Scripture: Matthew 25:1-11 Key Verse(s): And while they were going to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was shut.Matthew 25:10 ESV Observation: Jesus uses this parable of the Ten Bridesmaids to talk about the arrival of the kingdom of God. In… Read More Be Ready

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11 Key Verse(s): There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.Romans 8:1‭-‬2 NRSV Observation: This section of Romans is often used to draw a distinction… Read More Free From Judgment

Scripture : John 8:31-38 Key Verse(s): Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:34‭-‬36 ESV) Observation: The selected… Read More Free Indeed

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16 Key Verse(s): By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God.Hebrews 11:8‭,… Read More Living for the City

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11 Key Verse(s): So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. (v. 11) Observation: Paul continues his treatment of the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith. He has asserted that God’s grace covers our sins and concludes with the notion that the more we… Read More Going On to Perfection

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8 Key Verse(s): For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (v. 6-8 ESV) Observation:… Read More Grace That Precedes

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 Key Verse(s): And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. (v. 28-29 ESV) Observation: Jesus has feed the multitude with five loaves of… Read More Come to Jesus

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Key Verse(s): And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (v. 21 ESV) Observation: Devout Jews were gathered together for the Festival of Weeks, a harvest festival. As part of this celebration, they remembered the Noahic covenant and God’s promise made… Read More Salvation Not Sensation

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 Key Verse(s): And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw… Read More Looking Up

Scripture: John 14:15-21 Key Verse(s): “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. (v. 18-19) Observation: Chapter 14 of John’s gospel is the beginning of Jesus’ “Farewell… Read More Never Alone