By Michael C. Mack 1. Of all the ways God has blessed you in your life, for what are you most thankful? Read Luke 17:11-19. 2. What is the main point of this story? 3. How would you describe the faith of all 10 of these men before they were healed? 4. The lives of […]
By Dr. Mark Scott Gratitude should be our default setting (Psalm 107:1; 118:1). Gratitude is God’s will (1 Thessalonians 5:18). We were made to be grateful, and it should be as natural as breathing. Not to give thanks is duplicitous. Ingratitude is high treason against God and a mark of unrepentant humanity (Romans 1:21). People […]
By Dr. Mark Scott Jesus’ teachings often overwhelmed the disciples. When he taught that he was the bread of life, his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching” (John 6:60). When he taught about what truly defiles a person, his disciples asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?” (Matthew […]
By David Faust Psalm 121:8 says, “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” I like that verse because I have discovered that life involves a series of comings and goings. Par for the Course We’re a society on the go. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. In what area would you like God to grow your faith the most? Why? Read Luke 17:1-10. 2. What principles for growing in your faith do you find in this passage? • in the context of genuine community (“little ones” can refer not only to children but to those who […]
