Pressing Toward the Mark, Volume 4

52 Bible Studies for Personal Christian Discipleship

By: Dr. John W. (Jack) Carter

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

From the beginning of the formation of the Christian Church, the imperative of Christ to "Go and make disciples" has been its cornerstone task. All Christians are in need of discipleship and many resources can be brought to bear in this effort. This text provides 52 stand-alone Bible study commentaries that are intended to assist Christians in this effort. It may be used for personal Bible study, or for a one-year weekly Bible study by individuals, for small groups, or as a teaching/preaching resource. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12. You Can Trust God Ephesians 1:15-23. Knowing God Galatians 5:1-26. Free to Bear Fruit Matthew 9:18-38. Why Does Life Matter? Judges 9:1-15. The Curse of Selfish Ambition 2 Samuel 1:17-2:7. Responding to Life’s Losses 1 Kings 6:1-6:13. Honoring the LORD Ecclesiastes 1:1-2:26. The Futility of Worldly Pursuits Colossians 1:1-14. Transformed by Faith Philemon 1-25. Minister with Wise and Godly Judgment James 1:19-2:13. Living the Word Nehemiah 1:1-2:8. Responding to God’s Call Genesis 25:19-34. Trouble in the Family Hosea 1:1-11… Love’s Betrayal Amos 4:1-13. Return to God Micah 3:1-12. The Consequence of Ungodly Leadership Malachi 1:1-14. A Fruitless Sacrifice Colossians 3:1-17. The Spiritual Integrity of a Holy Life 2 Corinthians 4:1-18. Be Overcomers Romans 8:15-27. Adopted by God, Himself Lamentations 3:19-31. Great is Thy Faithfulness Jeremiah 5:1-10. The Pitfall of “Playing Church” Ruth 1:1. Standing Strong on Love’s Commitment Joshua 1:1-18. Our Source of Confidence Revelation 22:6-21. Living in the Light of Jesus’ Return 1 Thess. 2:13-16. Faithfulness in the Tough Times 1 John 1:1-4. Jesus: the Word of Life Philippians 4:1. Developing a Faith Attitude Luke 5:12-26. Radical Authority Job 33:13-22; 36:8-12. Hope in Suffering 1 Samuel 17:31-58. Facing the Giants Numbers 6:1-21. The Vow of the Nazirite Habakkuk 1:1-25. Salvation by Faith Alone John 1:19-37. Jesus, Lamb of God Jeremiah 1:1-19. The Surety of God’s Calling Isaiah 17:1-14. All Are Accountable 1 John 3:13-23. The Surety of Your Salvation Galatians 1:1-24. Salvation by Faith, Alone Psalm 23:1-6. The LORD is My Shepherd 1 Samuel 13:5-13b… The Sin of Selective Obedience Matthew 3:1-17. The End of Darkness James 4:1-17. Practical Atheism: Leaving God Out 1 Peter 2:11-35. Citizens of Two Kingdoms Acts 9:10-31. Are Others Worth It? Ephesians 4:17-32. Living a Holy Life John 4:27-54. Jesus, the Savior of All Mark 1:1-13. Jesus' Authority to Call Disciples Proverbs 1:1-33. God’s Offer of True Freedom Exodus 16:1-36. God’s Provision Leviticus 9:15-24; 10:1-3. An Inappropriate Sacrifice Jonah 4:1-11. Playing God Luke 21:1-28. Be Faithful to the End