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Andrew Calamaro
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Jan 16, 2022
Explore the Bible: Colossians: Session 6: The Gospel & Relationships
God wired us to relate to one another. We do life together as families, friends, and coworkers. So it’s no surprise that when Paul addressed practical Christian living, he spent a lot of time talking about our relationships. When we’re properly connected to God, the gospel transforms our connections with everyone else. This gives the lost world around us something to think about.
ESV Passage Colossians 3:18-4:6
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Dec 26, 2021
Explore the Bible: Colossians: Session 5: The Gospel Lived
Most of us choose what we wear with purpose. We may pick an outfit that sets us apart or helps us blend in. Sometimes, what we choose to wear may make it harder for others to see Jesus in us. Paul challenged the Colossians to get rid of anything that distorted the image of Christ in their lives. We need to provide an accurate reflection of our Savior as well.
Believers are to reflect Christlike character in their daily lives.
ESV passage Colossians 3:1-17
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Dec 19, 2021
Explore the Bible: Colossians: Session 4: The Gospel's Freedom
History tells us of soldiers who continued to stand guard after a war had been settled and treaties signed. Some ignored messages about treaties and others simply were never told. They were fighting for something already settled. Some of the Colossian believers were fighting a war already settled as well. False teachers were trying to convince them they needed more than faith in Jesus to have a true relationship with God. In choosing to follow certain legalistic practices, they were trying to fight a battle Jesus had already won.
ESV version Colossians 2:16-23
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Dec 12, 2021
Explore the Bible: Colossians: Session 3: The Gospels Forgiveness
How do people try to deal with their sin apart from Jesus? God makes forgiveness abundantly available, but we must be looking in the right place. More specifically, we must be looking to the right person—Jesus. In Colossians 2:4-15, we learn that forgiveness of sin is found only through faith in Jesus.
ESV passage Colossians 2:4-15.
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Nov 28, 2021
Explore the Bible: Colossians: Session 1: The Gospel's Power
This week we’re going to begin our study of Colossians by discussing the truth that the power of the gospel frees us from sin and Satan’s control.
ESV passage Colossians 1:9-23
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Nov 21, 2021
Explore the Bible: Philippians: Session 5: Joy Through Peace & Contentment
Imagine these two scenes. The first is of a mountain lake away from all the hustle and bustle. The motionless water acts like a mirror, reflecting the beauty and quiet of the moment. In the second scene, a bird calmly sits on her nest built in a small opening in a rock. Her nest is hidden by a raging waterfall with a storm approaching in the horizon. In both scenes, we find peace. God is present in both the still moments and the storms. Paul reminded the Philippians that peace was found in God’s presence regardless of the circumstances.
What picture comes to mind at the mention of contentment? We might picture a dog soaking in the sun while lying on green grass. Others might think of relaxing in a favorite recliner following a delicious meal. Still others might envision a healthy infant lying cozily in its mother’s arms or cuddled in its crib. Most of us have this picture of contentment, but we somehow rarely see ourselves in that picture. Paul challenged the Philippians to pursue contentment.
ESV passage Philippians 4:1-20
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Nov 14, 2021
Explore the Bible: Philippians: Session 4: Joy in Knowing Jesus
In Philippians 3:8-21 we discover that believers gain joy through knowing Jesus and living in obedience to Him
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Nov 7, 2021
Explore the Bible: Philippians - Session 3 - Joy Through Humility
Sometimes we see genuine humility as the enemy of joy. To be humble, we think we must consider ourselves unworthy and therefore not able to enjoy life. But Jesus was humble and joyful. For Jesus, humility was not about feeling inferior; He made some rather lofty claims about Himself. Rather, His humility was more a matter of putting others and their needs above of His own.
ESV Passage Philippians 2:1-15
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Oct 31, 2021
Explore the Bible: Philippians: Session 2: Joy of Adversity
Christians in some areas of our world face constant pressure. Intimidation, mob beatings, and government censure are just a few of the difficulties faced. These difficulties seem to encourage and not discourage believers, nor do they keep the gospel from spreading. These believers seem to have a greater focus, just like the focus of an athlete trying to improve or train for a sport. But unlike many athletes, these believers find joy and peace in the middle of the challenges faced.
