Relationships
Lesson 19: Seeking God’s Blessing?
Lesson 19: Seeking God’s Blessing?“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and…
Lesson 20: Seeking God’s Companionship
Lesson 20: Seeking God’s Companionship“And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken” Ecclesiastes 4:12.Some years ago, a doctor asked an elderly Christian woman in England, "I…
Lesson 21: Understanding God’s Family
Lesson 21: Understanding God’s Family“Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12.What exactly is this new identity we have in Christ Jesus? Here are three things that ha…
Lesson 22: Understanding God’s Warfare
Lesson 22: Understanding God’s Warfare“We are human, but we do not wage war as humans do. We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstac…
Part 2, Lesson 23: Who are you?
Part 2, Lesson 23: Who are you?“I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born, I set you apart and appointed you as My prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5.When you accept Christ as your Savior, it means that God has ac…
Lesson 24: What Gives Meaning to Your Life?
Lesson 24: What Gives Meaning to Your Life?“I no longer call you servants… but friends” John 15:15.People search for life’s meaning in many ways. Wealth. Power. Status. Possessions. As alluring as these may be, people who achieve them are seldom sat…
Lesson 25: Making Good Decisions
Lesson 25: Making Good Decisions“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” Romans 8:14.Having guidance to make good decisions is one of the most beneficial aspects of being a devoted follower of Christ. If you need to deci…
Lesson 26: Defining Success
Lesson 26: Defining Success“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33.The secret for successful Christian living is not a secret but a truth -- a truth you can learn to embrace in your own relationsh…
Lesson 27: The Idolatry of People-Pleasing
Lesson 27: The Idolatry of People-Pleasing“So now run away to your place. I said I would give you much honor, but the Lord has kept you from honor.”Numbers 24:11A story in the Bible's book of Numbers shows how dangerous the desire to “please men” ca…