Bible Study

Welcome to Day 9 As we conclude the first section of this study. Consider SIGNING UP to receive our studies via e-mail. Key Scriptures: 2 Kings 5: 1-9, 2 Chronicles 26:1- 23 Devotional  Insight: We have so far seen the lives of various Bible Characters caught in different but very relatable situations. Now let’s talk about holy and unholy anger. Can you tell the difference? Holy or Unholy Anger How Can you Tell the Difference? Anger can heavily impact our family, friends and other relationships. Our health, emotional, and general wellbeing. Consider how much energy goes into staying angry, keeping malice, retaining bitterness and planning revenge! When we waste time on rage, revenge and unforgiveness we move far away from God’s plan for our lives. Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer 1 John 3:15 Whoever hates his brother is in darkness and walks in the darkness. He…

Welcome to Day 8 where we discuss the danger of unforgiveness hatred and consequence of vegneance. Key Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-39, Esther 3:1-6, Genesis 25: 19-34 Devotional  Insight: Anger, offenses, revenge are destructive trio that When We Want Revenge over God’s Righteous Judgment Amnon did the abominable. He raped his half sister, Tamar contrary to God’s Word Leviticus 18:11. The King David said nothing and did nothing. That silence may have provoked Absalom who silently plotted his revenge. When leadership does nothing about justice, the people take laws into their hands. Revenge is a brutal beast. So Absalom prepares a deceitful party to get Amnon then he strikes. He never gave any signals. No hint whatsoever. And Amnon falls right into his trap. Journal Prompt Have you ever being a victim of revenge? Have you planned one out yourself? Absalom held it back. He never healed from his brother’s hurt. He never forgave. The truth is you never really feel…

Welcome to Day 7 of Our Bible Study. Key Scriptures: Judges 11, Exodus 2 and 3 Devotional Insight: Can childhood frustrations we suffered lead to broken adult lives? In today’s discussion, we examine the lives of Jephthah and Moses and consider their youth. Are you wearing the “Angry Kid Badge”? Journal Prompt Are you struggling with the childhood label? How have you let your internal anger control your decisions? As a teacher, I have seen the impact of family care, trauma, divorce, failed parenting, parental absence due to divorce, sickness, or loss, or trauma of any kind in the lives of growing children. Differences in attitudes are visible. Self-confidence, bullying, student academic life, social interactions are a few ways we can spot these variances in class or group settings. Children take these experiences all in. The feelings and frustrations they experience manifest themselves in multiple ways. Sarcastic tones and comments, bullying other kids, general rebellious attitudes, disinterest in group activities…unhealthy…

Welcome to Day 6 of our Bible Study on Anger: SIGN UP to receive our studies via e-mail. Devotional Insight: In today’s lesson we see how little things reveal our lack of compassion and grace towards others. We take examples from Jonah, and the Elder brother of the Prodigal son. Key Scriptures: Luke 15: 11-32, Jonah 4, Micah 7:18 When God’s Compassion Upset Us We often read the story of the prodigal son and nod our heads at his father’s love and the lost son’s return. We are quick to identify with the prodigal but much less with the older brother in the story. Truth is, the elder brother’s role matters in the story. He was angry. He felt left out. He felt he deserved more than this younger rebellious brother. In our hearts we may think the father had been unfair in a certain way but that’s not true. Journal Prompt Was the elder brother fighting for love he…

Welcome to Day 5 of our Bible Study on Anger. Key Scripture: Exodus 20: 1-13, 1 Corinthians 10: 1-4, 1 Samuel 13: 1-15, 1 Samuel 30: 1-6 Devotional Insight Stress coupled with external pressure from our environment may lead to anger when unmanaged and this can be disastrous. Today, we gain insight from studying about Moses, David and Saul. Anger over other people’s negative attitudes and life stress How Hard Are You Striking The Rock? Oh this is where the enemy sits and waits for us to steam up. Waiting for our words and in our actions he wants to entrap us. How often do other people drive the nuts off your head? How often do you find yourself yelling because you seem not to be heard or understood? If you are nodding, then this is for you. We can only imagine Moses frustration with constantly correcting a stiff-necked people then more than once pleading with God on their behalf. It…

Welcome to Day 4 of our Bible Study. Have you ever felt jealous or worried that your mates or colleagues are doing better than you are. Key Scripture Genesis :1-16, 1 Samuel 2-20, John 21:20-23, Luke 10: 38-42 Devotional Insight:  Comparison and envy, the traps of our hurried competitive, over-achievement driven generation. How do these two contribute to living in anger? We learn from a few more Bible characters today and relate their situations to our own lives. Anger, When We compare ourselves to others Anger can be fueled by Comparison. And Comparison leads to envy. When you wish you had what others had- you are an attention-seeking girl. What makes us desire what others have? We eant their stage to be ours! Dear attention seeking heart, it is o.k if others share in the spotlight! A heart that constantly compares is not far from envy Comparison causes you to lose your joy and freedom. It makes you to lose…

