Month: May 2013

How to listen to God’s Word in a fresh way Part 26

When our hearing is impaired, sounds that were once sharp, become dull and muffled. How the same thing can happen when our spiritual hearing is damaged.

Practical ways to follow the example of the Good Samaritan, and be good stewards of our time and resources Part 25

There are many different charities and organizations around the world in need of resources. As followers of Christ, are we called to help everyone who holds out their hand?

What it means to live by the spirit of the Law Part 24

If we are called to love our neighbor, who does that include? Let's study Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan and what it tells us about loving others.

A fresh perspective on the story of the Good Samaritan Part 23

In Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, we tend to point a finger at those who passed by the wounded man. But what if they had good reason to look the other way?

Looking at how Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan leaves little space for interpretation Part 22

An unscrupulous lawyer is always on the lookout for a loophole in the law. But when a crafty attorney tried to pick holes in God’s Law, Jesus left him no wiggle room.

Find out why the spirit of the Law is so critical, and why the letter of the Law isn’t enough by itself Part 21

Jesus’ teaching on the law goes beyond practical dos and don’ts of good behavior. Ultimately, the spirit of the law addresses the motivations of our hearts.

Discover what the Law can, and cannot do Part 20

The Ten Commandments were written to a culture and people far removed from our own. So can these ancient directives still teach us how to live today? Our study of the letter and spirit of the Law continues.

Discover the difference between living by the spirit of the Law and the letter of the Law Part 19

Just as toddlers push the limits of their parents’ rules, as children of God we tend to look for loopholes in the Law to get our own way. A study of Jesus’ teaching in Luke chapter ten.

Discover the priority and goal of the Ten Commandments Part 18

It’s wonderful to find practical application in our study of the Bible, but is that the sole purpose of God’s Word? Be part of the discussion.

Is God’s Law a standard that can’t be met, or a goal worth striving toward? Part 17

When it comes to understanding the role the Ten Commandments play in our lives, there are two distinct perspectives. Fresh perspective for your day.

Discover how the Ten Commandments point us in the direction of the Savior Part 16

If we see the law as a measuring stick, we’re bound to be discouraged. But if we view God’s commandments as a compass, we’ll be headed in the right direction! Get a fresh perspective on God’s law.

Old Testament Law in the life of New Testament Christians Part 15

As followers of Christ, we’re not under the law, but under grace. So do the commandments in the Old Testament have any relevance for us today?

God’s commands are His way of protecting His children Part 14

Good parents know that rules are there to help our kids, not to hurt them. Those guidelines are evidence of parental love! A challenging study of the Ten Commandments.

How a distorted view of the Law can impact our understanding of God Part 13

There are two ways we can view God’s law, either as a document declaring our freedom, or as a censure curbing our pleasure. Let's go back to the garden of Eden to reveal how a distorted view of the Law impacts our understanding of God.

Discover Satan’s role in temptation, and how to avoid being drawn into his snare Part 12

Behind our political, economic, and social structures is another system at work in the world that has more control than we realize. It’s spiritual in nature and evil in purpose.

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