Scripture: Philippians 3:4b-11 Key Verse: Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ. (Philippians 3:8 ESV) Observation: Paul places the study of Scripture… Read More Study: For Living and Loving

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13 Key Verses: Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped. (v.… Read More A Mind to Serve

Scripture: Psalm 27 Key Verse: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?Psalm 27:1 ESV Observation: Psalm 27 can be divided into three parts. Verses one through six are different from verses seven through twelve. The tone… Read More The Lord is Our Light

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8 Key Verse: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.Romans 12:2 ESV Observation: Paul makes a distinction between being conformed and being transformed and he… Read More Be Transformed

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28 Key Verses: She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed instantly. Matthew 15:27‭-‬28 ESV Observation: Jesus is involved in a… Read More Push Through

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