If Jesus came into the world to demonstrate God’s love and grace, why would He be hated? Jesus says He was hated by the world, "Because I testify of it that its works are evil." If we grasp this aspect of Jesus’ character and ministry, it will have profound implications for our own lives and
In John 6 Jesus tells his followers that whoever eats his flesh and drinks his blood will have eternal life. This teaching offended many of Jesus' followers and many "walked with him no more." Why was this teaching so offensive? What did Jesus mean by it? Does He mean this literally or figuratively, or something
We are in a spiritual battle against a powerful Enemy out to destroy us. In this lesson we study Satan's tactics and activities, so we are prepared for his attacks and wise to his ways. The Scriptures also provide us with the weapons for our battle and examples of spiritual heroes to inspire us to
One of the secrets of the Kingdom life is to work diligently on our hearts and inner life. During this talk at our retreat in Pennsylvania, David Bercot makes the case that a strong devotional life is the key to living a strong Kingdom life. With humor and candor, David shares lessons from his own
Developing a Strong Devotional Life - David Bercot (2018 Retreat) View Lesson
Developing a Strong Devotional Life - David Bercot (2018 Retreat) View Lesson
Worthy of the kingdom of God? Wait…I thought we are all unworthy of the kingdom! Yet when we take another look at the Scriptures, we find that all Christians are indeed called to live lives that are worthy of the kingdom. This opening message from our retreat weekend in Pennsylvania draws a sharp contrast between the message of
Jesus is challenged to show a sign like Moses did, to provide bread from heaven (recalling the manna story from Exodus). Jesus counters by teaching that He is the true bread who came from heaven, who gives life to the world. In this lesson we look at the significance of this important teaching, and also
One of the great treasures of the Old Testament is how it helps us understand the true nature and character of God. There are many things that distort our understanding of God's nature: the character of our own human fathers, our tendency to make God into something He is not, and Satan's consistent attack, trying
If you feel like you are under spiritual assault, maybe it is because you are. In this practical lesson we pull back the curtain on the unseen spiritual battle for our souls, being waged by the forces of evil. Coming out of Ephesians chapter 6, we look at the spiritual war: the forces of evil
In the first part of John 6, Jesus feeds 5,000 men (plus women and children) and then walks on the water, calling Peter to do the same. The first miracle caused those who witnessed it to proclaim that Jesus was the Prophet foretold in Deuteronomy 18; the second caused Jesus' apostles to proclaim Jesus as
Feeding Thousands, Walking on Water and Working (John 6:1-29) View Lesson
Feeding Thousands, Walking on Water and Working (John 6:1-29) View Lesson
After healing a man on the Sabbath, Jesus’ enemies want to kill Him for violating the Law of Moses. Instead of speaking to defend himself, Jesus points to five witnesses who will testify on His behalf, beginning with John the Baptist. His last witness is Moses, of whom Jesus declares "he wrote about Me." In