Articles for tag: 1 Corinthians 11

June 20, 2011

Lesson for June 26, 2011: God Gives the Victory (Joshua 6:2-4, 12-20)

Better Bible lessons starting at 30 cents perÂ week! Get them in Standard Lesson Commentary! (click here) ____________ This week”s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for June 26) is written by Matt Schantz, director of organizational development with a national building supply company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ____________ God Gives the Victory (Joshua 6:2-4, 12-20) By Matt Schantz Jericho, known as the “City of Palms,” is considered both the world”s oldest city and””at 850 feet below sea level””the lowest. This elevation also makes it one of the hottest places on earth. I had the opportunity to visit Jericho a

August 26, 2009

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Leadership

Leading the Trends

By Mark A. Taylor Sometimes church leaders are more like followers. As Paul Williams wrote, “Like lemmings, churches follow one another into the latest trends, whether proven or not, desperate for that bump in attendance and increase in per-capita giving.” It”s true there”s no new idea under the sun, including the ones I”ll share below. And there”s no virtue in ignoring a successful method or ministry just because it”s new. But the Bible suggests dozens of ideas that could breathe fresh air into our ministries””and set a good example for others to copy. Wouldn”t it be great, for example, if

August 24, 2008

Jeff Miller

Leadership Development New Testament Theology & Bible

Especially in Bible Translation . . . Close Only Counts . . .

Jeff Miller examines two 1 Corinthians passages and shows how translation details can shape conversations about women in ministry and leadership.

June 10, 2007

Lee Magness

Theology & Bible Communion & Lord's Supper

Ponder the Sacrifice of Christ

Three Communion meditations from Lee Magness introduce two new books—In the Breaking of the Bread and The Longest Table—offering Scripture readings, reflections, and prayers that invite worshipers to the shared table of Christ.

July 2, 2006

Bob Russell

Restoration Movement History

A Common Plea: From the New Book ‘Together Again’

A book excerpt urging humility and unity: Jesus’ words in Mark 9 and Restoration Movement leaders remind believers to be “Christians only,” while admitting we are not the only Christians.

November 30, 2005

H. Lynn Gardner

Theology & Bible Communion & Lord's Supper

When We Partake (Communion Meditation)

The Lord’s Supper is not a meaningless ritual. Communion helps us remember Christ’s sacrifice, participate in the benefits of his body and blood, proclaim his return, affirm unity, give thanks, and examine ourselves with grateful hearts.