Bible Study Lessons
First century Jews were expecting something big to happen. We see this in Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth: Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. (Lk 2:25 NIV) There was also a prophet, Anna, … Read more
When God looks at us, what does he want to see? Isaiah 57 says, For this is what the high and exalted One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly … Read more
Uncommon Unity by Richard Lints is a deep reflection on the nature of diversity and unity in society and the church. This wide-ranging book incorporates insights from theology, anthropology, sociology, ecclesiology, history, missiology, and linguistics. Part 1 (chapters 1-4) addresses the cultural and contextual influences that have shaped how “we understand and deal with difference” … Read more
The Old Testament encompasses two-thirds of the Bible yet it has baffled Christians for centuries. What does ancient Israel’s sacred literature mean for Gentile Christians? In The Problem of the Old Testament, Duane Garrett seeks to answer this question. Parts One and Two After posing the problem in part one, Garrett moves to inadequate solutions in … Read more
The Resurrection of Jesus by Dale Allison smashes historical arguments made by both defenders and critics of the Christian faith. Using the hammer of historical criticism, Allison shows how much we can know about the central miracle of Christianity. In other words, the key question is this: How far can historical investigation take us in … Read more