by Dan Lentz 1. Think about two or three people who have been influential in your life. Talk about the characteristics or actions that made them so influential to you. Read Philippians 2:1-11. 2. Even though the following list of Christ-like characteristics from this passage are similar to one another, try coming up with a […]
by John M. Fuller “Begin with the End in Mind” is one of author Steven Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, but originally the lesson is straight from this text. It’s been said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, how will you know when you get there?” All we need to know to worship […]
by Sam E. Stone This week’s topic concludes the unit, “Reasons for Praise.” We have been reminded to “remember Christ” and “remember the warnings” (of Scripture) as we “praise the Lord” and “go and tell.” In the following weeks we will look at John’s vision of worship (in the book of Revelation). Paul’s epistle to […]
by Dan Lentz 1. When was the last time you were really scared (examples: auto accident, scary movie, prior to a big presentation)? Describe the situation. Read Matthew 28. 2. Relief from fear is mentioned throughout the Bible. Even in this passage, the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid.” When facing fearful […]
by John M. Fuller “He is risen!” “He is risen, indeed!” is reported as a standard greeting of the early church. Go and tell it! He has risen from the dead. He has conquered death. Hallelujah! During the Christmas season we sing “Go, tell it on the mountain.” The third verse of the song says, […]
