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Jesus' teaching in Luke 6
Theology & Bible

Lesson for January 12, 2014: Living as God’s People (Luke 6:12-49)

Sam E. Stone examines Luke 6, exploring Jesus' selection of the apostles, his teaching on blessings and woes, and his challenging commands to love enemies and practice the…

Sam E. Stone · January 6, 2014
Jesus and the Sabbath
Theology & Bible

Lesson for January 5, 2014: Honoring the Sabbath (Luke 6:1-11)

Sam E. Stone examines Luke 6:1-11, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees over Sabbath regulations and heals a man with a shriveled hand, revealing his authority and the importance…

Sam E. Stone · December 30, 2013
Simeon and Anna recognize Jesus
Theology & Bible

Lesson for December 29, 2013: Jesus Is Presented in the Temple (Luke 2:21-40)

Sam E. Stone examines Luke 2:21-38, exploring how Simeon and Anna recognized the infant Jesus as the promised Messiah and how their faithful waiting revealed God's salvation for…

Sam E. Stone · December 23, 2013
nativity scene traditions
Theology & Bible

The World in a Stable

Robert F. Hull Jr. explores the animals, visitors, and legends surrounding Christmas nativity scenes, revealing how centuries of poetry and tradition express the significance of Christ's birth for…

Robert F. Hull Jr. · December 22, 2013
God was in Christ
Theology & Bible

The Father Was There

Shawn McMullen reflects on God's presence in Christ during Jesus' final week, exploring how the Father's involvement in the suffering and sacrifice of the cross deepens our understanding…

Shawn McMullen · December 16, 2013
birth of Jesus in Luke 2
Theology & Bible

Lesson for December 22, 2013: Jesus Is Born (Luke 2:1-20)

Sam E. Stone examines the birth of Jesus in Luke 2:1–17, explaining the journey to Bethlehem, the angel's announcement to the shepherds, and their joyful response to the…

Sam E. Stone · December 16, 2013
wonder and delight of the incarnation
Theology & Bible

God Enfleshed

Miriam Y. Perkins explores the wonder and delight of the incarnation, explaining how God enfleshed in Jesus reveals divine love, brings salvation to the whole person, and shapes…

Miriam Y. Perkins · December 14, 2013
Jesus and the meaning of being human
Theology & Bible

Like Us, With Us

Jon Weatherly examines what it means to be human through the incarnation of Christ, exploring human weakness, sin, redemption, and how Jesus reveals and restores God's purpose for…

Jon Weatherly · December 13, 2013
why the incarnation matters
Theology & Bible

‘Happy Incarnation Day’

Matt Proctor explains why the incarnation matters, exploring Christ's full deity and humanity, the meaning of the cross, and practical lessons about personal ministry, physical presence, and suffering.

Matt Proctor · December 12, 2013
Zechariah's Song of Praise
Theology & Bible

Lesson for December 15, 2013: Zechariah Prophesies About His Son John (Luke 1:57-80)

Sam E. Stone explores Zechariah's prophetic song in Luke 1:57–79, explaining the birth of John the Baptist, God's promises of salvation, and the Messiah's coming to bring light…

Sam E. Stone · December 9, 2013
mystery of Christmas
Theology & Bible

An Opportunity to Ponder

Mark A. Taylor explores the mystery of Christmas, reflecting on Jesus as God with us, God as us, and Christ in us—and why the incarnation should still fill…

Mark A. Taylor · December 3, 2013
Mary Sings Her Praise
Theology & Bible

Lesson for December 8, 2013: Mary Sings Her Praise (Luke 1:46-56)

In this December 8, 2013, Bible lesson, Sam E. Stone examines Mary's song of praise in Luke 1:46–56, exploring the Magnificat, God's mercy toward the humble, and his…

Sam E. Stone · December 2, 2013
cross above the storm
Theology & Bible

‘Teacher, Don’t You Care?’ (Mark 4:38)

What can Rembrandt's storm-tossed disciples teach us about the cross? Neal Windham reflects on a famous painting and the hope, courage, and salvation proclaimed at the Lord's Table.

Neal Windham · November 29, 2013
angel Gabriel visits Mary
Theology & Bible

Lesson for December 1, 2013: The Angel Foretells Jesus’ Birth (Luke 1:26–45)

Sam E. Stone examines Gabriel's announcement to Mary in Luke 1:26–40, exploring the promise of Jesus' birth, the work of the Holy Spirit, and Mary's faithful response to…

Sam E. Stone · November 25, 2013
meaning of Christian Communion
Theology & Bible

“A Different Spirit” (1 Corinthians 2:12,13)

Neal Windham shares a humorous baptism story before reflecting on the profound meaning of Communion and Paul's teaching that spiritual truths are understood through the Spirit of God.

Neal Windham · November 22, 2013
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