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The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 30 delves into Ezra and Nehemiah.

How can we prepare for the unexpected? By preparing for what *is* expected -- namely, the victorious return of Jesus Christ to restore all that Satan has torn apart!

True faith shows itself in obedience, even when it is difficult. James urges believers in all situations to recommit to the Living God and to follow where He leads!

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 29 unsheathes the prophetic book of Daniel.

The world urges us to be politically correct, but God tells us to be spiritually correct -- even at the cost of persecution.

James makes it clear that God does not "play favorites" among His people, but that we are all dependent on His mercy and grace!

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 28 takes a look at the books of Ecclesiastes and Esther.

Are you prepared to answer the following questions? Why are you hope-full? Who is your Lord? Where is your strength? And can you answer these questions with gentleness and respect?

To believers in every age, but especially to those under attack for their faith, James says: Don't just look at the Word of God - do what it says!

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 27 inspects both Song of Songs and Lamentations.

For many of us, preparing for future disasters and crises does nothing but engender panic. Learn what God provides instead!

How do we receive the trials and attacks that come when our faith is pitted against the surrounding culture? James encourages us not to despair but to count it as joy, because those trials test and strengthen our faith so that we may persevere and become more and more mature.

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 26 sifts through the book of Job.

"God does not regard our voices; he hears our hearts. And if our hearts do not sing, we have not sung at all."  -- Charles Spurgeon

James, the half brother of Jesus, after witnessing Jesus' resurrection, came to understand who Jesus is. James' writings share wisdom around living a life of holiness, and that our faith is evidenced in actions and deeds. The Book of James is a primer on living the Christian life!

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 25 probes the book of Proverbs.

Is it possible to be blessed by God even when our circumstances do not appear to be blessed?

God is both knowable (because He has revealed Himself to us) and incomprehensible (because He is so far beyond us). We cannot fully understand how God can be triune (3 in 1), but the truth of the Trinity is found throughout the Bible, both in the Old and the New Testament!

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 24 concludes our time looking at the Psalms.

The human heart is an idol factory. How do we dismantle the idols we manufacture there?

God does nothing by accident, and Peter's address to the crowds in Jerusalem on the day of Shavuot (Pentecost) made it clear that the Hebrew scriptures pointed to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on that particular day.

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 23 continues our journey through the Psalms.

Crooks only produce counterfeits of things that are real. That's why we don't see any fake $3 bills floating around, yet also why there are so many counterfeit gods. Discover the true God and enjoy Him!

Contrary to the belief of many in our society, marriage is a covenant, not a contract. The Bible makes it clear that marriage is of divine, not human origin, and is a reflection of God's character!

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 22 examines Zechariah and Malachi, and introduces the Psalms.