But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf. Micah 5:2 Beth-le-hem means “house of bread” in Hebrew. Insignificant as a tiny loaf of bread . . . yet […]
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Jesus and You Under the Fig Tree
Connecting with a Saviour You Can Trust I’ll believe it when I see it. Have you ever said that? Someone tries to convince you of something that doesn’t sound true. Not until you see it with your own eyes will you believe it. Philip excitedly told his friend, Nathanael, “We have found the very person […]
Read MoreThe Blessings of Forgiveness
I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. Psalm 40:1–2 When I mention the name […]
Read MoreThe Ultimate Response to God
“Listen, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone. And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:4–5 What’s true about life in general is also true about the Christian life in particular. You and I are in a little boat. […]
Read MoreThe Mysteries of God
This is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 You might have the idea that if you take pen in hand and open the Bible and start in Genesis and […]
Read MoreLife’s Highest Aim
This is what the LORD says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: That they truly know me and understand that I am the LORD who demonstrates unfailing love […]
Read MoreHelpful Tools for Bible Study
Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. Joshua 1:8 Some of you are getting downright serious about Bible study. Good for you! Since that is true, you need […]
Read MoreRules for Handling Scripture
They read from the Book of the Law of God and clearly explained the meaning of what was being read, helping the people understand each passage. Nehemiah 8:8 How about five simple rules for accurately handling Scripture? Each includes a different word—what, who, why, where, and when. WHAT. Never forget what you are handling. And […]
Read MoreBenefits of Scripture
But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All […]
Read MoreReturn to the Scriptures
If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. Psalm 119:92 If I could have only one wish for God’s people, it would be that all of us would return to the Word of God, that we would realise once for all that His Book has the answers. The […]
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