Welcome to Day 2 of the Overcome Anger Bible Study. To get this study in your email, Sign up HERE Key Scripture Genesis 29, 30, 31, and 34, 1 Samuel 25 Devotional Insight: We all want justice. We want to be treated fairly and with respect. This does not always happen in the real world, does it?  In today’s study, we encourage ourselves about what the scriptures says about unfairness. Anger over Oppression and Injustice In fact, no one likes to be treated unfairly. We live in an unjust world where things may go awry at any time. And we will be put in tough positions where we have to choose to fight or let go of our vengeance. These questions may be in your thoughts reading through this study. What should our response be in the face of injustice? Should Christians never stand up for themselves? Let’s take some lessons from Jacob and Laban his deceptive in law. We see Jacob…

Welcome to Day 2 of the Overcome Anger Bible Study. To get this study in your email, Sign up HERE Key Scripture Numbers 22: 22-35 Devotional  Insight: In today’s study, we discuss “anger that results from rejecting the truth”, disobedience and unjustified anger using Balaam as a case study. Anger over Godly Correction Look around. No one is patient these days to listen to the Truth. We quickly make up our minds and form opinions readily about people, circumstances and take sides. We just can’t stand the Truth because it hurts our feelings.It upsets our pop culture and choices.It strikes our hearts with the hot iron rod. We are angry when someone tells us that Truth we hate to hear. We label them. We isolate them away from our circles. Instead of choosing repentance! We are in a hurry to run with the popular herd. We want to be heard. To be liked. To be followed. Even when we clearly…

Key Scripture: And when Rachel saw that she bore no children, Rachel envied her sister: and said to Jacob, Give me children, or else I die Genesis 30:1 KJV Devotional Insight:  Have you considered the real reason for your anger? In today’s study, we remind ourselves about Rachel. Anger over something you can’t control Rachel, the girl who caught the eye of the hard-working young man. She had always had things going. She knew it will always swing in her favour catching the man of her dreams and stealing his love. She watches him wipe his brows and sweat to get her despite her father’s deceit in Genesis 29:20-35 For girls who love control, anger is not far from the corner. Fertility issues are hard bites for any woman, not to mention advanced complications and years of delays. Imagine after medicals, bills, and examinations of all sorts, anger boils inside of you. Like a crouched tiger waiting in lay for…

Hey you, Tired of Throwing Anger Tantrums? Granted we process hurt differently! Sometimes, we hold on to hurt like it’s a valuable possession. At other times we think we have the right to hold tightly to our bitterness and unforgiving attitude. The painful thing is the hurt we endear wounds others unknowingly. While unforgiveness can express itself in countless ways like short fusses, chronic anger bouts, unfriendly disposition… you see the deceit is feeling we have the right to do mean things because we have been hurt. Guess What? You can overcome Anger God’s Way We lose the freedom and peace forgiveness brings. The enemy wants to deprive us of the joy of living full and joy-filled lives. That’s the difference between those who forgive easily and those who don’t. I want to forgive more easily and I want that for you too! I have tasted both sides and know the difference. The gift of forgiveness is what Jesus did…

It has been exciting following through this Bible Study. As we conclude the Spirit of the Giant Slayer Bible Study, it is important we discuss how to live every day in victory. David took off the head of Goliath. The Philistines scrambled for safety. The rain was definitely going to pour on their heads. Fury from 40 days of torment was a joke. God’s people got enough courage to put the Philistines to flight after the head of their champion went off. Bible Study: 1 Samuel 17:51-58 What Next after Goliath is down? Is it enough to just slay Goliath? Victory invites expected and unexpected surprises. David’s life unveils twists and turns that we can all relate with. Victory comes at a price. But the cost is worth it. Four Unexpected Real Life Changes that come with Victory The High Expectation: All eyes fell on David afterward. He became a fast-rising high ranking officer. He would have to meet up…

Giants represent life battles. We all have them- whether known physical battles or the one fighting the unseen. If we don’t face them and allow them to linger, their works could be lethal. Throughout this Bible Study, we have learnt, how to identify giants in our lives, Why we should slay them, the differences between the grasshopper and giant-slayer sprit as well as four powerful traits of giant slayers. In today’s we hit the nail on the head to answer the following questions. How do we slay them? How do we confront life battles? How to slay the giants in your life. Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 17: 12-51 There were many young men who could have fought the giant, why David? What set David apart from the rest, He had a heart for the Lord. His drive wasn’t the fame or the King’s reward for defeating Goliath. Take note there were soldiers who have made a good fit but God…