By David Faust No section of the Bible portrays the superiority of the Lord Jesus Christ more clearly than the book of Hebrews. According to this letter, Christ is “the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word” (Hebrews 1:3). Christ is “superior to […]
A Vision of the Future–The Uniform Lesson for September 7, 2014
By Sam E. Stone Even while the people of Israel were living as exiles in Babylon, they still received encouragement and hope from the Lord. In this month’s study we focus on the messages God sent through the prophet Jeremiah. James E. Smith pointed out that the material in chapters 30-33 was not part […]
The Lesson and Life — for September 7, 2014
By Nathan Kline I love seeing renewal, especially in the city. The renewal of the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood in Cincinnati particularly interests me because of its growth and development. The neighborhood was originally established by German immigrants in the early 19th century and is home to some of the oldest and most beautiful Italian-style architecture […]
Charge It to Me–Philemon
By David Faust What amazes you most about Jesus? Are you astonished by his power over nature—walking on water, multiplying bread and fish, changing water into wine? or the way he healed the sick—giving first-time sight to a man born blind, reversing the effects of deafness, restoring skin tissue ravaged by leprosy? His stories […]
A Prayer for Teachers
By Bob Russell The summer is ending and school is resuming in most places. This is the time of year when I’m thankful I’m not a schoolteacher. It seems to me a teacher’s task is tougher than ever before—especially for those who serve in public schools. Fifty years ago teachers didn’t have to deal […]
