A Look At The Mirror
Introductory thought: There is an ongoing approach to the Word in which we need to function. Question 1: Read James 1:19-25. Pastor Josh shared that he once understood these verses to mean how one should relate to another. He then added that this passage is about the posture we have in hearing God’s Word. In […]
Add Some Weight To It
Introductory thought: The Lord uses the ordinary to remind us of His goodness. Question 1: Pastor Josh said that there are opportunities in every trial we face. The global pandemic is a trial. Read James 1:13-18. Pastor Josh cautioned us not to confuse the word trial with the word temptation. A trial tests our resolve; […]
Boast About It!
Introductory thought: Let us set personal opinions aside and pray for those in authority. Question 1: Read James 1:9-12. Pastor Josh said that James, the writer of this Book, is giving some imagery on a contrast of lifestyles. The person in humble circumstances as well as the wealthy person alike is to boast. From our […]
Pick A Name
Introductory thought: “For if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, He will bring your mortal bodies to life” (Romans 8:11). Question 1: Pastor Josh shared a little about James, Jesus’ younger brother and the writer of the Book of James. James was more advanced in years when he […]
Easter 2020
Introductory thoughts: Happy Easter! “The resurrected King is resurrecting me!” Question 1: Read Luke 24:1-12. The tomb is empty! Pastor Josh talked about how little mention of the tomb in the Bible redirects our focus from death to life. He said that we tend to fix our minds on what is dead rather than life. Throughout this […]
Palm Sunday
Introductory thought: “Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; for the LORD is my strength and song.” (Isaiah 12:2) Question 1: Pastor Josh talked about how Jesus’ triumphal entry (Palm Sunday) was near the time of Passover. At that time, the Passover festival celebrated how God set His people free from the […]
Endurance Produced Faith
Introductory thought: The storm may be the same for all of us, but our responses to it are unique. Question 1: Read James 1:1-4. Pastor Josh explained that in verse 2, where James writes, “whenever you fall into various trials,” he is talking about when we are in the “throes of” a trial, and we are completely […]
Psalm 23
Introductory thought: Our greatest source of confidence and peace is the one true God. Question 1: Pastor Josh read Psalm 23 using the Holman Christian Standard Bible. His focus began with verse 1, “The Lord is my shepherd…” Culturally speaking, good shepherds talk to their sheep. Sheep will go where they hear the voice of their shepherd. How bent is your […]
Note to Self
Introductory thought: Trust God even on days when life is disrupted. Question 1: Pastor Todd said, “Fear causes us to forget; faith causes us to remember.” Read Psalm 103:1-5. David reminds himself of some of God’s attributes in verses 3 to 5. Which of these do you need to remind yourself? Question 2: In Psalm 103:13-17, we are reminded […]