Category: Bible Studies

Summer Study series: Praying with Jesus

Bible Studies

At this time of year, some churches look for a summer series of studies to keep their Sunday school classes connected. I’ve written a short series which is based on the Lord’s Prayer. It’s available as an e-book for Kindle, as well as a paperback in some regions.

Praying with Jesus is a series of seven short Bible studies which are focused on the Lord’s Prayer. Each study can be completed individually, with family, or small Church group.

The Lord’s Prayer is recited by Christians all over the world and can be used to help us focus on how to ask God to help us on a daily basis.

The study includes questions to ponder, as well as some background material about its context, along with some information on the Greek and Hebrew words which were originally used in the Gospels. A short devotion is also included at the end of each study lesson.

Liturgical art which I have created is used throughout the book and it ends with worship prayers based on the Lord’s prayer, as well as a special section from the Shorter Catechism.

You can view the book on Amazon at this link: Praying with Jesus

Sabbath Psalms – Like a Tree

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Psalm 001sPsalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

Many years ago, I took a group of church people on a coach tour of Scotland. It was a wonderful experience, and I personally delighted in showing everyone the wonders and beauty of the auld country.

In the middle of the tour, we visited a small town, right in the heart of Scotland, called Dunkeld. The scenery was breathtaking and all the tourists with me loved the buildings, bridges, and beautiful gardens in and around the town. We stayed there for two days, but just before we left Dunkeld, I took the group to a secret spot behind the Birnham hotel, where we were staying.

We walked for about 500 yards and came to the riverside. There, next to the water banks, stood four ancient oak trees, about 900 years old. They were massive and the girth of one of the trunks took half of our party to circle. It was amazing to experience one of Scotland’s hidden treasures.

For nine hundred years, those trees had been planted by the water. They were mentioned in Shakespeare’s Scottish play “MacBeth” in the lines “when Birnham wood comes to Dunisane hill.” They had survived the most turbulent years of Scottish history, and they still thrive, bearing acorns every year.

Today’s Bible verse tells us about the prosperity and strength of those who rely upon the Lord. It’s a lesson for each of us to experience, for no matter what we go through – pain, sorrow, or trouble – if we remain true to the Lord, He will enable us to endure, overcome, and prosper. God grants us this hope for being faithful to His Son. We are truly blessed, not because of what we do or accomplish, but because of all that God has done for us through Jesus.

Point to ponder: How has remaining faithful Jesus helped me through difficult times in my life?

Prayer: Lord God, Your strength carries us through life and Your will sustains us each day. Enable us to keep focused on Your ways, so that we may spiritually thrive and faithfully prosper in Your Kingdom on Earth. Refresh our souls with the Living Water of Jesus Christ and strengthen our spirits with the riches of His grace. In Jesus’ Name, we gladly pray. Amen.

John Stuart is a retired Scottish pastor now living in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Some of My Books

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Over the years, I’ve written many devotional and study books to help pastors, church leaders, and teachers share their faith with others in their congregations and communities. The books can be read individually or with a small group and are full of reflections to be used as discussion starters for church meetings, classes, and fellowship groups.

I’ve listed some of those books below and if you click on the images, it will take you to the book’s page on Amazon where you can read its description. All the books can be read on any device using the free Kindle app; some of them are also published as paperbacks.

I hope you enjoy browsing the books. If you have any questions or suggestions for studies, then please leave your message in the comments section or contact me by email at stushie57@outlook.com.

God bless.

John Stuart.

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05 PWJ  06 WWJLent

Study on the Lord’s Prayer

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PWJ coversMy new Study Book on the Lord’s Prayer is now available as a paperback, as well as an eBook on Kindle. ‘Praying with Jesus’ is a series of seven short Bible studies which are focused on the Lord’s Prayer. The study can be completed individually, with family, or small Church group.

You can view it on Amazon at this highlighted link:

Praying with Jesus

The Lord’s Prayer is recited by Christians all over the world and can be used to help us focus on how to ask God to help us on a daily basis. The study includes questions to ponder, as well as some background material about its context, along with some information on the Greek and Hebrew words which Christ would have originally used. A short devotion is also included at the end of each study.

Liturgical art which I have created is used throughout the book and it ends with worship prayers based on the Lord’s prayer, as well as a special section on the prayer from the Shorter Catechism.

Enjoy!