Jeremiah Bible Study

The apostle Paul may have never visited the small town of Colossae, located in modern-day Turkey, but he was linked to the congregation through a coworker named Epaphras. This man came to visit Paul while he was imprisoned in Rome to deliver troubling news about destructive teachings that had taken root in the Colossian fellowship. Paul penned a letter in response, urging the believers to experience the freedom they had found in Christ, recognize their salvation came through the Lordship of Jesus alone, and reflect the light of Christ in their lives. Paul also penned a short personal letter to a Colossian believer named Philemon, urging him to forgive a slave who had departed from him and receive him back as a fellow brother. Paul's words in these letters compel us to remember everything that Jesus has done for us and treat others, as we want to be treated.

The apostle Paul founded many churches in the Roman Empire, including one in the Greek city of Thessalonica, which he visited during his second missionary journey. At that time, Paul had been forced to flee the city, so he sent his coworker Timothy back to check on the congregation. Paul was encouraged at Timothy's report but felt compelled to address misconceptions they had about the return of Christ. In each letter, Paul stressed that Jesus is coming back, that believers who are alive at the time will be gathered to Him, and that they needed to maintain a holy life and avoid idleness as they waited. Paul's words likewise reveal to all believers today that Jesus will return-but that we need to keep doing His work in the meantime. David Jeremiah is the founder of Turning Point, an international ministry committed to providing Christians with sound Bible teaching through radio and television, the Internet, live events, and resource materials and books. He is the author of more than fifty books, including A Life Beyond Amazing, Overcomer, and The Book of Signs. Dr. Jeremiah serves as the senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego, California, where he resides with his wife, Donna. They have four grown children and twelve grandchildren.

The apostle Paul founded many churches in the Roman Empire, including one in the prominent city of Corinth. As the commercial capital of the region, its citizens were rich, immoral, and had little self-control. Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians to urge them to live as citizens of God's kingdom and separate themselves from the sinful practices of the world around them. He offers practical guidance on each issue they are facing, revealing to them-and us today-what it truly means to be a member of the Body of Christ and truly love one another as Jesus first loved us. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's many years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you will gain insights into the text, identify the key stories and themes, and be challenged to correctly apply the truths and meanings you find to your own life. Sections include: Getting Started: An opening question to introduce the lesson Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the Scripture reading Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to your life Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson Each of the Bible studies in this series will help you understand what the Bible says-particularly in its original context-and how to apply its teachings to your life.

Experience joy in any situation. The believers in Philippi were experiencing both concern for Paul while he was in prison and spiritual discouragement because of these circumstances. Paul wrote this loving letter to encourage them in their faith and to remind them that there was a greater future in store for him and for them outside this world. Paul even admits the tension he feels between living to continue sharing the gospel and dying so he can be with Christ. This mindset allowed Paul to remain joyful in the midst of suffering and he knew the same would be true of the Philippians believers as well. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment to teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help you understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to you today. Along the way, you will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply truth you find to your life.

The apostle Paul had more reason to be confident in his standing as a "Hebrew of Hebrews" than many of his day. As a Pharisee, he was a strict follower of Jewish Law-and a zealous persecutor of the church until the day he met Jesus face to face on the road to Damascus. Paul's letter to the believers in Galatia contains this same form of zeal . . . but in reverse. He had learned the freedom and joy that comes from a relationship with God, and he urged his readers-and us today-to never trade that for man-made rules and practices. Paul tells us that we are justified by faith and can only find freedom in Christ alone. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's many years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you will gain insights into the text, identify the key stories and themes, and be challenged to correctly apply the truths and meanings you find to your own life. Sections include: Getting Started: An opening question to introduce the lesson. Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study. Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions. Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the Scripture reading. Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to your life. Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson. Each of the Bible studies in this series will help you understand what the Bible says-particularly in its original context-and how to apply its teachings to your life.

When Dr. David Jeremiah prepares a sermon or teaching, at the forefront of his mind is helping people understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what is means to us today. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. Jeremiah's forty years of teaching employing this approach and will lead readers through each book of the New Testament, one chapter at a time. Along the way, readers will gain insights into the text, identify the key stories and themes, and be challenged to correctly apply the truths and meanings they find to their own lives. Sections in each lesson include: • Getting Started: An opening question to introduce readers to the lesson • Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study • Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions • Reviewing the Story: Questions to help readers identify key points in the Scripture reading • Applying the Message: Questions to help readers apply the key ideas to their lives • Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson Each of the Bible studies in this series will help readers understand what the Bible says-particularly in its original context-and how to apply its teachings to their lives.

When Dr. David Jeremiah prepares a sermon or teaching, at the forefront of his mind is helping people understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what is means to us today. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. Jeremiah's forty years of teaching employing this approach and will lead readers through each book of the New Testament, one chapter at a time. Along the way, readers will gain insights into the text, identify the key stories and themes, and be challenged to correctly apply the truths and meanings they find to their own lives. Sections in each lesson include: • Getting Started: An opening question to introduce readers to the lesson • Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study • Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions • Reviewing the Story: Questions to help readers identify key points in the Scripture reading • Applying the Message: Questions to help readers apply the key ideas to their lives • Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson Each of the Bible studies in this series will help readers understand what the Bible says-particularly in its original context-and how to apply its teachings to their lives.

The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help readers understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to them today. Sections in each lesson include: • Getting Started: An opening question to introduce readers to the lesson • Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study • Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions • Reviewing the Story: Questions to help readers identify key points in the reading • Applying the Message: Questions to help readers apply the key ideas to their lives • Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson Along the way, readers will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truths they find to their lives.

