By David Faust What amazes you most about Jesus? Are you astonished by his power over nature—walking on water, multiplying bread and fish, changing water into wine? or the way he healed the sick—giving first-time sight to a man born blind, reversing the effects of deafness, restoring skin tissue ravaged by leprosy? His stories […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. When have you been a part of a “Welcome Home” celebration? Whom was it for? How would you describe it? Read Jeremiah 30:1-3, 18-22. 2. What can you deduce from these verses about the troubles that were to come? 3. What promises did God make for […]
By David Faust Doesn’t the word prefix sound like it means to fix something ahead of time—before it’s broken beyond repair? “Mr. Mechanic, please prefix my car so it won’t break down.” “Mrs. Chef, could you prefix our dinner so it’s ready at 6:30?” Of course, a prefix actually means a few letters attached […]
By Sam E. Stone Despite the problems noted in 1 Corinthians (such as division, pride, and immorality), the church had many good qualities. Generous giving, however, was an area in which they needed to improve. In today’s text Paul used various appeals to encourage them to grow in generosity. An Example 2 Corinthians […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What thoughts or feelings do you have when a preacher, missionary, or charity asks for money you’ve worked so hard to earn? Read 2 Corinthians 8:1-14. 2. What is the connection between grace and generosity? 3. How do you account for the paradoxes of severe trials with overflowing joy […]
