December 20, 2021
Dec. 26 | Unexpected Hope
We move from the joy of the shepherds spreading the good tidings of Christmas (last week’s lesson) to the Sadducees asking Jesus about the future (this week’s lesson).
Articles for tag: Burning Bush
August 13, 2019
First Memories
By Stuart Powell In the second-last chapter of Deuteronomy, Moses blessed the tribes of Israel. As the old prophet prepared to ascend the mountain to view the Promised Land and then to die, he poured out his heart in prayer. He asked God to continue showing favor to his chosen people. In his prayer, Moses referred to Yahweh God as “him who resided in the burning bush.” Even at the end of his life, Moses was still awed by the memory of his first encounter with the creator God. How often did Moses’ thoughts drift back to that day in
The Best Sermon I”ve Ever Heard (24)
By Arron Chambers Christian leaders tell us about a sermon they can”t forget””and maybe you won”t either. David Mehrle David Mehrle serves as lead pastor with Southwest Christian Church in Fort Worth, Texas. He became a Christian while he was in junior high. He has served the church in student ministry and as a lead pastor for more than 22 years. He graduated from St. Louis Christian College and received his master”s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. David”s Best Sermon: The best sermon I have heard is “Speak! Against Culture” by Dr. Shane Wood, professor of New Testament at Ozark Christian
October 28, 2013
Lesson for November 3, 2013: God Prepares for Deliverance (Exodus 1″“4)
By Sam E. Stone In our study of Genesis we saw God appear to Abraham (Genesis 15), reaffirming his promise to make of him a great nation. But God indicated that Abraham”s descendants would have to remain in Egypt for 400 years (v. 13). While the Israelites were enslaved there, a baby boy was born. His mother hid him in a basket (a papyrus boat) and placed it in the Nile River, hoping his life would be spared. Pharaoh”s daughter found him and drew him out of the water, giving him the name Moses. Moses saw that, while he had
October 19, 2013
You Are Called to Plant a Church
By Carl Kuhl The No. 1 rule of church planting is dead wrong. This rule is repeated in books, at conferences, at boot camps, and everywhere you turn. I believe God has put thousands of people in places across this country and millions around the globe for the purpose of rising to the occasion of planting a church. However, there is one huge problem: they are told they can”t do it. The first rule in church planting is that you must be called. And the people who say this seem to have Scripture on their side. They tell of God”s
August 30, 2010
Lesson for Sept. 5, 2010: God Calls Moses (Exodus 3:1-6, 13-15)
This week”s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for September 5) is written by Earl Winfrey, senior minister with Calvary Christian Church in Paris, Kentucky. God Calls Moses (Exodus 3:1-6, 13-15) By Earl Winfrey Moses and the burning bush is a popular event that has been acted out many times over the years. From Vacation Bible School to the movie screen, the burning bush is included in nearly every depiction of the Exodus. Why is that scene so important? It is when Moses receives the call from God to deliver the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. This event happened thousands of years ago, so what
June 24, 2007
It”s All in the Name
By Tim Harlow I have a lot of names. Each of them serves as a distinct description of who I am. I”m “Dad” to my kids. I”m “incredible, magnificent, loving husband” to Denise. I”m Dr. Harlow, Pastor Tim, or Brother Tim, depending on your affiliation. I”m “Boss.” I”ve been “Coach.” I used to be “Timmy,” and I”ve been “Hairball” (but that”s a longer story!). But when people ask me what I like to be called, I usually say, “Just call me Tim.” It”s a good name, and it”s my personal name. Moses was the first guy to ask God what
November 19, 2006
The Voice That Matters
A pastor reflects on the hidden danger of people-pleasing in leadership and the temptation to make decisions by popular opinion. Looking to Moses, he urges leaders to pay attention to God’s voice and remember their call.
November 15, 2006
Courage for a Reluctant Leader
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Moses’ reluctance and God’s persistent patience, showing how God equips hesitant leaders and calls them to trust and obey when the task feels impossible.
