Text: Matthew 26:6-13 The deed performed by the woman in our text may have seemed insignificant. By the reaction of the disciples, it may have seemed unnecessary, foolish, or even wrong. However, Jesus said this deed was important enough to remember wherever the gospel is preached. So let us examine this record and consider four […]
May 12, 2014
Why People Do Not Receive Jesus
Text: John 1:11 When Jesus came and preached to the Jews, many would not receive Him. Why? The gospel of John records several events showing reasons why people rejected Jesus. Many do not receive Jesus for the same reasons today. Let us notice a few of these. They Love Darkness (John 3:19-21) Jesus is the […]
May 5, 2014
Like Precious Faith
Text: 2 Peter 1:1 “Like precious faith” – a commonly used phrase, often spoken by brethren wording prayers in the assembly. But what does it mean? Why is it significant? In this lesson, we will take a closer look at this phrase used by the apostle Peter. Faith Before we look at the terms that […]
March 24, 2014
Raising Children to be Christians
Text: 3 John 4 Parents strive to “bring [children] up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). The ultimate goal is to lead them to the Lord. Parents may hope that their children enjoy good health and prosperity in this life. But in the end, what matters most is that their “soul prospers” […]
February 24, 2014
The Importance of Faith
Text: Hebrews 11:1,6 Faith includes assurance, conviction, and a trust in God (Hebrews 11:1,6). Faith is the determination to obey the Lord (Romans 1:5; 16:26). Faith is not bestowed upon us miraculously, but comes from the word (Romans 10:17). But why does this matter? What is the point of believing, trusting, and obeying God? There […]
January 27, 2014
The Lord’s Words to Peter
Text: John 21:15-23 In this passage, Jesus spoke directly to Peter about his responsibility and his future. Even though this was specifically given to this apostle, there are lessons for us to learn from it. “Do You Love Me?” Jesus asked this question three times in a row (John 21:15-17) – He was demanding a […]
January 20, 2014
A Snake in the Fire
Text: Acts 28:1-10 After the shipwreck on the way to Rome, Paul and the others ended up on the island of Malta. They were there just three months, but Luke’s account of their stay provides us with some important lessons about miracles, assumptions, and the preaching of the gospel. All of this began with Paul […]
