Before you can fully grasp the details of a map, it helps to step back and see the full terrain. The same is true with the Sermon on the Mount. Whether you’re beginning this study or completing it, this lesson is designed to help you get your bearings—to understand the overall shape, structure, and purpose … Continue reading The Will of the Father: A Guide to the Sermon on the Mount (Lessons 12 & 13—Getting the Big Picture)
Month: October 2025
Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 18)
Psalm 18 opens with one of the most personal declarations of love in the entire Bible: “I love You, O LORD, my strength.” (v.1) The heading of the psalm itself tells us the context: “A psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who addressed the words of this song to the LORD on the … Continue reading Songs of Strength and Wisdom (Psalm 18)
The Armor of God: The Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14)
In Jeremiah 13, we are given a powerful demonstration. God tells Jeremiah to get a linen belt. This linen belt or sash perhaps represents a special woven belt which was part of the priestly garments (cf. Exodus 28:39-41). The purpose of this belt (and the other part of a priest’s attire) was for beauty and … Continue reading The Armor of God: The Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14)
