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  • 1 Corinthians and Achan’s Sin

    We learn a lot from 1 Corinthians about how a church should function, and how it can fall short. One topic in the book is church discipline, a concept that is not new but echoes stories like Achan’s Sin – which we also cover in this lesson.

  • Romans and Abraham’s Covenant

    An overview of the book of Romans, and looking at the story surrounding a key verse in Romans.

  • What Is it Like to Be a Christian?

    Does it really change my life any if I become a Christian? It sure should!

  • When and Why Should I Become a Christian?

    Often the answers are “right now,” and “why not?” But Jesus himself asks us to count the cost before being His disciples (Luke 14:25-33). This lesson is largely aimed at children who are near the age when they might make this decision, and for their parents.

  • John and The Woman at the Well

    John’s account of Jesus focuses on different things than the “synoptic” gospels, including some memorable personal stories, like the woman at the well.

  • The Synoptic Gospels

    There are 4 accounts of (parts of) the life of Jesus. The first three in our Bibles (Matthew, Mark and Luke) are collectively called the Synoptic Gospels. They follow a similar outline, beginning (more or less) with Jesus’ ministry in Galilee and ending with his death and resurrection in Jerusalem. The transition between those is…

  • Ezekiel and the Temple Abomination Vision

    Ezekiel is a prophet at an unusual time: Some of Judah is captive in Babylon, including Ezekiel himself, while those remaining in Judah still have a little time. Spoiler alert: they blow it.

  • Modesty

    Modesty

    Dressing appropriately and covering our bodies are two important but separate commands from God. In this lesson, we look at how the Bible gives us guidelines for both.

  • Jeremiah and the Rechabites

    Jeremiah told of the coming destruction to Judah, and was treated terribly for it. One of the bright spots of the book is the story of the Rechabites, who kept their ancestor’s vow for about two centuries (Jeremiah 35).

  • Paul’s Journey to Rome

    Jesus told Paul, in a vision, to go to Rome. The voyage was anything but predictable. But Paul was up for it.