Verses We Know By Heart is a small group study that will take a snapshot look at six familiar New Testament passages. The reader will be reminded of truths and answers found in God's Word to which they can make a modern day application. Devlin offers a more insightful look into the background, context, and meaning of each passage. The variety of topics applies to various stages of life and will cultivate a real life of faith. The study covers John 3:1-21, Romans 8:26-29, Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:5-13, 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:1-13, Galatians 5:16-26. The reader will be ignited with a passion to search the Word fo God for truths needed to overcome life's obstacles. A free Leader's Guide is available at www.randallhouse.com.
Do you remember the first time you heard the life-changing words of John 3:16? Sometimes I wish I had been a fly on the wall, listening in and observing this mile-marking scene being played out in my own life. Imagine. The hope of glory spelled out in one unassuming string of letters and spaces. Honestly, I'm not sure I can pinpoint the first moment someone shared this passage with me, although I can promise you it was before I could either read or write. Somewhere between Pampers and pre-school, the fact that God loved us so much that He provided Jesus as our path to salvation was embedded into the deepest, most foundational truths of my life. I trust in that certainty today. There's really no mystery as to why this simple string of words from the middle of John chapter 3 holds the top place among the verses much of the world knows by heart. After all, this particular sentence reveals the reality of God's plan of redemption, and the essence of the Christian faith message. Such words of affirmation concerning a God who loves us beyond our wildest dreams are worth hearing over and over with fresh ears. The truth of God's love has the ability to revive the weariest heart.