Theology & Bible

Lesson for August 7, 2016: More Than Conquerors (Romans 8:28-39)

Bless the Hands

Lesson for July 31, 2016: From Death to Life (Romans 6:1″“4, 12″“14, 17″“23)

Don’t Look Away

Nancy Karpenske reflects on the blood of Christ, the slain Lamb of Revelation, and the simple elements of Communion that remind believers of the real cost of Jesus'…

Lesson for July 24, 2016: Unwavering Hope (Romans 5:1-11)

Explore Romans 5:1-11 with Mark Scott as he explains unwavering hope, justification by faith, perseverance through suffering, and reconciliation with God through the death and resurrection of Jesus…

Bring It to the Table

Nancy Karpenske invites readers to bring their failures, worries, and needs to the Lord's table. This Communion meditation explores the safety, forgiveness, and peace offered through Jesus Christ.

Lesson for July 17, 2016: God Set Things Right (Romans 3:21-31)

Mark Scott examines Romans 3:21-31, explaining the faithfulness of Jesus, justification, redemption, and atonement. Discover how God's saving work and our response of faith fit together in Paul's…

The Gospel: God’s Better Story

Rubel Shelly presents the Bible as a six-act drama, tracing God's redemptive story from creation through Israel, Jesus, and the church to new creation, united by the recurring…

Empty/Full

Nancy Karpenske reflects on how Jesus emptied himself so believers could receive the fullness of his grace. This Communion meditation invites worshippers to remember Christ's sacrifice through the…

Lesson for July 10, 2016: Struggling Under Sin’s Power (Romans 3:9-20)

Mark Scott examines Romans 3:9–20, where Paul declares that all people are under sin. Discover how Old Testament passages expose human sinfulness and why the law reveals our…

Come Clean

Nancy Karpenske explores coming clean at Communion, explaining how the Lord's Supper reminds believers of Christ's cleansing, invites honest confession, and offers renewal when guilt, shame, and daily…

Lesson for July 3, 2016: Needing More Than Law (Romans 2:17-29)

In this lesson on Romans 2:17–29, Mark Scott explains why religious privilege is not enough. Discover how Paul challenges hypocrisy and calls believers to unite genuine obedience with…

The Menu

Chuck Sackett compares a valuable Titanic menu with the meal Jesus shared before his death, revealing why the true cost of Communion exceeds any price paid for a…

Lesson for June 26, 2016: Ignoring God’s Plain Truth (Romans 1:18-32)

Mark Scott examines Romans 1:18-32, exploring Paul's teaching on God's revelation, idolatry, depraved minds, and the consequences of rejecting truth in this International Sunday School Lesson.

Where Everyone Is Equal

Chuck Sackett tells the story of two very different households sharing the same pew and Communion meal, illustrating how wealth, appearance, and social standing lose their importance at…