How can we preserve unity in the church? What creates disunity? How does God’s law connect with unity? What led to the schism in ancient Israel? How was the early church divided? What can we do to avoid division today? How can leadership and counsel influence unity? Should people be allowed to do whatever feels right to them? How can we rightly divide the word of Truth today?
What were Jesus' brothers like? Did people in His household believe in His mission? What is the back story behind James? Which James wrote the book of James? Is there any way to be sure? How was the life of James transformed by Jesus? What message could that have for us today? Who was the Bishop of Jerusalem? This week we explore these fascinating mysteries delving into the life of James the Just.
What does the book of Revelation tell us about end time events? How does it compare with the book of Daniel? What is meant by apocalypse? What can we learn about Jesus from Revelation? Should prophecy be interpreted as past, present, future, or history? Can the book of Revelation be understood? How can understanding the sanctuary help us understand end time events?
This week we continue the exploration of Isaac and Rebecca's love story in hopes to understand how God introduces us to the right person to fall in love with. How should a person's ministry play a role in whether or not someone is right for them? To what extent does family play a positive and negative role in godly relationships? Should the right partner take you away from the path God has you on or the ministry God has chosen for you? Can we trust God to be part of the process? What are the four facets to a Christian relationship and how do they relate to us today?
The Bible teaches about a day lost in history. A day God designed for us to remember. This week's lesson uncovers the mystery of this forgotten and lost day.
The first book of Samuel, the twenty-fifth chapter, recorded the death of Samuel the Lord’s prophet. People loved and admired him; now that he was dead, they all felt hopeless since King Saul, their other leader, was considered to be a mad man. Why? He was obsessed with killing the only person who gave him the victory over the Philistines. He spent many days chasing after David, his designated successor, because he wanted him dead.
It’s no easy feat to forgive someone over and over again, especially for the same wrong. It’s as if they aren’t sincere and has no desire to stop. But God did not mean forgiveness for only the offending party. Forgiveness works equally well for the offended too. Releasing someone from the wrong they did or continue to do to you is freeing your heart to receive God’s abundant grace and peace.
I need not envy the twelve Disciples who were constantly with Him then. I know that someday soon, in the near future, I will walk and talk with Him in person. I am content to praying to my God that I can only see by faith. I am satisfied to listen to Him through His words, nature and His Holy Spirit. One day soon, this will all change. I will see Him face to face and know even as I am known.