"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
John 14:11 “Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the works themselves.” Chapters 2–12 of John present seven attesting signs that point to the Person and life-giving power of Jesus: John 10:25 “Jesus answered, “I did tell …
Hebrews 11:3 describes creation like this, “”By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.” Colossians says of Jesus the Divine Word, “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and …
2 Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your ancestors, including Terah, the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates River and worshiped other gods. 3 But I took your father Abraham from the region beyond the Euphrates River, led him throughout the land …
“The longevity of human life prior to the Flood turned out to be a curse that only increased human malevolence and wickedness.” From Handbook to Scripture Based on information found in Genesis 6, “5 The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts …
Genesis 3 provides the essential truth and foundation for understanding why bad things happen and God allows it.From Handbook to Scripture READING: Genesis 3 The climax of Genesis 1 was the creation of the man and the woman, and the climax of Genesis 2 was the covenant relationship between the man and the woman. Today’s chapter is …
1 Peter discusses the value of suffering for a believer. See a completed table below: Verses The Value of Suffering 2:20 It commends us before God. 3:13-14 It makes us blessed. 4:1 It helps us overcome sin. 4:13 It allows us to share in Jesus’ suffering. 4:13 It prepares us for the joy of Christ’s …
C.S. Lewis sums up humility when writes, “Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”