June 3, 2026
Favorite Verses, Part 1
David Faust reflects on favorite Bible verses, the inspiration of all Scripture, and memorable Old Testament passages that highlight God’s blessing, faithfulness, justice, mercy, and call to humble obedience.
Articles for tag: Old Testament
January 1, 2026
Thriving: The Hit-By-A-Bus Principle
If you serve as an elder or staff member, it’s not just a theoretical question, it’s a vital one. Succession planning is one of the most important, but often most neglected, responsibilities of church leadership.
October 13, 2025
The Poor Rich Church
This is the second in a series of weekly articles based on Christ’s letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This week’s church is Smyrna.
May 26, 2025
Pierced
Jesus’ sacrificial death was an event of joy along with a time of grief. This time when God’s people gather to partake of Communion should follow that pattern.
May 5, 2025
“Mother of All the Living”
Eve was granted the privilege of living up to her name, for she became “mother of the Living One,” Christ Jesus, who destroyed the devil’s work (1 John 3:8).
Unbeknownst to Me
Even when your efforts are unbeknownst to others, the Lord knows. “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them” (Hebrews 6:10).
March 17, 2025
Yours Is the Glory
Jesus teaches us how to pray, not as a burdensome duty but as a loving response to the Creator who invites us to call him “Father.”
March 17, 2025
The Worst Thing Became the Best Thing
When earthly death arrives for Christians—God’s people—God sees they are washed in the blood of the Lamb, and he passes over their sins forever, and they live eternally in Heaven.
November 4, 2024
November 10 Application | Don’t Fall for Spiritual Scams
To avoid falling prey to spiritual scams, we must be honest about the danger. We live in a time when sin isn’t taken seriously. By minimizing the consequences of sin, we become more vulnerable to Satan’s scams.
September 1, 2024
Transformative Fire: Prayer’s Impact on Marriage, Mission, and Ministry
Sadly, prayer is often little more than a formality many people practice out of tradition. But when we look closely at Jesus’ model prayer in Luke 11:1-4, we discover that prayer is much more than form; it is a dynamic and transformative fire.
August 12, 2024
August 18 Application | The Other 90 Percent
Grateful generosity should be a joyful rhythm in a believer’s life.
August 12, 2024
A TIME TO SAY AMEN
The only time many of us may use the word Amen is at the conclusion of a prayer. But think of the word as an appropriate response after partaking of Communion.
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 29, 2024
August 4 Study | Give Careful Thought to Your Ways; Obey the Voice of the Lord
When God’s people do not care, they endanger God’s vision in the world. Such was the problem for the post-exilic prophet Haggai.
May 20, 2024
May 26 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Generosity” (2 Corinthians 8:1-12; 9:6-15), by Mark Scott.
April 29, 2024
May 5 Study | Integrity
The apostle Paul experienced unjustified criticism of his integrity from the church in Corinth. . . .
December 18, 2023
Dec. 24 Lesson | The True Light Enters the World
Jesus was coming into the world—that is the essence of the Christmas story. . . .
December 4, 2023
Dec. 10 Lesson | Eternal Life
In his conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus zeroed in on the difference between heavenly things and earthly things. The born-again experience is a gift from God above—not from the law below. . . .
November 1, 2023
‘As I Have Loved You’
What Loving Others as Jesus Loved Us Looks Like—and the Difference It Makes
October 25, 2023
FPM Reaches $2.5 Billion in Charitable Gift Designations (Plus News Briefs)
Financial Planning Ministry recently reached a milestone of having helped clients direct $2.5 billion to the ministries they support through estate planning. . . . Jessie Harden and Dr. Walter Zorn presented talks last week during Restoration Appreciation Week at Great Lakes Christian College. . . . And more.
