How is Timothy going to be able to fight the good fight of the faith? The same way we can, by the grace of the all-sufficient God.
Read 1 Timothy 6:11-21
Jesus Gives Living Water
This passage gives us rich insights into Jesus, ourselves, salvation and the goal of salvation.
Read John 4:1-26
The Wisdom of the World vs. The Message of the Cross (1)
In this passage Paul shows why Christians should not be impressed with the wisdom of the world, but rather focus on the wisdom and the power of the message of the cross.
The Goodness of God
The passage provides an excellent framework for studying the essential ("You are good") and relative ("what you do is good") goodness of God.
Read Psalm 119:57-72 (Text: verse 68)
Come Unto Me
What kind of person does Jesus invite to come to Him? How can one know that he is personally invited by Jesus? What kind of reception can a filthy sinner expect to receive from the Lord of Life?
Read Matthew 11:25-30
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
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Read Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
Fullness of Joy
Can one find complete satisfaction and joy for this life? What's the secret? There is no secret. It is found in making God our refuge for this life, and Christ our hope in death. That is fullness of Joy!
Read Psalm 16:1-11
The Gift of Mercy
In the Bible, God places considerable emphasis on our calling to show mercy. We are motivated in showing mercy, by God's mercy to us in Jesus Christ.
Read Luke 10:25-37 & Romans 12:8
Is It About Me or Jesus?
The disciples of John the Baptist were disappointed that people were going to Jesus instead of John. In contrast, John the Baptist rejoiced because people were following Jesus instead of him. Like John we must learn that "He must become greater; I must become less."
Read John 3:22-36
Reminder of the Resurrection
In this portion of scripture, Paul is reminding us of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Nothing gets lost in our heads faster than the gospel. We are constantly caught up with the troubles of everyday life, and therefore we need to be regularly reminded. Never get tired of being reminded of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (Text: 1-2)