Related Resources: Discover the Word
What was Jesus trying to say in the parable of the talents?
What the parable of the talents means to us
Talents, rewards, and Judgement Day
Contrasts in the parable of the sheep and the goats
Helping those in need is a form of justice
Do good works result in a relationship or does a relationship result in good works?
Does the parable of the sheep and the goats apply to us?
The Lord is my shepherd . . . I shall not want
What makes the 10th commandment different than the other nine?
The definition of "covet"
Finding a balance: Good work is rewarded by prosperity which feeds a covetous spirit
The relationship between attitude about money and attitude about God
Covetousness and contentment
Contentment--the antithesis of coveting
"Godliness with contentment is great gain"
Coveting can lead you to do things you never thought you'd do
Combating our culture's 'more is better' message
Replace the bad (coveting) with the good (contentment)
The definition and danger of coveting
The first (Love the Lord your God) and last (Do not covet) commandments
The relationship between fornication, uncleanness, and covetousness
If you could eliminate one sin, what would it be?
Why we don't always buy into what the Bible says
"Let your conduct be without covetousness"
Diagnosing and curing covetousness
Being content is the cure for coveting
Godliness with contentment
Faith and understanding--two sides of the same coin
Living by faith--principle or application?
Understanding different translations of Hebrews 11:1
Examples of faith--encouraging or discouraging?
Different words that explain faith
Is the Bible relevant to our culture?
Background on Hebrews chapter 11
Literary techniques used in Hebrews
Heros of Hebrews 11
Faith and science together in Hebrews 11
"Where did we come from?"
Which comes first: belief or knowledge?
Getting the most out of studying the Bible
God's desire for an unparallelled relationship with you
An interesting dialogue on the basis of your faith
Tackling the problem of envy head on
Has envy, or perhaps jealousy, begun to control your thoughts and emotions?
A helpful perspective on the silent killer called envy
God’s Word contains real stories about real people … who teach us powerful lessons about God’s character
The motivation and purpose behind the words we read in the Bible
Learn to live with uncertainty, and have faith in the outcome!
The importance of understanding the true message behind passages in Scripture
The life of one of the influential leaders in the Old Testament
Does the Bible impact your life?
Expressing grace and mercy through reproof and rebuke
The process of biblical translation . . . and the benefits of each version
Which Bible translation should you choose?
Getting back to a right understanding of the Bible
Do you want to understand the Bible better?
Enjoy the best loved poem in all the Scriptures . . . Psalm 23
Master the skill of biblical interpretation
How personal interpretation plays into our Bible reading
How to break down Bible passages into easy-to-understand pieces
A step-by-step process to unveil the clear and beautiful message in a psalm
A practical lesson on Hebrew poetry . . . even some tips on how to write our own psalms
Practical tips on how to comprehend the important passages of Old Testament poetry
A lesson in learning how to study the Bible on your own
An Old Testament psalm that shows remarkable transparency with God
The Scriptures come alive when we read the powerful message of God to His people
Learn important tools to you help get the most out of Bible study
Tools to getting the most out of narrative accounts for your Bible study
See how the story of Ruth teaches life-lessons that can be used today
How to see the broader context of what the Bible has to say
Bible narratives . . . how to interpret and apply them to our lives
The use of figurative language in the Bible, and how to interpret it effectively
How to accurately interpret the figurative language used in the Bible
Tools to help us interpret and understand the figurative language used in Scripture
Practical tools for understanding and interpreting the Bible accurately
How the Bible uses various forms of speech to communicate
Examine the pros and cons of some popular Bible study tools
Find helpful tools for interpreting the Scriptures and applying them to your daily life
Can the Bible mean different things to different people?
How to respond to biblical disagreements
A step-by-step guide to getting the most out of the Bible
Part of understanding the Bible is to respect the context in which it was written
It can be dangerous to take a Bible promise and misapply it in our lives
The challenge of applying the Bible to our everyday lives
Guidelines for accurately interpreting the Scriptures
Ten guidelines to help better understand the Bible and correctly apply it to daily life
Discover examples from the Old Testament of living out a life of faith
Do you ever have trouble applying the stories in the Bible to your situation?
Real-life men and women who inspire us to walk in faith
Examples from the Bible of how to stand for truth in a world going the other direction
Learn how to become a discerning listener
Do we believe the truth of the Bible, no matter what the people around us are saying?
Daily study of God’s Word can change your outlook and even your life!
Reflect on God’s promises—those promises you can trust for a lifetime
Discover how to bring Scripture into your daily life
An insightful discussion on the book of Daniel
Ever wonder what took place during the 400 years between the Old and New Testament?
