September 2, 2024
September 8 Study | Be Faithful
Christ's message to the church of all ages is that it must be faithful, even to the point of death.
Articles for tag: Heaven
August 19, 2024
THE THINGS THAT BRING PEACE
As we eat and drink these symbols of peace, let us continue to celebrate the King who brought us the peace of God through his cross.
August 12, 2024
August 18 Study | Thoughtful Offerings
In post-exilic Israel, selfishness and pride had turned thoughtful offerings upside down.
August 5, 2024
August 11 Study | Thoughtful Hearts
The prophets Zechariah and Malachi warn God's people to turn their hearts toward God and repentance.
July 22, 2024
July 28 Application | ‘When the Tables Are Turned’
When Esther bravely confronted the king and explained the situation to him . . . what initially looked like impending disaster turned into a day of victory and celebration. . . .
June 3, 2024
June 9 Study | Deep and Hidden Things
The prophet Daniel believed that if God revealed the deep and hidden things, then they could be understood. . . .
June 3, 2024
June 9 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Deep and Hidden Things” (Daniel 2:1-3, 17-23, 26-30, 47-49), by Mark Scott.
January 22, 2024
Jan. 28 Lesson | I AM the Vine
As Jesus continued his Upper Room Discourse in John 15, he moved beyond metaphor by claiming to be the true vine of Israel. Then he connected the dots between the vine and himself, the gardener and his Father, and the branches and the disciples. . . .
January 22, 2024
A Child’s Portion
Jesus' disciples asked him who will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. His response surely shocked them . . .
January 8, 2024
Jan. 14 Application | ‘Care for the Flock’
Jesus didn’t happen to notice some sheep grazing nearby and remark offhandedly, “I am the good shepherd.” The Lord was addressing the Pharisees when he made this bold claim, and for emphasis, he said it more than once (John 10:11, 14). . . .
December 25, 2023
Dec. 31 Application | ‘It’s Time for Some Soul Food’
"What lifestyle habits will nourish your spiritual health in the coming year?" David Faust asks. "Here are some tips I have discovered. . . ."
September 1, 2023
Anchored by Hope
By Tom Ellsworth The candles on my birthday cakes in recent years have been reduced to a symbolic number (so as not to set off smoke alarms), but my grandkids still urge me to make a wish and blow them out. I comply. When I was their age, I remember hoping my wish would come true, but there was always considerable doubt in that hope. We regularly misuse the word hope in our casual conversations. “I hope it doesn’t rain today.” “I hope we get to take that vacation we’ve always dreamed about.” “I hope the MRI results bring good
August 7, 2023
August 13 | Application (‘Would Everyone Please Be Quiet?’)
Do you build quietness into your daily schedule? The Bible says, “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life” (1 Thessalonians 4:11), but how can we do that in hectic times when so much is going on? . . .
July 24, 2023
July 30 | Hope in God’s Faithfulness
Jeremiah 33 is about God’s promise to restore his people to their land and their prominence. The alternating pattern of judgment and blessing continues in this chapter. God’s faithfulness is one thing on which his people can consistently count.
July 10, 2023
July 16 | Application (‘Good Mourning’)
Jeremiah predicted dire consequences for the Jews. Because of their unfaithfulness, they would endure decades of Babylonian exile—an extended period of mourning. But God’s loving-kindness would never give up on them. . . .
July 10, 2023
Two Giant Leaps
Walking on the moon was an amazing feat, but it cannot compare to another “giant leap” . . .
May 29, 2023
June 4 | Warning to Jeremiah
"The word of the Lord" (a phrase that appears more in Jeremiah than any other book of the Bible) came to Jeremiah during the reign of good King Josiah. . . .
April 17, 2023
April 23 | Application (‘When Things Don’t Go Your Way’)
In a culture obsessed with personal empowerment, the Lord offers a unique alternative to control. It’s called “surrender.”
March 20, 2023
March 26 | Lead Me to Righteousness
Amos, the farmer prophet, pleaded with Israel to seek the Lord and live. Several unrighteous deeds were identified as needing to be eradicated. The most pronounced was idolatry. . . .
February 20, 2023
An Asbury Student’s Honest Perspective
Someone said this morning, “If you’re feeling angry about the crowd here in Wilmore, you’re in good company because that is exactly how the disciples felt” . . .
