Do what God’s teaching says

Don’t just listen and do nothing. When you only sit and listen, you are fooling yourselves… If you do what it says, you will have God’s blessing. Never just listen to His teaching and forget what you heard. -James 1:22,25 We are called Christians not just to quote scripture and say amen but we are…

The Miracles of Jesus Lesson 07 – Lazarus

An atheist was having a debate with a Christian.  The Christian asked the atheist, "What if God showed up to your house one day, took the roof off of your house, peered down at you, and asked, 'Why didn't you believe in me?'" The atheist responded without skipping a beat, "I would say, 'Sir, you…

The Miracles of Jesus Lesson 06 – The Blind Can Now See

Jesus performed many miracles while He was on earth.  One of the most dramatic miracles was healing the blind.  Blindness was an especially debilitating disability in the days of Jesus, as the blind could do nothing more than beg and depend on the generosity of others.  There are many stories in the Gospels of Jesus…

The Miracles of Jesus Lesson 05 – Demons Tremble

Have you struggled with a certain sin for years?  Have you repeatedly made promises to yourself not to commit that sin anymore?  Have you repeatedly broken those promises, much to your shame and embarrassment?  There is a way out!   Today we will study the miracles of Jesus healing demon-possessed people. Let's read together Mark 1:21-28…

The Miracles of Jesus Lesson 04 – Twelve Years

Have you ever felt ashamed of who you are? Are you afraid to tell people you are a Christian? Have you ever thought you had nothing to offer God? This miracle can give you hope! Let's read together Mark 5:21-43. This is an interesting story of Jesus performing a miracle on the way to do…

The Miracles of Jesus Lesson 03 – Stone Pots

Today we are going to study Jesus' very first miracle. Let's read together John 2:1-11. This is the story of Jesus miracle of turning water into wine. While there is debate whether the wine was alcoholic or actual grape juice, that is a study for another day. In any event, a miracle clearly happened. Let's…

The Miracles of Jesus Lesson 02 – Two Miracles in One

In our previous lesson, we read about the healing of a paralytic man lowered from a roof.  Let's study that passage again today in more depth. Let's read together Mark 2:1-12. There are quite a few lessons we can learn from this passage.  Let's read the passage again verse by verse. Let's read together Mark…

The Miracles of Jesus Lesson 01 – Remember Where You Came From

Christians almost take for granted that Jesus performed so many miracles during His time on earth. Have you ever asked yourself why Jesus performed those miracles? Let's read together John 4:48-54 Jesus did everything with intentionality.  Jesus did not perform miracles to entertain people.  Jesus performed miracles so people would believe He was the Messiah.…

The Beatitudes Lesson 01: Blessed Are The Poor In the Spirit

The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew chapters 5-7) is widely regarded by Christians as the greatest sermon ever given.   Jesus spoke of eight beatitudes - great blessings - during this sermon.  While you may be familiar with these beatitudes, have you ever studied them in depth? Let’s read together Matthew 5:3. “Blessed are the…

Late night thoughts: Crave Holiness

Crave holiness like you crave worldly acceptance. We are called to live in such a way that makes others ponder about the greatness of our Lord. Intentionality is not easy. We tend to shy away from the uncomfortable and fall back into the comfortable. But holiness is radical. In a society where living for yourself…