By David Faust There’s a predictable familiarity about Christmas. Every December we watch the same movies and TV shows we viewed last year and the year before. We get together with the same people, drag those gaudy red and green sweaters out of our closets, and attend programs at school and church that look and […]
By Mark Scott Musicians have their warm-up acts, knights have their introducers, kings have their cupbearers, and the Messiah had his forerunner. A forerunner is a predecessor, literally someone who runs before. For Jesus that person was John the Baptist. John the Baptist ran before Jesus. Today’s text backs up from last week’s lesson. Before […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Luke 1:8-20 1. How do you handle it when God says no to a prayer you offer in earnest faith? How has that tested your faith? Was there a time you received a yes from […]
By David Faust Year after year they tried to have a baby, but with zero results. They smiled and offered congratulations when other couples announced a pregnancy, but in private they felt discouraged because they were unable to conceive. Their faith was strong though. In fact, their day-to-day routine revolved around the Lord and his […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Luke 1:39-56 1. In the depths of your heart, do you tend to be cynical or surrendered to the Lord? 2. When you feel frustrated, how does your faith in the Lord help you cope? […]
