Reading Time: 4 minutes
A secular proverb says, “When all else fails, read the directions.” The Corinthian church had trouble following directions . . .
March 24 Lesson | Communion
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March 24 | Discovery Questions
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Communion” (1 Corinthians 11:17-34), by Mark Scott.
The Good Stuff
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In the moment, it was hard to see that some “good stuff” was happening . . .
How to Tell Your Church Is ‘Tanking’—and What to Do
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How do elders or pastors know their churches are sliding toward closure? Christian Standard posed that question to Stan Granberg, vice chairman of Heritage 21, which specializes in helping noninstrumental Churches of Christ that are facing closure. . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Birth of the Restoration’ (Part 2; 1924)
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“Their [the Restoration pioneers’] troubles were many. There were enemies without and within,” Ira M. Boswell wrote in 1924. “I shall not have time to notice them all, but will give my attention to those which prevailed before the union between the disciples of Christ and Christians” . . .
Cincinnati Christian Education Developments in the Years Since CCU’s Closure
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David Fincher describes efforts to continue Christian education opportunities in the Cincinnati area via the Russell School of Ministry, CCL Network, and Elliott Library since the closure of Cincinnati Christian University at the end of 2019. . . .
Revival Fires Ministry Founder Cecil Todd Dies
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Cecil Todd, of Branson West, Mo., who served the Lord faithfully for 75 years, founded Revival Fires Ministry, and hosted a weekly television program that aired nationally for 20 years, died March 4, 2024, at age 92. . . .
March 17 Lesson | Selfless Liberty
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Simon Sinek emphasized that “Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort—even their own survival—for the good of those in their care.” The apostle Paul could have written that line. . . .
March 17 | Discovery Questions
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Selfless Liberty” (1 Corinthians 8:9-13; 9:19-23; 10:23-33), by Mark Scott.