July 1, 2024
July 7 Study | She Found Favor
The book of Esther begins with the Jewish people in captivity and Ahasuerus (Xerxes) in power . . .
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July 1, 2024
July 7 Application | ‘To Whom Much Is Given’
There is much for us to learn in the book of Esther. One practical application we find in the first part of Esther’s story is this: with recognition comes responsibility. . . .
July 1, 2024
July 7 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “She Found Favor” (Esther 2:5-20), by Mark Scott.
June 24, 2024
June 30 Study | Vision and Insight
Daniel 9 is one of the most penitent prayers in the Bible. In it, Daniel acknowledged God's greatness and how, in spite of Israel not keeping their end of the covenant, God kept his. . . .
June 24, 2024
June 30 Application | ‘As Soon as You Began to Pray’
First Thessalonians 5:17 says, "Pray continually." David Faust writes: "What do you do 'continually' in a typical day? Check your e-mail? Look at your cell phone? Grab another cup of coffee? Do you worry continually? If a Fitbit could track your walk with God, what would it record?" . . .
June 24, 2024
June 30 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Vision and Insight” (Daniel 9:1-6, 14-27), by Mark Scott.
June 17, 2024
June 23 Lesson | Revealed in Writing
As Belshazzar watched, his face turned pale, his legs became weak, and his knees were knocking. Suddenly the wine didn’t taste so good. . . .
June 17, 2024
June 23 Application | ‘Two Big Mistakes that Can Ruin Your Life’
If you “see the handwriting on the wall,” it’s a warning that something difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant will happen soon. . . .
June 17, 2024
June 23 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Revealed in Writing” (Daniel 5:1-6, 13-30), by Mark Scott.
June 10, 2024
June 16 Study | Looking in Amazement
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego defended themselves without being defensive. They said they did not need to answer the king. . . .
June 10, 2024
June 16 Application | ‘When You Don’t Know What Is Ahead’
The future looked grim for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, but they never flinched in their devotion to God. . . .
June 10, 2024
June 16 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Looking in Amazement” (Daniel 3:1, 4-6, 8-28), by Mark Scott.
June 3, 2024
June 9 Study | Deep and Hidden Things
The prophet Daniel believed that if God revealed the deep and hidden things, then they could be understood. . . .
June 3, 2024
June 9 Application | ‘Learning About God in Unexpected Ways’
"Preachers and seminary professors have a lot to teach us, but so do new believers and little kids," David Faust writes. "And so do atheists and doubters whose questions make us dig deeper into the Scriptures and think harder about what we believe. . . ."
June 3, 2024
June 9 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Deep and Hidden Things” (Daniel 2:1-3, 17-23, 26-30, 47-49), by Mark Scott.
May 27, 2024
June 2 Study | Knowledge and Understanding
The major prophet Daniel had the challenging task of balancing (or holding in tension) the knowledge he received from Almighty God and the knowledge he acquired from living in captivity. . . .
May 27, 2024
June 2 Application | ‘Daniel’s Graduation Speech’
"If he were around today, the prophet Daniel would be a natural choice for a graduation speaker," David Faust writes. "According to Daniel 1, he was intelligent and good looking, filled with leadership potential. Here are some points I think Daniel might have emphasized in a speech to young adults. . . ."
May 27, 2024
June 2 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Knowledge and Understanding” (Daniel 1:1-21), by Mark Scott.
May 20, 2024
May 26 Study | Generosity
Second Corinthians 8-9 is the largest stewardship of giving passage in the Bible. After the rich discussion about the ministry of the gospel (2:14—7:16), Paul launched into this major teaching about giving. . . .
May 20, 2024
May 26 Application | ‘First Give Yourself’
Obviously, Jesus’ followers should be generous. But the Lord advocated a level of commitment and sacrifice that goes far beyond token giving. . . .
