Category: Bible Study

Bible Verses About The Battle Is The Lord’s – Pursuing Intimacy With God

Bible Verses About The Battle Is The Lord’s In a recent 2 part Bible study we looked at spiritual warfare. Spiritual warfare is inevitable if you are a Christian. God has an enemy, and his name is Satan. If you are a Christ follower and disciple, then God’s enemy is your enemy. The more committed to Jesus… Continue reading Bible Verses About The Battle Is The Lord’s – Pursuing Intimacy With God

Jesus Christ, the New Testament Reality

The Old Testament uses physical objects to portray spiritual matters. In the New Testament Jesus Christ is the reality and He replaces all the physical symbols, both now and in eternity. One example is John the Baptist’s word in John 1:29. In the OT physical animals were presented on the altar as sacrifices and offerings. But… Continue reading Jesus Christ, the New Testament Reality

Enrich your prayers: A Summary of the Prayers of First Samuel

As we noted in the introduction to this section, First and Second Samuel, and First and Second Kings, are one continuous narrative divided into four “books.” It relates certain events from the history of the Israelites from the conquest of Canaan until the Babylonian Exile. The transition to kings from judges and prophets is an… Continue reading Enrich your prayers: A Summary of the Prayers of First Samuel

The valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37)

Exiled in Babylon, Ezekiel receives news that Jerusalem has fallen (Ezekiel 33). It’s the last gasp of a nation that is no more. Assyria had taken most of the land, and Babylon has taken what remained. There is no house where God is present in the world. There’s no anointed king representing heaven’s reign on… Continue reading The valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37)

Are You Religious Or Spiritual?

Religious people often refer to themselves as righteous people. This post will examine the difference between a religious person and a righteous or spiritual person. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent. Luke 5:32 Read that verse two or three… Continue reading Are You Religious Or Spiritual?

[Romans Study 7-3] The True Jew And True Circumcision (Romans 2:17-3:8)

[Romans Study 7-3] The True Jew And True Circumcision [Romans 2:17-3:8] 17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and brag about your relationship to God; 18 if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; 19 if you… Continue reading [Romans Study 7-3] The True Jew And True Circumcision (Romans 2:17-3:8)

[Romans Study 7-2] The True Jew And True Circumcision (Romans 2:17-3:8)

[Romans Study 7-2] The True Jew And True Circumcision [Romans 2:17-3:8] 17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and brag about your relationship to God; 18 if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; 19 if you… Continue reading [Romans Study 7-2] The True Jew And True Circumcision (Romans 2:17-3:8)

[Romans Study 7-1] The True Jew And True Circumcision (Romans 2:17-3:8)

[Romans Study 7-1] The True Jew And True Circumcision [Romans 2:17-3:8] 17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and brag about your relationship to God; 18 if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; 19 if you… Continue reading [Romans Study 7-1] The True Jew And True Circumcision (Romans 2:17-3:8)

The plans I have for you (Jeremiah 29)

You may have heard this one: Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” We’re looking at favourite verses in Jeremiah, and this might top the list. We’re asking you to handle Scripture… Continue reading The plans I have for you (Jeremiah 29)