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God calls HIs children into a life of obedience. He wants us to hear His voice and do what He says. Jesus makes this clear in the Gospels and it is a principle repeated by Paul in the epistles. God began this call to radical obedience for His people with Abraham when He commanded him to initiate the sign of the covenant. Check out our study through Genesis 17:9-27!

As God's sons and daughters we have great benefits for being in His family. Ephesians tells us that we have every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. We also have the benefit of forgiveness of sins, relationship with the Father, and victory over the evil one. Since we have these benefits, we have the ability to choose to love God more than we love the world. Check out our study through 1 John 2:12-17 as we expand on these concepts.

God has power to keep His promises. Specifically. HIs promises to the Nation of Israel will all be fulfilled perfectly. God's covenant with Israel to be their God, bring them national salvation, and give them full possession of the land tell us that He is not finished with His chosen Nation! Check out our study from Genesis 17:1-8.

Mark 4:1-9, 13-20

Rather than run from your circumstances, ask God for your strength in your circumstances. Running without considering the consequences often makes a difficult situation worse. Check out our study through Genesis 16:7-16 as we learn what not to do from Hagar's example.

Being led by our desires means we have to put God's will second. As followers of Christ we don't want to be in a place where we're doing that. When our desires lead it often results in conflict in our lives. Rather than doing this, we can choose to make decisions led by prayer and wise counsel from others. Check out our study from Genesis 16:1-6.

Love like Jesus! God calls us, as the church, to show the same love to one another that Jesus shows us! (2 Minute Clip)

One of God's prescribed rules for the body of Christ is for us to love one another. Jesus gave this new commandment to the disciples just prior to going to the cross. One of the ways we show love to our brothers and sisters in Christ is by being patient with them when they offend us. Check out our study through 1 John 2:7-11 as John writes about our love for on another being an indicator of our relationship with God.

God often addresses our doubts with confirmation of His plan! He gives us scriptures, signs, events, and reasons to believe that His plan in our life will come to pass. God, out of His love and grace, addressed Abram's doubt by signing and sealing the Abrahamic Covenant with a blood oath! Check out our study through Genesis 15:7-21.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ loves us life-changing power over sin! Your life looks different after to get saved because you are given the power of the Holy Spirit, the you didn't have before, to overcome sin and death. (Romans 6) AS followers of Christ, our lives should reflect this change. If there is no evidence of a changed life, then true self examination should result; are you really saved? John gets to the core of this issue in chapter 2 of his first epistle. Check out our study through John 2:1-6.

Worry can be a product of a lack of faith in God's timing. As followers of Christ we want to live in such a way where we're trusting God's timing even when our circumstances don't look good from our perspective. Abraham had a worry fit about God's timing not lining up with his, but ultimates chose to trust the Lord. Check out our study through Genesis 15:1-6!

Jesus Christ is the physical embodiment of eternal life! He is fully God and fully man. This is important because we can only have true fellowship with God through a Biblically accurate view of Jesus. Walking in the light also allows us to have close fellowship with God. As Christians we want to be sure we're walking in light and not in darkness! Check out this study from 1 John 1:1-10!

God is always worthy of all honor and glory! Abraham honored God in his life by refusing to compromise and being willing to give. As followers of Christ these are good principles for us to put into practice as well! Check out our study through Genesis 14:17-24!

2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Sometimes taking action is the appropriate response. As followers of Christ we need to be willing to move forward at the right time. In Genesis 14 we see Abram willing to immediately respond to the news of Lot's capture. Abram was afraid of the battle ahead and he didn't make excuses; he acted! Check out our study through Genesis 14:1-16!

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Problems in our life, whether in our heart or with others, need to be properly addressed. Ignoring the problem doesn't solve the problem. You can't fix something that you're pretending isn't there. Humility and a consideration for others should also be present in addressing our issues. In Genesis 13:1-18 we see Abram using these strategies as he addresses an issue with Lot!

2 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Trusting in the wisdom of man leads to compromise. We need God's wisdom to direct us, especially when we're in seemingly impossible situations where compromise looks like the only answer. Go before the Lord and seek His wisdom! Abram didn't do this in his difficult situation and the consequences escalated quickly! Check out this study from Genesis 12:10-20!

Studying, and correctly interpreting, Bible prophecy gives us a framework though which to view current events. This framework allows us to make sense of things that would otherwise seem to be random acts of depraved minds. Two examples come to mind: The exponential explosion of the integration of sexually explicit ideas being foisted upon our children through school curriculums, media, and even in the designs on popular clothing. Secondly, the sudden rise in anti-semitism in conjunction with the United States Administration waffling in their support for Israel during a time of war. Are these random acts of evil or is there something more going on?

Did we miss the Rapture? Are we currently in the Tribulation Period? These are the questions Paul addresses in 2 Thessalonians chapter 2. An incorrect understanding of Bible prophecy caused the church at Thessalonica to live in fear and worry. When we have a good handle on God's prophetic plan for the future it helps us make sense of what's happening around us and allows us to live by faith and not fear! Check out this study through 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5!

Following God's call means leaving comfort behind and being willing to be in contrast to the culture. Abraham did both of these as he followed the call of God and departed for the Promised Land! Check out this study through Genesis 12:4-9!

Going through persecution and tribulation with our eyes fixed on Jesus can be difficult. A good reminder is that as you walk by faith you are an example and encouragement to those around you. It also helps to remember that at the Second Coming, Jesus will bring complete justice on those who oppose the Gospel! Blessings!