Intro In this section, Peter uses classical rhetoric, writing an “exordium” to prepare his recipients for what is to follow. The purpose is to prepare them to be more well-disposed […]
Matthew 16:13-23: Who Do You Say I Am?
March 27, 2019 by
After people demanded proof of His divinity, Jesus questions His disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Earlier, the Pharisees clamored, challenging Him to give them a […]
1 Peter: Lesson 1
March 27, 2019 by
Introduction Theme The relationship between the Christian and culture as resident aliens in this world. Peter wants the hearers of his epistle to understand who they are before God so […]
Exodus 3:1-15: “I AM”
March 9, 2019 by
The Supreme Architect of the universe isn’t remote or indifferent toward us. No, He wants us to live in Him and love Him—this is the story of the Bible. Go […]
The “I AM,” the Flesh-and-Bone God for Us
March 4, 2019 by
In many ways, our lives are all about knowing God. For this to be, we must understand Jesus, God’s Son, as God incarnate, for “no one comes to the Father […]
The Apostles’ Creed, Lesson 1
February 6, 2019 by
What is a Creed? Creed comes from the Latin word credere, meaning “to believe.” Our English word “credible” comes from credere, meaning what someone says is believable. So, a creed […]
Jonah 1:1-17: The God Hidden within Creation
February 4, 2019 by
“The Word of the Lord,” coming from God Himself, changes what a person receives, from the normal into the supernatural. No longer are words only sound waves. For when something […]
Amos 9:11-15: The Real Celebration
January 29, 2019 by
The shout goes out, “The party’s over!” The last call for alcohol is now past, and the barkeep is locking the door. Perhaps, the fat lady is concluding her song. […]
Walking and Working in our Wilderness
January 21, 2019 by
The season of Epiphany begins with an underhanded Herod and the visit of the “wise men,” Magi, to the infant Jesus. In a way, Herod is like the Pharaoh of […]
Luke 2:41-52: Where is Jesus?
January 14, 2019 by
A fascinating account! The only reliable report of Jesus from the time He returned from Egypt until almost three decades later, when He began His public ministry. To Jerusalem, His […]
