SOAP Bible Study: John 15:4–5
What does it really mean to stay close to Jesus every day? Many believers sense that closeness matters, yet they struggle to explain how it works. This is why our …
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Jesus’ Parable of the New Cloth and Old Wineskins Explored
A New Message That Didn’t Fit the Old Ways Why would someone sew new cloth onto a worn-out garment? Or pour fresh wine into cracked old wineskins? At first glance, …
Book of Hebrews: Faith, Endurance, and the New Covenant
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to endure in faith, even when trials seem overwhelming? The Book of Hebrews answers this question by pointing us to Jesus—our High …
Regeneration and Restoration: A Biblical Distinction That Matters
Many believers wrestle with unnecessary fear because they confuse regeneration with spiritual recovery. When a Christian sins, stumbles, or drifts, the question often rises quietly in the heart: Have I …
Parable of the Empty House: A Warning About Emptiness
A Clean House Isn’t Enough What happens when evil leaves—but nothing takes its place? Jesus gave a powerful warning in the Parable of the Empty House. At first glance, the …
John Mark: Failure, Restoration, and Useful Service in Acts
Have you ever failed early in your walk with God and wondered if you were finished? The story of John Mark speaks directly to that fear. In the book of …
Book of Philemon: Grace, Mercy, and Second Chances
Have you ever longed for a second chance but feared rejection? The Book of Philemon reminds us that grace changes everything. Though one of the shortest letters in the New …
SOAP Bible Study: Luke 9:23-24
Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross What does it really mean to follow Jesus? That’s a question every believer must answer—not just once, but every day. In this SOAP Bible …
Count the Cost: The Parable of the Tower Builder and Warring King
What Does It Really Cost to Follow Jesus? Have we truly considered the cost of following Jesus Christ? That is the question raised in Luke 14, where Jesus shares the …
Book of Titus: Grace, Truth, and Christian Conduct
What does it truly mean to live out our faith in a world filled with deception and moral compromise? The Book of Titus gives us a powerful answer. Written by …
Luke: Beloved Physician, Gospel Writer, and Faithful Companion
What do we know about Luke, the man behind the third Gospel and the book of Acts? Scripture does not give us many details about his background. However, what we …
Second Timothy: Strength, Endurance, and Sound Doctrine
Have you ever faced a moment when standing for truth felt like a battle? Second Timothy speaks directly to that struggle. Written from a Roman prison, this letter is the …
From Synagogue to Church: How God Prepared His People
When we open the New Testament, synagogues seem to appear everywhere. Jesus taught in them, apostle Paul reasoned in them, and the gospel often began within their walls. Yet if …
Peter’s Denial and Restoration: From Failure to Faith
Setup: The Fisherman Who Left It All The Sea of Galilee was quiet when Jesus walked along its rocky shoreline. This region in northern Israel was not wealthy, but it …
Daniel and the Son of Man: Jesus’ First-Century Fulfillment
Why Daniel Matters in Jesus’ Teaching Why did Jesus quote Daniel more than any other prophet when speaking about judgment and authority? That question matters because how we answer it …
SOAP Bible Study: Luke 6:43-45
What comes out of our mouths reveals what lives in our hearts. That truth can feel both comforting and convicting. In Luke 6:43–45, Jesus uses a simple image, trees and …
Acts 2 Outline: Birth of the Church and Gift of the Spirit
What would it look like if God started something brand new, right in the middle of a religious crowd? That’s exactly what we see in Acts 2. The chapter opens …
First Timothy: Lessons on Leadership, Love, and Perseverance
Have you ever wondered how we can lead with integrity, love others deeply, and persevere in faith despite life’s challenges? In First Timothy, the apostle Paul offers us a treasure …