By Sam E. Stone Last week’s lesson concluded with Isaac becoming extremely prosperous (Genesis 26:13). He and his family moved south toward Beersheba, where his father Abraham had lived. Genesis 27 describes how Jacob tricked his father into giving him the special blessing that normally would have gone to his elder brother, Esau (27:1-40). […]
By David Faust Crowds have personalities, just as individuals do. Excited crowds cheer at ballgames. Jovial crowds laugh at the jokes of after-dinner speakers. Angry crowds give elected officials a piece of their mind at town meetings. John chapter 5 tells about another kind of crowd, brought together by common pain. At the pool […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Name something you’ve done lately for the very first time. How did it feel to be a newbie at this activity? Read Genesis 28:1a, 10-22. 2. Jacob was beginning a new spiritual journey, having just received his father’s blessing and having encountered the Lord in a personal way. […]
By Andy Sims On a recent trip I was privileged to baptize five women off the shore of Cuba. You can imagine the thrill. Regular trips to this island country closed to American tourists are a part of my ministry with Lifeline Christian Mission. Still, I never dreamed something like this would happen to […]
By Jamie Shafer C. Neal Johnson’s résumé is nothing short of remarkable. His background includes experience as an attorney, banker, educator, business consultant, and entrepreneur. In his legal career, he was one of the negotiators of the Panama Canal Treaty, working at the highest levels of the Pentagon and State Department. Dr. Johnson has […]
