September 4, 2023
September 10 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Husband Speaks” (Song of Songs 1:15; 4:1-15), 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.
August 28, 2023
September 3 | The Shulammite Woman Speaks
In Song of Songs, students will learn of a woman’s love for her husband, the husband’s love for his wife, the watchful celebration of their love by the couple’s attendants, and the Lord of love whose love is the basis for all other loves. . . .
August 28, 2023
September 3 | Application (‘Candy’s Five Things’)
My wife Candy's marriage advice boils down to five key factors . . .
August 28, 2023
September 3 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Shulammite Woman Speaks” (Song of Songs 1:1-4, 12-14; 2:1, 3-7, 16-17), by Mark Scott.
August 21, 2023
August 27 | Justified
A theological dilemma in the biblical story is this: How can God punish sin (and thereby stay true to his promise and character) and yet absolve the sinner? . . .
August 21, 2023
August 27 | Application (‘The Best Singing Voice of All’)
"Music educates and entertains," David Faust writes. "It stirs our emotions, shapes our moods, and communicates ideas. Music impacts our everyday lives." . . .
August 21, 2023
August 27 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Justified” (Zephaniah 3:9-20), by Mark Scott.
August 14, 2023
August 20 | Justice Dispensed
The world is on a collision course with the God of justice. If God did not punish sin, he would be untrue to his word and his nature (Romans 3:26). . . .
August 14, 2023
August 20 | Application (‘The Crumbling House’)
I wondered, "What made a home that once looked classy and inviting become so ugly and empty?" . . .
August 14, 2023
August 20 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Justice Dispensed” (Zephaniah 2:1-15), by Mark Scott.
August 7, 2023
August 13 | Where Is the Justice?
God revealed to Habakkuk that he was going to bring justice to Judah via the nation of Babylon. This confused Habakkuk, for he struggled with God’s sense of justice. . . .
August 7, 2023
August 13 | Application (‘Would Everyone Please Be Quiet?’)
Do you build quietness into your daily schedule? The Bible says, “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life” (1 Thessalonians 4:11), but how can we do that in hectic times when so much is going on? . . .
August 7, 2023
August 13 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Where Is the Justice?” (Habakkuk 1:12-17; 2:1-20), by Mark Scott.
July 31, 2023
August 6 | Power for Justice
Jonah prophesied around 760 BC for the people of Nineveh to repent. They repented. The city was spared from the justice of God for 100 years. But later Nahum came along (663–612 BC) and had to prophesy against Nineveh again. . . .
July 31, 2023
August 6 | Application (‘God’s Holiness and Justice Are Major Issues’)
The Minor Prophets are short in length but large in significance. Here are four benefits of reading these books . . .
July 31, 2023
August 6 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Power for Justice” (Nahum 1:1-15), by Mark Scott.
July 24, 2023
July 30 | Hope in God’s Faithfulness
Jeremiah 33 is about God’s promise to restore his people to their land and their prominence. The alternating pattern of judgment and blessing continues in this chapter. God’s faithfulness is one thing on which his people can consistently count.
July 24, 2023
July 30 | Application (‘Heaven’s Branch Offices’)
Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled this messianic prophecy about “a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely” (Jeremiah 23:5). Isn’t it interesting that Jesus, the Righteous Branch, called his disciples branches, too? . . .
July 24, 2023
July 30 | Discovery
Questions for group discussion for use with this week's lesson titled “Hope in God's Faithfulness” (Jeremiah 33:1-11, 15-26).
July 17, 2023
July 23 | Hope in God’s Promise
God promised to bring his people back from Babylon to the Promised Land, and he did. Against all odds, Jeremiah was calling on his people to believe.
