Four More Firsts:The First Birth, Worship, Murder, and CousinsGenesis 4What did we learn today?God made a way for new humans to be born outside the garden. God instituted worship.G...

The First Marriage, Sin and PunishmentGenesis 2:15-3:24Summary of today’s learning:God instituted marriage.Adam and Eve sinned, changing everything but human purpose.God punished them accor...

The First HumansGenesis 1:24-2:25The summary:God made and owns everything.God made everything with intentionality and in order.God made humans differently than the rest of creation.

The First DaysGenesis 1-2:3Before the First Days - Verses 1-2Day 1 – Verses 3-5Day 2 – Verses 6-8Day 3 – Verses 9-13Day 4 – Verses 14-19Day 5 – Verses 20-23&nbs...

Semper Gumby: Jesus and the Gentile WomanMatthew 15:21-28 Points:Jesus was following orders when the situation changed.Jesus was flexible when an opportunity arose.Jesus was obedient e...

What Defiles A PersonMatthew 15:10-20Points:You can't eat sin. (10-11)Pointing out sin offends people. (12)Sinful leaders are dangerous. (13-14)Jesus expects our understanding of s...

Traditions and CommandmentsMatthew 15:1-9Points:Religious traditions are not always Biblical commandments. (Vs 1-3, 9b)Some traditions actually oppose Biblical commandments. (Vs 3-6)People ...

Achan and AiJoshua 6-7 What can we learn from this?God hates sin.God will deliver justice.God deals with us individually and collectively.God is just, merciful, and gracious.<...

The Tower of BabelGenesis 11:1-9 Points:The Instruction: God's directive. The Insubordination: Man's disobedience.The Rectification: God's directive forced. A...

Rahab’s SituationJoshua 2; Rom. 12:2Points:People can hear about God's salvation in the darkest places.Somebody can turn to God even if they are the only one to do so. Rahab is a pictu...

Abraham and IsaacGenesis 22:1-19 Points:Abraham wasn't perfect, but he was all in.Abraham had questions, but he trusted God.Abraham was a man, but he pictured God. ...

Jesus Heals Large Groups of PeopleMatt. 14:34-36; 15:29-31 Concerning these healings by Jesus:Well people brought sick people to Jesus.Sick people interacted with Jesus before being healed.

Jesus Feeds the MassesMatt. 14:13-22; 15:32-39 Interpreting the stories through revelation and education:  Event one reveals the divinity of Jesus with some teaching time for the disciples. 

Missional SetbacksMatthew 14:1-13Concerning the mission:There will be lies told.There will be casualties. There will be times of retreat.  What does that mean...

Jesus Faces Rejection at HomeMatthew 13:53-58Points of the story:His parables were retaught. (53-54)His people reacted. (54-56)His explanation was required. (57)His work was repres...

Kingdom Parables Wrap-upMatthew 13:51-52 Points of the wrap-up:Jesus wanted His disciples to understand the parables. (51)Jesus expected His disciples to become educated in the scriptures. (52)...

The Hidden Treasure and the PearlMatthew 13:44-46Points of the parable:The Kingdom of Heaven is coveted. The Kingdom of Heaven is concealed.The Kingdom of Heaven is costly.

The Mourning, the Miracle, and the Meeting1 Cor. 15:1-8, ESV The gospel story has been retold today. The question is, "Do you believe that story?" Millions have, and I have to tell you, the trajectory of their lives was ...

The Eating, the Examinations, and the ExitLuke 22:14-20, 66-71; 23:44-53 The EatingJesus was looking forward to this Passover meal. (15)Jesus would not eat it again until the millennial kingdom...

The LeavenMatthew 13:33 The Communicated PartThe cook already had flour.The cook added yeast to the flour.The yeast leavened all of the flour. The Learned Conclusi...

The Mustard SeedMatthew 13:31-32 The Growth of the Kingdom of HeavenThe Kingdom’s startup was small. The Kingdom’s promotion will be huge.The Kingdom’s growth will be exponential....

The WeedsMatthew 13:24-30; 36-43, ESV Ten explanations:1.      Jesus is the Sower. (37)2.       The field is the entire world. (38)3.     

The Four Kinds of SoilMatthew 13:1-9; 18-23 Matthew 13:1-9 – The Parable 1.      A reasonable context: teaching parables (1-3a)2.      A relatable character: a gardener (Jesus)...

The Purpose of ParablesMatthew 13:10-17, 34-35Why did Jesus choose to teach in parables?  In a general sense, The use of parables in teaching was common in those days.Th...

The Family of JesusMatthew 22:46-50Points:Jesus drove His point home using His earthly family. (46)Jesus did not demean His earthly family. (48)Jesus delineated between His earthly and eternal fam...