Theology & Bible

Lesson for May 18, 2014: Jesus’ Teaching on the Law (Exodus 20; Isaiah 29:13, 14; Matthew 5:17-48; 15:1-20; Romans 3:31)

Jesus challenges the Pharisees over religious traditions and God's commandments. In this May 18, 2014, Sunday school lesson, Sam E. Stone explains why true spiritual purity begins in…

Lesson for May 11, 2014: Jesus’ Mission on Earth (Leviticus 25:8-55; Isaiah 61; Luke 4:14-21)

Explore Jesus’ mission on earth through Isaiah 61, Leviticus 25, and Luke 4:14-21. Sam E. Stone explains how Jesus fulfilled prophecy and proclaimed freedom, redemption, and good news…

Cleansing from Heaven

What does a car wash have in common with Communion? Nancy Karpenske explores how God's cleansing grace renews our hearts and why weekly Communion reminds us of the…

Lesson for May 4, 2014: Jesus Resists Temptation (Deuteronomy 6:13-16; 8:3; Psalm 91:11, 12; Matthew 4:1-11)

Explore how Jesus resisted Satan's three temptations in the wilderness by quoting Scripture. Sam E. Stone examines Matthew 4 and Deuteronomy, revealing important lessons about obedience, spiritual testing,…

Where Is Eden?

Where is the Garden of Eden today? Jeff Faull explores our personal moments of disobedience and how Jesus' sacrifice at Golgotha makes possible the restoration of everything lost…

Lesson for April 27, 2014: From Suffering to Glory (Isaiah 52:13–53:12; Luke 24:25-27, 44-50)

Explore how Isaiah 53 foretold Christ's suffering and how the risen Jesus revealed the fulfillment of Scripture to his disciples in Luke 24. A Sunday school lesson by…

Passion

How can we measure our passion for God? Jeff Faull explores Scripture's call to wholehearted devotion and explains how participating in the Lord's Supper demonstrates our love for…

A Brand-New Life

A neighbor's return to church inspires Mark A. Taylor to reflect on Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the promise of a brand-new life that offers more…

Making the Point: Delivering Powerful Communion Meditations

Delivering powerful Communion meditations takes preparation, clarity, and personal conviction. Andy Heisler shares four practical principles for crafting brief, meaningful messages that keep the congregation focused on Christ's…

Lesson for April 20, 2014: The Third Day (Hosea 6:1-3; Luke 24:1-12)

Explore Hosea's promise of restoration and Luke's account of the empty tomb in this Sunday school lesson examining the third day, the resurrection of Jesus, and the disciples'…

His Story, Our Story, the Story of Christ

Lesson for April 13, 2014: A Messianic Priest-King (Jeremiah 23:5, 6; Zechariah 6:9-15; John 19:1-5; Hebrews 7:13)

Explore how Jeremiah and Zechariah foretold the coming Messiah and how Jesus fulfilled their prophecies as the righteous Branch, the promised priest-king, and the suffering Savior crowned with…

Still We Meet on the Lord”s Day

Why do Christians gather on the Lord's Day? Jeff Faull reflects on Sunday worship, the practices of the early church, and the enduring significance of remembering Jesus around…

Lesson for April 6, 2014: Jesus Cleanses the Temple (Isaiah 56:6-8; Jeremiah 7:8-15; Mark 11:15-19)

Why did Jesus cleanse the temple? Explore Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Mark 11 in this Sunday school lesson examining corrupt worship, God's judgment, and his intention for a house…

Nothing but the Blood

A mother's extraordinary sacrifice during the Armenian earthquake offers a moving picture of Christ's love. Kay Moll reflects on the blood of Jesus and the only sacrifice that…