October 14, 2024
October 20 Study | War Strategy
In the war in Revelation 12 there is heaven’s strategy and earth’s strategy. The vision of Revelation 12 is about a battle between God and Satan.
Articles for tag: Resist The Devil
February 22, 2021
Feb 28 | Friendship with God
Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. He also serves as minister with Park Plaza Christian Church in Joplin. This lesson treatment is published in the February 2021 issue of Christian Standard + The Lookout. ________ Lesson Aim: Be single-minded in your devotion to the Lord. ________ By Mark Scott Certain words are warm. Words like infant, soft, secure, and love. Another such word is friend. While it sometimes is used in a “distant” and unflattering sense (Matthew 20:13; 26:50), most of the
February 22, 2021
Feb 28 | Discovery
Study Questions for Groups By Michael C. Mack 1. How did you do last week as you sought to tame your tongue and speak with civility and in praise of God? 2. What challenge did you face last week? Ask three people—two readers and one reteller—to help. Ask the readers to read James 4:1-17 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Ask the third person to summarize the main points of the passage. 3. What wisdom does this passage provide for us as Christ’s church to follow him more closely and carry out his mission more effectively? 4.
November 9, 2005
A Surprising Prayer and Prescription for Joy
James may be practical, but it can be painfully hard to obey. This reflection contrasts American comfort with believers who face persecution and asks whether we will “consider it pure joy” when trials come.
