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October 23, 2023
Acts 9 highlights the two pillars of the early church, Peter and Paul. Most of the chapter tells about the conversion of Saul of Tarsus and some of his earliest ministry. The remainder of the chapter tells about the miraculous ministry of Peter. . . .
October 23, 2023
Service has a sound. Service has a frangrance. Service has a feeling. Service has names. Service has role models . . .
October 23, 2023
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Peter Serves in Lydda and Joppa” (Acts 9:32-43), by Mark Scott.
October 16, 2023
Philip’s ministry had three parts to it. He preached, and the crowds all paid close attention to what he said. He cast out demons (some came out with shrieks). And he healed those who were paralyzed or lame. . . .
October 16, 2023
"Our non-Christian neighbors are weary of polarizing political dialogue and are conditioned to distrust religion," David Faust writes. "Meanwhile, Christians wonder how to share the good news with those who shy away from churches and consider sin a nonissue. . . . Here are some things I have learned about evangelism."
October 16, 2023
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Philip Preaches in Samaria” (Acts 8:4-24), by Mark Scott.
October 9, 2023
The main text for this lesson has often been considered a template for selecting leaders in the church—particularly deacons. But maybe it is a template on how the early church resolved problems. . . .
October 9, 2023
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Widows and the Seven” (Acts 2:44-47; 6:1-7), by Mark Scott.
October 4, 2023
RiverTree Christian Church in Northeastern Ohio formally opened its eighth regional campus on Sunday. The new campus is in Canton, Ohio. . . . Plus briefs from Point University, Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan, Exponential, and more. . . .
October 2, 2023
The church was considered by onlookers not only as a dangerous place but also a desired place. . . .
October 2, 2023
The first-century church has a lot to teach us about financial stewardship. In the book of Acts, there was a link between unity and generosity. Giving flowed naturally because the believers “were one in heart and mind” (Acts 4:32). . . .
October 2, 2023
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Sharing and Pretending” (Acts 4:32—5:16), by Mark Scott.
September 25, 2023
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and so was the church. . . .
September 25, 2023
I was brought up in the Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, but I have remained in this tribe by personal choice. . . . But there is still more to restore. . . .
September 25, 2023
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Birth of the Church” (Acts 2:1-4, 14-15, 22-24, 29-32, 36-42), by Mark Scott.
September 18, 2023
For centuries scholars have wrestled with the “natural” meaning of the Song of Songs. Is its meaning to be understood literally or figuratively? . . .
September 18, 2023
Some say love is blind—but I disagree. Real love can see quite well, but it chooses to accept (or graciously overlook) the loved one’s imperfections. . . .
September 18, 2023
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Lord Speaks” (Song of Songs 1:1-8; 2:4, 16-17; 8:6-7), by Mark Scott.
September 11, 2023
Not only did the wife admire her husband, and not only did the husband describe his wife, but the friends of the couple also spoke about the couple’s love for one another. . . .
September 11, 2023
The bride and groom don’t come to the wedding ceremony empty-handed. They bring their unique personalities, strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, habits, and hang-ups. . . .
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