By Jim Tune In the fifth century, Romans reclined in their villas in the south of England, feeling secure that their world was intact and would remain that way for years to come. Life was good. Sure, the army was busy, always off to put down an uprising here or a barbarian raid there. But […]
By Michael C. Mack What observable evidence do you have that God has heard your prayers? Read Acts 4:23-31. How did these believers view God? Jesus? themselves? How did the psalm quoted in the prayer relate to their recent circumstances? What did the believers ask God to do in the midst of their current situation? […]
By Kelly Carr This is the last of our series surrounding the challenging and liberating statement upheld by Restoration Movement churches: “In essentials, unity; in opinions, liberty; in all things, love.” The last section of this motto is a reminder, a call for us to practice Christlike love in all of our endeavors living as […]
By Sam E. Stone During the past three months we have seen how various Old Testament prophets took God’s demand for justice to the people. We have considered Amos, Micah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Zechariah. Though their careers spanned several hundred years, they preached a single message: the nation’s relationship to God called for faith […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What are some moral changes that have occurred in our culture over the last 50 years? Read Malachi 3:1-10. 2. Jesus has come and instituted a new covenant, but his second coming is still in the future. Jesus said that day will come as a surprise. With that in mind, […]
