The world is still crazy and dangerous. We sometimes think that the worst is behind us. That times are getting better. In many cases that might be true, but life is moreRead More…
Who was Barnabus?
In the book of Acts, we find a Levite from Cyprus named Joses (Acts 4:36), whom the apostles called Barnabas. That nickname, translated “Son of Encouragement” (Acts 4:36-37) or “Son of Exhortation”Read More…
Cost of Humility
We all need to be aware of our behavior, thoughts and actions. When pride comes then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 “Okay God,” he said. He knew thatRead More…
Focused Prayer
This session we a parable Jesus used to teach his disciples about prayer and the response to need. The parable is found in Luke chapter 5. This parable follows Luke’s shorter versionRead More…
Talents of the Servants
This week we come upon one of the longest parables taught by Jesus. Some translations call it the parable of the talents, others call it the story about investments, bags of gold,Read More…
SONS
This session we get to visit one of the most known parables of Jesus. It is part of the “Lost” sessions of the Bible, and is surprisingly only found in the bookRead More…
Build Wisely
In this weeks parable, Jesus emphasizes two things: (1) hearing and (2) doing. Men hear, but few obey His commands. Knowing what is right is one thing—doing is quite another. Many knowRead More…
The Shut Door
In a discussion about true and false discipleship, Jesus strings four foundational teachings together in the Sermon on the Mount, the first being the Golden Rule, or sometimes referenced as the NarrowRead More…
Poor Lazarus
This weeks discussion is based on the teaching of Jesus about a rich man and another man named Lazarus. It is found in Luke chapter 16. The first thing to be clearRead More…
Jesus’ Good Samaritan
As we continue reviews of the Jesus’ parables, this week we head to Luke chapter 10, and learn about who are neighbor is and how a lowly samaritan showed us the way.Read More…