Colossians 2:1  For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; …….meaning of conflict: figuratively an effort or anxiety. The anxiety here is not one of dreaded doubt, but...

Christians should minister to one another in times of trial. Job, having survived the first diabolical challenge from Satan, encountered a second more severe personal challenge, which was designed to break his commitment to God. However, Job did not lash out at God, rather he remained faithful. This lesson introduces...

The Bible presents many examples of people who lived by faith in God. This lesson uses practical examples to address the themes of faith, hardship, and living by the new covenant. It is always needful to see how biblical truth is to be applied. Often, this can be done most...

We must determine to stand firm in Christ during difficult times. When the apostle Paul returned to Jerusalem to attend the Feast of Pentecost in the late spring of AD 58, the leaders of the church in Jerusalem said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews there...

Christians must continually mature in the faith. Growth is a normal part of the human life cycle. If for some reason growth and development do not occur in a newborn, this becomes a matter of serious concern. This lesson is about the need believers in Christ have to grow spiritually...

Jesus rules supreme over all creation! The apostle Paul wrote: “For by him [Jesus Christ] were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:...

The greatness of God evokes our worship! From the time of King David until the present, he has been regarded by the Jews as the greatest ruler of ancient Israel. As told in the Bible, David became the standard by which all other kings of Israel were judged. Considering the...

God lovingly forgives those who repent of their sins. Psalm 51 is believed to be the psalm of King David’s repentance, after he was confronted by the prophet Nathan regarding his sins about Bathsheba. It lays bare David’s genuine sorrow and repentance for the terrible sins he had committed-adultery, deception...

The Lord heats the cry of His people for deliverance. We all wish for our lives to be trouble-free. We begin each day hoping that things will go our way. Unfortunately, life is never quite that simple. We all face stretches of life when times are tough. Psalm 40 outlines...

God is good and worthy of all praise. The Psalm in today’s lesson has been viewed as a thanksgiving as well as a wisdom Psalm. Both themes are prominent and interdependent. The beginning of wisdom is founding one’s life in a reality where God is praised and offered thanksgiving as...