May 19, 2026
Mad at Death
David Faust reflects on the sorrow and anger death brings, pointing readers to Jesus’ indignation at death and the promised glory that awaits believers.
Articles for tag: 1 Corinthians 15
April 22, 2024
April 28 Study | Resurrection
The resurrection (both Jesus’ and ours) makes a mockery of death. It is the ultimate joke on the devil. . . .
April 15, 2024
April 21 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Love” (1 Corinthians 13:1-13), by Mark Scott.
June 14, 2021
JUNE 20 | APPLICATION
Death is a persistent intruder. It casts a dark shadow. . . . At times, it looks like death has the final word. But if you read the Gospels, you’ll see that God has other ideas.
March 2, 2018
Standing Firm in the Spotlight
By Emily Drayne A missionary gets to live in a new place, explore new locales, try new foods, have cross-cultural experiences, and more. What’s not to love? They live the same life, just in a different location—right? No! A million times no. The amount of planning, prayerful consideration, financial preparation, and training that goes into becoming a full-time missionary is staggering. Missionaries undergo months of training to prepare for something that one must experience to truly understand. They need a lot of self-discipline, hard work, and faith to make that leap. The Need for Spiritual Disciplines Some people
January 25, 2016
Lesson for January 31, 2016: The Death of a Friend (John 11:38-44)
Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri, and has held preaching ministries in Missouri, Illinois, and Colorado. This lesson treatment is published in the January 24 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Mark Scott Jesus and death cannot coexist. Death has no victory around Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:54, 55). Jesus destroys the one who has the power of death (Hebrews 2:14). Jesus proved this in his earthly ministry. Prior to his own resurrection, Jesus raised three people from the dead:
March 30, 2015
Lesson for April 5, 2015: Believe in the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-22)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. It is published in the March 29 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Sam E. Stone Often 1 Corinthians 15 is described as the “resurrection chapter” of the Bible. Tom Friskney wrote, “There is no other chapter like this in the whole Bible; the hope of Christianity resides within it. . . . We may wonder why Paul has waited until now to discuss it. . . . It is not last because it is least,
April 24, 2011
After an Earthquake Bedrock Faith
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Japan’s earthquake and tsunami through the lens of Easter, resurrection hope, and Paul’s call to stand firm in the work of the Lord.
June 17, 2007
Meeting Jesus in Baggage Claim
Jeff Walling reflects on Paul’s honest confession in 1 Corinthians 15:9, inviting Christians to claim their spiritual baggage and hand it to Christ.
April 8, 2007
Our Overwhelming Victory (from the new book, Free Refill)
When faith feels empty, the resurrection offers a true refill. Mark Atteberry reflects on Mary Magdalene’s dawn encounter and shares three faith-filling truths: Jesus’ victory over death was complete, conspicuous, and shared on one condition.
December 10, 2006
The ‘Easy’ Button
Arron Chambers reflects on why ministry is hard but worth the cost, drawing lessons from James, Paul, his grandfather Tibbs Maxey, and the promise that faithful labor is never in vain.
August 7, 2005
Helpful Words to Those Who Are Hurting
After losing his oldest son in a sudden accident, Chris DeWelt reflects on what grief feels like and shares practical, patient ways to walk with those who mourn—through presence, memories, notes, and Scripture.
