By David Faust Jesus had a lot to say about fruitfulness: • “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). • “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, […]
By Mark Scott The Bible is not flat. While all Bible verses are inspired by God, not all verses are created equal. Some verses point more strongly than others toward the big story. God has his own way of highlighting the big things of the book. What is it that makes a Bible passage stand […]
By David Faust In a sermon I mentioned that the shortest verse in the English Bible contains two words and nine letters: “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). My point was that even though the verse is very short, it speaks profound truth about Jesus’ empathy and compassion. I made a little joke and said, “If you […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 1. As you think about your own relationship with the Lord, what is different because he intervened in your life? 2. As you consider any challenges and frustrations you currently face, does it […]
By David Faust If the Bible didn’t say it, we might not dare to think it is true: “God is love.” Can you think of any more important words than those? John summed up God’s character in this theological nutshell, saying it twice for emphasis (1 John 4:8, 16). God isn’t an impersonal force. He […]
