Keeping Yourself in the Love of God
Scripture: Leviticus 19:9–18
Background of the TextThe Book of Leviticus is often called “the Book of Holiness.” The central call of God is clear:“Be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.” (Leviticus 19:2)Holiness, in Go...
Keeping Yourself in the Love of God
Scripture: Yudas 1:17-23
Background of the Text (Leviticus 19)The Book of Leviticus is the book of holiness. Its keynote is: “You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.” (Lev. 19:2). This is not merely religious ...
God Hears the Cry of His Servant
Scripture: James 5:12–18
Introduction
Have you ever waited for a prayer that seemed unanswered? James reminds us that the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Like Elijah, whose prayers stopped the rai...
God Hears the Cry of His Servant
Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1–11
Introduction
Imagine hearing that your hometown lies in ruins, its walls broken, its people disgraced. How would you feel? Angry? Sad? Helpless? That’s how Nehemiah felt. Yet instead of rushing...
The Risk of Not Making Peace
Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:10–16
Introduction:
Ice breaker: Have you ever felt jealous because your friend is more popular or more talented? What did you do then?
Teenagers today often face rivalry — in school, friendships, even ...
The Risk of Not Making Peace
Scripture: Genesis 4:6-8
“Then the LORD said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it...