Category: Bible Study
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He does make it clear
Scripture: John 5:36 …For the very work that the Father has given me to finish, and which I am doing, testifies that he Father has sent me. Observation: Jesus’ actions and life on earth clearly show that he was sent by God alone Application: By reading scripture and weighing it against Jesus’ actions, it is…
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Confessions of a wordly over-achiever
Scripture: Psalm 63:7 7My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Observation: My honor and my salvation come from God alone. Application: My honor doesn’t come from the things I do and the people I please. It comes from God alone. No matter what I do here on…
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I am icky!
Scripture: Isaiah 64:6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. Observation: I am icky! Even the ‘good’ stuff I do is not enough. My sins push me…
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Watch out for false teachers
Watch out for false teachings Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them-bringing swift destruction on themselves. Observation: Not all who claim to speak the word of…
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He gives all I need
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Observation: Everything I need to live and to follow him he has given me through him. All I need is from him. Application: I…
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Stay alert
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Observation: I must be aware of my behavior and thoughts, keeping them in line with God’s plan as best I can. Satan is lurking, ready to take advantage of weakness. Application: I…
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No grumbling
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Observation: Serve others without complaint. Application: God presents opportunities to serve him throughout my day in serving my children as well as others. Hospitality is not just hosting guests and throwing parties. Hospitality is giving myself to others in a gracious manner. It is…
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Be beautiful
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4 3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. Observation: True beauty is…
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What is SOAP? (Or How do I journal my journey?)
My church’s senior pastor shared a simple, yet meaningful journaling format called SOAP back in December to help us get more from our daily reading. It took me a few months to fully adopt it, but since I have, it has made a tremendous difference in my prayer life. I am applying it to a Bible…
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Crave spiritual milk
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation. Observation: He wants us to want to grow in our knowledge of Him, to crave it and be unsatisfied until we get enough. Application: I need to remain in a good reading and journaling…
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Living as He intends
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-14 13Therefore prepare your minds for action; be self controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. Observation: I am instructed to: Educate myself Control myself…
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Confession and Prayer
Scripture: James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Observation: Community is important. God wants us to share our experiences and prayers with others. He wants us to pray for those around us…
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Go to Him. Read His Word.
Scripture: James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you… Observation: I must seek God, going to him continuously. And He will meet me. Application: Read scripture! It’s the only way to know what is truly from God. Prayer: Lord, thank you for allowing me to come to you through the…
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Know that He is God
Scripture: Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Observation: Don’t forget who God is-He is the mighty One and I owe him reverence. Application: Thank you for the gentle reminder to listen. And to listen because of whom…
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My daily dose of strength
Scripture: Isaiah 33:2 “O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, Our salvation in time of distress. Observation: He will give me a daily dose of strength every single morning. He’ll renew my strength and give me just what I need… I just need to ask. And then…