By Shawn McMullen If we love Christ, we will love his bride, the church. This includes loving the people who make up the church and loving the church as an institution ordained by God and precious to his Son. Encourage the bride. What we say about the church matters. It seems strange that some who […]
Where You Live–February 5, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. Which of these statements best describes you and why? Share your response with the group. • “If it is to be, it is up to me!” (If it’s going to get done, then I’m probably going to have to do it.) • “I do what I can and let the […]
Blessed with Abraham–The Uniform lesson for February 12
By Sam E. Stone Paul continues his warning to the Galatian Christians in today’s text. In last week’s lesson he asserted that “a man is not justified by observing the law” (Galatians 2:16). This by itself should have silenced the Judaizers who insisted that a Gentile must first become a Jew before he could become […]
Sleepless nights–Psalm 30
By David Faust As a young man I served as a volunteer counselor at a summer camp for high school students. A youth ministry veteran gave me some wise advice. “Don’t stay up late and try to counsel teens during the wee hours of the night,” he said. “Their problems seem worse when they’re exhausted, […]
The Lesson and Life–February 5, 2012
By Shane Lockard “Father Abraham had many sons; and many sons had Father Abraham.” I always enjoy watching the kids at church sing this popular song, adding in the various movements of the arms, legs, and head. But it’s more than just a cute children’s song. It’s a truth Paul mentions in Galatians 3. […]
