By Sam E. Stone This month’s lessons are all taken from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. His message to them centered in Jesus Christ, just as his other letters did. Evidently some false teachers were afoot in Philippi, as well as in Galatia (Galatians 3:1-5). They were causing some believers to have misplaced confidence. […]
Winning the battle with temptation– Matthew 4:1-11
By David Faust I asked members of a Bible college faculty to take a piece of paper and write down a temptation they struggle to overcome. I joked that they also should feel free to write down a temptation they suspect others in the room struggle with. A theology professor glanced at the guy […]
Where You Live — for January 20, 2013
By Dan Lentz 1. Outside of church, work, school, and home, what other “extracurricular” activities take your time? Name as many as you can, both past and present. (Consider clubs, hobbies, and service organizations.) Read Philippians 3:1-11. 2. We find our identity in different ways. Some ways are healthy while others are […]
The pivotal personality– Matthew 1-3
By David Faust Of all the billions of people who have walked on the face of the earth, one individual stands out. His character is uniquely pure and his words never lose their relevance. His deeds are unparalleled, his influence never-ending. No one ever has done more to advance the welfare of the human […]
The Lesson and Life — for January 13, 2013
By Ray Stites Why do we do what we do? We were driving on an interstate highway. The construction signs warned there would be but one lane in the construction zone, instead of the three lanes currently available. Many people followed the directions on the signs, making adjustments in speed and changing lanes as […]