Theology & Bible

May 19 | Discovery Questions

These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Hope” (2 Corinthians 5:1-21), by Mark Scott.

May 12 Study | Perseverance

The apostle Paul knew much about perseverance, and he wrote more about this quality in 2 Corinthians than in any of his Epistles. . . .

May 12 Application | ‘We Do Not Lose Heart’

European missionaries face daunting challenges, but they have not given up hope. . . .

May 12 | Discovery Questions

These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Perseverance” (2 Corinthians 4:1-18; 11:23-31), by Mark Scott.

Baptism: The Healing Plunge into Jesus’ Plea for Unity

I wondered, "What could I do as a local church pastor to exalt Christ, proclaim gospel truths, and heal hardened and hurting hearts?" . . .

May 5 Study | Integrity

The apostle Paul experienced unjustified criticism of his integrity from the church in Corinth. . . .

May 5 Application | ‘How to Build Trust—and Damage It’

I was asked, "What are some trust builders and breakers for you?” My list of trust breakers included, "Lying or being two-faced," "unreliabilty and inconsistency," . . .

May 5 | Discovery Questions

These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Integrity” (2 Corinthians 1:12-24; 2:12-17), by Mark Scott.

What Is the Lord’s Supper? Exploring Unity, Renewal, and Remembrance

What actually happens when churches gather to celebrate the Lord’s Supper? Answers vary. I want to suggest that the Lord’s Supper is a weekly experience of church unity,…

March Madness, Sadness, and Gladness

Consider the range of emotions that occurred during Jesus' final week . . .

The Good Stuff

In the moment, it was hard to see that some "good stuff" was happening . . .

The Bitter Cup

"In the Garden, I do not believe it was a dread of the cross that bothered Jesus" . . .

Something Extraordinary

Jesus already knew our dilemma; that is why he came to our world. . . .

The Resurrection: A Personal Encounter

Living Hope and Unquenchable Joy: Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus

Why does it matter that some guy died on a cross and rose again many years ago? . . .