October 23, 2023
October 29 | Discovery
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.
Teaching
Teaching equips Bible teachers and ministry leaders to communicate Scripture clearly and help people grow in faith. Explore practical, Bible-based guidance on lesson planning, facilitation, discussion questions, and making meaningful application for different ages and settings. You’ll find resources for teaching in classes, small groups, youth and children’s environments, and church-wide studies—along with help for handling difficult topics, staying faithful to the text, and creating a learning culture rooted in grace and truth. Whether you teach weekly or occasionally, these articles help strengthen your teaching ministry.
October 16, 2023
October 22 | Philip Preaches in Samaria
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
October 22 | Application (‘Don’t Give Up on Evangelism’)
"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
October 22 | Discovery
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
October 15 | The Widows and the Seven
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
October 15 | Discovery
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 2, 2023
October 8 | Sharing and Pretending
The church was considered by onlookers not only as a dangerous place but also a desired place. . . .
October 2, 2023
October 8 | Application (“Cut It Out and Give It Up”)
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
October 8 | Discovery
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
October 1 | Birth of the Church
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and so was the church. . . .
September 25, 2023
October 1 | Application (“More to Restore”)
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
October 1 | Discovery
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
September 24 | The Lord Speaks
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
September 24 | Application (‘In the Eye of the Beholder’)
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
September 24 | Discovery
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
September 17 | The Friends Speak
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
September 17 | Application (‘What Will You Bring to the Wedding?’)
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. . . .
September 11, 2023
September 17 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Friends Speak” (Song of Songs 1:4b-8; 3:1-11), by Mark Scott.
September 4, 2023
September 10 | The Husband Speaks
The woman in the Song of Songs took her sense of romance from the closeness and affection of her husband and being desired by him. The man took his romance from the sight, smell, and touch of his wife. . . .
September 4, 2023
September 10 | Application (‘Tell Her’)
If God has blessed you with a noble wife, thank him—and tell her. . . .
