Technically a covenant (or testament) is not a book; it is an agreement in a relationship. And relationships change due more to people than events. This in no way denigrates the event of the cross, which signaled the change of covenant (Hebrews 9:16). But is the cross the key to the covenant shift or is […]
What goes through the minds of our neighbors when we invite them to church? Some probably imagine enduring an hour of puzzling religious ceremonies while sitting stiffly among strangers. Who would want to do that? When my wife and I invited our Muslim neighbors to church and they accepted our invitation, we needed to prepare […]
Some of the greatest surfers in the world have tested their skills at Surfers Paradise in Queensland, Australia. I have too. I was 18, fairly athletic, and brimming with confidence. A local friend gave me several pointers, so that was really all I needed, right? “Wait for a big wave. Paddle. Get to your knees. […]
I love grapes. Please note—this is not a wayward comment. It’s a well-contemplated opinion, and a high compliment at that, because I enjoy a lot of fruit. There’s competition for top banana. Speaking of bananas, I don’t like to go a day without one, because of the potassium as well as taste (though they must […]
Use either or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Imagine coming to a door marked, “Authorized Personnel Only Beyond This Point.” What might happen to someone who ignored the sign? 2.What is a backstage pass? Why would you need one? How would you get one? Read Hebrews 12:18-21 and Exodus 19:12, 13, […]