ESV passage Philippians 1:12-26
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Oct 24, 2021
Explore the Bible: Philippians: Session 1: Joy in Prayer
This week we begin our study of the Book of Philippians. We know that friends who will pray for us are treasured. Their prayers encourage, direct, and challenge us in our spiritual lives. Their prayers create an unbreakable bond with prayer being one way of communicating love for another person. Paul had forged a special relationship with the believers in Philippi, and that relationship grew through genuine prayer that focused on continued spiritual growth.
ESV passage Philippians 1:1-11
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Oct 17, 2021
Explore the Bible: Ecclesiastes: Session 6: What is Life About?
The wise person fears and obeys God.
ESV passage Ecclesiastes 12:1-14.
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Oct 10, 2021
Explore the Bible: Ecclesiastes: Session 5: Facing Death
The wise person gratefully lives all the days he or she is granted.
ESV passage Ecclesiastes 9:1-10
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Oct 3, 2021
Explore the Bible: Ecclesiastes: Session 4: Where is the Balance?
The wise person realizes God offers wisdom to the imperfect.
ESV passage Ecclesiastes 7:11-22
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Sep 26, 2021
Explore the Bible: Ecclesiastes: Session 3 Why Listen?
The wise person heeds the warnings gained from past mistakes & godly counselors.
ESV passages Ecclesiastes 4:13-16 & 5:1-7
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Sep 19, 2021
Explore the Bible: Ecclesiastes: Session 2: What Time is it?
The wise person stewards time, realizing God controls all things.
ESV passage Ecclesiastes 3:1-15.
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Sep 12, 2021
Explore the Bible: Ecclesiastes: Session 1: What’s the Use
The wise person seeks to find meaning in life from God.
ESV passages Ecclesiastes 1:12-15 & 2:18-26.
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Sep 5, 2021
Explore the Bible: Job: Session 7: Dependence Declared
God honors those3 who humbly profess dependence on Him.
ESV passage Job 42:1-11.
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Aug 22, 2021
Explore the Bible: Job: Session 5: Justice Sought
God is just in His treatment of all people.
ESV passage Job 36:8-23.
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Aug 15, 2021
Explore the Bible: Job: Session 4: Wisdom Gained
God’s wisdom is found in fearing and obeying Him.
ESV passage Job 28: 12-28
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Aug 8, 2021
Explore the Bible: Job: Session 3: Redemption Found
Believers can trust God to be faithful to them.
ESV passage Job 19:19-29.
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Aug 1, 2021
Explore the Bible: Job: Session 2 - Hope Defined
Believers find hope for life only in God
NASB passage Job 14:1-14
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Jul 25, 2021
Explore the Bible: Job: Session 1: Faith Tested
Believers show the depth of their faith in adversity.
ESV passage Job 1:8-22
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Jul 18, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 10-24: Session 11 Sacrifice, Revealed & Commissioned
Jesus’ death provides salvation to all who trust in Him. He then revealed His identity to those seeking Him. Those he commissioned to proclaim the gospel.
ESV passages Luke 23:33-34, 24:18-31, 24:36-49
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Jul 11, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 10-24: Session 10: Denied
Denying Jesus leads to sorrow and guilt.
ESV passage Luke 22:54-62
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Jul 4, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 10-24: Session 9: Willing
Jesus willingly submitted to the Father’s redemptive plan.
ESV passage Luke 22:41-53
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Jun 27, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 10-24: Session 8: Remembered
Jesus’ costly sacrifice should be remembered by believers.
ESV passage Luke 22:7-20
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Jun 20, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 10-24: Session 7 Conerstone
God offers salvation through faith in Jesus alone.
ESV passage Luke 20:9-19
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Jun 13, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 10-24: Session 6: Sinners
Acceptance awaits those who seek Jesus in repentance.
ESV passages Luke 19:1-10.
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Jun 6, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 10-24: Session 5: Resurrected
Jesus is the resurrected Savior and Lord.
ESV passage Luke 24:1-12
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May 30, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 10-24: Session 4: Worshiped
Jesus is worthy of our worship and praise.
ESV passage Luke 19:29-40
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May 23, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 10-24: Session 3: Worthy?
