by Sam E. Stone The Bible centers in Jesus Christ. All of the books from Genesis to Malachi can be summed up, “Jesus is coming.” The books of Matthew through John tell us, “Jesus is here.” All the remaining books—from Acts through Revelation—are saying, “Jesus is coming again!” While there are many things we may […]
Every hidden thing
Another Look by David Faust One of the most thought-provoking books of the Bible ends by saying, “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, […]
Sharing control with a teenager
Home Life by Bev and Phil Haas My teenage daughter and I keep butting heads over the same issue. She wants more freedom than I’m willing to give and accuses me of being too controlling. What freedom is appropriate for a junior high girl? During adolescence, when a teenage daughter begins the developmental task of […]
Jesus came to serve – The Uniform Lesson for February 20
by Sam E. Stone One of the most succinct summaries of Jesus’ ministry is found in the closing verse of today’s lesson text: The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). The events that had just occurred demonstrate […]
Agendas
Another Look by David Faust What would it be like if Jesus attended your business meetings—even the ones at church? Can you picture him huddling with the elders for prayer? Sitting at the conference table while worried-looking leaders with furrowed brows analyze the budget? Listening patiently while the most talkative member of the group blathers […]