In this story, crafty Jacob gets a big surprise from his Uncle Laban. As Jacob builds his family, God works through trials and blessings to teach Jacob important lessons and to prepare Jacob for His purposes. This lesson offers insights into God’s justice and the nature of the evil one. It also points to the
Jacob Builds a Family and a Flock (Gen. 29-31:13) View Lesson
Jacob Builds a Family and a Flock (Gen. 29-31:13) View Lesson
There are many lessons for us from this story of Lot and his family, which includes the destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Many consider the concept of judgment to be a big joke. Yet Jesus and the New Testament writers spoke (and wrote) directly about judgment with specific reference to Sodom and
The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen. 19:4-29) View Lesson
The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen. 19:4-29) View Lesson
This lesson is the second of a series on the life of Elisha. This lesson tackles two miracles Elisha performed. These miracles reveal much about God's heart and the kindness and sternness he shows to those to whom he wants to give life. Teaching Notes Elisha, Pt. 2: Healed Waters and a Bear Attack (2
Elisha, Pt. 2: Healed Waters and a Bear Attack (2 Kings 2:19-25) View Lesson
Elisha, Pt. 2: Healed Waters and a Bear Attack (2 Kings 2:19-25) View Lesson
In these passages, we see the example of Noah, who in faith builds an ark out of obedience to God. We also see the devastation of the flood, which destroys the entire world, with only a few being saved. The story of the flood and the example of Noah are used by Jesus and New
Noah & the Flood, Part 2: The Disaster Hits (Genesis 6:10-8:22) View Lesson
Noah & the Flood, Part 2: The Disaster Hits (Genesis 6:10-8:22) View Lesson
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. - Hebrews 11:6 When we engage in expository preaching, working through a book of the Bible, we sometimes stumble upon wisdom that
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
In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul builds on his teaching on church unity from the first three chapters. Paul addresses the Church's boasting, envy, and strife. This lesson tackles the important questions of what Paul meant when he says not to judge and what he meant when he says imitate me. This lesson calls us to serve
1 Corinthians 4 - Building Church Unity and Judging Your Brother (2016) View Lesson
1 Corinthians 4 - Building Church Unity and Judging Your Brother (2016) View Lesson