December 16, 2024
December 22 Application | If the Manger Is Empty
The Bible doesn’t mandate observing Christmas as a winter festival, but what are all the lights, decorations, and music meant to celebrate, if not the incarnation of Christ?
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December 16, 2024
The Bible doesn’t mandate observing Christmas as a winter festival, but what are all the lights, decorations, and music meant to celebrate, if not the incarnation of Christ?
December 16, 2024
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “He Comes With Distinction” (Luke 2:1-20), by Mark Scott.
December 9, 2024
Who Jesus of Nazareth was makes what he said and did the most important words and deeds in the history of the universe.
December 9, 2024
What do we really believe about Jesus Christ? How can we keep Christ central in our minds—not only during the Christmas season, but all year round?
December 9, 2024
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “He Comes With Distinction” (Luke 3:21-22; 9:18-21; 22:63-71), by Mark Scott.
December 2, 2024
Does the Bible say we must always support Israel? How does the modern nation of Israel relate to the church?
December 2, 2024
This lesson extrapolates two narratives from the Gospel of Luke that highlight Jesus’ amazing person and work.
December 2, 2024
What stirs wonder in your heart? What astonishing facts in nature (or in the Bible, your children or grandchildren, or great music and art) remind you to stand in awe of the Lord?
December 2, 2024
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “He Comes With Distinction” (Luke 2:41-50; 8:22-25), by Mark Scott.
November 26, 2024
Does the Bible say we must always support Israel? How does the modern nation of Israel relate to the church?
November 25, 2024
When Christ’s coming was actually executed, it was done with the greatest of distinction. It was so distinct that the whole earth would be filled with his glory (Psalm 72:19).
November 25, 2024
We shouldn’t idolize and worship Mary, but we can learn a lot from this faithful servant of God.
November 25, 2024
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “He Comes With Distinction” (Luke 1:26-38), by Mark Scott.
November 18, 2024
If there is anything that should cause us to give thanks this week it is that God has provided an eternal home for us.
November 18, 2024
Sin’s devastating effects have plagued this fallen world ever since the Garden of Eden, but “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us” (Galatians 3:13).
November 18, 2024
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Battle is the Lord’s” (Revelation 21:1-8; 22:1-7, 18-20), by Mark Scott.
November 11, 2024
The dress code of Heaven for the wedding feast of the Lamb is good deeds. The church (bride) makes herself ready for that feast by righteous acts. John gave this interpretation of the fine linen (19:8).
November 11, 2024
The Lord is “the Alpha and the Omega”. In the past he has kept his covenants through all generations. In the present he guides and comforts us through the Scriptures and the presence of his indwelling Spirit. He is forever faithful. The future is not a mystery to him.
November 11, 2024
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Battle is the Lord’s” (Revelation 19:1-14; 20:11-15), by Mark Scott.
November 4, 2024
God’s people should be crystal clear about their allegiance. They play to an audience of one. So they must be very careful of other allegiances. For the believers in the seven churches, that meant coming out from the pagan influences of the culture.