Reading Time: 4 minutes
The biblical world had a love/hate relationship with shepherds. Shepherds were an abomination to the Egyptians (Genesis 46:34), and by the first century BC they were the ragamuffins of society (Luke 2:8-20). But Scripture has high regard for shepherds. . . .
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Jesus didn’t happen to notice some sheep grazing nearby and remark offhandedly, “I am the good shepherd.” The Lord was addressing the Pharisees when he made this bold claim, and for emphasis, he said it more than once (John 10:11, 14). . . .
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “I AM the Good Shepherd” (John 10:1-18), by Mark Scott.
Reading Time: 4 minutes
It is hard to overstate the significance of Abraham. Today he is looked to as the father of three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. His name is mentioned 11 times in this lesson text. . . .
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Years ago, a wise older minister gave me some good advice. “Always read the Gospels a lot,” he said, “because in the daily grind of leading a church and preaching week after week, it’s tempting to take your eyes off Jesus.” . . .
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Before Abraham Was, I AM” (John 8:31-58), by Mark Scott.
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Two miracles provide the background for this lesson text. Jesus multiplied five barley loaves and two fish and fed 5,000 men. Jesus then walked on the Sea of Galilee. . . .
Reading Time: 3 minutes
“What lifestyle habits will nourish your spiritual health in the coming year?” David Faust asks. “Here are some tips I have discovered. . . .”
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “I Am the Bread of Life” (5-40), by Mark Scott.