Given by Greg Sargent
There are many lessons that can be gleaned from the story of Esau selling his birthright plus missing out on his blessing. We can easily overlook the “determined purpose and foreknowledge of God” in our personal lives. Before Esau and Jacob were born, God had a plan that would not change, despite heredity or character. Do we consider God’s forethought and a...
Given by Matt Pavlik
Have We "Heard it All Before?"
Given by Hal Henderson
Tests feel stressful for the students, but for the teacher tests reveal valuable information: have the students grasped the material, who’s doing the work and who isn’t, who needs extra help. God tests those with whom He’s working, so be prepared for the tests of life.
Given by Taylor Tootle
At times in our lives hope can seem lost. Here we explore our greatest hope: what is needed to have hope, how to strengthen our hope, as well as the positive effects of hope.
Given by Don Henson
God fulfills His promise that Israel would be able to drive out and eliminate the Canaanites. But Israel wasn’t faithful and were not able to do so completely. As God had warned, Israel was seduced by the remaining Canaanites and was not faithful. Both Israel and Judah were eventually evicted from Canaan. A remnant of Judah returned to rebuild Jerusalem a...
Given by Matt Zollner
God promised Abram that if he obeyed, He would cause many nations and kings to come from his lineage. This birthright promise was passed down to Isaac, Jacob and eventually, the sons of Joseph. There are great responsibilities that come with being the inheritors of these promises. As a nation, how are we doing?
Given by Doug Johnson
Why did Jude change his mind about what to write to the brethren who received his short letter? What did he mean by his references to Cain, Balaam and Korah? Since their examples were not good ones for us to follow, what are some good examples instead?
Given by David Jackson
"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials". Are we really supposed to be happy with the trials we suffer through in life? If that is the case, should I be asking for more trials or harsher trials? What did James mean by those words? The answer may surprise you.
Given by Rick Avent