I am the resurrection and the life… John 11:25a From the beginning, death has been a constant truth in the mind and body of man. However, resurrection—and eternal life—have also been an element of God’s creation from the very beginning. His perfect plan and perfect purpose have been in motion from the first moment sin…
Spring isn’t here yet, but are you overdue for some Spring-cleaning? Not your home, but your house: your heart, your temple, the house of God. Consider your zeal, as Jesus demonstrated his while clearing the temple (John 2: 13-22), then refresh and revive your heart. Keep up with your “housecleaning,” and daily proclaim the resurrection…
MATTHEW 27:50-28:11 Our Savior willingly laid down His life to set us free (27:50-54). How does this passage confirm the promise of John 10:17-18? How did God clearly announce the sufficient sacrifice of Jesus? Loving women who needed hope, witnessed His death and burial (27:55-61). How painful would this have been for those who loved…
I PETER 1:3-9 By His mercy, God caused us to be born to a living hope (v.3). Why is it so important to know that our hope comes from God’s mercy? How empty would salvation be without the joy that comes from a living hope? The means by which we were born to a living…
Enjoy this guest lesson from elder Bob Kline on the “Resurrection” of Christ, and how we can experience renewal/resurrection in our own life.
JOB 19:25-27 In Joshua and soon in Ruth we read about a ‘kinsman-redeemer’ (Ruth 2:20). How did a kinsman redeemer bless those who were in need? What protection was possible because of a kinsman-redeemer? Job, in the midst of trials trusted in his redeemer (Job 19:25-27). In the face of such terrible trials, how could…
EXODUS 14 When we learn that God is with us, we want to follow (Exodus 4:29-31). How do you think the Israelites felt when they heard this great news? How do we and our loved ones feel when we hear the news of God’s grace? When we are going through hard times we don’t want…
JOHN 14:18-24 The resurrection of Jesus is a witnessed, historical reality (John 20:1-9). What was the scene that led up to this most amazing event? What would it have been like to step into that empty tomb? How can we be sure that it really happened? How does this one event elevate Christianity above all…
I CORINTHIANS 6:12-20 Because the body is for the Lord, we should choose no other master (v.12-13). How is Paul using their own words to teach them? What will protect you from being mastered? Because we will be raised from death, we should be morally pure (v.14). How should the coming resurrection motivate us toward…
HEBREWS 2:1-4 When we don’t pay attention it is easy to drift (v.1). What happens in our marriages when we don’t give our attention? What happens to our example when we don’t pay attention? What happens to our walk with God when we don’t pay attention? They had good reason to pay close attention to…