December 26, 2022
January 1 | Discovery
What were God’s roles and what were the people’s roles in the Jewish exiles’ return to Jerusalem?
Articles for tag: 1 Corinthians 3:1
September 6, 2021
Sept. 12 | Application
Referring to the temple in Jerusalem, Jesus said, “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations” (Mark 11:17). His church puts out a welcome mat inviting sinners like ourselves from every ethnic group to come and join the family.
May 24, 2021
May 30 | Application
God is omnipresent and inescapable. The trouble is, we can be oblivious and distractable. The problem isn’t God’s availability, but our awareness.
May 24, 2021
May 30 | Discovery
The ark of God and the temple both represent God’s presence with his people. How do God’s people respond to his presence?
January 29, 2019
The Ultimate Goal: Spiritual Transformation
By David Roadcup This month I want to stir the church leadership pot with three pertinent questions: 1. What does God want from us with regard to shaping the lives of church members? In other words, what is to be the ultimate outcome of our ministry? Someone might say, “Why, evangelism, of course!” Evangelism is absolutely critical in God’s plan, but we need to go deeper. Someone else might say, “Discipleship and nurture.” Also true. Evangelism and discipleship are the two engines that drive us to fulfill God’s plan for his people. But God’s ultimate goal for his church
October 3, 2016
Lesson for October 9, 2016: Builder of the House (Hebrews 3:1-6; Matthew 7:19-29)
Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in the October 2 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Mark Scott Our grandkids enjoyed watching a television show called Bob the Builder. The refrain in the theme song went, “Can we fix it? Yes, we can!” Our lesson text today deals with two builders. Jesus the Builder | Hebrews 3:1-6 The Hebrew Christians were tempted to compromise Jesus. Some of the people were mesmerized by angels (Hebrews
September 3, 2015
Our Work, God”s Work
By Aaron Wymer All of Scripture lifts up the value of””and God”s role in””our work. When it”s time to work, whatever the shape and substance of your vocation, you may yearn for “Big Rock Candy Mountain,” where they “hung the jerk that invented work.” But the old song about a hobo”s paradise that doesn”t include work is an entirely different vision of paradise than we get in Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture is not shy about addressing work. Some texts are exceedingly practical, such as 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15. Here the apostle Paul is fed up with lazy and idle Christians,
April 9, 2012
Lesson for April 15, 2012: Temple Is Cleansed (John 2:13-25)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone John”s Gospel clarifies the length of Jesus” earthly ministry. Because he mentions the various Passovers celebrated by our Lord, we are able to determine that his entire ministry was a little over three years. Christ did what was expected of all Jewish men””he came to Jerusalem each year in observance of Passover (Deuteronomy 16:16). Today”s text describes his first visit there after beginning his earthly ministry. It was true to the spirit of Malachi”s prophecy (3:1-3).
Are You Physically at Your Peak?
After a painful ministry season, Stephen Bond reflects on how neglecting health diminished his clarity and stamina. He argues fitness is spiritual stewardship and offers three practical guidelines for lasting discipline.