The Scripture surrounding Christ’s birth in light of the historical context
Examine the fascinating timeline between the Old and New Testaments
Discover the Old Testament Scriptures leading up to the coming of Christ
A bird’s-eye view to what is called the inter–testamental period of the Bible
Take a look at some of the key players in the New Testament
Discover a whole new perspective on the Pharisees in the New Testament
A look at taxes and tax collectors from Jesus’ perspective
Rediscover the powerful truths presented in Scripture
Discover the importance of taking God’s Word to heart
Letting the Scriptures change our actions and attitudes
Looking to God’s Word for guidance on putting spiritual things over material things
An interesting look at the battle for the mind
Discover the hope and help found in the Bible
How to fully understand the biblical analogy of the “marathon” of faith
Looking at some commonly misunderstood Bible passages
Encouragement for those struggling to get a solid grasp on the Bible
Practical advice for reading through, and understanding the Bible
An insightful discussion on biblical truth and how to apply it to our lives today
Finding true hope behind a familiar, and often misunderstood verse in the Psalms
The dangers of misusing or even misquoting Scripture
A helpful conversation about commonly misunderstood Bible verses
Discover what happens when we forget the biblical context surrounding a verse
An encouraging Bible verse, and the real power behind it
Discover the benefit to using different translations when studying the Bible
Practical tools to bring clarity to often misunderstood Bible passages
Looking at the “hot passages” in the Bible
Taking your study of God’s Word to a deeper level
Find new meaning in the familiar passage of Revelation 3:20
Taking a closer look at an often misunderstood Bible passage
Practical advice on how to accurately interpret the Scriptures
Handy tools for getting the most out of your Bible study
How to get a clearer understanding of what God is saying in the Bible
How to get the most out of reading God’s Word
Are you trying to raise godly children?
Look at Proverbs to find wisdom for parents
Looking at Proverbs for wisdom about raising children
Finding insight and help for getting through good and bad times
The important issue of forgiveness
Looking at Ephesians chapter 5 to uncover the truth about submission
Bringing clarity to the sensitive subject of submission in marriage
An important message for your marriage
Uncover powerful truths in Scriptures to strengthen your marriage
Look to the Bible to find hope for your struggling marriage
How do you break the dangerous cycle of abuse?
Look at God’s ultimate design for marriage, and find encouragement in the Scriptures
Looking at some of the more difficult moments in marriage
Domestic abuse and how the church can help
Take an insightful look into the tenth commandment
Discover how covetousness is at the heart of materialism
A fresh perspective on enjoying what God has given you, without going overboard
The warning signs of a covetous spirit, and how to step back and avoid getting in too deep
Taming the green-eyed monster that lurks in each of our hearts
The tentative relationship between happiness and possessions
Discover what it means to be content with what we have
Discover God’s will for your bank account
What happens when we focus on things we don’t have, and don’t need?
Bringing the tenth commandment, “you shall not covet,” right into our homes
An important discussion about the difficulties of serving two masters
Look at the life of Paul, a man who appeared to have it all together, but needed God’s grace
Discover why only God can fill the void in our lives
How God can and will meet our deepest longings
The importance of keeping a godly perspective on wealth
The story of a man who sets his sights on more, and ends up losing everything
What does it mean to have freedom in relationships?
What it means to have true freedom, even from the accumulation of stuff
Discover the difference between our attitudes and actions, and how they affect our relationship with God
How the involuntary responses we have reveal attitudes in our heart
Discover how to steer clear of those dangerous situations that lead us into sin
How do you balance ambition and faith?
The danger of linking financial prosperity and God’s blessing
An in-depth discussion on that elusive quality, contentment
Discover what it means to be truly content
An important warning against covetousness
How to effectively build into those we love
Taking an honest look at our priorities
Discover how to win the battle over jealousy and envy
Discover how a jealous attitude can ultimately cause destruction in our lives
Personal stories of God’s provision
Uncover the root of envy, and how it breeds discontentment
Finding true contentment and the cure for covetousness
Learning to put our confidence in God, rather than things
Discover how the Ten Commandments illustrate love in action
Taking a look at the areas of our culture that are run by greed and envy
A thought-provoking discussion on contentment, in good times and bad
Keeping the right perspective when it comes to obtaining riches
The dangers of building our lives around wealth
Learning to trust God with our finances, possessions and desires
Practical truths for today straight from God’s Word
Let’s go back in time to a meal Jesus shared with the Pharisees
Uncover the profound meaning for your life, found in the parables of Jesus
Practical tools for really understanding the truth of Scripture
Bringing Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son to life