God with Us Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–25 The virgin birth was foretold hundreds of years before Jesus’ birth. (Isaiah 7:14) This prophecy of Immanuel is
Confidence in Times of Testing Genesis 22 Our faith will often be tested. (1–2) In chapters 18–21, Abraham’s family endured several difficult circumstances: the destruction
Restoration Philemon 8-21 Sent (8–12) This letter is a personal note to Paul’s friend Philemon and an open letter for the church, sent with Onesimus,
The Gospel and Relationships Colossians 3:18–4:6 In our families (18–21) Gospel transformation is holistic and affects every aspect of a Christian’s life and family. Paul
Give Thanks to God Psalm 100 Psalm 100 is a song of worship. It probably was a psalm of ascent worshipers used as they approached
Confidence After We Fail Gen. 16:1-17:19 Don’t take matters into your own hands. (16:1–5) This is “strike two” for Abram and Sarai as they again
The Gospel Lived Colossians 3:1-17 A new life (1–4) Paul focuses on the positive aspect of a new life. If the Colossians are genuinely in
Lifeway Christian Resources’ January Bible Study, “Psalms: The Character of God,” can be a good way to begin the new year. The Character of God
The Gospel’s Freedom Colossians 2:16 23 Freedom in worship (16-17) Some in Colossae stressed that Jewish dietary laws must be followed. Paul warns human-created laws
Confidence in Seasons of Uncertainty Genesis 15:1–6,13–16 Trust God even when the way is not clear. (1–5) The Bible does not make it clear how
