Psalm 12:1–8, Matthew 14:22–15:9, Genesis 41:41–42:38

God wants you to be honest with him. He likes candour. He wants to hear what is on your heart today.

Proverbs 2:12–22, Matthew 14:1–21, Genesis 40:1–41:40

Wisdom has been defined as ‘*the art of steering*’. As you go through life, you will need to navigate many tight situations that require great wisdom in order to avoid damaging yourself or others.

Psalm 11:1–7, Matthew 13:36–58, Genesis 38:1–39:23

Relationships are our most valuable possession. But there is one special relationship for which you were created. This is the most valuable pearl of all. It is worth selling ‘everything’ in order to get hold of it.

Psalm 10:12–18, Matthew 13:18–35, Genesis 36:1–37:36

Jesus taught us to pray, 'Your *kingdom* come' (Matthew 6:10). The kingdom of God is the rule and reign of God.

Psalm 10:1–11, Matthew 12:46–13:17, Genesis 34:1–35:29

Jesus warns that although there is great *potential* in each of us, there are *pitfalls* ahead. How can you avoid the pitfalls and fulfil your potential?

Proverbs 2:1–11, Matthew 12:22–45, Genesis 32:1–33:20

How do you store up good things in your heart?

Psalm 9:13–20, Matthew 12:1–21, Genesis 31:1–55

Through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, God is both just and merciful.

Psalm 9:7–12, Matthew 11:16–30, Genesis 29:1–30:43

If God is sovereign and ultimately in control, does that mean that you are absolved of responsibility for your actions? Does it mean that you do not have ‘free will’? The Bible teaches both – the ultimate sovereignty of God at the same time as human responsibility and free will.

Psalm 9:1–6, Matthew 10:32–11:15, Genesis 27:1–28:22

There are times in our own personal lives, church life and ministry when it feels like we are stuck and unable to move at any pace. At other times, openings begin to appear and it is ‘time to accelerate’. God is the God of acceleration. He is able to speed things up at a much faster rate than is humanly possible.

Proverbs 1:20–33, Matthew 10:1–31, Genesis 25:1–26:35

The expression ‘*do not be afraid*’ is one of the most frequent commands in the Bible. Four of the occurrences are in our passages for today.