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. . . .
February 28, 2022
Second to love, holiness is probably God’s greatest quality. It is God’s “otherliness,” setting him apart from his creation. . . .
February 28, 2022
Our memories of being baptized—and seeing new believers baptized today—should move us to thank God for his grace.
July 25, 2016
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 the July 24 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Mark Scott Jesus specializes in bringing life out of death. To the widow”s son at Nain Jesus said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” (Luke 7:14). To Jairus”s daughter Jesus said, “Little girl, I say to you, get up!” (Mark 5:41). In front of Mary, Martha, and others, Jesus said, “Lazarus, come out!” (John 11:43).
November 11, 2013
By Sam E. Stone Last week we reviewed the institution of the Passover meal when the Israelites prepared to leave their bondage in Egypt. With the death of every firstborn Egyptian, Pharaoh relented and gave permission for God”s people to leave. As they did, the presence of God went before them, visible in a pillar of cloud and of fire (Exodus 13:21). God told them to take a most unlikely route. He directed them toward the Red Sea rather than going northward on the Via Maris through the land of the Philistines (13:18). Their circuitous route made Pharaoh conclude that
October 12, 2008
By David Bycroft Smitty was arrogant, opinionated, selfish, and a regular at the local coffee shop. Three mornings a week, I would go there before my morning jog. I had known Smitty for years, but he recently had moved a block from our church building. His house was across the street from where we parked our church buses. One morning, in front of the six or seven guys gathered for the morning coffee ritual, Smitty blurted out, “Preacher, I want you to move your buses because I can”t see the highway from my front porch.” I returned with a challenge.