How is the institution of work intended as a blessing to humanity? How did work change from before the Fall to afterwards? How can the work we do be a blessing to others and to ourselves? What is the balance between work, faith, family, and leisure time? How should faith inform our work experience? What should be the mindset we have while working?
What was the relationship between Peter, Jesus, and the church? How should we understand Jesus' words that upon the rock would he build his church? Who was this rock? Protestants and Catholics have long debated this passage but what secrets do the Greek manuscripts hold that make the matter more clear? In this study John Spellman goes into depth explaining the passage Matthew 16:18 in a way you may never have heard before. Why does it matter who Jesus is to us? Why is it important that we see Him as the rock?
What is the relationship between law and grace for Old Covenant Jews and New Covenant Christians? Is there a difference? What is the purpose of law? Does salvation by grace excuse disobedience? Why does God want to free us from lawlessness?
What did Jesus teach about his second coming? Why does He return to the earth? Can we know when He will come back? Can we know what to look out for? What does the Old Testament tell us about the Day of the Lord? What is the reward that Jesus brings with Him, and how is it determined who gets the reward? This week we explore the second coming of Jesus.
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 trials and testing of God’s children can be termed as gold tried in the fire. Persecution and trials are prerequisites on our journey to the Kingdom. We cannot get around it; we cannot pass over or under it. We must face it. Trials are not negative. They are means of drawing us closer to the King and His Kingdom. They serve to deepen our dependence, faith and trust in God as we rely on Him for everything. They serve to strip away the unpleasant and unnecessary baggage that would only hinder us on our journey. Trials are positive markers that He’s still working on us, to make us what we ought to be!
How is your belief in God’s words? Are you walking in light or in darkness? To walk in the light means to believe and obey His teachings: “line upon line and precept upon precept.” No man can change God’s words, and traditions cannot do away with His specific instructions. You cannot believe some parts of His word and refuse to believe other parts. It’s all or nothing.
What is it like in your church? Have they become a ‘den of thieves’ or is it still a ‘house of prayer’? Like Jesus, we all can make a difference. We can do our part to keep God’s temple a house of prayer for all people. May God help us to stand for the right, though the heavens falls. It’s time we turn the emphasis back on God because His house is a house of prayer for all people.