by Terry MacCabe Ministry in the local church can be hard. Every Monday morning in America thousands of heavy hearted, worn out ministers draft resignation letters. Some of these letters get delivered, some get shelved, and thankfully many are discarded. Young preachers are leaving the ministry at an alarming rate. Having graduated from Bible college […]
by Peggy Park When it comes to ministry, it is a privilege and responsibility to pass on what we have learned to those who serve alongside us. As we lead, we must remain open to the suggestions of other members and not cling to the mind-set that says, “We have never done it this way.” […]
by Sam E. Stone The Bible centers in Jesus Christ. All of the books from Genesis to Malachi can be summed up, “Jesus is coming.” The books of Matthew through John tell us, “Jesus is here.” All the remaining books—from Acts through Revelation—are saying, “Jesus is coming again!” While there are many things we may […]
by Sam E. Stone One of the most succinct summaries of Jesus’ ministry is found in the closing verse of today’s lesson text: The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). The events that had just occurred demonstrate […]
by Sam E. Stone Bible students like to guess just where the transfiguration took place. Mark tells us only that it was a high mountain. Jesus and the disciples had been in northern Galilee. This event came about a week after Peter made his good confession near Caesarea Philippi. Some suggest Mt. Tabor as the […]
