January 6, 2013
Why did Peter fail? He did not practice humility (1 Pet 5:6). He did not pray in temptation (vv. 45–46). He did not stay close to Christ (v. 54). Why did Peter ultimately succeed? He was genuinely broken (vv. 61–62). Jesus interceded for him (v. 32). The Holy Spirit came upon him (Acts 2).
December 23, 2012
Following his humiliation, God exalted Jesus to a place of honor. He must be honored as Lord of all!
December 2, 2012
God is altogether faithful (vv. 1–14), but he is also completely aware of our failings (vv. 15–18).
November 25, 2012
In this song of Moses, he reminds Israel that God is altogether faithful (vv. 1–14). He calls character witnesses (vv. 1–5), and then witnesses himself to God’s character (vv. 6–14).
November 18, 2012
After a faithful and godly beginning, Asa’s reign finished poorly. He responded badly to a threatening situation (vv. 1–6), a prophet who confronted his sin (vv. 7–10), and to a punishing disease (vv. 11–14).
October 21, 2012
The beginning of King Asa’s rule was marked by his seeking the Lord (2 Chron 14:2, 4,7; 15:15) and relying on the Lord (2 Chron 14:7, 11). He set his heart against idol worship (2 Chron 14:3–5), but set his heart on true worship (2 Chron 15:8–15).
October 14, 2012
Do you know Jesus Christ? How well do you know him? Paul says that we can know him through the power of his resurrection and sharing in his suffering.
October 7, 2012
The beginning of King Asa’s rule was marked by his seeking the Lord (2 Chron 14:2, 4, 7; 15:15) and relying on the Lord (2 Chron 14:7, 11). He set his heart against idol worship (2 Chron 14:3–5), but set his heart on true worship (2 Chron 15:8–15).
September 23, 2012
God commands all men to repent and believe in his Son, Jesus Christ (Acts 17:30; John 3:18). What is saving faith? Why is it necessary? In what or whom must trust? Where does it come from? Regarding repentance, why is it necessary? How does it relate to saving faith? What is it?