Articles for tag: New International Version

Lesson for Aug. 14, 2011: Making a Choice (Ruth 1:8-18)

This week”s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for August 14) is written by Jonathan Feathers, senior minister with West Waynesboro Church of Christ in Waynesboro, Virginia. ____________ Making a Choice (Ruth 1:8-18) By Jonathan Feathers (Note: The italicized words in this lesson may be used as discussion questions.) Choices, choices, choices. Do I choose what is behind curtain number one, two, or three? Should I choose vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, or a combination of vanilla and chocolate? What will I do? Maybe I should ask, what choice do you think I should make? (Describe a time

July 25, 2011

Lesson for July 31, 2011: Return to God”s Ways (Judges 10:10-18; 11:4-6, 32, 33)

This week”s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for July 24) is written by Steve Carr, teaching minister at Echo Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. ____________ Return to God’s Ways (Judges 10:10-18: 11:4-6, 32, 33) By Thomas May “We have sinned against you, forsaking our God and serving the Baals” (Judges 10:10). Do you relate with the people of Israel during the time of the judges? One moment striving to follow God with heart and mind and soul and strength, and then””before you can blink””serving false gods. Do you ever feel that happening to you? You are not alone. In

July 11, 2011

Lesson for July 17, 2011: Use God”s Strength (Judges 3:15-25, 29, 30)

Bible background. Pronunciation guide. Real-life commentary. Discussion questions. Find it all in Standard Lesson Commentary. ____________ This week”s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for July 17) is written by James Hansee, senior associate minister with Whitewater Crossing Christian Church in Cleves, Ohio. ____________ Use God’s Strength (Judges 3:15-25, 29, 30) By James Hansee Where the world sees disability, God sees potential. Where the world sees disadvantage or defect, God sees opportunity. When people rely on God”s strength, even their weaknesses or perceived shortcomings can be powerful tools in his hands to accomplish his plans. Such is the case

June 13, 2011

Theology & Bible New Testament

Lesson for June 19, 2011: God Protects His People (Joshua 2:2-9, 15, 16, 22-24)

Read The Lookout every week . . . Two full pages of helps for your Sunday School lesson . . . And inspiration for everyday Christian life. Here’s how. ____________ This week”s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for June 19) is written by Don Hinkle, pastor at Yucaipa (California) Christian Church. ____________ God Protects His People (Joshua 2:2-9, 15, 16, 22-24) By Don Hinkle Joshua 2 would make an amazing film. It has all the ingredients””spies, intrigue, a double cross, humor (“I don”t know which way they went. Go after them quickly”””Joshua 2:5), midnight escapes, secret deals, and

May 16, 2011

Melissa Wuske

Lesson for May 22, 2011: New Order of Things (Revelation 21:1-8, 22-27)

Melissa Wuske reflects on Revelation 21, grief, and the Christian longing for Heaven, reminding readers that God’s promised new order changes how believers live today.

May 3, 2011

C. Robert Wetzel

A Good Ride, Just Begun

C. Robert Wetzel reflects on Bible translations, the centrality of Christ in Scripture, and a lifetime of learning to trust the Bible’s direction.

April 25, 2011

Lise Caldwell

Lesson for May 1, 2011: Be Like Jesus (Philippians 2:1-11)

Lise Caldwell reflects on Philippians 2:1-11, selfish ambition, Scripture memorization, and the call to follow Christ’s example of humility, servanthood, and obedience.

March 28, 2011

Nicholas Cox

Devotionals

Lesson for April 3, 2011: Remember Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:8-19)

Nicholas Cox reflects on Paul’s charge to Timothy to remember Jesus Christ, showing how distraction and distortion make faithful remembering a struggle worth pursuing.

March 21, 2011

Robert Woolfolk

Church Leadership Leadership Development

Lesson for March 27, 2011: Compassionate Service (1 Timothy 5:1-8, 17-22)

Robert Woolfolk reflects on Paul’s instructions to Timothy, emphasizing compassionate service, elder care, family-like relationships in the church, and fair treatment of church leaders.

March 14, 2011

Bruce Stoker

Lesson for March 20, 2011: Leadership Priorities (1 Timothy 4:6-16)

Bruce Stoker reflects on 1 Timothy 4:6-16, urging church leaders to keep their focus on biblical truth, godly practice, and devotion to God’s Word.

February 28, 2011

Jeremy Lawson

Worship & Prayer Worship

Lesson for March 6, 2011: Worship Guidelines (1 Timothy 2)

Jeremy Lawson reflects on 1 Timothy 2, urging churches to recover heartfelt prayer as a central part of corporate worship and true communion with God.

February 21, 2011

M. Y. Perkins

Lesson for Feb. 27, 2011: Jesus Is Coming Again (Mark 13:14-27)

M. Y. Perkins reflects on Mark 13, where Jesus gives honest words about coming trials and reassuring hope that his words will never pass away.

February 14, 2011

Jonathan Feathers