Tag: Bible study questions
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To pray for others is to pray for yourself.
To pray for others is to pray for yourself. There is a game my teacher in Sunday School introduced me to when I was younger. The game is called “angel and mortar.” In this game, the names of everyone in the room will be written on different pieces of paper and wrapped…
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4 things to know about the nature of God
God’s nature as neither an author of confusion nor order is rooted in His character of holiness, wisdom, and sovereignty. In 1 Corinthians 14:33, it’s stated that God is not a God of confusion but of peace, emphasizing His desire for order and harmony in all things. Additionally, James 3:17 highlights the wisdom…
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What prayer does to the praying soul
Prayer fosters intimacy with God: Through prayer, we communicate with God and develop a personal relationship with Him. This intimacy helps us grow in faith and trust in Him. “And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not…
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Praying for others impacts our spiritual life
YES, this statement is true because praying for others has a way of also impacting our own spiritual journey in ways we can never imagine. When we lift up the needs, struggles, and joys of others in prayer, we are exercising empathy, compassion, and selflessness. This act of putting others before ourselves is a reflection…
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Walking in love builds a sense of community and unity
Faith in God grows when you walk in love because love is at the core of a relationship with Him. In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is…
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The Unique Power Of Patience
According to Prov 14:29, A patient man has understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. The above passage exposes patience as an attribute of a man with great understanding. A patient man is considered to have great understanding which is in contrast to a quick-tempered man who displays foolishness at a slight anger. Patience…
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Reasons why faith in God can grow when you walk in love
Here are a few reasons why faith in God can grow when you walk in love: Walking in love reflects the character of God: 1 John 4:16 says, “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God…
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The Satisfaction Of The Appetite For Success
The Satisfaction Of The Appetite For Success 1) It is a good thing to desire great things, that is, to have an appetite for success. 2) It is not enough just to have an appetite for success. Due diligence and hard work must be put in to satisfy your appetite and guarantee your success.…
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Success Calls For Planning and Dedication
Success Calls For Planning and Dedication Proverbs 21:5 says, “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” This verse points to us that success takes PLANNING, effort, and dedication. It’s not enough to have a good idea; we need to put in plans and hard work (diligence)…
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Laziness and complacency hinder progress in life pursuits.
According to Proverbs 13:4, “The soul of the lazy man desires, and has nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.” The following points can be deduced: Diligence and hard work lead to fulfilling life goals. Proverbs 13:4 states, “The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but…