November 28, 2023
"If you’re like me, when you hear the word 'disciples' you picture the [twelve] apostles," Dr. Holly J. Carey writes. "[But] Among those faithful followers were a remarkable number of women. . . . Often, these women’s stories were told because they represented the kinds of actions Jesus expected of his followers. Most women in the Gospels serve as role models for the audience." . . .
November 20, 2023
The cross country teams from Milligan University in Tennessee turned in outstanding performances at the NAIA National Championships, with the men capturing the national title and the women finishing fourth. This postseason sports roundup includes reports from athletes at Milligan, Ozark, Great Lakes, Hope International, Manhattan, and Dallas competing in cross country, soccer, volleyball, and golf.
November 20, 2023
Dr. Daniel Overdorf is set to succeed Tommy Smith as president of Johnson University in Knoxville, Tenn., on July 1, 2024. Overdorf, a 1995 graduate of JU, has taught at the school since 2005. . . .
November 20, 2023
Luke ends his account of the early church’s history on an upbeat note. He summarizes the apostle Paul’s ministry while under house arrest in Rome by exclaiming, “He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!” (Acts 28:31). . . .
November 13, 2023
The temple in Ephesus was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was larger than a football field—425 feet long and 220 feet wide, with a roof supported by 127 tall stone pillars. Today, only the foundation and one stone column remain. . . .
November 6, 2023
"Why would anyone voluntarily leave their native culture and move to a different land?' David Faust asks. "Why would anyone choose to give up the conveniences of home and adjust to unfamiliar languages, climates, customs, and foods—and raise their own financial support to pay for these inconveniences?" . . .
November 2, 2023
The assignment in fall 1983 was simple and direct: “Write a short paragraph telling of some verse or verses of the Bible that have special meaning to you.” Today we share responses from Ard Hoven of Grayson, Ky.; Barton McElroy of Duncanville, Tex.; Robert A. Scott of Waterloo, Iowa; and Jerzy Sacewicz of Warsaw, Poland.
November 1, 2023
By Michael C. Mack Each Christmas I faithfully sing the hymn . . . though I question the historical accuracy of the words. Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. . . . As I read the biblical accounts, I imagine the atmosphere surrounding Jesus’ birth as something other than silent, calm, and bright. More like clamorous and chaotic. The streets of Bethlehem are bustling as people from across the region arrive in their ancestral hometown to register for Caesar Augustus’s census. Joseph and Mary walk wide-eyed through throngs of fellow Jews from King David’s line hectically looking
November 1, 2023
By Chris Philbeck “I’m pretty sure no one will go home and say, ‘That’s the best sermon I’ve ever heard.’” I spoke those words recently as part of my sermon introduction. Let me explain. I’m preaching chapter-by-chapter through the book of Romans in a series called, “Unashamed.” I love Romans because it gives such a thorough explanation of the gospel. Paul begins with the sinfulness of man, moves to the grace of God that makes salvation possible through faith, and then focuses on our continued pursuit of righteousness. MEAT AND POTATOES On this weekend I was preaching from Romans 6
November 1, 2023
By Tyler McKenzie Did you know that in the past century at least three countries outlawed the public recitation of Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)? • Before the end of British rule over India, the Magnificat was prohibited from being sung in churches. • In the 1980s, the Guatemalan government banned it because they believed Mary’s words provoked revolutionary zeal. • And the military dictatorship that ruled in Argentina from 1976 to 1983 also banned the Magnificat. During that time, those in command “disappeared” 30,000 people. Mothers created signs emblazoned with the names of their abducted children and Mary’s song and took
October 30, 2023
Cornelius prayed regularly and God answered with an angel who instructed Cornelius to summon Peter to his Caesarean residence (Acts 10:1-8). God, in turn, prepared Peter via a vision as the apostle prayed on a rooftop in Joppa (10:9-16). . . .
October 16, 2023
"Our non-Christian neighbors are weary of polarizing political dialogue and are conditioned to distrust religion," David Faust writes. "Meanwhile, Christians wonder how to share the good news with those who shy away from churches and consider sin a nonissue. . . . Here are some things I have learned about evangelism."
October 9, 2023
The main text for this lesson has often been considered a template for selecting leaders in the church—particularly deacons. But maybe it is a template on how the early church resolved problems. . . .
October 9, 2023
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Widows and the Seven” (Acts 2:44-47; 6:1-7), by Mark Scott.
October 2, 2023
The church was considered by onlookers not only as a dangerous place but also a desired place. . . .
October 2, 2023
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Sharing and Pretending” (Acts 4:32—5:16), by Mark Scott.
September 18, 2023
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Lord Speaks” (Song of Songs 1:1-8; 2:4, 16-17; 8:6-7), by Mark Scott.
September 1, 2023
By Michael C. Mack Hope makes all the difference! That’s the conclusion psychologists and social scientists have come to after years of research. In his best-selling book, Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman reported on what other researchers had discovered: “that hope was a better predictor of [students’] . . . grades than were their scores on the SAT, a test supposedly able to predict how students will fare in college (and highly correlated to IQ).” Hope, he says, “plays a surprisingly potent role in life, offering an advantage in realms as diverse as school achievement and bearing up in onerous jobs.”
September 1, 2023
By Jim Putman Though I grew up a preacher’s kid—and maybe because of it—I ended up in college as an unbeliever with a drinking problem. I had rejected my parents, but they were waiting to journey with me back to Jesus. Back then, I would have said there is no God . . . that God had been “educated” out of me. I was no victim, however—I was rebellious. My father sent me research that affirmed that some scientists believed in God, even though professors had told me no reputable scientist could. Over time, I moved from “there is no
July 31, 2023
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Power for Justice” (Nahum 1:1-15), by Mark Scott.
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