Focal Passage: Exodus 17:8-13; 24:13-15 The second study of this quarter focuses on the role of the supporting casts of the Bible. No one likes to play second fiddle. We all aspire to leading roles in the activities we pursue. This is the road to self-centeredness and conceit. Rather, God calls us to a life of servant-hearted ministry. We must realize it really is not about us in the first
Focal Passage: Acts 5:29-42 The word “worthy” is defined by the dictionary as having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a specified way. When used biblically, it characterizes a believer who walks in a manner worthy of the calling with which he has been called and is one whose daily living corresponds to his blessed position as a child of God and fellow heir with Jesus
Focal Passages: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Luke 22:14-20 Over the past few weeks we have studied the many covenants God has made with His people. From Eden’s call to replenish the earth to God’s promise of a Davidic King the Bible displays the beauty of God’s assurances to provide the faithful with a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). All of these covenant promises find their fulfillment in the New Covenant outlined
Focal Passage: Acts 4:36-5:11 As we begin our study this week, we see two stories about two similar events. Neither gives a great deal of information about the details, but only a summation of the very different outcomes. In Acts, Luke, as with his gospel, was more interested in his readers understanding the “why” rather than get caught up in the minutia of the particulars. We can assume that there
Focal Passage: II Samuel 7:8-16 In addition to God’s promise of blessing and salvation through the lineage of Abraham, God also promised King David in II Samuel 7 that there would always be one of His descendants sitting on the throne in Jerusalem. God has always remained faithful to the assurances He has given. Nonetheless, a king does not currently sit on a throne in Jerusalem. David’s descendants would reign
Focal Passage: Acts 4:8-21 Sometimes I must admit that I really don’t understand the thinking of some people. Some will cling to a lie even though truth is staring them right in the eye. They would rather hold on to their preconception regardless of the evidence to the contrary. Mark Twain once quoted, “No amount of evidence will ever persuade a fool.” We may find this quote somewhat humorous, but
Focal Passage: II Chronicles 7:1-3, 12-20 As we close out the month of June, the American public make plans for the cookouts, fireworks and summer fun of Independence Day. As believers enjoy this festive time of patriotism, we must also take time to pray for our country and ask the Lord for His continued blessing upon this nation. II Chronicles 7 outlines the way we can intercede on behalf
Focal Passage: Acts 3:12-26 In our study today one might read this passage and say, “Wonderful story about a man getting healed. But how is that fulfilling the Great Commission?” The answer is context. You see we may think we are the ones that have to create our own opportunities to share Jesus. And we should be looking for those opportunities and be ready to give people a reason for
Focal Passage: Exodus 19:1-8 The book of Exodus tells the wonderful story of how God delivered the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt and led them toward the Promised Land. This narrative demonstrates the faithfulness of the Lord to His plan of salvation and great desire to make a people for Himself who will be a city on a hill, shining the Light of Christ on a lost and
Focal Passage: Genesis 12:1-3, 15:5-7, 17:7-11 God’s promises in Scripture always point to the covenants He has made with His people. The last two lessons saw God’s mandate for humanity to be fruitful, replenish and steward the earth. This week’s lesson focuses on the covenant of redemption and blessing founded in God’s calling and promises to Abram. Through the Lord’s interaction with the patriarch we learn that blessing is not
Focal Passage: Exodus 17:8-13; 24:13-15 The second study of this quarter focuses on the role of the supporting casts of the Bible. No one likes
Focal Passage: Acts 5:29-42 The word “worthy” is defined by the dictionary as having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a
Focal Passages: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Luke 22:14-20 Over the past few weeks we have studied the many covenants God has made with His people. From Eden’s
Focal Passage: Acts 4:36-5:11 As we begin our study this week, we see two stories about two similar events. Neither gives a great deal of
Focal Passage: II Samuel 7:8-16 In addition to God’s promise of blessing and salvation through the lineage of Abraham, God also promised King David in
Focal Passage: Acts 4:8-21 Sometimes I must admit that I really don’t understand the thinking of some people. Some will cling to a lie even
Focal Passage: II Chronicles 7:1-3, 12-20 As we close out the month of June, the American public make plans for the cookouts, fireworks and summer
Focal Passage: Acts 3:12-26 In our study today one might read this passage and say, “Wonderful story about a man getting healed. But how is
Focal Passage: Exodus 19:1-8 The book of Exodus tells the wonderful story of how God delivered the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt and
Focal Passage: Genesis 12:1-3, 15:5-7, 17:7-11 God’s promises in Scripture always point to the covenants He has made with His people. The last two lessons
