John says that the sign that we know Jesus is that we obey His commandments. Let’s face it, many professing Christians have no intention of obeying many of the things Jesus taught! Meanwhile, others try to enforce obedience by reducing the Christian faith to following a list of rules. Instead, John calls us to much
Should fear of God motivate Christians, or should we be motivated purely out of our love for God and His love for us? This lesson examines three men in Scripture who were commended for their fear of God. We dive into the role fear played in their lives, and the relationship of the fear of
John opens his first letter by reminding his readers that the apostles had seen and touched Jesus, in the flesh. The truth of the bodily resurrection of Jesus, the foundation of our faith, makes it impossible to relegate Jesus to simply one of many good teachers. John then reminds us that we must deal with
At the end of John's gospel, Jesus appears to His apostles and gives very specific instruction to Peter: feed My sheep. God has always been deeply concerned about the sheep and that there are shepherds who will feed, protect and care for His people. We conclude our series learning more about the heart of the
God uses animals throughout the Scriptures to teach us important spiritual lessons. Our instructors today include the ant, the honeybee, the rock badger, the locust, the lizard, the ox, the pig, the dog, the sheep and the cow. This lesson, written for the young at heart, provides inspiring examples of animals for us to imitate,
The Jews, Christians and Romans all agreed that Jesus died on a cross, was buried, and His body went missing. After that, the stories change dramatically. Who was telling the truth? Who was lying? The resurrection of Jesus either happened, or it did not. This lesson examines the evidence of the eyewitness testimony of the
One might ask, what is there to learn about Jesus' burial? Actually, there is much to learn! In this lesson we discover the prophecies that foretell Jesus' burial, which inspire our confidence in the Word of God and can be used to help others come to faith. We are also inspired by the courage and
The crucifixion of Jesus is at the heart of the Gospel and provides us the supreme example of self-denial and love for others. In this lesson we look at eight Old Testament prophecies that provide remarkable details about the death of Jesus, hundreds of years before it happened. These passages should be mastered by every
The Jewish leader Caiaphas hands Jesus over to Pilate to be questioned, tortured and murdered. When we consider that Jesus' life was characterized by kindness to the poor, healing the sick, and a message of love for all mankind, why was it that so many people wanted to kill him? This lesson seeks to answer
Are there independent historical accounts to confirm the people and events mentioned in the New Testament? In fact, there are, including accounts written about the high priests Annas and Caiaphas, before whom Jesus appears just before he is crucified. Understanding these can equip us to help those who are seeking to learn about the Christian