By Mark Scott In the first religious awakening of America, Jonathan Edwards preached a now famous sermon entitled, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” He took his text from Deuteronomy, and he pled for the people of New England to turn back to God. Centuries later the New Testament scholar, D.A. Carson, preached […]
By Laura McKillip Wood Chad Entinger began working at Deaf Missions as a way to give back to the ministry that had an impact on his life. When Chad, who is himself deaf, was 4 years old, his father attended a conference that Deaf Missions hosted. There his dad met the founder, Duane King, who […]
By David Faust Ever since Eve blamed the serpent and Adam blamed Eve, the human brain has acted like an excuse dispenser, pouring out justifications for failure and disobedience. At the burning bush Moses’ initial response to God’s call included a cluster of excuses. Who, Me? Moses’ first excuse sprang from his own inadequacy. “Who […]
By Mark Scott One of the great characteristics of God is his interpersonal capacity. He communicates. He called judges to rescue his people (last month’s lessons). He also called prophets to prosecute his people (this month’s lessons). “Prophets don’t prepare messages. Prophets are messages” (Spirit, Word, and Story by Calvin Miller). Moses is often viewed […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Exodus 3:1-12 1. Have you ever tried to avoid God’s call by offering excuses? In response to God’s call, do you tend ask, “Who am I?” Or do you remember the character and power of […]