The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help readers understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to them today. Sections in each lesson include: • Getting Started: An opening question to introduce readers to the lesson • Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study • Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions • Reviewing the Story: Questions to help readers identify key points in the reading • Applying the Message: Questions to help readers apply the key ideas to their lives • Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson Along the way, readers will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truths they find to their lives.

Jesus is the eternal King. At first glance, it seems surprising that Jesus would call a man like Matthew to become one of His disciples. As a small-time tax collector, Matthew would have been despised by the Jewish people, who viewed those in the profession as traitors to Rome. But the fact that Matthew was educated, literate, and also familiar with Jewish law and customs made him the ideal candidate to not only accompany Jesus during His earthly ministry but also record all that he witnessed. The result is the Gospel we have today. Matthew shows how Jesus, as the promised Messiah, is worthy of our hope. He shows how Jesus, as the eternal King, is worthy of our complete devotion . . . and our complete submission to Him. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment to teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help you understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to you today. Along the way, you will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truth you find in your life.

When Dr. David Jeremiah prepares a sermon or teaching, at the forefront of his mind is helping people understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what is means to us today. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. Jeremiah's forty years of teaching employing this approach and will lead readers through each book of the New Testament, one chapter at a time. Along the way, readers will gain insights into the text, identify the key stories and themes, and be challenged to correctly apply the truths and meanings they find to their own lives. Sections in each lesson include: • Getting Started: An opening question to introduce readers to the lesson • Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study • Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions • Reviewing the Story: Questions to help readers identify key points in the Scripture reading • Applying the Message: Questions to help readers apply the key ideas to their lives • Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson Each of the Bible studies in this series will help readers understand what the Bible says-particularly in its original context-and how to apply its teachings to their lives.

Jesus is the Great Physician. According to the apostle Paul, Luke was a "beloved physician" who traveled with him on several of his missionary journeys. However, Luke's real passion was in setting down an orderly account that detailed the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This was a task for which Luke was well suited, for he was both a thoughtful man of science and a great observer of people. Luke thus took great care in relating the information he collected, but he also emphasized the care that Jesus, as the Great Physician, extended to people everywhere–both Jewish and Gentile alike. Luke shows the high value Jesus places on rescuing all people from their sins–no matter how "far gone" those people might seem. And he shows how Jesus was willing to give up His place in heaven to come down to earth as a sacrifice for the sins of every person who will receive Him. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment to teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help you understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to you today. Along the way, you will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truth you find in your life.

The apostle Paul founded many churches in the Roman Empire, but it is clear he did not do this work alone. Rather, he relied on trusted companions such as Timothy and Titus to support the ongoing work in these communities. As Paul neared the end of his life, he wrote personal letters to these men to encourage them in their ministry and provide final guidelines for how live and lead for Christ. In particular, we find him urging these coworkers to maintain purity in the church, faithfully endure for the gospel, preach sound doctrine, pursue godliness, and maintain order as they built up other leaders. Paul's words compel believers today to also pursue their calling in the church ... even when that means dealing with hardheaded and unruly fellow believers! David Jeremiah is the founder of Turning Point, an international ministry committed to providing Christians with sound Bible teaching through radio and television, the Internet, live events, and resource materials and books. He is the author of more than fifty books, including A Life Beyond Amazing, Overcomer, and The Book of Signs. Dr. Jeremiah serves as the senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego, California, where he resides with his wife, Donna. They have four grown children and twelve grandchildren.

Jesus came to give us life. Jesus called twelve men to be His disciples, but three fishermen–Peter, James, and John–shared a special relationship with Him. They were given direct access to some of the more pivotal events in Jesus' ministry, such as the transfiguration, His raising of Lazarus from the dead, and His agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. John's account thus gives us a unique glimpse from one of Jesus' closest disciples into the significance of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. John reveals how Jesus came to provide "living water" to quench our deep spiritual thirst for the things of God. He shows how Jesus is the "bread of life" who satisfies our deep spiritual hunger. And he reveals how Jesus is the only way we can obtain that living water and bread of life, for "no one comes to the Father" except through Him. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment to teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help you understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to you today. Along the way, you will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truth you find in your life.

Paul's reminder of our identity in Christ. Ephesus was located in Asia Minor, a region full of spiritual darkness and the site of a clash taking place between Christianity and pagan religions. However, the apostle Paul saw an opportunity to advance the kingdom of God. In the letter to the Ephesians, Paul walks the believers through their spiritual inheritance in Christ. This inheritance moves them from death to life and into God's family — something so much better than anything they had in their former lives. Because of this, they need to "walk worthy of their calling," understand and use their spiritual gifts, and put on the armor of God. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment to teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help you understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to you today. Along the way, you will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply truth you find to your life.

Jesus is always at work. Mark was not one of Jesus' original disciples, but he was present at the birth of the church and had a strong relationship with Peter. After Peter was put to death during the reign of Emperor Nero, Mark decided to record everything Peter had told him about Jesus and create his Gospel account of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. Mark shows us that no matter how chaotic our world becomes, we can always cling to the hope and peace that we have in Jesus. Even in the darkest of times, we can rely on the light of Christ to see us through. And while the path to following Jesus is not always easy, it is always worth it. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment to teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help you understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to you today. Along the way, you will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truth you find in your life.