By T. R. Robertson “So why do you guys do this?” I posed the question to a group of men who were cooking up hundreds of hamburgers and hot dogs on a pair of barbecue grills. They were working diligently to keep up with the steady stream of hungry college students who had shown up […]
The Lesson & Life for February 7, 2016
Devotional thoughts on Exodus 12:1-14 By Daryl Reed In anticipation of my fiftieth birthday, my wife asked me whether or not I wanted to have a big party. I wasn’t sure. I like parties. I just don’t like having parties in my honor—at least that’s what I told my wife. Like many spouses, my wife […]
Where you Live—Questions and Activities for Small Groups for February 14, 2016
By Michael Mack 1. Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day in any way? Why or why not? • Is this day more of a burden or a blessing to you? Explain. • How does this day benefit your relationships? Read Leviticus 23:15-22. 2. As you look at the descriptions of the Feast of Weeks, what was […]
The Lesson and Life for February 7, 2016
Devotional thoughts on Exodus 12:1-14 By Daryl Reed When I was a teenager I saved my 3-year-old younger brother from drowning. Years later I did the same for my college roommate. Neither instance was dramatic. All I did was walk over to them and give them a hand. The water wasn’t deep. I take that […]
Passover—The Uniform Lesson for February 7, 2016
By Dr. Mark Scott The driving metaphor of religious practice in the Old Testament is a party. That is rather unique. Islam has its five pillars. Buddhism strives to achieve a state of Nirvana. Hinduism pilgrimages through several Vedas. But for the people of God in Scripture the word is “party.” February is filled with […]
