By David Faust It’s not about the food. Wedding cake tastes delicious, but that’s not why you go to the ceremony and the reception. When salespeople take clients to lunch, the menu isn’t the point of the meeting. My wife makes scrumptious fruit cobbler, but eating is only part of the experience. The berries taste […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Have you ever participated in a Seder meal (the meal that commemorates the exodus from Egypt)? If so, what did you learn from it? Read Exodus 12:1-14. 2. What was the purpose of this elaborate ceremony for the Israelites? 3. The Passover is seen as a “type” or sign (v. […]
By Ashlea Massie Worry is a result of our lack of control in life and, if we are being honest, our lack of trust in our God. If we’ve lost a job, we worry about how to provide in the meantime. When we lose a loved one, we worry about continuing on without them. So […]
By Jim Corley Sales of sleep aids are booming. According to Marketdata Enterprises, Inc. three major drugs—Lunesta, Ambien CR, and Rozerem—sell $3 billion annually. What keeps us awake? In America many of us are blessed to not have worries about food, clothing, or shelter. Instead my mind goes into a negative spiral over other things. […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Would you want to know the date and cause of your death? Why or why not? Read John 11:38-44. 2. How would you describe Jesus’ heart and his motive in this passage? 3. What were his overall purposes for this miraculous sign (also see vv. 4, 15, 26)? 4. Martha […]
