May 8 | The Story of the Poor Rich Man
This is one of the few parables where Jesus inserts “God” into a secular story. God called the man a fool (not an atheist but someone who has no moral compass). Death is a great wake-up call. . . .
Articles for tag: Do Not Worry
May 8 | Discovery
Recognizing that we all must “make a living,” how do we strike a balance between earthly possessions and being rich toward God?
January 17, 2021
Jan 24 | Singular Servants
In this latter half of Matthew 6, Jesus employed at least 18 different metaphors or images to drive home his point. He spoke of treasures, moths, vermin, and thieves. He spoke of eyes, light, darkness, masters, money . . .
January 17, 2021
Jan 24 | Consider the Birds
Jesus didn’t say a sparrow would never fall; he said they never fall without the Father’s awareness (Matthew 10:29). Jesus didn’t promise we would escape all hardship. He said whatever happens, he will be with us.
January 17, 2021
Jan 24 | Discovery
Study Questions for Groups Note the short phrase at the end of verse 30, “you of little faith.” What does this phrase indicate to you about Jesus’ audience and his purpose for teaching this?
January 1, 2021
‘In God We Trust?’
A couple of exciting events took place in 1956. First, I was born, which was pretty exciting for me. Second, our federal government adopted the official motto, “In God We Trust.” That phrase quickly was stamped onto our currency and coin, where it remains today. Why did America adopt a motto in 1956? We were fighting a Cold War with the Soviet Union, a superpower that championed atheism. While the U.S.S.R. contended God did not exist, the United States not only declared his existence, but that our nation trusted in him. “In God We Trust” is more than a
November 21, 2011
Lesson for Nov. 27, 2011: Facing Life Without Worry (Matthew 6:19-34)
In Matthew 6, Jesus connects what we treasure and whom we trust with how we face worry, calling his followers to seek God's kingdom and righteousness before life's temporary concerns.
