In the story of Namaan and his leprosy, who was the unlikely missionary? What can we learn about salvation and outreach from this example? Why does Elisha have Namaan dip in the Jordan River 7 times? How does this story portray faith, obedience, and transformation? What did being saved by grace mean for Namaan and how did he respond to God's grace? What are the prerequisites for seeing the mighty works of God? This week we explore the little that is said about an unlikely missionary that had a huge impact on Namaan and his encounter with Elisha.
Topic: Sharing Faith
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What can we learn from Abraham's experience? As the first Biblical missionary, Abraham's journey tells us many things about how he witnessed for God through his life and through many of the challenges he faced. Abraham is known as the father of faith, yet was he always a champion of faith? Did Abraham have weaknesses as people do today? If so, how did Abraham learn to trust God over time? What lessons did Abraham learn that are still important lessons for us to learn today? Why was Abraham commanded to leave his father's household in the first place?
What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean to be the greatest disciple? Who were the Pharisees and why did Jesus often clash with them? In what ways are people like the pharisees today? Is being conservative always a bad thing? How can we avoid the hypocrisy of the Pharisees? This week we delve into these subjects as we discover what it means to live the Christian life. We will discuss what it means to be a follower of Jesus in our daily practice.
What is the difference between an apostle and a disciple? What is the job of an apostle? Do apostles and disciples still exist today? What kinds of people did Jesus choose to be apostles and disciples? What does it take to become one of them? Did Jesus choose religious leaders or common people? Were the people Jesus chose always qualified by human standards? This week we explore discipleship from Luke's perspective and what implications discipleship has on Christians today.
Based on 2 Kings 6, John Spellman preaches on Elisha and his mentoring of the sons of the prophets. When an expensive piece of equipment is lost to the bottom of the Jordan river, all seems hopeless. What message could this hold for our church today? What encouragement could those facing life's circumstances gain? Why did God allow such an expensive loss in the first place? What can we learn about God through the miracle performed? This message focuses on how the gospel is not about us, but about God. It is a message about the need for less self and more Holy Spirit direction.
What does the book of James teach about how we use our mouths? James seems to suggest that though the mouth is a small part of our body, it has a great influence. What spiritual implications might this hold for Christian believers today? How do our words impact one another? Is it OK for Christians to use foul language, even when talking with those who use it frequently? How can we do better at using our speech in more meaningful and edifying ways? Why is it so important that we be mindful of the things we say?
What is the relationship between faith and works? Should our faith motivate us to do works? Is it possible to have faith and take no action on it? Was there a difference between what Paul said about faith and works in comparison to James? What does it mean to have true faith? This week we continue our study of the book of James looking at faith that works.
What is the relationship between works and faith? What does it mean to be doers and not hearers only? What are we expected to do? How can our faith be made practical? What does it mean to be unspotted from the world? Is what God expects of us really possible?
What is the mission of the church? To whom did God entrust the gospel commission? Do our choices impact the outcome or destiny of souls? What did Jesus do to equip us for this task? What does it mean to witness? What exactly do we bear witness of? Should a Christian be a secondary source? How does the Bible use the symbolism of light and darkness? These questions and many others are explored in this week's lesson.
What is the harvest? Who are the harvesters? What did Jesus mean by fruit? How much does God care about saving souls here on Earth? What does He expect us to do? This week we explore the harvest and God's plan to save humanity. We also explore why God uses humanity for this special task of beggars telling other beggars where to find bread. What role does the Holy Spirit play in soul winning? How does this apply to Christians today?
What did it mean to make disciples of all nations? Are there any ethnic groups that God doesn't care for? How do our prejudices and biases help or hinder the work of the gospel? What approach did Jesus use to reach the nations? How did Jesus answer the question of whom we should consider our neighbor? How should Christians answer this same question today? This week we take a look at discipling the nations with the gospel.
How does one reach powerful and influential people? Are they beyond help? What did Jesus do when He witnessed to powerful people? How did the disciples witness to them during the 1st century. This lesson explores what God teaches about witnessing to people in authority. What should be the Christian's approach to authority in general?