September 20, 2021
Sept. 26 | Jesus Is Mediator of a Superior Covenant
Jesus is the ultimate mediator, and he mediates a superior covenant, between heaven and earth.
Articles for tag: Abel
March 15, 2021
Abel’s Blood
In Hebrews 11, Abel was listed as one of the giants of faith because of what he gave to God. In the very next chapter, the writer again mentioned Abel, when he said that Jesus’ sprinkled blood speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
December 31, 2018
Lesson for January 6, 2019: A Gift of Faith that Pleases God (Abel—Genesis 4:2-16)
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 issue no. 1 (weeks 1–4; January 6–27, 2019) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ Lesson Aim: By giving of our first and best we exhibit a pleasing faith like Abel. ______ By Mark Scott Things went downhill fast after the serpent deceived our first parents in Genesis 3. Adam and Eve failed to trust the goodness of God and embraced a culture of death. Sin can cause even our
September 3, 2012
Lesson for September 9, 2012: Faith Gives Assurance (Hebrews 11; Psalm 46)
What does it mean to have faith that pleases God? Sam E. Stone explores Hebrews 11 and Psalm 46, showing how obedient trust in God's promises provides confidence, strength, and security.
