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Peter and Cornelius Acts 10
Theology & Bible

Lesson for October 18, 2015: Peter Preached to Gentiles (Acts 10:1-44)

Peter's encounter with Cornelius in Acts 10 reveals how God extended the gospel to the Gentiles. Explore what Peter learned about equality, divine impartiality, and the transforming message…

Mark Scott · October 12, 2015
Columbus Day Communion meditation
Theology & Bible

Joyful Discovery

What can Columbus Day teach us about spiritual discovery? Greg Swinney reflects on Christopher Columbus, God's grace, and the Lord's Supper as a reminder that our lives belong…

Greg Swinney · October 9, 2015
Saul of Tarsus conversion
Theology & Bible

Lesson for October 11, 2015: Saul Begins to Preach (Acts 9:19b-31)

Saul of Tarsus went from persecuting Christians to boldly preaching Christ. Explore Acts 9, the opposition Saul faced, the encouragement of Barnabas, and the powerful witness of a…

Mark Scott · October 5, 2015
Communion meditation on confession
Theology & Bible

Woe to Me!

Before approaching the Lord's table, we are called to examine our hearts. This Communion meditation explores confession, forgiveness, and the freedom Jesus provides as he prepares us for…

Greg Swinney · October 2, 2015
importance of sound doctrine
Theology & Bible

Pebbles, Rocks, and Water

Jim Tune explores why baptism by immersion and sound doctrine remain essential convictions of the Restoration Movement, urging churches to prioritize biblical teaching while maintaining generosity toward those…

Jim Tune · September 30, 2015
Simon the Sorcerer Acts 8
Theology & Bible

Lesson for October 4, 2015: Simon Is Rebuked (Acts 8:9-25)

What can Simon the Sorcerer's encounter with Peter teach us about spiritual power, repentance, and genuine conversion? Explore Acts 8:9-24 and the gospel's transforming work among the Samaritans.

Mark Scott · September 28, 2015
Theology & Bible

A Glimpse of Tomorrow

What can two islands separated by the international date line teach us about Communion? Tom Ellsworth explores how the Lord's Supper looks beyond the sorrow of the cross…

Tom Ellsworth · September 25, 2015
Stephen Stands Firm Against Opposition
Theology & Bible

Lesson for September 27, 2015: Standing Firm Against Opposition (Acts 7:1-53)

Stephen stood firm against opposition by confronting Israel's history of rejecting God's messengers. Mark Scott examines Acts 7, revealing lessons about God's presence, courageous witness, and faithfulness in…

Mark Scott · September 21, 2015
Jesus heals Malchus
Theology & Bible

Two Kings

When Jesus healed Malchus in Gethsemane, he revealed extraordinary grace toward an enemy. Tom Ellsworth reflects on this remarkable miracle and how Communion reminds believers of Christ's mercy,…

Tom Ellsworth · September 18, 2015
Spirit of God in suffering
Theology & Bible

Just Breathe

When suffering leaves us exhausted, how does God's Spirit sustain us? Through Job's story, Jim Tune reflects on spiritual endurance, depression, and the quiet strength found in simply…

Jim Tune · September 16, 2015
Theology & Bible

Lesson for September 20, 2015: Speaking Up for God (Acts 5:27-29, 33-42)

When the apostles faced persecution for preaching Jesus, they chose obedience over fear. Explore Acts 5:27-42 and discover how Peter's courage, Gamaliel's counsel, and the apostles' joy demonstrate…

Mark Scott · September 14, 2015
communion meditation on being found
Theology & Bible

The One Who Found Them

The remarkable rescue of USS Indianapolis survivors reminds us of Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost. This communion meditation invites believers to remember the One who…

Tom Ellsworth · September 11, 2015
Women Preaching at the NACC
Theology & Bible

Baker Knew Speaker Choice Was Unconventional

The decision to feature a woman preacher at the NACC sparked debate over biblical authority, church tradition, and women's leadership, as Jodi Hickerson and other ministry leaders shared…

Darrel Rowland · September 7, 2015
The Power of One
Theology & Bible

The Power of One

Can one person really change history? Tom Ellsworth connects the remarkable consequences of a single vote with Romans 5:15, reminding believers that Jesus Christ's one sacrifice made all…

Tom Ellsworth · September 4, 2015
Jesus came for sinners
Theology & Bible

All of Us Have Rocks!

Everyone carries the weight of past mistakes. Steve Wyatt shares a memorable illustration about rocks, failure, and forgiveness to remind believers why Jesus came and what Communion calls…

Steve Wyatt · August 28, 2015
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