What is the meaning of Armageddon? How can we understand the role of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet in the end times? What is the significance of the three frog like unclean spirits? How can Babylon be a fallen system if it is so powerful and influential in the end times? What warning does Jesus give us in the midst of the Armageddon passage? How can we be ready for this final show down? What connection is there in all this to Elijah’s show down on Mt. Carmel?
What is the Sabbath? Which day did God set apart as Holy in the weekly cycle established in Creation? What does Jesus being Lord of the Sabbath have to do with us today? What is the purpose of the Sabbath? Did Jesus' healing on the Sabbath show contempt and disregard for the Sabbath? Why was Jesus often accused of breaking the Sabbath? Did He really break it? What does this mean for Christians today? This week we study Luke's account of Jesus' relationship with the Sabbath.
How can un-forgiveness be leprous to our relationships? What does the Bible say about relationships and forgiveness? How can we learn from God's example about how powerful forgiveness can be? What impact does unforgiveness have on our lives? Should we constantly remember faults? Should there still be consequences even when there is forgiveness?
What is the Elijah message and how does it relate to families especially in the end times? How did John the Baptist fulfill the prophecy of the coming Elijah that would return hearts? How does this connect with the three angel’s message? What impact should the gospel have on families?
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.
Like David, God’s children live among men set on fire. Their hatred of Christians burned like fire in their hearts. They are malicious people who are like man-eating lions, carrying a whole armoury in their mouths to kill and destroy. Their destroying acts are sometimes so final - and to think that the tongue, sharpened on the devil’s grindstone, is more terrible than any weapon raised against God’s people. But we need not fear.
Am I measuring up? Am I a hypocrite? While I respect leaders and I admire their dedication (or what is seen of them): I must make Jesus my example. I must accept His righteousness, without which I will not enter. What about you? It’s time to step up our game. Let’s get serious about our Christian walk.
He had it all! Life was good. Yet he was so restless. He wondered what life was like on the other side of town – a place he had never been. He had never been to the movies, never entered the doors of a night club, and never partied until day light. He had never dressed in ‘bling’ clothing, nor had he ever had a drink. He was sure all the fun was on the other side of town. Yet, here he was-- living like ‘old people’. No fun, just the same everyday stuff!