Religious people can fail to know God. The Jewish leaders knew the Scriptures and followed religious rituals, but rejected Jesus because they did not know God (John 8:19). Paul described them as “zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge” (Romans 10:2). People can know about God, but not have a personal […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Matthew 22:1-14 Romans 2 Psalm 50 Number 5–6 Romans 2 In Romans 2:24, Paul rebuked the Jews: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.” The Jews were bragging about their relationship with God and were proud they had the Law. They taught others what the Law said, but […]
First there was Knowing God by J. I. Packer (1993). Then there was Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby and Claude King (1990). In this series of lessons we will emphasize Acknowledging God. To acknowledge means “to recognize authority or status; to take notice; or to express gratitude.” In acknowledging God we express gratitude for his […]
Recently I heard writer-humorist Dick Wolfsie give a light-hearted talk about Jewish humor. His ethnic background, he explained, helped him find wry humor in serious situations. Wolfsie told about a Jewish grandmother who was walking on the beach with her grandson when a giant wave swept the boy into the sea. Terrified, the woman cried […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Take a moment to list places, organizations, and businesses you can think of that use “provident” or “providence” as part of their names. (Feel free to use your phone or other smart device.) What is being communicated by using such words in a […]
