A collection of Bible Studies and Devotionals.
The Bible Studies are primarily aimed at an in-depth look at a passage or a group of passages. These could be helpful for a teacher’s lesson prep, or for personal study.
The Devotionals are primarily aimed at being the starting point for journaling or group discussion.
Judas and Peter: A Case Study on Repentance
Let’s look at the failure of both Judas and Peter, and see what we can learn.
What does God want from me?
“What should the interaction between the Divine and humanity look like?” Or, to put it more personally, “What does God want from me?”
Philippians 4: Paul Shows Us How to Functionally Center Ourselves on God
In the fourth chapter of the book of Philippians, Paul gives us some of the most famous and memorable verses in the Bible. Beyond just being one of Paul’s “greatest hits”, there is some tremendously practical and approachable wisdom being given. Let’s look at a few things that stand out in Philippians 4:4-13. Philippians 4:4-13:…
Psalm 113: The Greatness and the Goodness of God
The God of the Bible is both great (holy, transcendent, powerful) and good (full of mercy, kindness, and compassion.) Any view of God that doesn’t hold both of these attributes simultaneously is going to misunderstand Who He is.
What Is (and Isn’t) Repentance?
Repentance is a matter of the present tense. Real repentance has to do with how you are currently responding to your current conviction. You can really repent, and still struggle.
Pride, Shame, and Humility, and How to Grow as a Christian
The way we grow in humility is to look at Jesus. To keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. This is the best path to all Christian growth.
Why the Resurrection of Jesus was Unprecedented in the Bible
What does it mean that Jesus was the “firstborn from the dead”?
“What If” vs. “Even If”: A Practical Path to Peace
In Christ, God has promised that all things will be redeemed for His people. He WILL overcome the world, and its brokenness.
“Godliness with Contentment” Lesson and Reflection
What does it mean for a Christian to be godly? What does it mean for a Christian to be content? How do those concepts intersect? And what do you do with that?
To What Standard Should We Work and Live?
What are your thoughts about the phrase “Do your best”? Is that how God wants us to live?
On Joy and Hope
A friend recently confessed to me, somewhat downcast, that he felt he didn’t experience joy well. To him, joy was supposed to be this bright and high emotion, and he felt a bit embarrassed that wasn’t really an apt description of his own emotions. I appreciated my friend’s honesty, and I think his problem, not…
TR Hartley 
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