African Church Lessons
When I was last in Africa, I had an opportunity to teach at a church in one of the “informal settlements.” Here are some pictures so you can share in the lesson.
Relationship Management
And the Twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables . . .” Acts 6:2 NASB Not desirable – What does God want you to do? Ah, while you are answering that question you must also ask,…
Flash Mob
So then, some were shouting one thing and some another for the assembly was in confusion, and the majority did not know for what cause they had come together. Acts 19:32 NASB Assembly – So why don’t the translators call this mob a “church”? The Greek word is ekklesia, almost uniformly translated “church” in New…
Church, Revised
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, . . . Hebrews 10:24-25a ESV To meet together – “Services are conducted with dignity and precision. The rendition of the liturgy is smooth. Everything…
Rumblings
I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth? Luke 18:8 NIV Faith – The church in Europe is empty. Why? In my view, it is because of the failure of authority. The Pope and the Preacher have…
True Believer (2)
The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus, the one whom you delivered and disowned in the presence of Pilate, when he had decided to release Him. Acts 3:13 NASB The God of – Now that we’ve had some time to reflect on the meaning of…
Church?
For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in . . . James 2:2 ESV Assembly – If you read the Greek text of James’ letter, you will discover that the word translated “assembly” is not ekklesia. It is…
Top of the Pyramid
But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God. 1 Corinthians 11:3 ESV Head – Gilbert Bilezikian’s research into the Hebrew and Greek words translated “head” clearly and convincingly shows that “head” is to be…
Old Time Religion
I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. 2 Timothy 1:3 ESV As did my ancestors – Sometimes the smallest phrases require the greatest attention. In this introduction to his letter to Timothy, Paul makes an almost parenthetical…
