By David Faust As a Hebrew father and his son take an early evening walk in the hills of Judea, they notice simple treasures in the rocky countryside. The boy stoops down and scoops up a sparkling piece of quartz and a scratchy chunk of sandstone. Some smooth stones grab the boy’s attention next. He […]
By Sam E. Stone The four lessons this month show the importance of a believer’s stewardship of life. How we live demonstrates the reality of our faith. Love for others is essential for all who follow Jesus (1 John 3:16-18). No one can go to Heaven simply by meeting human needs, of course. Salvation comes […]
By Michael C. Mack Think back to the playground when kids chose teams. What was that experience like for you? Did you usually like the team you ended up on? Read Matthew 25:31-46. A cursory reading of this passage may give the false impression that people are saved by good works. • Read Ephesians 2:8-10. How […]
By Sam E. Stone After Jesus concluded his Galilean ministry, he began to make his way to Jerusalem. En route he told one of his best-known and most widely loved parables—the parable of the Good Samaritan. It is recorded only by Luke. The man who initiated the discussion is called an expert in the law. […]
By Michael C. Mack Have you ever been in need and were surprised by someone else’s mercy? Read Luke 10:25-37. How would you characterize the questions of the expert on the law? What were his motives? Who were the three men who saw the victim on the road? What do you know about priests, Levites, […]
