By Michael C. Mack 1. In 60 seconds write down the titles of as many Christmas songs or carols you can think of that mention angels. Then see who came up with the most. Read Hebrews 1:1-9. 2. In what ways does God speak to us today? (See John 14:17, 26; Colossians 3:16; 2 […]
What Does a Preacher Do?
By Bob Russell Ever question what a preacher does all day long? Ever wonder why so many preachers complain about being busy and stressed? After all, a preacher only works one day a week, doesn’t he? Trying to Do It All I received recently an email from a preacher who is overwhelmed because […]
The Battle for the Mind
Coming up in December’s issues of The Lookout: • Striving for Purpose • Worship • Christmas Joy • Facing Your Future
Worship Christ’s Majesty—The Uniform Lesson for December 7, 2014
By Sam E. Stone The letter to the Hebrews does not tell us the name of its author. For years Paul was assumed to have written it. Others think Barnabas or Apollos did. Though we cannot be certain of the author, the book was clearly accepted by the early church as part of the […]
Contending for the Faith—The Book of Jude
By David Faust Jude’s 25-verse letter is one of the shortest books in the Bible, but it’s fiery and hard-hitting—an alarm clock to waken a sleeping church. Originally Jude intended to write a general letter. He said, “I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share” (v. 3)—perhaps a positive, […]
