October 2, 2023
October 8 | Sharing and Pretending
The church was considered by onlookers not only as a dangerous place but also a desired place. . . .
Articles for tag: Mark Scott
October 2, 2023
October 8 | Discovery
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 25, 2023
October 1 | Birth of the Church
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and so was the church. . . .
September 25, 2023
October 1 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Birth of the Church” (Acts 2:1-4, 14-15, 22-24, 29-32, 36-42), by Mark Scott.
September 18, 2023
September 24 | The Lord Speaks
For centuries scholars have wrestled with the “natural” meaning of the Song of Songs. Is its meaning to be understood literally or figuratively? . . .
September 18, 2023
September 24 | Discovery
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 11, 2023
September 17 | The Friends Speak
Not only did the wife admire her husband, and not only did the husband describe his wife, but the friends of the couple also spoke about the couple’s love for one another. . . .
September 4, 2023
September 10 | The Husband Speaks
The woman in the Song of Songs took her sense of romance from the closeness and affection of her husband and being desired by him. The man took his romance from the sight, smell, and touch of his wife. . . .
August 28, 2023
September 3 | The Shulammite Woman Speaks
In Song of Songs, students will learn of a woman’s love for her husband, the husband’s love for his wife, the watchful celebration of their love by the couple’s attendants, and the Lord of love whose love is the basis for all other loves. . . .
August 21, 2023
August 27 | Justified
A theological dilemma in the biblical story is this: How can God punish sin (and thereby stay true to his promise and character) and yet absolve the sinner? . . .
August 21, 2023
August 27 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Justified” (Zephaniah 3:9-20), by Mark Scott.
August 14, 2023
August 20 | Justice Dispensed
The world is on a collision course with the God of justice. If God did not punish sin, he would be untrue to his word and his nature (Romans 3:26). . . .
August 14, 2023
August 20 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Justice Dispensed” (Zephaniah 2:1-15), by Mark Scott.
August 7, 2023
August 13 | Where Is the Justice?
God revealed to Habakkuk that he was going to bring justice to Judah via the nation of Babylon. This confused Habakkuk, for he struggled with God’s sense of justice. . . .
August 7, 2023
August 13 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Where Is the Justice?” (Habakkuk 1:12-17; 2:1-20), by Mark Scott.
Christian Standard Opens Portal to Archived Issues (Plus News Briefs)
A treasure trove of archived issues of Christian Standard going back to 2001 is now available to readers and researchers. . . . Also briefs about ICOM, SpireConference, David Eubanks, AI, and more. . . .
July 31, 2023
August 6 | Power for Justice
Jonah prophesied around 760 BC for the people of Nineveh to repent. They repented. The city was spared from the justice of God for 100 years. But later Nahum came along (663–612 BC) and had to prophesy against Nineveh again. . . .
July 31, 2023
August 6 | Discovery
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Power for Justice” (Nahum 1:1-15), by Mark Scott.
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 24, 2023
July 30 | Discovery
Questions for group discussion for use with this week's lesson titled “Hope in God's Faithfulness” (Jeremiah 33:1-11, 15-26).
