By Michael C. Mack Has your study of God’s Word become tedious or tiresome? You’re not alone. Quite often, we’ve been taught there is one correct way to read our Bibles. But each of us is different, so how we develop a more intimate relationship with God will be different. Experiment with different […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Ask your group to sit in a circle and have each member say his or her full name, explaining the significance of each part (special meanings, who you are named after, and so on). Read Ecclesiastes 9:13–10:4. 2. Provide several current news headlines (from magazines, newspapers, or Internet […]
by Sam E. Stone In the earliest days of the church, the apostles were the leaders (Acts 6:2). As their workload increased, they urged Christians to choose from among themselves people who could be placed in charge of specific duties. These workers were referred to as “servants” or “deacons” (Acts 6:1-6). The first deacons were […]
Day 1 Matthew 20:17-34 Acts 27:27-44 Psalm 45 Leviticus 21—23 Day 2 Mathew 21:1-11 Acts 28:1-16 Psalm 46 Leviticus 24, 25 Day 3 Mathew 21:12-22 Acts 28:17-31 Psalm 47 Leviticus 26, 27 Day 4 Mathew 21:23-32 Romans 1:1-17 Psalm 48 Numbers 1, 2 Day 5 Mathew 21:33-46 Romans 1:18-32 Psalm 49 Numbers 3, […]
by Byron Davis It seems lately I have been bumping into men who are believers, but have found themselves in a dark place. Recently five different men have reached out to me while wrestling with serious issues. Some of the issues were brought on by pride and disobedience; others, only God knows. I had no […]
