Text: 1 Peter 3:15 It is incumbent upon Christians to be ready to teach others. Religious discussions will take place in different environments – friendly/hostile, public/private, in-person/online, etc. How do we make the best use of our opportunities to discuss the Scriptures with others? By remembering some rules for religious discussions. Be Willing to Defend […]
September 16, 2013
The Pope, the Atheist, the Conscience, and Sin
Text: Jeremiah 10:23 Referring to atheists, the pope recently said: “The issue for those who do not believe in God is to obey their conscience.” Also: “Sin, even for those who have no faith, is when one goes against their conscience.” The views expressed by the pope are held by many – both religious & […]
September 16, 2013
Do Not Worry
Text: Matthew 6:24-34 It is often easy to allow ourselves to worry about various things in life. Some become so consumed by anxiety that they find it difficult to function. In this passage, Jesus gives eight reasons why we should not worry. Do Not Worry Because… We Are Serving the Wrong Master When We Worry […]
September 9, 2013
The Sin of Achan
Text: Joshua 7:1 With the help of the Lord, the Israelites won a decisive victory over Jericho (Joshua 6:20-21). But at their next battle against the smaller town of Ai, they were defeated (Joshua 7:3-5). The reason for this was because of the sin of one man – Achan. In this study, we’ll consider some […]
September 2, 2013
Testing God
Text: Hebrews 3:7-11 This lesson briefly considers three examples of those who tested God so that we might see the consequences of such actions and learn from their mistakes. What Does It Mean to Test God? To disobey His word (Hebrews 3:7-11, 15-19) – what is in our hearts leads to action (v. 10); disobedience is […]
