I've a new Bible hero of late: Lazarus. Not Luke's scabrous beggar, but Mary and Martha's ill-begotten brother. Most of his story is told in John 11—Lazarus's sickness, Jesus' reposeful delay, Lazarus's death, Mary's and Martha's upset with Jesus, Jesus' own upset ...
Expecting God to work is most important piece of seeing him work.
by Life Together
In planning a small group ministry, you may wonder how much you can expect from your coaches, leaders and members. But one person you can expect great things from is yourself—that is, if you expect God to use you.
Here's what Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church has to say about our expectations:
If He's going to use you, you need to expect Him to. There are many examples I could have used, ...
This six-session course offers Biblical advice on how to pass on our faith.
Passing our faith onto our children is vital. How can we help them want to know Christ? This six-session course will discuss how to make God real to your children by teaching them how to pray, making church a positive experience, helping children make their faith their own, and using stories to make the Bible come alive.
Session 1
Make God Real to Your ChildrenUse everyday examples to teach your child ...
How group role playing can change the way we view Bible stories.
Esther M. Bailey
To make your Bible study come alive, try role-playing. Ask group members to assume the roles of characters of the Bible story under discussion. Other group members will direct questions to the protagonists. Encourage questions that:
Stir imagination: What was your life like before … ?
Explore emotion:How did you feel when … ?
Examine thoughts:What did you think when … ?
Uncover results:How did your life change after … ?
Encouragement for men to live a life of integrity.
The men of the Bible were mostly a courageous bunch. Consider Adam, who was less than perfect but still sought God, or Caleb, who stood against popular opinion to believe God's promise to Israel. And who could be more courageous than Daniel, who trusted his sovereign God even as he was thrown to the lions? In the New Testament, we see Thomas courageously turn his doubt into a vital faith, Barnabas ...
Study these classic (and sometimes epic) films about Christian faith and see how God's love can work in our lives.
Study these classic (and sometimes epic) films about Christian faith and see how God's love can work in our lives.
Session 1
The Gospel of John This movie represents an eyewitness account of the life, ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as told by his beloved disciple John.
Session 2
Ben-HurA thrilling spectacle about a man ravaged by betrayal, gripped by vengeance, and restored ...
Identify the seven names and titles of Jesus that reveal him as the eternal God, who came to transform us.
This basic ten-session course on the Gospel of John identifies the seven names and titles of Jesus that reveal him as the eternal God, who came to transform us. Miracles testified of his deity and revealed his compassion.
This study demonstrates how Jesus continually looked beyond the superficial to the real issue. He is our Good Shepherd, Messiah, and King and the Vine, who gives us life. He is our ...
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