By Sam E. Stone The Uniform Lesson for February 26 This week we conclude a four-week survey of the book of Galatians. This also is the final lesson under this quarter’s general topic, “God establishes a faithful people.” The Christians in Galatia had to contend with false teachers who insisted on the legalism […]
The weight of the gospel–Psalm 40
David Faust Beloved preacher Wayne Smith tells about a reporter who went backstage at one of the famous passion plays in Europe. Surprised to find that the cross the actor carried weighed more than 100 pounds, the reporter inquired, “Why don’t you carry something a lot lighter?” The actor replied, “If I didn’t feel […]
The Lesson and Life–February 19, 2012
By Shane Lockard Last fall my family and I visited a farm in East Tennessee. We had a great time picking our own pumpkins, taking a hayride, and playing in the barn. We also tried to navigate our way through a corn maze. Though we were given a map, it was not easy finding […]
Where You Live — February 12, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. You may or may not have a written last will and testament, but share with the group to whom you would “will” the following items and why. (Pretend you possess these items. Fill in the blanks with descriptions and names. Be creative and have fun.) “I __(your name)__ being […]
Inheriting Abraham’s promise–The Uniform Lesson for February 19
By Sam E. Stone The Uniform Lesson for February 19 Paul wrote his letter to the Galatians to correct false teaching that had influenced the church. Some insisted that Christians must observe everything in the Old Testament law. This month’s lessons refute this idea. No one can be justified by observing the law […]