Reading Time: 4 minutes
In his encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, Jesus shattered gender, ethnic, religious, social, and cultural barriers. . . .
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Dec. 17 Application | ‘Big Doors, Little Hinges’
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Wayne Smith used to say, “Big doors swing on little hinges.” In other words, small decisions have big consequences. Little-known people have a big impact. Actions that seem inconsequential at the time can change the world. . . .
Dec. 17 | Discovery Questions
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Water that Gives Live” (John 4:4-26), by Mark Scott.
Dec. 10 Lesson | Eternal Life
Reading Time: 4 minutes
In his conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus zeroed in on the difference between heavenly things and earthly things. The born-again experience is a gift from God above—not from the law below. . . .
Dec. 10 Application | ‘So What?’
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The tiny word ‘so’ plays a role in the much-loved verse, John 3:16. What does it mean to say, “God so loved the world”? . . .
Dec. 10 | Discovery Questions
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Eternal Life” (John 3:1-21), by Mark Scott.
Dec. 3 Lesson | Witness to the Light
Reading Time: 5 minutes
God’s prophetic voice had been stilled for close to 400 years when John the Baptist began preaching in the wilderness of Judea. He was to be God’s messenger and the one who would prepare the way for the Lord. . . .
Dec. 3 Application | ‘Lighten Up’
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Every six months, Kevin Schmidt climbs a 1,500-foot communication tower to change the red-flashing lightbulb. If you think that takes moxie, imagine what it’s like to step down from heaven to earth . . .
Dec. 3 | Discovery Questions
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Witness to the Light” (John 1:6-8, 19-34), by Mark Scott.