January 31, 2022
Feb. 6 | Discovery
How does Romans 3:9-31 describe the condition of humans under the law? How does it describe the condition of people who are in Christ?
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January 24, 2022
Jan. 30 | Righteous Relationships
Faith that does not produce faithfulness is not worth a fig. The new right standing with God that has been created by the gospel has a practical side. Doctrine always shows up in duty. . . .
January 24, 2022
Jan. 30 | Application
How can we honor the Lord when conflicts arise? Is it possible to hold firm convictions without destroying relationships? Several principles found in Romans 14 can help us put this slogan into practice.
January 17, 2022
Jan. 23 | Righteous Remnant
Romans 9–11 is often neglected in many Christian churches. Depending on where one falls on the nuances of Calvinism and millennialism, the content is challenging. . . .
January 17, 2022
Jan. 23 | Application
The word "leftover" sounds stale and unappealing. The Law of Moses instructed the Israelites to give the firstfruits of their labors, not the scraps. However, the Bible also has some positive things to say about leftovers . . .
January 10, 2022
Jan. 16 | Righteous Abraham
Be careful of idolizing Bible characters. They all have feet of clay, and they can marginalize God as the real hero of the biblical narratives. That being said, Abraham is an imitable model of righteousness. . . .
January 10, 2022
Jan. 16 | Application
Something in the human spirit wants to push back and assert our independence. When Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, Peter refused at first. On the surface his objection appeared humble, but in reality, pride was at work.
January 3, 2022
Jan. 9 | Righteous Judgment
Our first two lessons in Romans deal with God’s righteous character evident in his wrath and judgment. Beneath the radar was the tension between Jew and Gentile in regard to salvation.
January 3, 2022
Jan. 9 | Application
In Romans 1, the apostle Paul lowers the hammer of God’s righteous wrath on Gentile sinners. Then in Romans 2, Paul pivots toward his Jewish readers . . .
December 27, 2021
Jan. 2 | Application
If God had no capacity for righteous anger, it would create some difficult dilemmas.
December 27, 2021
Jan. 2 | Righteous Wrath
Romans has been responsible for more church revivals than any other New Testament book. This month, students will learn that God is righteous, and therefore judgment should be left in his hands.
December 20, 2021
Dec. 26 | Unexpected Hope
We move from the joy of the shepherds spreading the good tidings of Christmas (last week’s lesson) to the Sadducees asking Jesus about the future (this week’s lesson).
December 20, 2021
Dec. 26 | Application
There will be a last time I pet my dog, mow my lawn, eat my favorite meal, and watch a ballgame on TV. But the story won't end there . . .
December 13, 2021
Dec. 19 | Unexpected Response
While they were keeping watch over their flocks at night, an angel of the Lord appeared to them . . .
December 13, 2021
Dec. 19 | Application
It started with fear, and it ended in glory. . . . The shepherds had no idea they were role-players in an unfolding drama that would forever change the world.
December 6, 2021
Dec. 12 | Unexpected Glory
Moses had witnessed glory, but Jesus was the embodiment of the glory of God . . .
December 6, 2021
Dec. 12 | Application
Maybe you find it difficult to completely figure out the transfiguration, and you wonder how this incident applies to us today. Here are some practical points to consider . . .
November 29, 2021
Dec. 5 | Unexpected Faith
This centurion understood how authority works. He answered to people, and people answered to him . . .
November 29, 2021
Dec. 5 | Application
What was so unusual about the centurion’s faith? And what can this ancient soldier teach us about fighting the good fight of faith?
November 22, 2021
Nov. 28 | Join the Ranks of the Faithful
The writer of Hebrews encouraged readers not to give up, to look to faithful examples, and to consider Jesus. Therein we can join the ranks of the faithful.
