Thoughts from a very encouraging psalm of David. Part of a series on "What do God's People Look Like?"
Pastors (aka elders, bishops or overseers) have a special role in the church. What qualities do the Scriptures say they need to possess? Part of a series on "What do God's People Look Like?"
God has clearly defined roles in the church, and not all can serve in any or all of those ways. But we can all lead in some way, especially among our peers. Part of a series on "What do God's People Look Like?"
In the very early days of Israel's settling into their own territory, some of the tribes settle east of the Jordan River, separated from the rest of the tribes. (Think of Alaska and Hawaii as separated from the other 48 states.) These tribes decide to set up an altar of their own since they are so far from the main worship area. The other tribes are not happy. Who is right and how do they work it out? And what lessons can we learn? Part of a series on "What do God's People Look Like?"
Lessons that we all can learn from a woman's interaction with Jesus. Part of a series on "What do God's People Look Like?"
Continuing our series in the book of Numbers. Moses sends 12 men to spy out Canaan (a recon mission, basically). The report? It's great, but the men are formidable. Two of them say that's not a problem with God on our side, but the other ten cast doubt and get the Israelites discouraged, with severe consequences.
The last of a series in Acts chapters 3-7. As the gospel of Jesus is spreading in Jerusalem, multitudes are continuing to believe and are being added to the church. But, tensions are continuing to rise among unbelievers within the community, especially among the leadership. In this lesson, we consider how Stephen’s trial, sermon and death demonstrate the incredibly unique fulfillment of God’s plan both in Jesus and in Stephen’s character.
As the church in Jerusalem was thriving, they are faced with a problem from within that could have divided the church. In this lesson, we see how the apostles solved this problem with Christ-like wisdom, and how we can gain wisdom by this example to solve problems among brethren as well.