Scripture:        John, chapters 5-6 John 5:1-15 (NASB): After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now in Jerusalem, by the Sheep Gate, there is a pool which in Hebrew is called Bethesda, having five porticoes. In these porticoes lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, limping, or paralyzed [; waiting for the moving of the waters; for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool... Read more

Scripture:        James, chapters 1-5 James 1:19-27 (NASB): You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters.  Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for a man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness of God. Therefore, ridding yourselves of all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not just hearers who deceive themselves.... Read more

Scripture:        1 Timothy, chapters 1-4 1 Timothy 4:6-11 (NASB) In pointing out these things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have been following. But stay away from worthless stories that are typical of old women. Rather, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; for bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but godliness is beneficial for all things,... Read more

Scripture:        Romans, chapters 5-8 Romans 6:1-7 (NASB): What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? Far from it! How shall we who died to sin still live in it?  Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead... Read more

      Scripture:        Romans, chapters 1-4 Romans 1:1-7 (NASB): Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, who was declared the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom... Read more

Scripture:        Matthew, chapters 14-16 Matthew 15:1-14 (NASB): Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.” And He answered and said to them, “Why do you yourselves also break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said, ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER,’ and, ‘THE ONE WHO SPEAKS EVIL OF FATHER OR... Read more

Scripture:        Matthew, chapters 11-13 Matthew 13:47-52 (NASB): “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered fish of every kind; and when it was filled, they pulled up on the beach; and they sat down and gathered the good fish into containers, but the bad they threw away. So it will be at the end of the age: the angels will come forth and remove the wicked from among the righteous, and... Read more

Scripture:        2 Corinthians, chapters 7-10 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NASB): Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Observations: Second Corinthians contains several passages that believers cherish. For example: “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come” (5:17). “And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is... Read more

Scripture:        2 Corinthians, chapters 3-6 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 (NASB): Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some, letters of commendation to you or from you? You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all people, revealing yourselves, that you are a letter of Christ, delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. Such... Read more

Scripture:        Job, chapters 41-42; 2 Corinthians, chapters 1-2 Job 42:1-6 (NASB): Then Job answered the Lord and said, “I know that You can do all things, and that no plan is impossible for You. ‘Who is this who conceals advice without knowledge?’ Therefore I have declared that which I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I do not know.” ‘Please listen, and I will speak; I will ask You, and You instruct me.’ “I have heard of... Read more