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November: Elisha and Our Powerful God! This Family Study is a companion to the Today in the Word devotional For Their Own Good: A Study in 2 Kings (November 2024). The whole family can learn from God's Word together. In each of the four lessons you will: Read a passage in the Bible. Understand the biblical text in a deeper way.
The Importance of Faith and Trust in God. The Bible is an inexhaustible source of wisdom, offering guidance on a multitude of topics essential for our spiritual growth and understanding. In this article, we explore ten key Bible study topics that hold profound relevance for believers today. One of the foundational themes is the power of prayer.
- To Overcome Temptation, Recognize Its Source.
- To Overcome Temptation, Recognize Its Force.
- To Overcome Temptation, Recognize Its Course.
- Conclusion
- Discussion Questions
Tempted (1:13) is the same Greek word that is translated trial (1:2, 12), but clearly it has two different senses. God tests or tries believers’ faith, but He does not tempt anyone into sin. God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac (Gen. 22:1-19). God tested Job by allowing Satan to afflict him with all of his trials (Job 1:8-12;...
Wise parents do not let their children play with dynamite, because they know that it has a powerful, destructive force. James shows three ways that temptation is powerfully destructive:
James shows that sin is never stationary. It moves steadily in its course toward its ultimate, hideous end—death. Sin is like a small crack in a dam. At first, it doesn’t seem threatening. But if it is not repaired quickly, it can lead to the collapse of the entire dam, causing terrible destruction. Death (1:15) stands in contrast to the crown of l...
I close with four practical ways to overcome temptation: (1) Study and know yourself. Know where you’re vulnerable and devise strategies to protect yourself. Others may be able to handle situations where you will fall. Don’t go with them if it is a source of temptation for you. Develop a deep distrust in yourself that drives you to a desperate clin...
Why is it important to recognize the source of our sin as being our own lusts? Why does knowing this give hope for victory?A popular author emphasizes that we are not sinners, but saints who occasionally sin? Is this helpful or harmful? Why?When the powerful emotions of evil desire hit us, should we just deny them? What about “letting go and letting God”? See Titus 2:11-12; 1 Pet. 2:11.A person who claims to be a Christian is constantly defeated by sin. How would you counsel him [her]?The Story. The story of Lazarus is one of miracles, faith, and trusting in God. The story is told by John and covers chapter 11, verses 1-45. Lazarus of Bethany is the brother of Mary and Martha and also a follower of Jesus Christ. The sisters tell Jesus that Laazarus is sick, they tell him ‘he whom thou lovest is sick’ (John 11:2).
Aug 21, 2016 · So, effective discipleship is built on a godly message: the gospel of God; and, on a godly manner: evident love for people. 3. Effective discipleship is built on a godly motive: pleasing God from the heart. We could also label this integrity before God. Paul reveals six ways he pleased God from the heart:
Apr 11, 2023 · 1. Pick the right word. The vital first step is to pick the right word (or short phrase). Avoid conjunctions (like for, and, but, yet), prepositions (by, from, in, of, on, with), and articles (a, an, the). There’s little benefit to conducting a word study here. Rather, we should hunt for words crucial to the passage we’re studying.
These simple online lessons can also provide a valuable resource in helping you lead a weekly small group Bible study. We pray that you will find them to be a useful aid as you dig in to the Word. Each Bible study guide contains discussion questions, cross-references, verse by verse commentary, and applications.
