September 26, 2022
October 2 | Rooted in Righteousness
Psalm 1, in typical Wisdom Literature fashion, contrasts the way of the wicked with the way of the righteous. . . . Three contrasts exist in this psalm for those who are rooted in righteousness.
Articles for tag: Torah
March 8, 2021
Mar 14 | The Beginning of Wisdom
Mark Scott writes: The main part of this week’s text features an alternating pattern of command (Proverbs 3:1, 3, 5-6a, et al.) and reward (3:2, 4, 6b, et al.). When God’s people begin with God’s wisdom, they can . . .
February 10, 2020
Lesson for Feb. 16, 2020: The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17)
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. 2 (weeks 5-8; February 2-23, 2020) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ________ Lesson Aim: Commit to showing love to God and to others through observing God’s commandments. ________ By Mark Scott “They (the Ten Commandments) won’t go away. They continue to sit in silent judgment on generation after erring generation. They remain the great moral touchstone for the nations. We don’t obey them but
March 25, 2011
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.