God welcomes those who approach Him in humble and simple faith.
ESV passages Luke 18:9-17
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May 16, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 10-24: Session 2 Celebrate
Believers can celebrate God’s restoring forgiveness.
ESV passages Luke 15:20-32.
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May 9, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 10-24: Session 1: Neighbors?
Believers demonstrate their love for God by extending grace to others.
ESV passages Luke 10:25-37
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May 2, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 13 Unashamed
Jesus expects His followers to forsake all else for Him.
ESV passages Luke 9:18-27.
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Apr 4, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 12 Loved
Jesus saves all who come to Him in faith.
ESV passages Luke 7:40-50.
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Mar 28, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 11: Reigns
Jesus prioritizes meeting people’s needs over keeping rituals.
ESV passage Luke 6:1-11
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Mar 21, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 10 Forgives
Jesus has the power to forgive sin.
ESV passage Luke 5:17-26.
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Mar 14, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 9 Followed
Jesus uses ordinary people with diverse backgrounds in his work.
ESV passages Luke 5:5-11 & Luke 5:27-32.
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Mar 7, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 8 Rejected
Jesus’ offer of salvation will be rejected by some, leading to judgment.
ESV passages Luke 4:16-30
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Mar 4, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 7: Compassionate
Jesus expects His followers to show compassion & mercy to others.
ESV passage Luke 6.27-38
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Feb 21, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 6 Prepared
Jesus is the promised Messiah who brings judgment.
ESV passages Luke 3:7-18.
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Jan 31, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 5 Matured
Jesus, as the unique Son of God, experienced human life fully and without sin.
ESV passage Luke 2:41-52.
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Jan 24, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 4 Anticipated
Jesus is the promised Messiah.
ESV passages Luke 2:25-38.
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Jan 17, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 3 Proclaimed
Jesus brings salvation to all who trust in Him.
ESV passages Luke 2:4-19.
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Jan 10, 2021
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 2 Conceived
God involves humanity in the redemptive plan of His creation.
ESV passages Luke 1:26-38
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Dec 27, 2020
Explore the Bible: Luke 1-9: Session 1: Planned
God’s promises point to His redemptive plan for His Creation.
ESV passages Luke 1:13-25
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Dec 20, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 13 God Restores
ESV passages Isaiah 65:17-25.
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Dec 13, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 12 God Expects
ESV passages Isaiah 58:1-12.
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Dec 9, 2020
Character Study: Jacob
A study of the character of Jacob.
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Dec 6, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 11 God Justifies
ESV passages Isaiah 53:1-12.
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Dec 2, 2020
Character Study: Isaac
A study into the character of Isaac.
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Nov 29, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 10 God Comforts
ESV passages Isaiah 49:1-13.
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Nov 22, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 9 God Acts
ESV passages Isaiah 46:3-13
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Nov 18, 2020
Character Study: Abraham
A study of the character of Abraham.
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Nov 15, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 8 God Renews
ESV passages Isaiah 40:18-31
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Nov 11, 2020
Character Study: Noah
A study into the character of Noah.
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Nov 8, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 7 God Listens
ESV passages Isaiah 37:14-20 & 37:30-38
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Nov 4, 2020
Character Study: Adam & Eve
A study into the character of Adam & Eve.
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Nov 1, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 6 God Protects
ESV passages Isaiah 31:1-9
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Oct 25, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 5 God Saves
ESV passages Isaiah 25:1-12
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Oct 18, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 4 God Reigns
ESV passages Isaiah 23:8-18
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Oct 11, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 3.5 God Promises
ESV passages Isaiah 8:11-22, 9:1-7, and 11:1-9
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Oct 4, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 3 God Promises
ESV passages Isaiah 7:1-17.
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Sep 27, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 2: God Sends
ESV passages Isaiah 6:1-13.
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Sep 20, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 1.5 God Sends
ESV passages Isaiah 2:1-15, 5:1-7, 5:11-17
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Sep 13, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah: Session 1 God Confronts
Passages from the ESV Isaiah 1:10-20
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Sep 6, 2020
Explore the Bible: Isaiah Introduction & Background
An introduction and background to a study through the book of Isaiah.
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