Safe at Home: Entering the Father’s Presence Without Fear” Because of Christ, God’s people are not guests or intruders in His presence—we are His children, invited into a safe, joyful, protected home. The Scriptures reveal the Father as the One who welcomes us, shelters us, and prepares a place of rest and nourishment in His…
Here is a full Bible study based on 1 John 2:6 and centered on learning to abide — not only knowing Scripture but living in Jesus, walking as He walked. “Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.” 1 John 2:6 (ESV) Study Overview Abiding in…
1. Opening Scripture But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities… Isaiah 53:5–6 This passage highlights two related but distinct terms: transgression and iniquity. Other Scriptures (such as Exodus 34:7 and Psalm 32:5) list iniquity, transgression, and sin together, showing that while they overlap, they carry distinct meanings. 2. Definitions…
Take up your cross This one explores Jesus’ teachings about “taking up your cross” and “bearing His own cross.” 1. Key Scriptures Luke 9:23–24 (ESV) – “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but…
We all need to be aware of our behavior, thoughts and actions. When pride comes then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 “Okay God,” he said. He knew that instead of reading the Los Angeles Times sports page that morning he would be reading something from a Bible that he had been…
As we go through the Parables of Jesus, this session will have a simple message for us, but yet very vital. The parable is one that Jesus taught to His disciples, in regard to His return. There is no clear definition of which return the parable is referring to. It could be the His return…
We have probably all, from time to time, tried to grow something or figure out what was going on with something that was supposed to grow. It is a simple concept. Yet not always simple to remedy. What has been your “green thumb” experiences? Are you good with plants? Or is it just not your…
Hey we are changing it up a little bit, but heck your whole world has been changed in 2020, so what is one more deal of the deck. We are going to meet at Panera on Macon Rd. This Saturday at 8:30am. Hope to see you there!!
As we continue in the book of James, we bring to the end chapter 4. James as taught us about temptations and our responses. He has warned us of the power of our tongue and now, time to deal with some character. 13 Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a…
Today we gather and engage with probably one of the most popular, and powerful sections of the Bible. The section is an allegory, which is message that uses the grape vine to communicate a broader message about real-world issues and occurrences. This message is also the last of the “I am” messages in John’s gospel.…