A Disciple’s Influence

Text: Matthew 5:13-16 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus described the character of those who would be His disciples. In our text, He made it clear that His disciples would have an impact on the world around them. He used three analogies – the salt of the earth, the light of the world, and […]

Jesus Is The Way

Text: John 14:6 A group that began in Jerusalem in the first century was referred to as “the Way” (Acts 9:2). They were followers of Jesus, who declared Himself to be “the way” (John 14:6). In this lesson, we will look at the originator, author, and leader of “the way” – Jesus Christ. Who Is Jesus? […]

Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet

Text: Psalm 119:105-112 Fourteenth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson is about the guidance we receive from the word of God. Many people wonder why we are here and where we are going. The Bible provides the answers for us and guides us in the path we should go. God’s Word is a Light […]

What Judas Brought to the Garden

Text: John 18:1-3 Judas is one of the most well-known villains in the Bible. Most people recognize him as the one who betrayed Jesus. Judas betrayed Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. What Judas brought to the Garden says a lot about him. It is also interesting to see the contrast between this and what […]

Introducing Jesus

Text: John 1:1 The gospel of John was written to teach people about Jesus. The first chapter introduces Jesus to us. It is a good place to go to learn, be reminded, or teach others about Jesus. Jesus is the Word (v. 1) Suggests an announcement – revelation of what otherwise would not have been known (Hebrews […]

A Disciple’s Influence

Text: Matthew 5:13-16 In this passage, Jesus makes it clear that His disciples would have an impact on the world around them. He uses three analogies – salt of the earth, light of the world, and a city set on a hill – to emphasize different aspects of the influence we are to have upon […]

Pressing On To Maturity

Text: Hebrews 6:1 Our Life in Christ New birth (John 3:3,5; 1 Peter 1:23) Babes in Christ (1 Peter 2:1-2) Full grown (Hebrews 5:13-14) We are not to remain stagnant (Hebrews 5:11-12) God Expects Us to Grow Individually (John 15:2; 2 Peter 3:18; 1:5-8) Collectively (Ephesians 4:15-16; Acts 9:31) What If We Fail to Grow? […]