By Dan Lentz 1. What is your typical response when someone harshly questions the words you say? • Anger: How dare anyone question me? • Rejection: Because I am doubted, I am not loved. • Indifference: I couldn’t care less what others think or say. • Reflection: I wonder why people would question me […]
Stephen is faithful to death–The Uniform Lesson for October 14, 2012
By Sam E. Stone In last week’s lesson Luke introduced Stephen (Acts 6:8-15; 7:1, 2a, 22, 44a, 45b-49). Today’s text follows that passage immediately. After summarizing key parts of the Jews’ history, Stephen confronted his accusers with what they had done to the Messiah. Rather than defending himself against their accusations, he warned […]
Justice for all?–Ecclesiastes 5-9
By David Faust C. S. Lewis wisely counseled, “Don’t use words too big for the subject. Don’t say ‘infinitely’ when you mean ‘very’; otherwise you’ll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.” It’s no exaggeration, however, to speak of the Lord as an infinitely just God. He always […]
The Lesson and Life — for October 7
By Sheila S. Hudson Sports enthusiasts are familiar with the phrase, “The best defense is a good offense.” Jack Dempsey, a famous pugilist, recoined the quote to mean, “Take your opponent out before he takes you out.” Mr. Dempsey made it a practice to study and know his opponent. Know Your Audience Often […]
The Lesson and Life — for September 30, 2012
By Ronald G. Davis I have been a stranger, a stranger given gracious hospitality. From fried pumpkin blossoms for breakfast to keys to a lakeside vacation home in a gated community (when the owner was away!), I have been accepted in Christian love. Sunday dinner at McDonald’s was a special treat because the children […]
