The book of Exodus opens with Israel in a bad state. The deliverance and preservation of Egypt wrought by Joseph is long forgotten. The Egyptians regarded the I...
Question 12a – What Is the Work of Creation?
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” – Gen 1:1 ESV 1
In the beginning God created the heave...
I’ve been revisiting the story of Moses bringing his people out of Egypt again. You know—burning bush—Pharaoh, plagues, lambs, all that MGM stuff.
After God ...
Kangaroo!
There’s a story that Captain Cook met aborigine people when he came to Australia, and he asked what that odd, large grey jumping animal was. He’d n...
Scripture Reference: Exodus 1-5
Memory Verse: Exodus 3:12
This week, children will learn how they can know God is with them when they are afraid.
Let’s...
Why would a preacher endeavor to write about preaching? I considered that question at length before deciding to do so. The definition, purpose, and power of pre...
Scripture Reference: Exodus 7-11
In this lesson, children will learn about God delivering his people from Egyptian slavery where they had been for 400 years....
Scripture Reference: Exodus 2:1-10
Memory Verse: Exodus 2:10
This week, children will learn how they can trust God even when they can’t help themselves.
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Scripture Reference: Joshua 10:1-15
This week, children will learn how they can know God is with them when he gives them work to do.
Let’s say our memory ...
Galatians 3:15-22
Laws are important for society. On the early mining frontier, many towns sprang up around strike areas. These were often terrible places to...
"This is not good!" Moses' father-in-law exclaimed. "You're going to wear yourself out-and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all...
Bonhoeffer: At Odds with Church and State
Over the last few weeks I've become fascinated with Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Historically, Bonhoeffer found himself in a ...
