by Sam E. Stone Jude is often described as one of the general epistles, since it is not directed to any specific group of Christians, but to the church at large. The author, Jude, most likely is a younger half-brother of Jesus. He identifies himself only as a “servant of Jesus Christ and brother of […]
Where You Live for April 3
by Dan Lentz 1. It’s impossible to give our full time and devotion to everything we have to do. But of the responsibilities you have right now, about which ones can you say, “I am fully committed to seeing this through”? What does that full commitment look like for you? Read 2 Timothy 2:8-19. 2. […]
The Lesson and Life for April 3
by John M. Fuller “Memories may be beautiful and yet, what’s too painful to remember, we simply choose to forget . . . .” Hold on, Barbara Streisand (from the song “The Way We Were”); not so fast. Forgetting may work in the “la la land of Hollywood” but not in the real world. For […]
Remember Jesus Christ – The Uniform Lesson for April 3
by Sam E. Stone This month’s lessons are taken from various New Testament books and point out both why we worship and whom we worship. Today’s title comes directly from the text (v. 8), as Paul continues to remind Timothy of the essentials (2 Timothy 3:14, 15). Now, late in his life, the apostle continues […]
Where You Live for March 27
by Dan Lentz 1. What is your most challenging responsibility these days (being a parent, bringing home an adequate paycheck, managing people, caring for others, and so on)? 2. Are you more prone to see responsibility as a blessing from the Lord, or as a burden? 3. How do you balance responsibility to your family […]