by Dan Lentz 1. Pair up with someone else in the group (preferably same-gender pairs) and take turns answering the following questions: • What is something you believed as a kid that you no longer believe? • What have you changed your mind about recently? • Would you say you change your mind easily, or […]
by Sam E. Stone The apostle Paul gave special directions to two of his young assistants (Timothy and Titus) in the books that are often called the Pastoral Epistles. His counsel for these first-century leaders is essential today as well. By studying them, church leaders can establish their priorities today. Paul begins 1 Timothy 4 […]
Another Look by David Faust The Hebrews were hungry, but Moses was fed up. Maybe you have felt that way, too. Moses had grown weary of the burden of leadership, exhausted from trying to lead the foot-dragging multitude across the barren wilderness where food was scarce but gripes were plentiful. Grumblers whined, “If only we […]
Christians and Culture by Dr. Tim Woodroof Christians don’t look at or react to life the way non-Christians do. At least, they shouldn’t. Let me offer a few examples from Scripture. We don’t view death like “the rest of mankind, who have no hope” (1 Thessalonians 4:13). We don’t regard other people “from a worldly […]
by Sam E. Stone This month’s lessons are taken from 1 Timothy. It is popularly known as one of the “Pastoral Epistles,” along with 2 Timothy and Titus. These three letters from the apostle Paul contain helpful guidance for selecting godly elders and deacons to lead the church. Elders/1 Timothy 3:1-7 Paul begins with a […]
