Titus 2:7-8 — “In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works…” After giving Titus instructions for various groups within the church, Paul gives instructions to Titus for the exercise of his ministry. He addresses Titus’ personal conduct and his teaching. In doing so, the Apostle gives a word to Christian leaders everywhere. If…
Mark 4:35-41 — “How is it that ye have no faith?…” In these verses we have the account of Jesus’ boat trip across the Sea of Galilee with His disciples. As they made their way to other side they suddenly found themselves in the midst of a violent storm with their boat rapidly filling with…
Titus 2:6 — “Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.” It shouldn’t surprise us that the Apostle Paul instructed Titus to address the young men in this way. This is probably where young men struggle the most! In this study we think about what it means to be “sober minded” and how a Christian…
II Chronicles 20:1-13 — “We have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.” We all experience times in our life where we don’t know what to do. It might be a health or financial crisis, a major problem at work…
Ephesians 5:25, Colossians 3:18, I Peter 3:7 — The New Testament is clear in commanding husbands to love their wives, but what does this involve? What does this “love” look like in practice? In this short study, we consider four answers to this important question — four ways to love your wife.
II Chronicles 19 — King Jehoshaphat had acted very foolishly in entering into an alliance with King Ahab. Ahab was thoroughly wicked man who had persecuted the prophets of the LORD. The two kings went to war against Syria and if not for Divine intervention, Jehoshaphat would’ve ended up dead on the battlefield like Ahab…
Titus 2:1-10 & Romans 2:17-24 — The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the fellowship and evangelistic outreach of many local churches. It has probably also caused many Christians to turn more of their attention towards their own families and personal situations. What has diminished is the outward look that God’s people are supposed to have. Jesus…
Titus 2:5 — “That they may teach the young women…to be obedient to their own husbands…” The New Testament is clear in calling Christians wives to submit to their husbands. This is at odds with the way many people think about the marriage relationship today. In this study we carefully consider what this instruction means…
Ezekiel 14:1-8 — “These men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face…” Certain of the elders of Israel came to the prophet Ezekiel to enquire of the LORD. They came seeking guidance and help but there was a grievous problem and it was exposed.…
Titus 2:5 — “That they may teach the young women…to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home.” Self-control, purity of life, and a commitment to her household – these are among the virtues what God wants young Christian women to value and pursue. These may not be the things our culture would have young women aspire…