Theology & Bible

Recognizing the Body

What does it mean to examine ourselves before Communion? Mark A. Taylor explores Paul's warning to the Corinthians and the connection between the Lord's Supper, church unity, and…

Lesson for August 30, 2015: A Plea to Return to God (Malachi 3:1-12; Matthew 7:12)

Malachi 3:1-10 reveals God's promise of a coming messenger, his call to repentance, and the importance of faithful worship and generosity. Sam E. Stone examines how God's people…

The Scars That Heal

The apostle Paul carried scars, but he boasted only in the cross. Steve Wyatt reflects on suffering, Communion, and why the scars of Jesus—not our own—deserve our attention…

Lesson for August 23, 2015: A Demand for Justice (Zechariah 7; Isaiah 30:18-26)

What does God require of his people? Through Zechariah 7:8-14, Sam E. Stone explores the call to justice, mercy, and compassion—and the consequences of refusing to listen to…

Reaching Down the Throat of Evil

Jesus came not only to save and heal but to destroy the devil's work. Steve Wyatt explores how Christ's death and resurrection defeated evil and freed believers from…

Lesson for August 16, 2015: A Call for Repentance (Ezekiel 18; Proverbs 21:2-15)

Ezekiel 18 reveals God's call to personal responsibility and repentance. Sam E. Stone examines how God's justice holds each person accountable while offering mercy and renewed life to…

No More Soggy Slippers

A childhood attempt to run away becomes a powerful reminder of our heavenly Father's welcome. Steve Wyatt reflects on rebellion, returning home, and the place waiting for us…

Lesson for August 9, 2015: A Choice to Be Just (Ezra 7:1, 6, 21-28; Jeremiah 7:1-15)

Jeremiah warns Judah that trusting in the temple cannot replace genuine repentance. This lesson from Jeremiah 7:1–15 explores false security, injustice, God's patience, and the consequences of refusing…

Lesson for August 2, 2015: A Redeemer in Zion (Isaiah 59; Psalm 89:11-18)

Explore Isaiah 59 and God's response to injustice, his righteous judgment, and his promise of redemption. Sam E. Stone examines how God's justice leads to restoration through the…

Country Communion

A seven-minute Communion service in a small country church brings unexpected peace to a troubled marriage. Through simple prayers, familiar traditions, and shared Communion, a couple rediscovers the…

Reengaging the Old Testament

Is the God of the Old Testament truly harsh and judgmental? Dave Henry explores Exodus 33 and 34, revealing how God's compassion, mercy, and holiness belong together throughout…

Lesson for July 26, 2015: God’s Matchless Mercy (Micah 7:11-20)

Explore Micah 7:14-20 as Sam E. Stone examines God's faithfulness as Shepherd and Savior, revealing his compassion, forgiveness, and enduring mercy toward his people through the prophet's closing…

Feeling Close

Communion is more than bread and the cup. Daniel Schantz explores how friendship, compassion, shared suffering, and forgiveness reveal the beauty of communion with others and the grace…

Philip D. Kenneson’s Thought Leaders

Philip D. Kenneson reflects on how Stanley Hauerwas, Miroslav Volf, and Rowan Williams shaped his understanding of Christian community, forgiveness, reconciliation, and the church's mission to embody the…

Lesson for July 19, 2015: What the Lord Requires (Micah 6)