This lesson will focus on one of the most pivotal days in the history of the world. From this Old Testament example, we will address four of the eight reasons discussed in our last lesson as to why Christians should read the Old Testament: Seeing the heart and character of the God of the Scriptures
Hebrews 6 tells us that there are six elementary doctrines (teachings) of the Christian faith, which the Hebrew writer appears to assume Christians should master before moving on to maturity. Two of these are the resurrection and judgment. We recently taught on the resurrection. What about judgment? What does Jesus teach about it? Why is
There are many reasons Christians give for avoiding the Old Testament, which makes up three-quarters of the Bible. This lesson inspires us to dig into the treasures of the Old Testament, making the case that God has provided the Old Testament Scriptures for the benefit of Christians -- for our spiritual strengthening and equipping, to
Intro to the OT, Pt. 1 - Why Study the Old Testament? View Lesson
Intro to the OT, Pt. 1 - Why Study the Old Testament? View Lesson
Paul spends an entire chapter on the resurrection of the dead. In the previous lesson, we provided an overview of chapter fifteen with its key themes. In this lesson, we dig deeper into the chapter to explore further why a correct understanding of the resurrection is so central to the Christian faith and obedience to
After addressing many issues in the church in Corinth, Paul turns to one last problem, that some Christians in the church did not believe in the resurrection of the dead. Paul spends an entire chapter explaining the centrality of the resurrection to the Christian faith, including what raised from the dead means and why it
1 Corinthians 15 (pt. 1) - The Resurrection of the Dead (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 15 (pt. 1) - The Resurrection of the Dead (2016) View Lesson
In this passage, Paul instructs the church in Corinth that their women should keep silent in the church, that they are to be submissive, and they are to learn from their husbands. He goes on further to state that it is shameful for women to speak in church. Does Paul really mean this? Was this
1 Corinthians 14:34-39 - Women Speaking in Church (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 14:34-39 - Women Speaking in Church (2016) View Lesson
Music plays a predominate role in the American culture, and in most cultures around the world. What can we learn from the Scriptures about music and the role God intended it to play in our lives? This lesson looks at both good and bad examples from Scripture and asks us to examine our own engagement
1 Corinthians 14:1-33 includes two somewhat controversial issues: speaking in tongues and what it was like when Christians came together for worship. The lesson addresses three questions in regards to the gift of tongues: 1) What is speaking in tongues? 2) What was the purpose of speaking in tongues? and 3) Is speaking in tongues available to
1 Corinthians 14:1-33 - The Gift of Tongues and the Church Meeting (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 14:1-33 - The Gift of Tongues and the Church Meeting (2016) View Lesson
This lesson tackles a foundational and often misunderstood teaching of the Kingdom of God revealed in many of Jesus' parables, including the parable of the wheat and the tares (weeds). God will ultimately separate the good and the evil at the last day. This lesson addresses our responsibility as individual Christians to strive to be
The prophet Jeremiah compares God and His people to a potter and clay. With great purpose, care, and patience, God will use even pagan kings to discipline, shape, mold, and prepare God's people - that they may devote themselves wholly to Him and be made useful for His purposes. This lesson was given by our