Mat. 9:16-17; Mat. 9:36-38 What lessons can we learn from an old garment and bottle? And how is the judgment to be like sheep at a harvest?
Mat. 9:16-17; Mat. 9:36-38 What lessons can we learn from an old garment and bottle? And how is the judgment to be like sheep at a harvest?
Pro. 22:29-23:11 The “thirty sayings of Solomon” are not an exhaustive list. They cover multiple different topics: from justice, to relationships, to personal conduct, to the pursuit of wisdom, itself. Previously, we considered the first 5 sayings: considering wisdom, justice, associations, spending, and respect. Today, we’ll look at the next 6 sayings, that cover 4 key topics. As a father, I want…
Exodus 6:1-8:15 There are lots of “children’s stories” we remember from our childhood. However, when it comes to the Bible, are there stories meant only for children? Or can we as adults learn from them, as well? This week, we take a brief interlude and look into the lessons we can learn from the first two of the 10 plagues of Egypt–and…
1 Timothy 3:2 These attributes are requirements for Godly leadership—and they must all be present for a man to be qualified to serve as an elder—a shepherd over God’s flock! But what about everyone else? I’d argue that most of the characteristics Paul describes as requirements for an elder also point to traits that God calls for all Christians to strive to…
Mat. 8:18-22 What are we to learn from Jesus’ parables about the Physician and the Bridegroom?
Pro. 22:17-28 We sometimes think of Proverbs as being little more than a collection of fortune-cookie statements. But it’s far more than that. For the next chapter, he provides a list of recommendations—wisdom that he hopes that, if they but follow, they’ll find a successful and Godly life. This Father’s Day, I’d like for us to start a series where we learn…
Matthew 24
1 Kings 19
Revelation 21.15-27 What is the city of God? What can this mean to His people today, and how can we learn from it today?