Word Study – ‘Pleasing’
This word study on ‘please’ will highlight the scriptures teaching on the concept of pleasing God and show the desire to please God in our actions is a reflection of a believing heart in right [ Read More … ]
Love
1 John 1-5 Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous
From 1 John 1-5 Practice, practice, practice. John highlights the work of Christ in taking away sin and encourages his audience to hope for Jesus’ second coming. With this in mind he calls all God’s children [ Read More … ]
Jeremiah 1-3 I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed me in the wilderness in a land not sown
From Jeremiah 1-3 Israel started off well with the LORD, but her initial devotion waned as she turned to other gods. In today’s passage the LORD levels a charge against Israel. Despite their hopeful beginnings [ Read More … ]
Song of Solomon 1-8 I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, do not stir up or awaken love until it pleases
From Song of Solomon 1-8 According to the most common interpretation, the Song of Solomon is a collection of love poems between a man and a woman, celebrating the sexual relationship God intended for marriage. God [ Read More … ]
2 John Those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh
From 2 John Believers are to hold fast to the teachings of Christ in the gospel which command them to love one another. What does loving one another look like in your church? The elder also makes [ Read More … ]
1 Thessalonians 1-5 You became imitators of us and of the Lord
From 1 Thessalonians 1-5 Some churches today are known for their bible teaching, some their music, others tongues and healing. The Thessalonians were known for their faith. What would you like your church to be [ Read More … ]
Romans 4-7 Much more shall we be saved
From Romans 4-7 Its logical to assume someone will not do anything for their enemies, let alone die for them. But on the other hand, if there was someone good, someone valuable. Then perhaps they [ Read More … ]
Simply Romans 3 ‘The righteousness of God revealed through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ for all who believe’
From Romans 3.1-26 In today’s passage Paul includes Jews like IJ in the dock of judgment and accountability for sin along with the unrighteous Gentiles. All seems lost. ‘But now’, Paul says. But now God [ Read More … ]
Mark 12-13 To love is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices
From Mark 12-13 How do you view the commands in the law of Moses? Which do you think are the most important? In today’s passage Jesus identifies the two most important commands in the law. [ Read More … ]
Proverbs 4-6 Do not forsake her and she will keep you
From Proverbs 4-6 How do you seek wisdom? Wisdom has many benefits for those who seek and know her. Those who do not turn away from her. She ‘keeps’ them safe and well. She ‘guards’ [ Read More … ]