Articles for tag: Ten Commandments

December 24, 2012

Lesson for December 30, 2012: Christ”s Love for the Church (Ephesians 5:15″“6:9)

This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone Key passages from the book of Ephesians have been considered this month, following the theme, “Victory in Jesus.” Chapter 5 contains guidelines for Christian behavior in a pagan world. Today”s background Scripture begins in v. 15. Even before this, however, Paul warned about dangers such as sexual immorality, impurity, greed, obscenity, and foolish talk (vv. 3-7). The first section of our printed text is addressed to the whole church (vv. 18-21). All Christians must be careful

May 28, 2012

Christian Standard

Bible Study Theology & Bible

Lesson for June 3, 2012: Practice Justice (Exodus 22:1-23:9)

This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone In the three summer months we will focus attention on an important theme throughout Scripture””justice. The lessons will include highlights from 12 Old Testament books. They make it plain that God is concerned that his people be consistent in practicing his kind of justice in our very wicked world. The book of Exodus does not simply tell about how the children of Israel left Egypt. In addition it contains the laws laid down by God to

March 27, 2011

Matt Proctor

Theology & Bible Old Testament

Getting the Most from Old Testament Law (Part 2)

Matt Proctor explains how Christians can read Old Testament Law as a window into God’s heart, a mirror exposing sin, and a picture pointing to Christ.

March 25, 2011

Matt Proctor

Theology & Bible Old Testament

Getting the Most from Old Testament Law (Part 1)

Matt Proctor explains why Christians should not skip the Old Testament Law, showing how Leviticus and other legal texts still shape discipleship, worship, and our understanding of God’s grace.

January 8, 2011

Brian Giese

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation Spiritual Disciplines

Choosing What You Remember

Brian Giese reflects on the spiritual value of intentional memorization, especially Scripture memory, and explains how regular review can strengthen faith, ministry, and daily Christian living.

September 20, 2010

Cheryl Frey

Theology & Bible Old Testament

Lesson for Sept. 26, 2010: God Promises an Awesome Thing (Exodus 34:1-10)

Cheryl Frey’s lesson on Exodus 34 reflects on Moses’ return to Mount Sinai and God’s revelation of his glory through compassion, grace, justice, and forgiving love.

September 13, 2010

Phil Roberts

Theology & Bible Old Testament

Lesson for Sept. 19, 2010: God Rejects Idol Worship (Exodus 32:1-10)

Phil Roberts reflects on Exodus 32 and the golden calf, warning against idol worship, syncretism, and the idol of self while pointing to God’s faithful way out.

September 6, 2010

Jeremy Lawson

Theology & Bible Old Testament

Lesson for Sept. 12, 2010: God Makes a Covenant with Israel (Exodus 20:1-11)

Jeremy Lawson explores Exodus 20, contrasting contracts and covenants while showing how God remained faithful to Israel and continues to keep his covenant promises through Christ.

July 4, 2010

Marshall Leggett

Culture & Public Square Politics & Government

God Bless America?

Marshall Leggett reflects on America’s heritage of faith, its blessings and challenges, and the Christian call to pray, witness, and seek God’s blessing for the nation.

July 10, 2005

Ben Cachiaras

Apologetics & Worldview

What Is Truth?

Is truth personal preference or something real and knowable? Ben Cachiaras contrasts cultural relativism with Jesus as the standard of truth, urging believers to hold to Scripture and embody truth with conviction and grace.