Testifying of Christ

Text: John 5:31-47 Anyone can claim to be anything, yet not every claim is true. People can portray themselves as being something they are not. When Jesus was upon the earth, many did not believe who He was. In the context of our text, He claimed to be the Son of God (John 5:17-18), and […]

The Mount of Transfiguration

Text: Matthew 17:1-8 While on a high mountain with Jesus, Peter, James, and John witnessed His transfiguration. Peter said it was “good for us to be here.” In the same way, it is “good for us” to look at what happened on this occasion. This event teaches us about Jesus and our responsibility before Him. The Scene […]

Christ Is Better Than the World

Text: Colossians 2:8-15 Paul encouraged the Colossian brethren to remain faithful to Christ (Colossians 2:6-7). He also warned of the danger of being taken captive (Colossians 2:8). Essentially, there were two paths before them – the way of Christ and the way of the world. The world uses various tactics to make its way seem […]

Are We Truly Disciples of Christ?

Text: John 8:31-32 Most religious people we meet would claim to be disciples of Christ, but are they truly His disciples? Are we? This is a vitally important question: Are we truly disciples of Christ? We need to be able to correctly answer this question for ourselves, then continue or correct as needed. We also […]

Answering Basic Questions (Part 4): Who Is Jesus?

Text: 1 Peter 3:15 In our text, Peter explained that each Christian needs to be ready to give an answer for what we believe. Giving a defense for the HOPE within us requires an ability to articulate the basics of our faith. In this series, we are going to discuss some basic questions that may […]

Healing a Man from the Roof

Text: Mark 2:1-12 Throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry, He performed various miracles to demonstrate His divine power. The miracle we are discussing here was Jesus healing a paralytic brought to Him through a roof. 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 […]

What Do You Think?

Text: Matthew 22:41-42 One method of teaching involves asking questions. Jesus did this on different occasions. Several times in the book of Matthew, Jesus asked, “What do you think…?” In this lesson, we’re going to look at these examples and see what we can learn from them. Why Would Jesus Ask This? It is not […]