:8-13 Steps To The Good Life
Peter gives some blockbuster tips for living the Good Life. The message from the Bible is that those who truly live for Christ will endure tough times. Peter helps us navigate troubled waters.
2 Samuel 14:1-33 Absalom Returns to Jerusalem
Joab has a plan to bring Absalom back to Jerusalem. But it involves deceit and intrigue and a good bit of storytelling. The interpersonal relationships are very complicated.
Colossians 1:6 Bearing Fruit & Increasing
The Gospel, in and of itself, has the power to bear fruit and increase. It is our duty to participate! Let’s examine this.
1 Peter 3:1-7 Husbands & Wives
Peter discusses the proper relationship between husbands and wives, including guidance for how a woman ought to adorn herself.
2 Samuel 13:1-39 A Most Tragic Story
The story in chapter 13 is one of the saddest in all the Scriptures. Worse, it is being played out countless times yet today all over the world. David and three of his children descend to the lowest depths caused by human depravity.
1 Peter 2:18-25 … Leaving You An Example …
Writing to an audience experiencing difficult days, Peter encourages them to consider the example Jesus gave us. The right, proper attitude can make all the difference in “the world.”
