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.
Articles for tag: Righteousness
April 7, 2023
Easter Meditation 5: Chief Priests and Teachers of the Law
In his fifth of six meditations in the week leading up to Easter, former editor Mark A. Taylor shares thoughts about the chief priests and teachers of the law . . . "Blinded by Self" (Matthew 27:32-44).
June 27, 2022
July 3 | Labor Prompted by Love
Christianity is not for the lazy. . . . The apostle Paul did not labor to achieve salvation; he labored because he had salvation.
February 28, 2022
March 6 | Raised to a Holy Life
Second to love, holiness is probably God’s greatest quality. It is God’s “otherliness,” setting him apart from his creation. . . .
January 3, 2022
Jan. 9 | Application
In Romans 1, the apostle Paul lowers the hammer of God’s righteous wrath on Gentile sinners. Then in Romans 2, Paul pivots toward his Jewish readers . . .
June 14, 2021
June 20 | Song of the King
The songs from which our texts are drawn for this lesson are reflective of deliverance and righteousness, as David poetically revisited his life.
June 14, 2021
JUNE 20 | DISCOVERY
A cursory reading of these passages might give you the impression David was bragging about himself or claiming self-righteousness, but neither is the case. . . . What evidence of David’s humility do you see?
May 24, 2021
The Rider on a Second White Horse
The rider on the white horse in Revelation 19 was different from the rider in Revelation 6. The rider on the second white horse is none other than Jesus, the Son of God.
January 11, 2021
Jan 17 | Reverse Rewards
The practice of faith is always public and private. If the practice of faith is only public, then it is hypocritical. If the practice of faith is only private, then we miss the community aspect of it.
July 30, 2019
On-Time Delivery
By Jon Wren Several years ago, an independent study conducted by a British research firm determined that the most efficient organization in the world was the United State Postal Service. The study found that on average, a typical Postal Service employee handles more than 268,000 pieces of a mail a year. That total amounts to almost 765 packages and letters every day! Yet despite its legendary efficiency, the typical post office still doesn’t deliver all of the mail on time . . . or sometimes at all! A 2018 report found that only 93.8 percent of all first-class mail was
September 3, 2018
Lesson for September 9, 2018: Sin Is Lawlessness (1 John 3:4-18)
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 issue no. 9 (weeks 33–36; August 19—September 9, 2018) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ Beginning with this batch of four lessons, the weekly Bible lessons are based on a scope and sequence prepared by Christian Standard Media. For more information, click here. ______ By Mark Scott Sin is many things. It is missing the mark (original meaning of the New Testament term). It is rebellion against the
May 29, 2018
Sinner Anonymous
By Gene Shelburne As God’s people, we have one common bond: All of us have brought our sins to Jesus. And that is what brings us around his table. How sad, then, that many of us spend so much energy trying to conceal our sinfulness! Why does the church often become an exercise in pretending we are perfect? The late Bishop Fulton J. Sheen said, “The modern world does not believe in sin. . . . It used to be that we Catholics were the only ones in the world who believed in the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
April 10, 2015
Toward a Theology of Suffering
By Joe Harvey The story of Job suggests several formulas for figuring out the relationship between God”s purposes, good people, and the suffering they must endure. Not till we reach the end do we understand the proper equation. I suppose everyone has heard the story of Job. In a nutshell, you probably know he was a wealthy, influential man who lived what we now call “the good life.” He had family, money, power, and prestige. The book of Job describes his situation as being ideal. “He had seven sons and three daughters, and he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand
August 17, 2012
Blessed Thirst
By Daniel Schantz “O God, you are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You . . . in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water” (Psalm 63:1, New King James Version). August. Dog days, the dry month. The front yard is like a worn-out carpet from lack of rain. Shrubs and trees are motionless, their leaves layered with dust. You carry a bottle of water wherever you go; it seems to be growing to your hand. You park your car in the shade. You walk slowly, trying not to sweat. Every
October 24, 2011
Lesson for Oct. 30, 2011: Seeking True Happiness (Matthew 5:1-16)
This week”s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for October 30) is written by Jonathan Hentrich, associate pastor with Christ”s Church of the Capital District, Guilderland, New York. ____________ Seeking True Happiness (Matthew 5:1-16) By Jonathan Hentrich I want to be happy. Not just to have little moments of smiles and laughter, but to have true happiness. I crave a confidence deep in my soul to know that I am content, full of purpose, and alive! Like David Thoreau once said, “I want to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life.“ Jesus” Definition In today”s
June 7, 2006
The Apostle”s Ministry”“and Mine
A weekly task list can breed weariness and self-pity. Mark A. Taylor looks to Paul’s hardships in 2 Corinthians to reset perspective and remember that comfort won’t satisfy like serving others does.
