Very simply, James teaches that Christians should not show prejudice. In the second chapter, James gives an illustration of prejudice in the church along with three reasons why this sh…
Jesus used the parable of the different types of soil to teach some important lessons about receiving the Word, growing, and bearing fruit. (Text: Matthew 13:1-9)
At the beginning of Paul's 3rd mission trip, we are introduced to a man named Apollos. Through his interaction with Aquila and Pricilla, we learn several important truths about the ide…
Be quick to listen. Be slow to respond. Be slow to get angry. Hear the Word and obey it. These are the instructions that James gives as he explains the necessary elements of true Ch…
One of Paul's final stops on his second journey is in Corinth. There he meets some believers who not only encourage him personally but also help him plant the church in Corinth. (Text…
In this second look at James' letter, we consider the two possible responses to a test. We can endure the test and be blessed for doing so, or we can fail the test. This passage addre…
As James begins his letter, he writes about various trials and tests that come into the life of every believer. How should a Christian respond to testing? Is there a right or wrong wa…
While waiting for his missionary partners in Athens, Paul took the opportunity to preach to several esteemed philosophers. In his sermon on Mars Hill, Paul introduces the "Unknown God"…
God is not finished with Abraham. There is yet one more test to pass. In a very familiar story, we learn some important truths about what worship is all about. (Text: Genesis 22:1-19)
Paul and company continue on their journey to the cities of Thessalonica and Berea. In these two cities, two groups of people are distinguished by how they respond to Bible truth. (Te…
Once Isaac was recognized as the sole heir to Abraham, trouble began with Ishmael. As Paul explained in Galatians 4, this is a spiritual allegory of the relationship between the Law an…
Paul's second journey includes new team members and locations, but they still have the same mission and message: to strengthen churches and start new ones through the teaching and preac…
The miraculous birth of Isaac was a direct result of God's graciousness and faithfulness to Abraham and Sarah. It is the same for our new birth in Christ. (Text: Genesis 21:1-7)
When men from Judea come to Antioch teaching that Gentiles must follow the Law to be saved, Paul and Barnabas meet with leaders in Jerusalem to discuss and settle the matter. (Text: Ac…
When Abraham lied to a king about Sarah being his wife, he set in motion a series of events that could prove disastrous for many innocent people. Though there are many truths in this st…
When Paul and Barnabas heal a lame man in Lystra, the people mistake them for Greek gods and try to offer sacrifices to them. Later, Paul is stoned and left for dead by the very same p…
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