Colossians 1:21-29 I am so glad to be with you for part two of “The Mystery of Christ in You.” Take some time to put yourself back to when Colossians was written. How would you share this unusual message of Jesus who died, was resurrected, and ascended into heaven? Would the people of Colosse think […]
Colossians 1:21-29 Thank you for joining us in studying the Bible. It doesn’t matter if you know lots about the Bible or if you have recently started following Jesus. There is something here for all of us to learn, and with God’s help, we will do this together. Our last two lessons were about THE […]
Colossians 1:15-20 Thank you for joining us. It is good to have you here for another look at the Preeminent Christ. Last time was the first part of the lesson, and today we will finish looking at the three relationships that prove His preeminence. Paul packs a lot in a very short space, and this […]
Ruth 2:17-23 In the Book of Ruth, we encounter a striking image—the kinsman-redeemer (Hebrew: goel)—a close relative responsible for restoring what was lost: redeeming land, freeing family members from bondage, and seeking justice. In Ruth’s story, Boaz steps into this role with integrity, humility, and care. This practice points forward to Jesus in a way that speaks deeply […]
Colossians 1:15-20 Thank you for being with us today. This teaching is brought to you by Heralds of Hope; we are a small ministry using media to make disciples. We recently started working our way through Paul’s book to the Colossians. In chapter one, there is a remarkable passage about our Messiah. These five incredible […]
Mark 12:35-37 I read the account of a man who was a brilliant Christian apologist. When he engaged in debate, he would not only win but often annihilate his opponent’s position. Then, in a graphic display of resounding victory, he would dust off the spot where his opponent stood. That illustration reminds me of what […]
Mark 12:28-34 Viktor Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist in Austria during World War II. He was arrested by the Nazis and put in Auschwitz, the infamous death camp. There, he was stripped of everything: property, family, possessions, and a manuscript he had spent years researching and writing on finding meaning in life. The manuscript had […]
Mark 12:13-17 My wife and I have had the privilege of traveling to various countries. No matter how well you prepare, there are always surprises whenever you do something for the first time. One of those surprises had to do with currency, or, as we generally call it, money. We were in Southeast Asia, and […]
Mark 12:1-12 “Check your privilege.” What comes to mind when you hear that phrase? It has its origins in the modern social justice movement. The co-founder of Black Lives Matter defined privilege as follows: “Privilege isn’t about what you’ve gone through; it’s about what you haven’t had to go through.” Supposedly, privilege can be based […]
Mark 11:27-33 I was born in 1958. Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s was a time of significant change. The generation born after World War II rapidly rejected earlier generations’ social mores. A slogan from that era said, “Don’t trust anyone over 30.” The focus wasn’t on what was right and what benefited society. […]
