By Mark Scott The Bible is not flat. While all Bible verses are inspired by God, not all verses are created equal. Some verses point more strongly than others toward the big story. God has his own way of highlighting the big things of the book. What is it that makes a Bible passage stand […]
By David Faust In a sermon I mentioned that the shortest verse in the English Bible contains two words and nine letters: “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). My point was that even though the verse is very short, it speaks profound truth about Jesus’ empathy and compassion. I made a little joke and said, “If you […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 1. As you think about your own relationship with the Lord, what is different because he intervened in your life? 2. As you consider any challenges and frustrations you currently face, does it […]
By David Faust God created mathematics, so he can do unusual things with it: • With 100 warriors he can rout an army of 10,000 (Leviticus 26:8). • In the hands of his Son, five fish and two loaves equal dinner for 5,000 (Luke 9:10-17). • Following his own unique timetable, God can pack a thousand years […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What’s the most significant change in culture you’ve experienced in your lifetime that’s affected you personally? (Examples are: the equal rights movement, the advent of social media, the decline in morality.) Read Ephesians 2:11-22. 2. On a white board or large sheet of paper make a list of […]
