The scroll and the lamb (April 27, 2025)
In Revelation 5, John proclaims Jesus—not Caesar—as Lord, calling believers to bold, holy resistance against tyrannical forces, writes Mark Hinds.
Mark D. Hinds, Ed.D., is a retired writer, editor and publisher for Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) curriculum development. Hinds wrote the popular confirmation curriculum "Changing the World: Confirmation for the Missional Church," published by the Presbyterian Outlook and lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his partner and spouse, the Rev. Dr. Peggy C. Hinds.
In Revelation 5, John proclaims Jesus—not Caesar—as Lord, calling believers to bold, holy resistance against tyrannical forces, writes Mark Hinds.
Mark Hinds explores Matthew 27:24–28:10—Jesus’s trial, crucifixion, and resurrection—revealing themes of power, betrayal, hope, and transformative redemption.
Mark Hinds writes about Hebrews 9 and 10.
Mark Hinds explores Leviticus 16's call to atonement, sacred preparation, and divine grace — inviting us to pray and clean like crazy for God's presence.
The "Changing the World" confirmation curriculum emphasizes a missional approach to confirmation, commissioning the baptized to serve God’s kingdom and change the world through the Holy Spirit.
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
What if we viewed the three parables in Matthew 13:44-52 through the eyes of a child, Mark Hinds wonders?
You asked — we listened! We're adding a supplement to Changing the World: Confirmation for the Missional Church: "A Handbook for Parents and Mentors.”
For the most part, humans can tell the difference between good and evil. And yet, the definition can get messy. What's a seed to do? Mark Hinds looks at the parable of the weeds.
Jesus calls us to open our ears and eyes to recognize God's kingdom in our midst and then to become agents of the kingdom in our creator's world.
Looking at the Gospel of Matthew, Mark Hinds explores what we mean when we talk about the kingdom of heaven.
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
"Missional confirmation inspires a missional identity and commissions young people to a missional way of life," writes Mark D. Hinds.
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
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