Some birth announcements go out soon after the baby is born, and others a bit later. But birth announcements are typically sent AFTER the birth. This one was different. It was given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit and was … Continue reading →

Here, we look at Romans 12:1-8, which is a call to action for members of the Church, the Body of Christ, to present their bodies as a living sacrifice by serving through their unique gifts given according to grace. After … Continue reading →

This episode looks at Ephesians 4:11-16, showing how the ascended Christ sovereignly gave gifted men to His Church: apostles and prophets until the Word of God was complete, along with evangelists and pastor-teachers, which continue today. These gifts equip the … Continue reading →

In the Church, God has gifted us in different ways. Our responsibility is to know and exercise the spiritual gifts that He has given us. When we do, we build each other up in the faith, and the Body of … Continue reading →

This lesson illustrates how genuine love and actions validate the gospel message. In 1 Thessalonians 2, the Apostle Paul defends the sincerity of his ministry in Thessalonica against enemies who accused him of self-seeking motives, reminding believers there that his … Continue reading →

Mere months prior, the disciples had already seen Christ feed an even greater crowd, but they still doubted Him when this second case of “food insecurity” arose. We can’t be too hard on them, however, because we do the same … Continue reading →

This teaching on the feeding of the 5,000—the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels—recounts how Jesus was followed by a massive crowd of about 20,000 (5,000 men plus women and children), that was drawn by His healings. Moved with … Continue reading →

Knowing of God’s presence in our lives and wherever we go, we can live fearlessly for Christ. In this teaching on 2 Timothy 1:7, the Apostle Paul reminds Timothy that “God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but … Continue reading →

The outcome of the fight between David and Goliath was certainly unexpected to all who were present that day. In this episode, we continue our walk through this well-known account and then see how it all points forward to the … Continue reading →

The most famous battle in the Old Testament was not fought between two armies, but instead between two men. In this teaching on 1 Samuel 17, the Philistines set up a nearby camp opposite Israel, where their champion giant Goliath … Continue reading →