December 25, 2025
Americans in Germany Embrace a British Christmas Tradition
Randy and Katy Smelser describe the pleasure of Advent fellowship in Germany with a church of Anglican tradition.
Articles for tag: Isaiah 11
July 27, 2020
The Rahab Rehab (Aug. 2 Lesson Application)
By David Faust Most family trees contain some bad apples. My parents proudly informed me that our ancestors include notable figures such as Johnny Appleseed, William Penn, and General George Patton. However, in German my last name means “fist,” so I suspect my family tree also includes some horse thieves and barroom brawlers. Jesus’ family tree in Matthew 1 includes some shady characters. Names that appear on the first page of the New Testament remind us of Jacob’s conniving, David and Bathsheba’s adultery, Solomon’s hundreds of marriages, and the wickedness of King Ahaz and King Manasseh. These ragged-edged stories remind
August 29, 2016
Lesson for September 4, 2016: The Peaceful Kingdom (Isaiah 11:1-9)
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 the August 28 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Mark Scott The Prince of Peace knew that wars and rumors of wars were standard fare in a fallen world (Matthew 24:6). But Isaiah, who predicted the coming of the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), knew about rumors of peace as well. Even though the northern kingdom would fall to Assyria and the southern kingdom would later
December 13, 2010
Lesson for Dec. 19, 2010: A Child Is Born (Isaiah 9:6, 7; 11:1-8; Matthew 1:21-23)
Jeff Stone reflects on Isaiah’s promise of the Prince of Peace, showing how Jesus brings lasting peace, righteous justice, and saving hope through his unending reign.
June 7, 2009
The Bible Mandate for Single Mom Ministry
Nancy Karpenske reflects on Scripture’s call to care for widows, orphans, single mothers, and fatherless families through compassion, provision, and practical church involvement.
