Faith More Precious Than Gold

Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7 There are many investments that one can make (stocks, real estate, collectibles, cryptocurrency, etc.). All of these have to do with financial growth and security in this life. Yet there are certain investments we are to make that are spiritual in nature, and these are most important. In this series, we […]

Great Faith

Text: Matthew 8:5-10; 15:21-28 Jesus spoke of some having great faith and others having little faith. What is the difference between these two types of faith? As Christians, if we examine ourselves, we will likely find ways in which we fit into both categories. Where we have great faith, we must continue. Where we have little faith, we must […]

Understanding Faith through Cain and Abel

Text: Hebrews 11:4 In the last couple of lessons, we’ve looked at some things we learn from the beginning of the Bible – certain things about God through the creation and about Satan through the Garden of Eden. In this lesson, we’re going to move to the next chapter and look at the account of […]

Walking on Water

Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry, He performed various miracles to demonstrate His divine power. The miracle we are discussing here was when Jesus walked on the water (and Peter would as well). As we study this miracle, as with every Bible passage, it is important to understand the context. This miracle teaches us certain things about Jesus […]

Developing a Resilient Faith

Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 I recently read the book, Faith for Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon by David Kinnaman and Mark Matlock. The book described how living in today’s godless and digital society is like living in exile (like Babylonian captivity). Based on research of 18-29 year olds who […]

Faith and Works

Text: James 2:14-26 This lesson is the fourth in a series on the book of James. In this passage, we see the necessary connection between faith and works. We cannot choose one and ignore the other. Both must go together in our lives if we are to please the Lord. Claiming to Have Faith Is Not Enough […]

The Faith to Move Mountains

Text: Matthew 17:14-21 The gospel records many occasions in which Jesus cast out demons. On this occasion, a man came requesting this be done to his son. Jesus’ disciples “could not cure him,” but Jesus cured him immediately. Afterward, Jesus’ disciples asked Him why they could not cast out this demon. Jesus’ answer provides an important […]