By Ashlea Massie Many men, women, and children are being led astray today by false teachers—all because of a lack of studying the Scriptures. In Acts we see that the Bereans were cautious when hearing Paul preach. They didn’t immediately accept what he proclaimed as truth; rather, they looked at the Scriptures to see if […]
By Jim Eichenberger “While we teach, we learn,” noted the 1st century Roman philosopher Seneca. In the 21st century, researchers discuss the protégé effect—increased understanding by students who were tutoring others. Centuries have revealed this simple truth—those who prepare to teach are preparing to learn. For this reason, the Standard Lesson Study Bible (SLSB) has […]
By Michael C. Mack Think of one person you know who is not a believer in Christ. Describe how you know the person and his or her cultural or religious background. Read Acts 17:1-4, 10-12, 22-25, 28. Compare and contrast how Paul ministered in each of the three cities: • How did he approach each one? […]
By Jamie Shafer “I never saw myself in this industry,” shared Sam Hills.It’s a special day for Sam, owner of High Five Salon (highfivesalon.com) in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is on his way to work, running errands as he gathers a few extra items for a birthday party. The salon is turning five years old today, […]
By Kelly Carr A few weeks ago I was in conversation with faithful reader Alfred Taylor from Mountain Christian Church (Maryland). Mr. Taylor’s words got me thinking about John 4. As I studied the text more, I used tools that are being discussed this week in The Lookout. We asked a few people to share […]
