by Sam E. Stone When I was a student in Bible college, one of my professors talked about this text in a chapel service. He explained that this is often referred to as “the triumphal entry,” as Jesus came into Jerusalem on the Sunday before he died. He suggested that the triumphal entry Jesus seeks […]
Remember the warnings – The Uniform Lesson for April 10
by Sam E. Stone Jude is often described as one of the general epistles, since it is not directed to any specific group of Christians, but to the church at large. The author, Jude, most likely is a younger half-brother of Jesus. He identifies himself only as a “servant of Jesus Christ and brother of […]
Remember Jesus Christ – The Uniform Lesson for April 3
by Sam E. Stone This month’s lessons are taken from various New Testament books and point out both why we worship and whom we worship. Today’s title comes directly from the text (v. 8), as Paul continues to remind Timothy of the essentials (2 Timothy 3:14, 15). Now, late in his life, the apostle continues […]
Compassionate service – The Uniform Lesson for March 27
by Sam E. Stone “We Worship God” is the theme for this quarter’s lessons. This month we have studied various aspects of leadership in the New Testament church. Today’s topic serves as an important reminder that worship includes a lot more than singing in church on Sunday morning! It is a reflection of the believer’s […]
Leadership priorities – The Uniform Lesson for March 20
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 […]
