Bible Insights & Verse Explanations
Scripture is not just a book of rules or stories; it is God’s revelation of Jesus. In this section, we slow down and walk through passages and verses, explaining context, meaning, and application – always asking, “How does this reveal Jesus, and how does it glorify Him?”
Seeing Scripture in the Light of Christ
How These Studies Help You
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Clear explanations of key Bible passages
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Verse-by-verse insights with practical application
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Christ-focused, Gospel-rooted interpretation
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Helpful for personal study, small groups, or family devotions
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The Power of Blessing
Key Scripture: “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:9 (NIV) Reflection: Scripture calls you to respond to insult and opposition with blessing, not retaliation. This is not weakness,…
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Speaking Truth In Love
Key Scripture: “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.” – Ephesians 4:15 (NIV) Reflection: You are called to speak the truth in love so that the body of Christ may grow up into maturity. Truth alone…
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Ordering Your Desires
Key Scripture: “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:4 (NIV) Reflection: You are told to delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. This does not mean God is a vending machine for any wish you have.…
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The Gift Of Rest
Key Scripture: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 (NIV) Reflection: Jesus calls the weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. He does not demand that you fix yourself before approaching; He invites you as you are. True rest is found…
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Resisting Temptation
Key Scripture: “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV) Reflection: The Bible…
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Living As Pilgrims
Key Scripture: “Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” – 1 Peter 2:11 (NIV) Reflection: Peter describes believers as foreigners and exiles in this world. This means you will often feel out of place if you are walking with Jesus. The values…