When asked what the greatest commandment was Jesus quoted Deut. 6 and Lev. 19. Deut. 6:4-5 is what every Jewish person knows is the Shema. How do we love God…
Paul teaches about communion in the context of the early church's communal 'potluck' supper, which served as an opportunity to not just have communion together but for the poorer members…
In Abraham;s willingness to sacrifice Isaac, we see ahead to Jesus' willingness to be our sacrifice for our sins. Abraham's faith has come to a high point where he trusts…
In the middle of God's charges against Israel, Hosea turns to the people and pleads with them to repent. What does that look like? What sins might we need to…
'The Prodigal Son' is a misnomer. The parable is about their father. How the father lovingly forgives BOTH sons for their rebellion. One asks forgiveness but does the other? And…
Jesus wants to prepare His disciples for persecution. He warns them that people will hate them and possibly even kill them. Why? We'll learn why and also how to react…
Paul and Barnabas move inland and use the Jewish synagogues as their landing pad to preach the gospel - with mixed reception. However, some believe and we learn what to…
