By Shawn McMullen God does significant work through insignificant people. The men Christ called to be his disciples were living proof. It would have been difficult to pull together a more eclectic entourage. The Twelve included common fishermen, a tax collector, and a zealot. Jesus chose a skeptic, a doubter, and a betrayer. Some […]
By Christy Barritt Atheism Declining A new study claims that the world is more religious now than it was four decades ago. The study, titled “Christianity In Its Global Context, 1970-2010,” was conducted by the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. Researchers said they expect the […]
By Sam E. Stone Last week’s lesson concluded with Isaac becoming extremely prosperous (Genesis 26:13). He and his family moved south toward Beersheba, where his father Abraham had lived. Genesis 27 describes how Jacob tricked his father into giving him the special blessing that normally would have gone to his elder brother, Esau (27:1-40). […]
By Javan Rowe The apostle John has always intrigued me. We know much about Peter because he always seemed to be the first to talk and act. John, though, referred to himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved” (John 13:23). You might say John was Jesus’ best friend on earth. Called Disciple John […]
By David Faust Crowds have personalities, just as individuals do. Excited crowds cheer at ballgames. Jovial crowds laugh at the jokes of after-dinner speakers. Angry crowds give elected officials a piece of their mind at town meetings. John chapter 5 tells about another kind of crowd, brought together by common pain. At the pool […]
