December 12, 2022
December 18 | Discovery
Matthew 25:31-46 contrasts two groups of people, depicted by Jesus as sheep and goats. . . . What contrasts do you see?
Articles for tag: Sheep And Goats
November 25, 2016
Serving to Be the Church
By James C. Jones These believers are working together to make a difference in their community. Many houses where I live in Illinois are old. The house where I live, for example, was built in 1900. Since the population of many small towns in central Illinois has stayed roughly the same or decreased over the years, few homes are being built. Consequently, many people live in relatively old houses. Because so many houses are old and require continual maintenance, many people struggle to keep up with all that needs to be done. Many houses in our small town have fallen
February 9, 2015
Lesson for February 15, 2015: Serving the Least (Matthew 25)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. It is published in the February 8 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Sam E. Stone The four lessons this month show the importance of a believer”s stewardship of life. How we live demonstrates the reality of our faith. Love for others is essential for all who follow Jesus (1 John 3:16-18). No one can go to Heaven simply by meeting human needs, of course. Salvation comes only by the mercy and grace of God. But
July 20, 2005
The Least Is Me
A reflection on Matthew 25:40 and ministry with families affected by disabilities—examining motives for service, resisting hidden selfishness, and discovering how Christians can learn, receive, and grow alongside those they serve.
July 17, 2005
‘Safe Passage’
A late-night bus ride in Manhattan becomes a living illustration of Matthew 25. A former paramedic turned bus driver shows what it means to offer safe passage—meeting needs, welcoming strangers, restoring dignity, and walking with others toward freedom.
