Study of a Person
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#28 - Baruch - A Discouraged Secretary
18 December 2009 / Articles, Study of a Person
Baruch was the little known secretary of the well know prophet Jeremiah. Due to adverse circumstances and frustrated expectations, he grew discouraged. The LORD took notice of this discouraged secretary, and gave Jeremiah a personal prophecy for Baruch. What did He say? The Lord still cares for unknown “assistants” and “secretaries.” [6 pages]
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#19 - King Asa
03 January 2007 / Articles, Study of a Person
Facing a new challenge? Threatened? Feeling confused or isolated? When in crisis, who do you turn to? Should you pray and wait? Should you act? King Asa reigned in Judah about 3000 years ago. During those 41 years, he faced many dificult choices. From him we learn that both diligence and dependence are necessary. [6 pages]
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#15 - Mary Magdalene
11 October 2006 / Articles, Study of a Person
Have you wondered why the resurrected Christ chose to show Himself alive to Mary Magdalene first? She was special. Her life provides a challenge for us today. Even compared with the 12 apostles, she shines as a flexible, devoted and passionate follower of Jesus. [7 pages]
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#14 - Footprints of a Useful Christian
11 October 2006 / Articles, Study of a Person
Titus is mentioned a dozen times in Scripture. These references cluster around five distinct situations or events over a period of some 13 years. Encounters with enthusiastic useful believers like Titus challenge our lifestyle and priorities. He has left some good footprints for others to follow. [4 pages]
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#12 - Are You Well Thought Of?
11 October 2006 / Articles, Study of a Person
What do others think about you? At the office you may be considered a key worker. Some may view you as an outstanding mother. At church you may be seen as a faithful and spiritual Christian. But how does the Lord see you? The short life of John the Baptist teaches us that what really matters is how God sees us. [4 pages]
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#9 - Which Ananias?
11 October 2006 / Articles, Study of a Person
In the New Testament we find 3 men named Ananias. They were contemporaries. Each chose “faith in God” against being an atheist. Yet, each displayed a different approach to being spiritual. Are you “spiritual”? What drives your Christian experience? Which Ananias best describes you? [6 pages]
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#8 - Ebed-Melech
11 October 2006 / Articles, Study of a Person
Perhaps you are tempted to settle for a passive Christian life because of your nationality, your race, your age or your social condition. Ebed-Melech, an African slave, disadvantaged in many ways - and yet an inspiration in crisis! In the hands of Almighty God, you and I can also make a difference. [4 pages]