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 […]

Who Was Moses?

Text: Hebrews 11:24-27 One of the major characters in the Bible is Moses. He was the one who led the people of Israel out of Egyptian bondage. He was the one who parted the Red Sea. He was the one who received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. There are many lessons we can learn […]

Following Paul’s Example

Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-11 In our text, Paul wrote to Timothy about how the young evangelist had followed the apostle’s example in various ways. Examples are important. Paul knew that he needed to set an example to others (cf. 1 Corinthians 11:1). What about us? Are we setting the example that we need to set before […]

Healing a Man Born Blind

Text: John 9:1-12 Throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry, He performed various miracles to demonstrate His divine power. The miracle we are discussing here was when Jesus healed a man who was blind from birth. 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 […]

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 […]

The Example of Esther

Text: Esther 4:13-17 The book of Esther explains how a young Jewish woman became queen of Persia and saved her people. The events of this book are interesting and Esther’s actions are inspiring, yet there are also some important applications that we can take from this account. The Setting Ahasuerus – wealthy, powerful, arrogant, and […]

Who Is My Brother?

Text: 1 Peter 2:17 Peter said we are to “love the brotherhood.” This is a special group of people. But who are they? Does it matter that we know? Shouldn’t we love everyone? Of course, we should love everyone; but it is important that we know who our brethren are. We need to appreciate the blessings […]