Does God have a specific plan for you? If so, how do you know? What exactly does that plan entail? Can we know who God wants us to marry, what job to take, or what location to live? Questions like this may be difficult to answer definitively, but every indication we can glean from ScriptureContinue reading “God’s Plan for Me”
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Peter – Growing into a Rock
In Matthew chapter 16, Jesus gave the Simon Bar-Jonah his more popular name of Peter, i.e., “Rock.” In the context, Peter had just made the great confession, saying that Jesus was the Son of God, and that statement was the rock upon which Jesus would build His church. The faith and boldness of Peter undeniablyContinue reading “Peter – Growing into a Rock”
James, a Son of Thunder
James was one of the “inner three” disciples of Jesus, who was nicknamed by Jesus as “sons of thunder” along with his brother John. Assuming Christ called them this because of their intensity and fiery disposition, our Lord obviously saw something in James that would prove useful to the early growth of the church. DuringContinue reading “James, a Son of Thunder”
Judas the Traitor
The name “Judas” has now become synonymous with betrayal and selling out a friend. But there’s much more to Judas Iscariot than just being a traitor. What would make a dedicated disciple of Jesus turn on Him after following Him for 3 years? The gospel writers indicate that Judas had a problem with greed andContinue reading “Judas the Traitor”
The Thief on the Cross
The “thief on the cross” is a compelling example of a penitent sinner who realized who Jesus was– the only one capable of saving him when he needed it most. While realizing he was receiving justice for the robberies he had committed (and paying for them with his life), he understood that Jesus was aContinue reading “The Thief on the Cross”
Some Things Christ Did Not Do
While we understand that Christ came to this earth with all power, from a Biblical and historical perspective, we can be certain of various things that Jesus did and did NOT do. This lesson examines a list of things that Christ did not do–many of which, either denominational folks teach that He did or itContinue reading “Some Things Christ Did Not Do”
The Eye of the Lord
This lesson focuses on the “eye of the Lord,” and whenever we feel down and think that no one cares about our plight, we should always remember that God cares. If His “eye is on the sparrow” (Psalm 84:3) and He knows what happens to each one of them, Scripture tells us how much moreContinue reading “The Eye of the Lord”
How Shall We Escape?
The author of Hebrews argues in chapter 2 that if the word of angels (carrying messages from God) was trustworthy in the Old Testament when they declared punishment for disobedience, then how shall we expect to escape today if we similarly are disobedient? This lesson specifically examines angels carrying word to Lot and the cityContinue reading “How Shall We Escape?”
When Best Intentions Get Touchy
The 6th chapter of 2nd Samuel records the account of Uzzah being struck dead for touching the ark of the covenant, even though he appears to have the best of intentions in doing so. This is a powerful example of God expecting mankind to follow His instructions & following through on the consequences for disobedience.Continue reading “When Best Intentions Get Touchy”
The Two Most Obscure Apostles
Thaddaeus and James, the son of Alphaeus, are likely the two apostles about which we know the least. Regardless, they still set a strong example for us. As apostles, we know that they were active and instrumental in spreading the gospel and growing the church in the first century, even if their work is moreContinue reading “The Two Most Obscure Apostles”