Text: Matthew 16:24-27 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 are […]
July 17, 2023
The Peace of Depending on God
In this lesson, we’re talking about two young people (Joseph and Esther) whose examples teach us some important lessons. Many young people (and older people as well) are tempted to sin because they feel the need to have the approval of others. In a sense, they are dependent on the approval of those around them. This can be difficult and […]
June 12, 2023
Letter to the Church in Pergamum
Text: Revelation 2:12-17 This is the third in a series of lessons on the seven churches of Asia addressed in Revelation 2-3. Through John, Jesus sent a letter to each church, which He also shared with the others and with us as well. The letters described challenges they were facing, what they were doing well, […]
October 3, 2022
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 […]
March 21, 2022
O How I Love Your Law
Text: Psalm 119:97 Psalm 119 is the longest psalm in the Bible – 176 verses focused on a single theme (the word of God). This psalm teaches us what the word of God is, what it does for us, and what it requires of us. We cannot cover everything in this psalm in one lesson. In […]
October 11, 2021
Dangers on the Safe Side (Part 1): Avoiding Controversy
Text: Galatians 2:11-14 This is the first lesson in a series about dangers that exist “on the safe side.” This phrase means “avoiding danger, with a margin for error” (definition). Sometimes this is fine or even wise, but there is a difference between wisdom and safety. Sometimes they overlap, but not always. At times, staying “on the safe side” is […]
