Thank you for the biblical question, “According to Matthew 27:27-31 (NKJV), the soldiers gathered round to mock Christ. They draped Him in a red robe, and put a reed in His right hand. What did they put on His head?” According to Matthew 27, the text says this, “7 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the … Read More “According to Matthew 27:27-31 (NKJV), the soldiers gathered round to mock Christ. They draped Him in a red robe, and put a reed in His right hand. What did they put on His head?” »
Thank you for the question on the Gospel of Mark, “What are your thoughts about the Gospel of Mark?” Here are some thoughts on the Gospel of Mark: Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels. Mark is less complicated in sentence structure. Mark begins the life of Jesus with John the Baptist. Mark emphasizes … Read More “What are your thoughts about the Gospel of Mark?” »
Thank you for the question on the ascension of Jesus, “The Gospel according to Saint Luke says the Ascension occurred in the vicinity of Bethany (Luke 24:50-51). Where do the Acts of the Apostles say it happened?” The Gospel of Luke says that Jesus ascended in the vicinity of Bethany, not in Bethany. Bethany itself is … Read More “The Gospel according to Saint Luke says the Ascension occurred in the vicinity of Bethany (Luke 24:50-51). Where do the Acts of the Apostles say it happened?” »
Read John 5:7-14. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 7 “Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me.” 8 Then Jesus said to … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:7-14” »
This is a lesson that was created by one of our small group members, Raja. Feel free to use it personally or adapt it to your ministry, but please site the source. If you have questions or insight, please share in the comment section below. Let’s continue to build up the community of faith!
Read John 5:4-7. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 5 One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:4-7” »
This is a lesson that was created by one of our small group members, Gaby. Feel free to use it personally or adapt it to your ministry, but please site the source. If you have questions or insight, please share in the comment section below. Let’s continue to build up the community of faith! Additionally, … Read More “Bible Study, Colossians 3:22-4:1 (Lesson 9, Member’s Guide)” »
Thank you for the very practical question, “How do Bible principles help us to have the right view of family obligations?” Here are some thoughts for your consideration on Biblical Principles on family obligations: A. The family obligation starts between God and the husband and wife (Rom. 12:1–2). In a Christian family, God is the head … Read More “How do Bible principles help us to have the right view of family obligations?” »
In the document, there there are several sections of how I craft a lesson. Text Subject Complement Exegesis Exegetical Proposition Draft: Lesson Leader’s Guide Member’s Handout Click on the document if you would like to see the lesson. Feel free to use it personally or adapt it to your ministry. If you have any questions, … Read More “Bible Study, Colossians 3:18-21 (Lesson 8, Research, Leader Guide, Member Guide)” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Are 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8 and Revelation 20:1-3 talking about the same time period and events?” As I read the context of both passages, the passage is speaking about the same time period: The Tribulational Period and the events within the Tribulational Time Period are different. II Thess. 2 says this, “3 … Read More “Are 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8 and Revelation 20:1-3 talking about the same time period and events?” »