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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 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.

Hell is an unpleasant subject, but Jesus spoke clearly about it. His words are a warning, given out of love, to bring us to repentance and restoration through Him.

Why should Israel be on our hearts? Because God makes it clear in both the Old and the New Testament that Israel is on His heart.

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 21 studies Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Haggai.

Each of us has a story of how God has worked -- and IS working -- in our lives. Within the scriptures, Peter teaches us how to tell it!

Some see God's insistence on obedience as harsh or legalistic, but our heavenly Father does not desire to see us punished or burdened down with guilt. He is a God of grace, who longs for His wayward children to return to Him in repentance and be welcomed back with open arms!

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 20 discusses Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah.

Many people envision Heaven as a vague existence of wispy spirits floating around on clouds. But God promises much more to His people - physical resurrection and eternal life with Him in a new Heaven and a new Earth!

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 19 explores the books of Hosea and Joel.

God in the person of the Holy Spirit dwells in the hearts of all who believe. We do not want to ignore that or brush it off! Many people are afraid of the Holy Spirit and many people think if you start talking about the Holy Spirit then you might become a "fanatic." However, God asks us to seek the Holy Spirit and in return we receive the fullness of His Spirit everyday and He will give us power,...