Should Christians today care about the distinction between the clean animals (which could be eaten by Jews) vs. the unclean animals (which could not)? Several passages in the New Testament explain that we are no longer bound by these rules. However, early Christians saw in them foreshadowings of important truths that continue. In this lesson,
Throughout the Scriptures, we are warned that false prophets and teachers will seek to deceive God's people. Despite these warnings, why do most Christians think this will not happen in their own church? Understanding these Old and New Testament warnings will prepare us to recognize and deal with false teachers. Teaching Notes Deuteronomy 13 -
Moses explains that after the Israelites enter Canaan, they must worship the Lord in the one location He will select. We explore this unusual directive, fulfilled 400 years later through David and Solomon by the construction of the temple in Jerusalem. However, God’s ultimate plan, later introduced by Jesus, was that men from all nations
I Will Choose One Place to Worship (Deuteronomy 12) View Lesson
I Will Choose One Place to Worship (Deuteronomy 12) View Lesson
Throughout the Scriptures, God gives people the freedom to choose obedience or disobedience. These choices result in consequences, including blessings and curses. We explore this aspect of God's nature, that He is not controlling or coercive, and what it means for us to imitate this quality. We also tackle the controversial topic of whether this
Even in the Law of Moses, we can see that the Lord’s greatest concern was the hearts of his followers, more than their outward religious observances. We also look at the importance of having a realistic view of ourselves, loving God as He describes love (much more than just a warm feeling), and loving the
Do you consider what you say to be a salvation issue? Jesus did! In this lesson, we address one of the most practical aspects of living as a Christian: our speech. Buckle up! This may be one of the most practical and challenging lessons published on this website. Teaching Notes By Every Careless Word -
This psalm provides a most sobering reminder that our time here is brief. Richard Challoner, an 18th-century Christian writer, drew significantly from this psalm to equip others to prepare for their own death. We also consider how this psalm by Moses might provide insights into his writings in Genesis. Finally, we tackle the meaning of
Peter speaks of inexpressible and exceeding joy. What is this joy? Where do we get it? Can we experience this type of joy when we are experiencing even severe trials? We are going to dive deep into what Jesus, Peter, Paul, and James have to say about exceeding joy. Teaching Notes Teaching notes - coming
Most Christians are quite familiar with the story of the star of Bethlehem, the visit of the magi, the three gifts, and the treachery of King Herod. In this lesson we seek to go deeper by asking probing questions, listening to insights from early Christian writer Origen, and considering little-known connections between this story and
Many of us come from very different church backgrounds with various views as to how we ought to engage with Christmas. Bring Christ back into Christmas? Reject Christmas as a pagan holiday? For some, this can be a confusing and troubling season! This lesson helps us sort out how to think about Christmas. It also