Part 2: The Presumption Trap
Temptations come with certain presumptions that can appear to be rational at first, but dig a little deeper, and the potential for greater damage is quickly exposed. Matthew 4:5-7
Part 1: I Need This
Temptations come in mamy forms, but the most lethal are the ones that come in the guise of fulfilling a legitimate need. Matthew 4:1-4
Part 7: The House that Jesus Built
The church, as an institution, has been the object of attack, both from the outside world and within its very ranks for centuries. Why should believers care about the way in which “the church’ is treated and portrayed? Matthew 5:13-16; Acts 20:28-31; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Peter 2:9-12
Part 6: The Greater Blessing
We all know what happens when we close our minds. We stop growing and the older we get; the bleaker life becomes. the same is true when we close our hearts, we miss out on experienceing the greater blessings God has in store for us. Proverbs 18:13, 15; Luke 16:10-12; Matthew 13:14-15; 2 Timothy 3:1-5
Part 5: Beyond My Front Door
Relationships can be tricky, especially when tribalism is governing the rules of engagement. But for God, relationships are more than just finding others like us. John 13:34-35; Phillippians 2:3-5; 1 John 3:17-18; Galatians 6:2-3
Part 4: My Personal Temple
Personal well-being has become a major cultural focus of late, especially after the fallout of a drawn-out pandemic. But God has always been concerned about our personal overall health, long before it became popular. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 139:13-14; Ephesians 2:9-10
Part 3: Suffering
Suffering is a reality of being human. It is the plight of many with no end in sight. As believers, our ability to ease the suffering in this world goes far beyond the practical help it extends to those we help. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; Matthew 5:4; Romans 8:18-21; 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
Part 2: Justice
Justice has become an important social priority, especially since injustice continues to be so prevalent. How do Christians navigate true justice in a world of inequality, racial strife, and economic disparity? Isiah 61:8-9; Micah 6:8; Luke 18:1-8
Part 1: Creation
From the dawn of humanity, we have looked to the skies and wondered how it all came together. Even today, theories of how the universe was formed are legion. Why should Christians care about this hotly debated topic of creation and how does it affect our caring for the environment? Genesis 2:15; Romans 8:22-23; Colossians 1:15-16; Psalms 19:1-6
Where Do I Stand? – Part 4: Open Eyes and Open Heart
The Resurrection changes everything. Mark 15:40-41;16:9-16
Where Do I Stand? – Part 3: Victim
The cross literally stands as a signpost. If you view it from one perspective, Jesus becomes nothing more than a victim, from another, he becomes so much more. Luke 23:44-49
Where Do I Stand? Part 2: What’s In It for Me?
For some, they know just enough to want Jesus on their side. It’s a relationship more about the advantage of having Jesus as an ally as opposed to having him as our Lord. Mark 11:1-11; 15:6-15