So often we determine who’s worthy of our time and concern based on who they know, how they act, or what benefit we might receive from them. Jesus shows us a different way, the way of “right judgment,” writes Daniel Frayer-Griggs.
When we lack clarity about how best to interpret a text or how we ought to live our lives, Jesus always asks us to consider how our actions impact others, writes Daniel Frayer-Griggs.
Why is the Pharisee amazed that Jesus ate without washing his hands in Luke 11:37-44? What does this have to do with us? Daniel Frayer-Griggs reflects on this.
God has ultimate authority, but God's kingdom isn't fully complete. How do we live in the meantime, Tara W. Bulger wonders?
Tara W. Bulger looks at 1 Corinthians 4 — how to deal with disagreements and the merciful equality of God's love.
In Romans 14, Paul writes about how we're going to encounter other Christians who think differently than us on issues we consider important. His response? Welcome them and put up with them.
How do we know we're doing good? Rose Schrott Taylor looks at Galatians 5:13-26.
What if we viewed the three parables in Matthew 13:44-52 through the eyes of a child, Mark Hinds wonders?
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.
How do we hold the contradictions present in Zechariah 9:9-17?
A lesson for June 25, 2023, about Zephaniah 3:14-20 — God's song of blessing and love over God's people.
In Ezekiel 37:15-28, the prophet foretells the divided tribes of Israel being united again by God. What lessons can our modern church take from this passage?
A lesson for June 11, 2023, about Isaiah 65:17-25 and the promise of God's new creation.
A lesson for June 4, 2023, about Isaiah 52:1-12. Eric Robinson argues that God is our crew and pacer in the running journey of faith.
A lesson for May 28, 2023, about Acts 9, boundaries, and belonging.
A lesson for May 14, 2023, about Acts 8 and expanding the boundaries of community.
A lesson for May 14, 2023, about Acts 3 and expressing joy.
A lesson for May 7, 2023, about preparing for Pentecost.
A lesson for April 30, 2023, about Acts 1 and waiting.
A lesson for April 23, 2023, about redeeming love.
A lesson for April 16, 2023, about disappointment and restoration.
A uniform lesson for April 9, 2023.
A lesson for April 2, 2023, about the empty tomb.
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