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November 19: Application (‘What I Learned in an Ancient Theater’)
Reading Time: 3 minutes The temple in Ephesus was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was larger than a football field—425 feet long and 220 feet wide, with a roof supported by 127 tall stone pillars. Today, only the foundation and one stone column remain. . . .
News Briefs for November 8
Reading Time: 2 minutes Briefs about the re-release of a novel about Alexander Campbell, videos from CMF International, a Midwest Christian College reunion, Harding University’s 100th anniversary, and more.
November 12 | First Missionary Journey
Reading Time: 4 minutes In “Toy Story,” Buzz Lightyear’s famous catchphrase was, “To infinity and beyond!” One could use that same line upon coming to Acts 13. The chapter continues the geographical expansion of the church outlined by Jesus in his commission to the apostles, with the goal of reaching “the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). . . .
November 12 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “First Missionary Journey” (Acts 13:1-13, 26-31, 38-39), by Mark Scott.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Scriptures that Have Helped Me’ (1983; Part 2)
Reading Time: 6 minutes The assignment in fall 1983 was simple and direct: “Write a short paragraph telling of some verse or verses of the Bible that have special meaning to you.” Today we share responses from Ard Hoven of Grayson, Ky.; Barton McElroy of Duncanville, Tex.; Robert A. Scott of Waterloo, Iowa; and Jerzy Sacewicz of Warsaw, Poland.
Survey: Full Responses from Christian College Presidents
Reading Time: 49 minutes This lengthy post carries the full responses from Christian college presidents to our survey asking them about their institution’s views on the topics of biblical inerrancy, human sexuality, and women in ministry. . . .
Agape Love in the Life of an Elder
The Best Next Step in a Crisis
November 5: Application (‘Go Wherever God Sends You’)
Reading Time: 3 minutes “I spent a week in Turkey last summer,” David Faust writes. “My travel group toured Istanbul and visited the sites of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2 and 3. . . . The journey increased my appreciation for first-century missionaries and for the brave believers serving Jesus in Turkey today.”
Driving for Uber a Great Avenue for Faith Conversations
Reading Time: 8 minutes In my second season of driving for Uber, I am having conversations with thousands of people who may never set foot inside a church, and as we talk, my vehicle sometimes turns into a sanctuary. . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Scriptures that Have Helped Me’ (1983; Part 1)
Reading Time: 8 minutes The assignment in fall 1983 was simple and direct: “Write a short paragraph telling of some verse or verses of the Bible that have special meaning to you.” Today we share responses from Edgar Nichols of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; Bill Jessup of San Jose, Calif.; Orval M. Morgan of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Murhl S. Rogers of Indianapolis, Ind.
October 29 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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.
Lincoln Christian University to Close; Ozark to Acquire Lincoln’s Seminary
Reading Time: 4 minutes Lincoln Christian University will close at the end of this school year. However, Lincoln Christian Seminary will be acquired by Ozark Christian College and moved to OCC’s campus in Joplin, Mo., presidents of the institutions announced on Wednesday. . . .
October 15 | The Widows and the Seven
Reading Time: 4 minutes 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 15 | Application (‘Useful Leadership Lessons from Acts 6’)
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s been said, “When the Lord starts blessin’, the devil starts messin.’” Right when the gospel was taking root and “the number of disciples was increasing” (Acts 6:1), an internal dispute threatened the fledgling church. . . .
October 15 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Avalanche’ (2014)
Reading Time: 7 minutes “When I think of the moral decline on display in California today, the only word that comes to mind is ‘avalanche,'” Dudley Rutherford wrote in 2014. He presciently warned, “I hope you get the idea, because it’s coming to a town like yours” . . .
Avoiding Spiritual Jeopardy
Reading Time: 2 minutes We should treat Communion as the most important meal of our week. . . .
October 8 | Sharing and Pretending
Reading Time: 4 minutes The church was considered by onlookers not only as a dangerous place but also a desired place. . . .
Shawn McMullen Named Editor of Christian Standard
Reading Time: 3 minutes Shawn McMullen has been named the 13th editor of Christian Standard, succeeding Michael C. Mack, who died unexpectedly Aug. 24. McMullen has served previously as editor of The Lookout. “When I think about Christian Standard’s 157-year history, its impact on our churches, and its legacy of godly editors, I view this as a sacred trust,” McMullen said . . .
October 1 | Birth of the Church
Reading Time: 4 minutes Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and so was the church. . . .
October 1 | Application (“More to Restore”)
Reading Time: 3 minutes 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. . . .
Ozark Reaches $5.9 Million Goal (Plus News Briefs)
Reading Time: 3 minutes Supporters have helped Ozark Christian College meet the $5.9 million goal for its Ready To Go campaign which targets three initiatives. . . . Plus briefs about SpireConference (Sept. 26-28), the Midwest Ministers’ Retreat (Oct. 23-24), a tragedy in Kansas, and more.
‘One Body’ Marks 40 Years of Promoting Christian Unity
Reading Time: 4 minutes “One Body,” edited by Victor Knowles, has promoted the unity of all Christians for the sake of world evangelism (as Jesus prayed for in John 17:21) for 40 years, but its focus has been on unity within the Restoration Movement . . .
September 17 | Application (‘What Will You Bring to the Wedding?’)
Reading Time: 3 minutes 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. . . .